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Just looking for some opinions on which keyboard there's only a $5 difference just wondering about these new rzer mechanical switches whether or not they are any good. This will be my first mechanical keyboard.

 

 

 

-http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=061886

 

-http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=068967

 

 

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The razer switches are unproven chinese made cherry MX knockoffs. I don't trust them yet and so would recommend the Corsair board over the Razer board. Actually I have repeatedly said I really like Corsair's boards even when comparing them to anyone else. Good design, Cherry switches.

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The Razer if you want style.

EDIT: Or overpriced sh*t, idk.

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The fact that they replaced their key switches with something that is cheaper to make yet their price remained the same...well that annoys me to no end.

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k65

 

Corsair keyboards are great, good build quality, Awesome support when you need it.

 

Who knows about those Chinese MX Cherry knockoffs.....

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In general, I'd pick a Corsair keyboard over a Razer, but in this case it depends on the switches you're looking for.

The K65 only comes with red switches which I personally don't like. If you want clicky/"loud" keys with tactile feedback, might want to consider the Razer.

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Both Carter and Edgar Matias told that Razer was working with both Kailh and iOne to bring new keyboards with Cherry MX Clones so personally I would avoid it at all costs and go for anything with legitimate Cherry MX

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Both Carter and Edgar Matias told that Razer was working with both Kailh and iOne to bring new keyboards with Cherry MX Clones so personally I would avoid it at all costs and go for anything with legitimate Cherry MX

Where did you hear this? Not questioning the veracity of the statement, just want to quote links when I bring up the topic of their cheap and crap Kailh switch. As SirRoderick had mentioned, their 'Razer' aka Kailh switch 2014 models are priced the same, or higher than the 2013 model which use original Cherry switches, this ticks me off to no end....

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I am a Razer fan boy, but I'd take any keyboard over new Razer switches any time. Corsair K65, if you are ok with red switches offcorse. 

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Where did you hear this? Not questioning the veracity of the statement, just want to quote links when I bring up the topic of their cheap and crap Kailh switch. As SirRoderick had mentioned, their 'Razer' aka Kailh switch 2014 models are priced the same, or higher than the 2013 model which use original Cherry switches, this ticks me off to no end....

 

Can't find the link now but it was a dude who claimed he spoke with them months ago in person and that is what they said. I'm gonna say it like this: let's assume this is not true. Then why Razer is not telling who the manufacturer is? I it was Cherry they would put a full width banner on their site with words: "CHERRY MX!!! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!" instead they avoid the clear answer. I can tell it's bullshit when see one and right now my BS meter is out of scale. If someone wants to buy it - please go ahead. Just don't tell no one warned you.

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I would go with the Corsair. Great build quality, Cherry MX switches and not the overpriced Razer products.

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I would go with the Corsair. Great build quality, Cherry MX switches and not the overpriced Razer products.

Other than the keyboard, I dont see their other products are overprice. In fact it is one the cheapest peripherals you can get in my country.  All of them follow official price. Other than few faulty mouse and keyboard, the rest of the products are ok. 

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