Do Cheap Mechanical Gaming Keyboards Exist?

[BOTBALL]

So I am recently looking around for a keyboard, as the one that I currently have is terrible. I am planning to spend $1000 on a new gaming rig that I am going to build soon, so I don't want to go overboard with a $150 mechanical keyboard or anything like that. I just want to know if there are any mechanical keyboards at there with a price range of around 40-60 USD?

 

Thanks. 

[Atmos]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-keyboard-rk6000

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ducky-keyboard-dk1087nealb

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-keyboard-kbmek007us

Only the thermaltake has cherry mx, but all are O.K. mech keyboards.

 

Pick your poison. I prefer ducky keyboards, they have some good quality.

[Ostwind]

You can find more expensive boards available as a refurb but there's no guarantee that you will find the one you are looking for. Newegg, Microcenter or even Ebay would be good places to look for used ones. I have a high end mechanical board that I bought and didn't like that I'm willing to sell you at a reasonable price. PM me if you're interested.

[GodSpoon]

Yes, but theyre usually not worth getting

 

Generally sub par in build, and often with off brand switches

 

Bigger budget, better keyboards

 

@Atmos hit it  

[TheKDub]

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-BlackWidow-Tournament-Essential-Mechanical/dp/B00IG3GPC0/ref=pd_cp_pc_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=08N5QT9AKNFGG574ZJ32

 

That one's about $70, may not use cherry mx switches, but im sure its still decent quality. (Razer switches) (I've never used razer switches, nor do I own a mechanical keyboard, so I can't say if they are any good)

[Stardar1]

Personally, i recommend the Razer BlackWidow, you can find them at $70 and they are great. (The ones without a backlight are clickier)

[Atmos]

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-BlackWidow-Tournament-Essential-Mechanical/dp/B00IG3GPC0/ref=pd_cp_pc_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=08N5QT9AKNFGG574ZJ32

 

That one's about $70, may not use cherry mx switches, but im sure its still decent quality. (Razer switches)

Prepair for all the hate for saying that Razer switches are decent quality.

 

I prefer them over any other switches i've tried, so you'll get no hate from me, but other's don't share my opinion.

[CalumGiff]

So I am recently looking around for a keyboard, as the one that I currently have is terrible. I am planning to spend $1000 on a new gaming rig that I am going to build soon, so I don't want to go overboard with a $150 mechanical keyboard or anything like that. I just want to know if there are any mechanical keyboards at there with a price range of around 40-60 USD?

 

Thanks. 

50 to 60 dollars i think ur looking at a zalman mechanical board, uses kalih switches

[ind3x]

I don't know US prices for the CM Storm Quickfire TK, but where i'm from it's one of the cheaper keyboards.

IMO it has a really good build quality, but please note the combined function keys and numpad. Some people can't stand it, i actually like it a little.

It also uses Cherry MX switches (Blue, brown and red are available to me)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgk4020gkcm3us

[BOTBALL]

Personally, i recommend the Razer BlackWidow, you can find them at $70 and they are great. (The ones without a backlight are clickier)

Thanks. lol. Everyone wants that magical click. 

[TheKDub]

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-BlackWidow-Tournament-Essential-Mechanical/dp/B00IG3GPC0/ref=pd_cp_pc_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=08N5QT9AKNFGG574ZJ32

 

That one's about $70, may not use cherry mx switches, but im sure its still decent quality. (Razer switches) (I've never used razer switches, nor do I own a mechanical keyboard, so I can't say if they are any good)

 

 

Oops, meant to click edit not quote

[Guest]

Thanks. lol. Everyone wants that magical click. 

No. I find the clicking extremely annoying lol.

 

The cm quickfire tk is more expensive but every review I've seen says its great as far as build quality goes.

[Stardar1]

Thanks. lol. Everyone wants that magical click. 

Just remember, if you plan to record your gameplay or even skype or use TeamSpeak, its a loud click, and that can get irritating. 

[BOTBALL]

Just remember, if you plan to record your gameplay or even skype or use TeamSpeak, its a loud click, and that can get irritating. 

I understand that some people do not find the sound of a clicking mechanical keyboard to be pleasing when listening to a stream or a Youtube video or something, but I never minded it. I have definitely taken that into consideration, but I won't do much streaming and recording, even though I do do some. 

 

Plus, I can just edit out the sound of the keyboard if I need to. 

[Stardar1]

I understand that some people do not find the sound of a clicking mechanical keyboard to be pleasing when listening to a stream or a Youtube video or something, but I never minded it. I have definitely taken that into consideration, but I won't do much streaming and recording, even though I do do some. 

If you can find it cheap then i highly recommend it.