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Gamegene
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States8308 Posts
July 18 2013 23:12 GMT
#6141
one thing to consider: rubber domes response to keystrokes can slower and more unreliable as the keys are worn down. a mechanical switch doesn't have this problem. it's either going to be reliable or it won't work. imo more than worth the money if you're going to use it for gaming.
Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll. Stroll through the trees and let your miseries go.
PhoenixLight
Profile Joined November 2011
43 Posts
July 18 2013 23:26 GMT
#6142
On July 19 2013 06:31 Fragile51 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 19 2013 02:41 PhoenixLight wrote:
On July 18 2013 19:14 {ToT}ColmA wrote:
i dont know how u guys could argue bout stuff that is just relative...cuz it comes down to _personal preference_...its not measurable...either u like cherry or costar.. but giving absolute statements is just dumb -_-


Like how people say mechanical keyboards are always better than rubber domes? Pretty hypocritical if you ask me.


What? People say mechanicals are better than rubber domes because they are, in a measurable and objective way.

Mechanical keyswitches are rated for longer operation than rubber domes: Fact. Rubber domes tend to wear down and feel increasingly mushy along their lifespan, something that doesn't happens with mechanicals: Fact. Mechanical keyboards are, overall, of a higher quality in terms of construction, which is offset by a higher price: Also a fact.

There is nothing about this that is down to personal opinion. The difference between cherry and costar stabilizers however, is completely based on just that.


I guess I just don't understand how people undervalue consistency in switch feeling after spending time to find the perfect switch for them (mx red, blue, brown, rubber dome etc.)
Celeritas
Profile Joined December 2012
Australia52 Posts
July 18 2013 23:57 GMT
#6143
To think mechanical keyboards will make any significant difference to your play is foolish. The main reason everyone raves about mechanical keyboards is because of the comfort they provide. If you browse this website, you no doubt spend a lot of time at your computer. Since you're interacting through a keyboard so often, doesn't it make sense that you'd want to make that experience more enjoyable? If you are an avid movie-watcher, you could view movies on a small standard definition television, but if you're really passionate about it you might buy a large HD TV and a surround sound set-up. The cinematography, plot, acting, etc is all the same, but the overall experience is a little more enjoyable for having put in that extra money.
Lu_e
Profile Joined December 2011
United States95 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-07-19 05:08:08
July 19 2013 05:07 GMT
#6144
On July 19 2013 04:48 divito wrote:
I assume that grabbing one of the 104-key sets from WASD would most likely fit a Das keyboard fine? While I like the blank black look, probably looking to throw all white keys in there for now before I start manually modifying future mech boards that I'm interested in trying.

How long ago did you buy the Das? They have updated their design recently

or does it have media functions?

or on the bottom row of keys near the spacebar, are they all the same size? or are the windows and fn/menu keys smaller than the ctrl and alt? (1x unit-width bottom row keys are not made by WASD). But if they're all the same size on either side of the spacebar then they are all 1.25x width... and a WASD set works fine.
Tivan
Profile Joined June 2013
Germany34 Posts
July 19 2013 10:54 GMT
#6145
What switches are the best for gaming MX Black MX Brown MX Blue MX Red Clear MX Green and so on?
Or should each person got their own switch-type what they prefer?
http://de.twitch.tv/followtivan <3 :)
Persh
Profile Joined February 2012
Estonia108 Posts
July 19 2013 11:37 GMT
#6146
On July 19 2013 19:54 Tivan wrote:
What switches are the best for gaming MX Black MX Brown MX Blue MX Red Clear MX Green and so on?
Or should each person got their own switch-type what they prefer?


Purely based on preference.
llIH
Profile Joined June 2011
Norway2147 Posts
July 19 2013 11:45 GMT
#6147
To be honest I can feel my friend's mx blue keyboard has been worn. The keys are not like they where when they were brand new.
nonsequitur
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
384 Posts
July 19 2013 13:42 GMT
#6148
Are there any other keyboards similar to the Corsair ones? I love the lack of a "body" as it makes it much easier to clean.

An example (Corsair K65):
[image loading]
Firebolt145
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Lalalaland34502 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-07-19 13:44:53
July 19 2013 13:44 GMT
#6149
So I've purchased a filco majestouch2 with brown switches. What is the best method for cleaning it etc?

