Keyboard choices

[d6s]

First off... I am not really sure what type of Key I want... all I know for sure is that I want Mechanical switches...

 

I am debating between the following

 

1.) Ducky Shine 3

2.)K70

or the 

3.)K95

 

[Vacsol]

You're not going to be disappointed with any of those keyboards.

For gaming keys, a Cherry MX Black or Red would be the best, but Brown is the best middle-ground between typing and gaming key switches.

[Thecrazyswede]

if you are on a budget the quickfire TK pro is good value.

[Toast.]

K95, all the way or no way mayne.

[Guest]

You can read this guide for info about different type of switches.

http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/official-mechanical-keyboard-guide

 

Those 3 keyboards are very solid choose the one you like the most and has the features you need.

[sacratoy]

All three are fine keyboards. 

 

If you don't need the macro keys, don't worry about the K95. Pretty easy way to eliminate as an option if you're okay with the keys the other keyboards offer.

 

Personally, after personally using many types of mechanical switches, the tactile bump on brown keyboards is so lite, you may as well get red switches if you plan on using the keyboard mainly for gaming.

 

I own the Ducky Shine 3 myself, and it's a great keyboard, so I'd recommend it. If you plan on getting the Corsair, wait. Penny Arcade Expo Prime (PAX Prime) is happening in a month, and the coupon codes that get shared out could save you anywhere from 15-30% off the cost of a board. 

[d6s]

All three are fine keyboards. 

 

If you don't need the macro keys, don't worry about the K95. Pretty easy way to eliminate as an option if you're okay with the keys the other keyboards offer.

 

Personally, after personally using many types of mechanical switches, the tactile bump on brown keyboards is so lite, you may as well get red switches if you plan on using the keyboard mainly for gaming.

 

I own the Ducky Shine 3 myself, and it's a great keyboard, so I'd recommend it. If you plan on getting the Corsair, wait. Penny Arcade Expo Prime (PAX Prime) is happening in a month, and the coupon codes that get shared out could save you anywhere from 15-30% off the cost of a board. 

I have a Razer Naga Epic, so keyboard Macros aren't really worth it I guess.....

I was originally going to get a Ducky Shine 3 with Brown Switches... But I am now thinking either Red Or blue on whichever one I get

[Benjio]

I have a Razer Naga Epic, so keyboard Macros aren't really worth it I guess.....

I was originally going to get a Ducky Shine 3 with Brown Switches... But I am now thinking either Red Or blue on whichever one I get

Personally, I don't really see the point of reds, for most people the point of mechanical keys are for them to be tactile, and reds are not tactile at all. I have blues and love them, my friend has reds and it felt almost worse than a membrane keyboard to me, because you can't really tell where the key is being activated. It is all personal opinion though, I'm sure a lot of people love them, there is quite a bit difference between blues and reds though.

[d6s]

Personally, I don't really see the point of reds, for most people the point of mechanical keys are for them to be tactile, and reds are not tactile at all. I have blues and love them, my friend has reds and it felt almost worse than a membrane keyboard to me, because you can't really tell where the key is being activated. It is all personal opinion though, I'm sure a lot of people love them, there is quite a bit difference between blues and reds though.

I tried my friend's BlackWidow and I liked the blues, but they are a tad on the loud side

[Benjio]

I tried my friend's BlackWidow and I liked the blues, but they are a tad on the loud side

Yeah they are a bit loud, I personally find that if you bottom out the keys any MX switch will be loud (I do bottom out keys when I type, you may not). Blues will still have more noise overall though because they also have the click once they switch is activated. After a day or two I stopped noticing the loudness anyway, it may not be the best if you have a room mate in a dorm or someone else it may bother though. If you are in a separate room you should be more than fine.

[d6s]

Yeah they are a bit loud, I personally find that if you bottom out the keys any MX switch will be loud (I do bottom out keys when I type, you may not). Blues will still have more noise overall though because they also have the click once they switch is activated. After a day or two I stopped noticing the loudness anyway, it may not be the best if you have a room mate in a dorm or someone else it may bother though. If you are in a separate room you should be more than fine.

I might get this http://www.qwerkeys.co.uk/shop/switch-testers/qwer8-v2-mx-switch-testing-kit/

[Benjio]

I might get this http://www.qwerkeys.co.uk/shop/switch-testers/qwer8-v2-mx-switch-testing-kit/

Or if there is a local store near you that carries different keyboards that might be a better option to try them there.

[d6s]

Or if there is a local store near you that carries different keyboards that might be a better option to try them there.

Bestbuy has a BlackWidow and a Logitech with browns, but that is it

[sacratoy]

Bestbuy has a BlackWidow and a Logitech with browns, but that is it

 

And that blackwidow is using kailh switches, so not a completely accurate representation of what blues really feel like.

[d6s]

And that blackwidow is using kailh switches, so not a completely accurate representation of what blues really feel like.

I thought the Blackwidow used Cherry MX Blues?

[sacratoy]

I thought the Blackwidow used Cherry MX Blues?

 

The new models use "Razer Green" switches. If you have one of the 2013 versions or earlier, they are blues, but starting late (mid?) last year they switched over to kailh (Chinese made/not Cherry) Cherry Blue clones.

[d6s]

The new models use "Razer Green" switches. If you have one of the 2013 versions or earlier, they are blues, but starting late (mid?) last year they switched over to kailh (Chinese made/not Cherry) Cherry Blue clones.

ohh okay... i'm pretty sure they still have the 2013 on display at bestbuy