Cherry MX Keyboard O-Rings?

[Wferr]

Hello, i just bought a corsair k70 (my first mechanical keyboard) I was just wondering if something like.

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/cherry-mx-rubber-switch-dampeners.html

Would effect the keys responsiveness and if its really worth it?

Thanks in advanced -wferr

[sonarctica]

Well my Logitech G710+ has them and I don't really notice anything that would affect the responsiveness of it... though I haven't tried anything else so I can't really compare. My guess would be that they wouldn't or only a tiny bit

[xToFxREAPER]

having used the G710+ and the k70 and i can say there didnt seem to be any loss in responsiveness, in my opinon it made it feel alot nicer to type on the G710+ though it is different switches it may not be considered a fair comparison

[MdX MaxX]

O-rings have no effect on keyswitch responsiveness.  They simply shorten the maximum key travel distance and reduce noise from the keys bottoming out.

 

If you tend to bottom out the keys and they're too noisy for you, get the o-rings.  Otherwise they won't do much for you.

[TheSLSAMG]

What I noticed is that they give a slightly lower amount of travel. I have blue O-rings on my BlackWidow Tournament's WASD Keys. I purchased their sample kit, and it's pretty cool.

[brianvoo]

Personally don't like o-rings cos the travel is too short and I like the bottoming out sound, but yeah, no effect in key responsiveness just some getting used to.

[dhcabinian]

Some people who have done the o-ring modification, particularly with linear cherry switches (reds and blacks), think that the o-rings added a membrane keyboard feel and decided to take them off. All anecdotal stuff though.