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Re: Mechanical Keyboards

Metzger — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:43:37 GMT

i am using the Raptor Gaming K1 because of its compact layout and black cherry mx switches. soon i will get me a "Das Keyboard" with uk layout and brown mx switches... its really just about your taste and what kind of pressure point you prefer for your keyboard. i find i can type WAY faster with mechanical keyboards and the anti-ghosting is really a plus for gaming too!

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

daemon — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:19:32 GMT

All great points :]

I would also like to add that it's more pleasurable to type on mechanical keyboards than regular keyboards. Really, the only part of your computer that you touch all the time is probably the keyboard/mouse. It won't improve your sc2 skills very much to get one, imo, but most people would not go back to soft dome keyboards once they have tried a mechanical keyboard. And it will probably outlast most rigs haha.

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

Majoris — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 09:15:15 GMT

From what i read on the web, mechanical keyboards have a faster response time, from the distance that a key has to be pressed(due to the less layers between the plastic key and the signal that`s sent) which also creates a much more distinct and reliable feeling to the fact that you can press more keys at the same time without the keyboard freezing. Also they are more compact than the traditional keyboards which translates into more reachable keys to shorter travel distance between them. These are the main reasons i`m looking into a mechanical keyboard.

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

MIGHTYHERO — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 08:29:15 GMT

This is my first computer. Bought it back in may of this year. Why is a mechanical keyboard so important to you guys?

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

Freeoath — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 05:58:44 GMT

No problem mate :)

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

onemoetime — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 12:12:55 GMT

great post Freeoath I was very confused on which switch does what, so thank you for explaining.

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

daemon — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 20:38:35 GMT

Hey no problem guys, I hope I helped a little bit.

I don't think the CM Storm Quickfire Pro is worth it either, but I'm just not a fan of backlit keyboards. However, I think the Quickfire Rapid and Quickfire Stealth is awesome and completely worth it. Neither of them are backlit and are top quality for a decent price.

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

MasterOdin — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:37:08 GMT

All you people and your modern keyboards. I will continue to stick by the IBM Model M. It's a pleasure to type on, use it for gaming, and it will never die. The one I'm using is marked as 1989 and still works great. Can get one on eBay for about $50 or so or you can buy a new "Model M" keyboard from Unicomp (it's branded differently, but they own all the IBM patents, so it's essentially the same keyboard.

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

Surrael — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:49:55 GMT

Thanks Freeoath,

I'll take your input into account! Cheers!

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

Freeoath — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 01:50:30 GMT

I have tried that Keyboard and I feel it is a rather good keyboard.

When it comes to switches it is a matter of taste. I always prefer Red or Brown over anything else (Rather Red than brown), but that is just me. Some people like the brown once since they are good for both typing and gaming. I prefer Red because they are 100% focused on gaming.

The only thing I found "Bad" on the CM Storm Quickfire Pro was that it only got partial back lightning. I like to have either none or full. I can understand their thinking, only giving backlight to the gaming buttons, but I do not see the need for it.

This is again only my own preference, when it comes down to it, it is a rather good keyboard for it's price.

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

Surrael — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 18:17:18 GMT

I have been considering:

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-Pro-Mechanical/dp/B007VDOOBU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1376608523&sr=8-3&keywords=cm+storm+quickfire

Any thoughts? I like the idea of the brown switch over the others, but open to criticism.

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

onemoetime — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:27:22 GMT

so my CM Storm Stealth with blue switches arrived and damn this thing is amazing. I've only played a few games today but I can def tell the difference in response versus my BW mech. Looks like i'll use that as target practice with my .45

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

onemoetime — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:39:47 GMT

there is a wealth of great info in here. I am glad I asked.

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

Surrael — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 11:43:01 GMT

I've been wanting to pickup a mechanical for awhile now. I'll be taking a look at everything you all posted. Thanks guys!

Re: Mechanical Keyboards

GoneGold — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 08:16:17 GMT

My best results for a mouse is the steel series sensei. I have tried about every razor mouse and the Microsoft one and none of them compare to sensei.