Also from people who have a similar keyboard, do you find that you need a wrist rest?
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{ToT}ColmA
Profile Joined November 2007
Japan3260 Posts
July 19 2013 13:49 GMT
#6150
yea how do u clean your keyboard, remove all the keys and just wipe off the stuff or is there some magic involved? i currently try to not get it dirty at all...i doubt i can do it for long thou lol
The only virgins in kpop left are the fans
ObliviousNA
Profile Joined March 2011
United States535 Posts
July 19 2013 16:02 GMT
#6151
I just got my CM quickfire TK red for using at work. Still getting used to the red switches, but I think I'll come to enjoy it. The only issue I've had so far is that the enter key on the numpad won't work if numlock is off. This is also mentioned in some random thread without a resolution: http://forum.coolermaster.com/viewtopic.php?f=58&p=117317

Does anyone know if a firmware update took care of this? It's not like the key maps to anything else when numlock is off.... any fixes?
Theory is when you know everything but nothing works. Practice is when everything works but no one knows why. In our lab, theory and practice are combined: nothing works and no one knows why.
surLoop
Profile Joined May 2010
United States80 Posts
July 19 2013 16:37 GMT
#6152
Just got this email...

EliteKeyboards drawing WINNER notification

Congratulations, your drawing submission was selected!

------------------------------------------------------------
Drawing item won: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless Silent (Black/Dark Gray)
------------------------------------------------------------


I've never won anything before in my life... but a 250$ keyboard is a good way to start!
Lu_e
Profile Joined December 2011
United States95 Posts
July 19 2013 18:27 GMT
#6153
NICE @surLoop

Cleaning keycaps individually can be done with denture cleaning 'tabs'. Personally I would prob just use paper towels and a big jar of warm lightly soapy water. For the body I just use a lightly damp napkin. If its a high glossy surface (das, older razer) good luck not scratching it... as it is merely plastic.

@Oblivious you could try posting that in their vendor forum on geekhack; http://geekhack.org/index.php?board=135.0
....or try; ye 'ol customer support.
Flaiker
Profile Joined July 2010
Germany235 Posts
July 19 2013 21:14 GMT
#6154
Looking into getting my first mechanical keyboard maybe. I currently have a Logitech UltraX flat kind of laptop-like keyboard.
I am interested in the QuickFire XT, can I get some thoughts on it?
...
Nick!
Profile Joined March 2011
Scotland701 Posts
July 19 2013 21:49 GMT
#6155
On July 20 2013 01:37 surLoop wrote:
Just got this email...

EliteKeyboards drawing WINNER notification

Congratulations, your drawing submission was selected!

------------------------------------------------------------
Drawing item won: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless Silent (Black/Dark Gray)
------------------------------------------------------------


I've never won anything before in my life... but a 250$ keyboard is a good way to start!


Wow, grats dude!
amazingxkcd
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
July 19 2013 22:11 GMT
#6156
On July 20 2013 01:37 surLoop wrote:
Just got this email...

EliteKeyboards drawing WINNER notification

Congratulations, your drawing submission was selected!

------------------------------------------------------------
Drawing item won: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless Silent (Black/Dark Gray)
------------------------------------------------------------


I've never won anything before in my life... but a 250$ keyboard is a good way to start!


fuck you

but congratulations!
The world is burning and you rather be on this terrible website discussing video games and your shallow feelings
justjuice
Profile Joined January 2010
New Zealand165 Posts
July 19 2013 22:50 GMT
#6157
Hey guys I was looking to buy a Leopold fc700r from gmarket.co.kr and I was just wondering before I buy it from Korea if there are any Australian stores that sell it and ship internationally, more specifically to New Zealand. The only store I could find was pccasegear.com which only ships to Aus. Thanks
PhoenixLight
Profile Joined November 2011
43 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-07-19 23:33:44
July 19 2013 23:30 GMT
#6158
On July 19 2013 22:42 nonsequitur wrote:
Are there any other keyboards similar to the Corsair ones? I love the lack of a "body" as it makes it much easier to clean.

An example (Corsair K65):
[image loading]


I just got the black corsair k70. The 104 key version of this. It's such a beautiful keyboard. It's cherry stabilizers for some reason feel better than the ones on the poker 2 I used to own.

If a black, costar stabilizer version of the k65 came out, that would be a must by for me.
Nilrem
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States3684 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-07-20 01:30:46
July 20 2013 00:23 GMT
#6159
+ Show Spoiler +
On July 19 2013 22:42 nonsequitur wrote:
Are there any other keyboards similar to the Corsair ones? I love the lack of a "body" as it makes it much easier to clean.

An example (Corsair K65):
[image loading]


I got the new Corsair K95 and I love the raised keys or lack of a "body" as you mentioned. I hated how much stuff ends up inside the keyboards and becomes such a chore to clean. With these solid based keyboards a bit of air does wonders.
Meepo Haters gonna Hate. https://twitter.com/KazeNilrem (@KazeNilrem)
Lu_e
Profile Joined December 2011
United States95 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-07-20 04:04:53
July 20 2013 04:03 GMT
#6160
Liking the looks of the k65 but the video i saw said its 436mm wide or somethine like that? how did a TKL board end up so wide?

my cm qfr is like 355mm...
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