EPTAs I already said: I really like the way typing felt on the newest Razer BlackWidow
The newer blackwidows don't use cherry switches, they use cheaper variants
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Cyro
United Kingdom20343 Posts
The newer blackwidows don't use cherry switches, they use cheaper variants | ||
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Zealos
United Kingdom3576 Posts
On May 17 2015 07:52 Cyro wrote: The newer blackwidows don't use cherry switches, they use cheaper variants Kalih switches. They can be absolutely fine and as good, however, I have heard that you can get keyboards where the keys will be noticeable different from one another, so I think consistency is the main problem with those knockoffs. | ||
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MrJack1337
Germany38 Posts
The blues I tested seemed to work a bit to easy, i.e. you didn't need as much power to use them as I would like. After reading a bit I noticed that brown switches are the same as blue switches but they only require more power when being pressed. Is this true? I'm afraid that I don't get the same nice feeling using blues when I get a keyboard with brown switches. | ||
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Cyro
United Kingdom20343 Posts
After reading a bit I noticed that brown switches are the same as blue switches but they only require more power when being pressed. I think that's just green http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/mechanical-keyboard-guide#comparison | ||
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ZeroReverse
Bulgaria108 Posts
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TT1
Canada10047 Posts
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ThomasjServo
15244 Posts
On May 29 2015 08:25 TT1 wrote: why are quickfire's so expensive now? they cost around 110$, i remember when i bought mine a few years ago they were all around 80$ and they would go on sale frequently, i paid 50$ for mine. I would suppose it has to do, and I am assuming you are looking at one with a Ten Key, with the fact that CM Storm has a better reputation than boards from Rosewill for the lower cost mech boards. Market share has probably increased, and the relative price with them. | ||
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TT1
Canada10047 Posts
On May 29 2015 08:33 ThomasjServo wrote: I would suppose it has to do, and I am assuming you are looking at one with a Ten Key, with the fact that CM Storm has a better reputation than boards from Rosewill for the lower cost mech boards. Market share has probably increased, and the relative price with them. tkl http://search.ncix.com/search/?qcatid=0&q=cm storm quick fire | ||
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ThomasjServo
15244 Posts
http://www.amazon.com/Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Tenkeyless-Mechanical/dp/B0068INSUM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1432857983&sr=1-1&keywords=CM Storm I assume you're still in canada, but this is what I am seeing, only 30 bucks more that what you were saying previously. | ||
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Aocowns
Norway6070 Posts
Is a celeritas for 105USD including shipping a good deal? and would the pbt keycaps from my ducky premier fit on it? | ||
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Vacation Time
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I never really thought much about mechanical keyboards (always thought they were too expensive and not worth it) but I don't think I can ever go back. My only problem is how smudgy and dirty it gets. Anyone have recommendations on how to clean it? I'm mostly concerned with dust under the keys (I guess I could use compressed air, but worried about it going further in) and dirt/gunk buildup on the keycaps and other parts | ||
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fruity.
England1711 Posts
On May 30 2015 08:34 Aocowns wrote: Spilled some water on my ducky and it's now triple registering every bottom-out, im guessing its a goner? Is a celeritas for 105USD including shipping a good deal? and would the pbt keycaps from my ducky premier fit on it? Both use cherry switches, so the key caps will fit fine. However keys have different profiles depending on where on the board they are. So if you mix and match you may get height / angle differences. Could be possible that the outer most ring of keys could rub on the case maybe? | ||
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phar
United States1080 Posts
Wasn't QFR discontinued like a year or two ago? If they're not making any more, that could explain the price increase. I think they replaced it with QFR-i I could be very wrong. | ||
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{ToT}ColmA
Japan3260 Posts
coming from mx red typing is kinda different as of now too, but only written on it for a couple of minutes. might need to adjust ~ | ||
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SChlafmann
France725 Posts
I was looking to buy a cheap usb light to see my keyboard at night, and suddenly went OMG YOLO! So, in the end, I'm just looking for a new keyboard with backlighting. As of today I have an old razer blackwidow form 2012 (blue switch), and I must say I like it. Location: France Any keyboards you currently have in mind: I don't really have anything in mind atm. Price:up to 150€ Backlighting: Yes, that's the purpose of the purchase Size: Any? I have a full blackwidow, and i'm fine with its size. Use (games/ programming/ typing etc): RTS/FPS/MOBA and typing USB/ PS2: USB if possible KRO: I guess NKRO is overkill? Macro keys (yes/ no): not necessary Media keys (yes/ no): not necessary Layout (US/ ANSI, etc): French! Switch type: I like my blue ones so far. I don't want anything "softer" I guess. I'd try to find a store were to try other switches. One quick question: does the switch feeling remain exactly the same whatever the keyboard brand? (assuming switch from same manufacturer) On top of that, I'd love if the keyboard is also a USB hub. Thanks for the help, as I am a bit lost so far. ♥ | ||
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Ack1027
United States7873 Posts
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2ofvmx/in_search_of_purple_keycaps/ I've seen many threads but thats the one that shows how hard the search seems to be. Just want purple with white text. A black and purple combo would work. It's like every color so far is some kinda light purple instead of deep royal. Blue or brown switches are fine. I guess a backlit keyboard could do it? The one that makes custom colors? Any ideas? Thanks. | ||
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ThomasjServo
15244 Posts
On July 15 2015 10:49 Ack1027 wrote: Looking to buy a keyboard for the gf but finding it hard to get purple keycaps. It's really strange didn't think this would be such a hassle. https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2ofvmx/in_search_of_purple_keycaps/ I've seen many threads but thats the one that shows how hard the search seems to be. Just want purple with white text. A black and purple combo would work. It's like every color so far is some kinda light purple instead of deep royal. Blue or brown switches are fine. I guess a backlit keyboard could do it? The one that makes custom colors? Any ideas? Thanks. http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/keycap-set.html Did you look at WASD Keyboards for the keycaps? May not be able to get white text, but they can do purple. | ||
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PinoKotsBeer
Netherlands1385 Posts
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PinoKotsBeer
Netherlands1385 Posts
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Nabe
51 Posts
On July 29 2015 01:47 PinoKotsBeer wrote: To give an update, i bought a keyboard with greetech switches and if you are used to cherry switches, dont ever ever buy a product with greetechs. It feels so crap, inconsistent feeling over the whole board. Never buy a keyboard with these crap switches. NEVER EVER! What keyboard and what color switches please? I've actually heard very good things about GreeTech switches. I've only looked into browns but I heard from a very reliable source though they are about ~10-15 grams heavier to actuate than MX browns, but they feel much more tactile. No complaints whatsoever about inconsistency or anything like that. I'd say if you are looking at off brand switches though Gaterons seem to be the way to go, in particular if you are looking at linear switches. I'm unfortunately slacking on these and haven't tried them in a keyboard just yet, (I have them just looking for a TKL plate at a reasonable price) but from everything I've heard and from trying them in a tester they are better than linear MX. They not only have more weight options 35g up to a whacky 170g or something, but are unanimously said to be much smoother than MX. | ||
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