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I'll just ask if anyone here knows what mech keyboard does linus uses? And what MX switch he prefers 

I believe he has a post about all the things he uses, check out his latest personal rig video, it has a link to it. 

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I'll just ask if anyone here knows what mech keyboard does linus uses? And what MX switch he prefers 

Well he definitely prefers brown switches, but I don't know if he actually has a usual keyboard he uses, or if it's just whatever he's reviewing at the time.

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I think he used a Mionix Zibal 60 for a long time, but I don't know if he use it any more. 

He has said that Blue switches was his favorites in the past, but he requested the

 with brown switches in a recent video. Might just be because of noise in the office/home.

 

And when it comes to switch type, I would recommend testing it out for yourself. Which one you prefere, is very subjective.

 

Edit: He still use the Mionix Zibal 60: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/54685-my-personal-rig-gear/

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I think he used a Mionix Zibal 60 for a long time, but I don't know if he use it any more. 

He has said that Blue switches was his favorites in the past, but he requested the

 with brown switches in a recent video. Might just be because of noise in the office/home.

 

And when it comes to switch type, I would recommend testing it out for yourself. Which one you prefere, is very subjective.

He has said that he likes browns in earlier keyboard reviews. He used to only like blues before though.

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My needs have changed over time. I prefer browns to blues now, but probably only because I use them so much more.

 

My Zibal 60 is just..... weird. I dunno. It uses MX Blacks (which I don't like) but whether it's the construction of that particular keyboard, or the tolerances of the switches on my exact unit, I really like it.

 

In general Logitech G710+ gets my recommendation. I use one at work, and that's the one i actually do most of my typing on.

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My needs have changed over time. I prefer browns to blues now, but probably only because I use them so much more.

 

My Zibal 60 is just..... weird. I dunno. It uses MX Blacks (which I don't like) but whether it's the construction of that particular keyboard, or the tolerances of the switches on my exact unit, I really like it.

 

In general Logitech G710+ gets my recommendation. I use one at work, and that's the one i actually do most of my typing on.

WASD also makes excellent keyboards. Not to mention, Costar stabilizers are a wonderful thing to have :D And the customizability (if that's even a word :P) is phenominal

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My needs have changed over time. I prefer browns to blues now, but probably only because I use them so much more.

 

My Zibal 60 is just..... weird. I dunno. It uses MX Blacks (which I don't like) but whether it's the construction of that particular keyboard, or the tolerances of the switches on my exact unit, I really like it.

 

In general Logitech G710+ gets my recommendation. I use one at work, and that's the one i actually do most of my typing on.

 

I've been thinking about getting one of those too, but it don't the G710+ uses black switches? Is it still good for typing and gaming?

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 I personally like blue switches but I just wanted to know what does linus prefer, Just for the sake of knowledge of his personal opinion on switches and Mechanical Keyboards :D

Oh, ok. I just wanted to make sure you weren't going to ask and get the same exact thing or something lol

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I've been thinking about getting one of those too, but it don't the G710+ uses black switches? Is it still good for typing and gaming?

The G710+ use Brown switches. The Zibal 60 use Black switches

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