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So, I'm someone that has used a membrane or scissor switch keyboard their entire life and never even touched a mechanical keyboard. Curious, I purchased a Corsair k65. Don't get me wrong, I love the keyboard; the switches on the other hand aren't something I'm getting a great vibe from. I didn't image they would be so easy to press, I mean I can just tap my keys and it registers. The problem is, when I'm typing I'll occasionally hit the key next to it as well as the key I was aiming for or press the same key twice by accident... 

 

Is this just because I'm not used to typing on a mechanical keyboard and will just adapt to it over time? Or would I have been better with a heavier switch so I'm not accidentally hitting keys? I do a lot more typing than I do gaming. 

 

Also, just how much do o-rings help with noise dampening? As it's rather loud.

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So, I'm someone that has used a membrane or scissor switch keyboard their entire life and never even touched a mechanical keyboard. Curious, I purchased a Corsair k65. Don't get me wrong, I love the keyboard; the switches on the other hand aren't something I'm getting a great vibe from. I didn't image they would be so easy to press, I mean I can just tap my keys and it registers. The problem is, when I'm typing I'll occasionally hit the key next to it as well as the key I was aiming for or press the same key twice by accident... 

 

Is this just because I'm not used to typing on a mechanical keyboard and will just adapt to it over time? Or would I have been better with a heavier switch so I'm not accidentally hitting keys? I do a lot more typing than I do gaming. 

 

Also, just how much do o-rings help with noise dampening? As it's rather loud.

the noise means you're doing it right.

 

you'll get used to it, that's the growing pains of any new keyboard.

what kinds of switches come with your KB?

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O rings help with noise dampening but only the noise made from bottoming out the keys. But it's sounds like you need some mx browns in your life instead of reds.

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Yeah, it has improved slightly since the first time using it. 

 

Reds.

yeah, you might need to get some browns, greens, or blacks. all have higher resistance than the reds.

 

time to learn about mechanical switches! :D

http://www.keyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/an-introduction-to-cherry-mx-mechanical-switches/

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Yeah, it has improved slightly since the first time using it. 

 

Reds.

I don't have any experience with any mechanical switches apart from the buckling spring on my Model M, but I do know that reds are quite easy to press - and are therefore meant to be good for gaming because you can press them down very quickly.

Something like blues would be better, but greens require the most activation force out of the MX range - similar to the Model M. They require some real effort and you can become very strong just from typing a lot with this amount of required force. This will mean that when you go back to any keyboards that don't require such an absurd amount of force it'll be disappointing, so be warned.

 

TL;DR - try Greens and see if you like them. They require a lot more force.

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O rings help with noise dampening but only the noise made from bottoming out the keys. But it's sounds like you need some mx browns in your life instead of reds.

 

I was originally intending on browns, only ended up getting the k65 as it was £50. How much heavier are browns than reds? I'm not keen on how light these red switches are.

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I was originally intending on browns, only ended up getting the k65 as it was £50. How much heavier are browns than reds? I'm not keen on how light these red switches are.

read the article i linked. about 30% more force is needed to press down blacks.

 

browns and reds have the same force needed, but a much different feel.

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yeah, you might need to get some browns, greens, or blacks. all have higher resistance than the reds.

 

time to learn about mechanical switches! :D

http://www.keyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/an-introduction-to-cherry-mx-mechanical-switches/

 

I think blacks might be more suited to someone like me, I just need a switch were the key will only register if I was intending on registering it... Not by accidentally pressing it slightly with the side of my finger.  

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I was originally intending on browns, only ended up getting the k65 as it was £50. How much heavier are browns than reds? I'm not keen on how light these red switches are.

They are still kinda light however since there is the tactile bump it's much harder to mistakenly press keys that you don't want to. I had a slight issue like yours when I had my reds for a little while. Made the switch to brown and I am not looking back. 

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Check out my keyswitch guide for info about switches. Hopefully this can help you out a lot. Reds are the hardest for most to get used to at first from seeing others type on them.

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