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so i'm looking for a new keyboard and i want an 87 key keyboard any suggestions? It has to be mechanical, Red or Blue switch. 

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So you want your keyboard to kill you? :P

 

But yeah, QuickFire Rapid or Code Keyboard (MX Green)

 

Greens are like blues, but heavier.

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Quickfire rapid or if you want backlighting Ducky Shine 3

i was looking at those. do you have either of them?

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So you want your keyboard to kill you? :P

 

But yeah, QuickFire Rapid or Code Keyboard (MX Green)

 

Greens are like blues, but heavier.

i dont think i would like green switches.

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Codes have clears

There are two versions of the CODE.

 

The Cherry MX Clear model and the Cherry MX Green model.

 

@Samdb bought an MX Green one on Massdrop.

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Quickfire rapid or if you want backlighting Ducky Shine 3

just looked at both and i think i like the ducky better.

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QFR is a great option.  I personally think it's the best TKL keyboard at it's price point.  

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There are two versions of the CODE.

 

The Cherry MX Clear model and the Cherry MX Green model.

 

@Samdb bought an MX Green one on Massdrop.

 

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I have 3 87 TKL keyboards: CM Storm Quickfire Rapid, Ducky 9087 G2 Pro, and Ducky 9087 Year of the Dragon Edition. I highly recommend Ducky 9087 TKL keyboards, but if you have a budget, I would say get the Quickfire Rapid or 9087G2 Pro.

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There are two versions of the CODE.

 

The Cherry MX Clear model and the Cherry MX Green model.

 

@Samdb bought an MX Green one on Massdrop.

 

Actually, very soon!

 

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Actually, very soon!

 

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Sweet! :D

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I have 3 87 TKL keyboards: CM Storm Quickfire Rapid, Ducky 9087 G2 Pro, and Ducky 9087 Year of the Dragon Edition. I highly recommend Ducky 9087 TKL keyboards, but if you have a budget, I would say get the Quickfire Rapid or 9087G2 Pro.

i just ordered a Ducky.

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I think i need this!

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