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Hey guys, 

so I was searching for a RGB mechanical keyboard with macro buttons that happens to have MX Blues for the switch type. But I found out that there is not a single one to be found ANYWHERE. The only one I found is the Razer Black Widow Chroma with its Razer Green switches that are pretty much MX Blue clones. But the build quality and the font of the letters kinda looked bad to me, so that is not what I'd want to buy. It seems like every single manufacturer is going straight to the MX Reds, which are abominable for typing, so I will not get these. My question is: Is there any board out there or is there a one announced or coming out soon?

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Why blues? they are loud.

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Hey guys, 

so I was searching for a RGB mechanical keyboard with macro buttons that happens to have MX Blues for the switch type. But I found out that there is not a single one to be found ANYWHERE. The only one I found is the Razer Black Widow Chroma with its Razer Green switches that are pretty much MX Blue clones. But the build quality and the font of the letters kinda looked bad to me, so that is not what I'd want to buy. It seems like every single manufacturer is going straight to the MX Reds, which are abominable for typing, so I will not get these. My question is: Is there any board out there or is there a one announced or coming out soon?

what about this one?

 

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/corsair-gaming-k70-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-cherry-mx-blue

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I wish. The stopped producing them, and if they didn't I would have one. I think someone was selling old k95 RGB with mx blues for like $250 on amazon, but that's about it.

Anyone know anything about DIY changing switches on a keyboard? The k95 is pretty much the only one for me (so beautiful) but I would rather not pay that much for it.

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I actually looked at this one but it's not available anywhere anymore, especially not in my layout, which is QWERTZ. And it has no macro buttons. 

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I wish. The stopped producing them, and if they didn't I would have one. I think someone was selling old k95 RGB with mx blues for like $250 on amazon, but that's about it.

Anyone know anything about DIY changing switches on a keyboard? The k95 is pretty much the only one for me (so beautiful) but I would rather not pay that much for it.

yeh no swithces are not removable

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I actually looked at this one but it's not available anywhere anymore, especially not in my layout, which is QWERTZ. And it has no macro buttons. 

have you ever tried browns vs. blues?

 

i find browns as a nice balance

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Why blues? they are loud.

I prefer blues for these reasons: The reds are great for gaming, I have these right now (unfortunately) but I can't type at all on them because the switches register a tap immediately when you slightly press them. The browns have great feedback, but they feel and sound like rubber domes, which I hate and the blues are just the best of the best! They feel like heaven and sound like that too. I love that audible click because I wear headphones most of the time but want to hear the keyboard switches registering as well. 

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I prefer blues for these reasons: The reds are great for gaming, I have these right now (unfortunately) but I can't type at all on them because the switches register a tap immediately when you slightly press them. The browns have great feedback, but they feel and sound like rubber domes, which I hate and the blues are just the best of the best! They feel like heaven and sound like that too. I love that audible click because I wear headphones most of the time but want to hear the keyboard switches registering as well. 

I have the razer black widow ultimate. they feel like blues and sound like them. I wear headphones also so i don't hear the loud click as much. 

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Do you really need RGB though?

You can go for Ducky shine keyboards if you just need one color

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Do you really need RGB though?

You can go for Ducky shine keyboards if you just need one color

I love the gimmick and definitely need macros for all sorts of things. 

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I love the gimmick and definitely need macros for all sorts of things.

Your best bet would be getting a K95 RGB on eBay or wait for some new keyboards if you really want Mx Blues
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Rgb keyboards are still relatively new, as STRMfrmXMN said. This makes them prone to issues such as led failure (and counter-intuitive software). If you really have your sights set on an rgb keyboard than i suggest that you wait until they mature a little bit more so you can avoid the problems that they currently tend to face.

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