Suggestions Needed!

[Oldaccount1234123]

Hi all!

 

I currently have an Alienware TactX keyboard which is quite old, and I feel like an upgrade. I was hoping to upgrade to a new mechanical keyboard and replace some / all the key caps (either as soon as I get it or over time) I don't think the Alienware TactX is mechanical, but if it is let me know what type of switches it has, as I quite like them. Below are the requirements:

 

• Cherry MX Black or Red (They seem most similar to what I am used to. If you think others are better, use them - I don't have much knowledge.
• Price (overall) of around £100 - £150 (GBP, not USD). I can go over if needed.
• LED's Not necessary, but would be a nice feature.
• Ability to replace Key Caps
• Preferably Full size, not TKL as one of my games uses a couple of the numpad for key binds. If I can find alternatives for these controls (View controls basically) I will be happy with a TKL

 

Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance for the help!

 

- Daanish

[ADZ_123_!"£]

A corsair K70 RGB would be a good choice.

You could even get a K95 in at your budget.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CH-9000068-UK-Performance-Multi-Colour-Mechanical/dp/B00NHJPGMS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433079065&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+K70+RGB+red&tag=linustechtips-21

[Silyy097]

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I cannot give you any suggestions as im no keyboard expert, I use a logitech G105 Membrane keyboard. 

 

To tell whether a keyboard is membrane or mechanical, just pop out one of the keycaps. If they are membrane they should look like this:

Sorry for the bad quality, its not mine and I just took it from google. There should be this membrane like thingy and plastic surrounding it. I assume you know how a mechanical keyboard looks like..

[Oldaccount1234123]

A corsair K70 RGB would be a good choice.

You could even get a K95 in at your budget.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CH-9000068-UK-Performance-Multi-Colour-Mechanical/dp/B00NHJPGMS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433079065&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+K70+RGB+red&tag=linustechtips-21

Thanks - had a look at them. Probably won't go for the K95 as I don't need all the programmable keys - If I do use them it's only to spam the Join button on a game.

 

I looked at the K70 before, and was thinking about it. I might buy it, but will keep looking for suggestions

 

 

 

 

I cannot give you any suggestions as im no keyboard expert, I use a logitech G105 Membrane keyboard. 

 

To tell whether a keyboard is membrane or mechanical, just pop out one of the keycaps. If they are membrane they should look like this:

Sorry for the bad quality, its not mine and I just took it from google. There should be this membrane like thingy and plastic surrounding it. I assume you know how a mechanical keyboard looks like..

 

 

The key caps are very stiff and hard to get off without the correct tool - I don't want to damage them so I haven't tried. I will give it ago and see if I can get one off, and i'll send a picture

[Oldaccount1234123]

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Tried with a paperclip, keys won't come off. Looked online though and apparently it is not mechanical

[SeriouslyMikey]

All these other people and their peasant mechanical keyboards.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Filco-Majestouch-2-Tactile-Action-Keyboard/dp/B006TTL2PI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1433082251&sr=8-2&keywords=filco 

Filco.  :wub:

I own it myself. It's fantastic, truly one of, if not the best built keyboards I have owned. Unfortunately, they're Brown switches, however, they're very similar to Black, just with a more tactile feedback when the switch actually actuates.

[Oldaccount1234123]

All these other people and their peasant mechanical keyboards.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Filco-Majestouch-2-Tactile-Action-Keyboard/dp/B006TTL2PI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1433082251&sr=8-2&keywords=filco 

Filco.  :wub:

I own it myself. It's fantastic, truly one of, if not the best built keyboards I have owned. Unfortunately, they're Brown switches, however, they're very similar to Black, just with a more tactile feedback when the switch actually actuates.

To be honest this is almost exactly what I was looking for . Just a little cheaper! . It looks really nice

[SeriouslyMikey]

To be honest this is almost exactly what I was looking for . Just a little cheaper! . It looks really nice

 

Yeah, you really do pay a premium for Filco keyboards.

[STRMfrmXMN]

To be honest this is almost exactly what I was looking for . Just a little cheaper! . It looks really nice

What switch do you really want though? I suggest looking at the link and my sig and quoting or tagging me after you've taken the quiz in there as that will help us get a lead on a nice keyboard.

 

Also, be creative and different and don't buy a K70 RGB

[Oldaccount1234123]

What switch do you really want though? I suggest looking at the link and my sig and quoting or tagging me after you've taken the quiz in there as that will help us get a lead on a nice keyboard.

 

Also, be creative and different and don't buy a K70 RGB

 

 

Wasn't planning on getting the K70 in the first place tbh, but thought I'd take a look anyway due to the suggestion.

 

Your quiz looks great! I love scratch projects - thanks for making it!

 

I took it, and got Cherry MX Black. In regards to the tactile bump, I don't really know what it feels like, so I clicked linear.

 

@STRMfrmXMN

[STRMfrmXMN]

Wasn't planning on getting the K70 in the first place tbh, but thought I'd take a look anyway due to the suggestion.

 

Your quiz looks great! I love scratch projects - thanks for making it!

 

I took it, and got Cherry MX Black. In regards to the tactile bump, I don't really know what it feels like, so I clicked linear.

 

@STRMfrmXMN

Tactile bumps are little feelings of resistance, for lack of a better word, against you about halfway down the key press. Feels wonderful while typing IMO and some people like the confirmative bump while gaming.

 

Also, to tag somebody, don't copy-paste their username as that just creates a hyperlink and doesn't tag them For the record, my name is Storm From X-Men with no vowels

[Oldaccount1234123]

Tactile bumps are little feelings of resistance, for lack of a better word, against you about halfway down the key press. Feels wonderful while typing IMO and some people like the confirmative bump while gaming.

 

Also, to tag somebody, don't copy-paste their username as that just creates a hyperlink and doesn't tag them For the record, my name is Storm From X-Men with no vowels

 

. I just couldn't be bothered to type out your name so I copy pasted it .

 

 

I;ll have to go down to my local store and check out the different types of switches.

 

 

I'm looking for a keyboard similar to the Filco which I can change the caps on to make it personal

[STRMfrmXMN]

. I just couldn't be bothered to type out your name so I copy pasted it .

 

 

I;ll have to go down to my local store and check out the different types of switches.

 

 

I'm looking for a keyboard similar to the Filco which I can change the caps on to make it personal

You can change caps on damn near any Cherry MX board. I suggest getting one with a standard layout to make things easiest for yourself. Check out WASDkeyboards.com as they can make a totally custom, standard layout keyboard of any Cherry MX switch type with o-rings if you specify that.

[Oldaccount1234123]

You can change caps on damn near any Cherry MX board. I suggest getting one with a standard layout to make things easiest for yourself. Check out WASDkeyboards.com as they can make a totally custom, standard layout keyboard of any Cherry MX switch type with o-rings if you specify that.

Was planning on using WASDkeyboards but since I'm not in the US, shipping either costs a fortune, or takes 1-5 weeks...

 

Any other good places to buy a keyboard and caps? @STRMfromXMN

[STRMfrmXMN]

Was planning on using WASDkeyboards but since I'm not in the US, shipping either costs a fortune, or takes 1-5 weeks...

 

Any other good places to buy a keyboard and caps? @STRMfromXMN

Tsk... I honestly don't know as I live in the US and everything is pretty attainable here. I think you're on your own my friend, but hope I at least helped out!