Best Mechanical Gaming Keyboard?

[Justin_Stewie]

I am looking for a mechanical gaming keyboard in the $80-$120 price range (Obviously I'm looking for the cheapest but is still a good product).

[tp95112]

Steelseries 6gv2 or a 7g are great if your not going for the looks. BLak key switches and built like a tank

[Villain]

Filco and Ducky are the two best choices for mechanical keyboards. However then generally run in the $130-$150 price range. Coolermaster makes great keyboards for a cheap price.

 

Here is a good one with blue switches: http://www.amazon.com/QuickFire-Mechanical-Keyboard-Keyswitches-SGK-4000-GKCL1-US/dp/B0068INSUM/ref=pd_cp_pc_0

 

Here is a good brown switch: http://www.amazon.com/Storm-QuickFire-Pro-Mechanical-SGK-4010-GKCM1-US/dp/B007VDOOBU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367201266&sr=8-1&keywords=cherry+mx+brown

 

Most recommend brown switches for gaming, I myself prefer blue, however.

[Rhinofeed]

Here are my two suggestions for your budget!

Best Value: CM Storm QuickFireRapid

Good Value, more features, better build, full-size: Ducky Zero DK2108 ($95 free shipping, Amazon, Cherry Brown, Black, Blue, or Red)

[XiaoPigs]

There actually isn't a "best mechanical keyboard". It's all down to preference and needs. Do you want one with backlight, media features, usb hubs, macro keys at the side? What kind of switches do you prefer? It's all down to you going down to your local computer shop and trying the keyboards out :)

[TGBSeth]

Steelseries 6gv2 or a 7g are great if your not going for the looks. BLak key switches and built like a tank

I agree, I've been using the 6gv2 as my main keyboard for a while and love it.  The only time I wouldn't recommend it, is if you are not looking for a smaller keyboard since the 6gv2 is quite compact.  

[tp95112]

I agree, I've been using the 6gv2 as my main keyboard for a while and love it.  The only time I wouldn't recommend it, is if you are not looking for a smaller keyboard since the 6gv2 is quite compact.  

It fits your needs aslong as you dont need macros.

 

[exousia7]

You got any place to try out mechanical keyboards? The "best" mechanical keyboards are all determined by personal preferences so it's best to try them out yourself first before buying. 

[Broseephus]

I was in the same boat as you. Didn't have a place to try them and way TOO MUCH info online about them.

 

Luckily I got to try blue switches at Best Buy and found out how annoying I thought they were.

 

I bought the g710+ (brown switches) and have been extremely pleased with it.

[mgsstar]

I was in the same boat as you. Didn't have a place to try them and way TOO MUCH info online about them.

 

Luckily I got to try blue switches at Best Buy and found out how annoying I thought they were.

 

I bought the g710+ (brown switches) and have been extremely pleased with it.

+1 on the G710+. It is currently $108 at Bestbuy US: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Logitech---G710%2B-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/6819135.p?id=1218808243010&skuId=6819135

[Toby]

Define "gaming" keyboard. Do you want macros? Pretty lights? Media controls? Windows key disable? Childish aesthetics? All of the above?

 

 

Filco and Ducky are the two best choices for mechanical keyboards.

 

Realforce/HHKB.

[Kwayky]

You got any place to try out mechanical keyboards? The "best" mechanical keyboards are all determined by personal preferences so it's best to try them out yourself first before bu

[Kwayky]

Erm.. don't mind my last post, I'm new to these forums. I usually go to Fry's to get a keyboard because at mine, they let you open the box and get a feel of the keyboard which is very useful. Right now I'm using the CM Storm quickfire rapid with brown switches. I mainly play FPS so I don't really need macros or a num pad and it was only 70 bucks so it was an awesome value for me.

[prodigydoo]

I have a cmstorm quickfire rapid with blue switches, it was $65 of amazon..  cheap as all hell and its still miles better than my razer lycosa which was $120 back when i got it lol

[iisshaun]

Check out WASD Keyboards. I have got a custom one with blue keys and o-rings from them and it's amazing. The construction is really nice and no other keyboard can be this custom for the price. The custom version is $140 and out of your price range, but I suggest taking a look at the keyboard designer there and see if the extra $20+ is worth it to you. The semi-custom is $120 and has a little bit of customising.

 

You could probably get something cheaper, but thus far this thing has been a beast. Oh and the guy there is real nice and easy to deal with.