Looking for the perfect keyboard

[Jorge_lsca]

Hi guys. As the title says I'm looking for the perfect keyboard, I'm currently using a CMStorm Quickfire Rapid, I have it for about three years now.

Recently I got a job where 70% of the time I have to input numbers and as you may know my keyboard is a "tenkeyless". So I started looking for a keyboard with a numeric pad but a small form factor something like a Quickfire TK (is the one that has a numeric keypad and arrow keys all together) but I'm not completely sure about buying that one.

 

Long story short, I'm looking for a keyboard that meets these requirements (or most of them):

 

1.- Tenkeyless-form factor (Something that has a numeric keypad but with a small footprint, as stated above)
2.- CherryMX comaptible keycaps (I have a set of keycaps I'm planning on using with the new one)
3.- Programmable Keys (Remap to whatever other key I need)
4.- RGB or at least good backlighting
5.- Solid contruction (I'm used to the one of my Quickfire Rapid)

Bonus: Cool multiple backlighting modes.

 

Basically something like a "Quickfire TK 2.0" because the current one does not feature remapping or RGB lighting.

 

I'm asking for your help because I only know the most common keyboards from the most common brands. (Razer, Corsair, Cooler Master, Thermaltake).

 

Thanks.

[Nexxus]

RGB is going to make your quest pretty much impossible since corsair are the only ones with RGB cherrys.

and I dont think they make a mech tenkleyless.

correction the k65 is but it has no numpad period.

[Flurr]

Razer isn't good, Kailh sucks

 

If you want RGB get the Corsair K70.

 

If you don't really care get a Ducky.

[Solster]

Steelseries 6gv2 is pretty good! The apex if you want pretty colors!

[Flurr]

Steelseries 6gv2 is pretty good! The apex if you want pretty colors!

If you want the 6gv2 you need this one because it's Cherry: http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-6Gv2-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B0038X3ZVM

The Apex isn't even mechanical...

[Solster]

If you want the 6gv2 you need this one because it's Cherry: http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-6Gv2-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B0038X3ZVM

The Apex isn't even mechanical...

The apex raw isnt but im sure the apex is

[Flurr]

The apex raw isnt but im sure the apex is

Nope http://www.pcworld.com/article/2044960/review-steelseries-apex-is-a-supersized-keyboard-for-any-gamer.html

[Solster]

Nope http://www.pcworld.com/article/2044960/review-steelseries-apex-is-a-supersized-keyboard-for-any-gamer.html

Gah sorry! It does have pretty colors though !

[Flurr]

Gah sorry! It does have pretty colors though !

[Giteau]

If you want the 6gv2 you need this one because it's Cherry: http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-6Gv2-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B0038X3ZVM

The Apex isn't even mechanical...

Nope, there is a mechanical Apex. There are 3 versions of it, the most expensive one being mechanical (non-Cherry MX)

 

- Apex Raw (white backlight / Membrane)

- Apex (RGB / Membrane)

- Apex M800 (RGB / Mechanical - NOT Cherry MX)

[Flurr]

Nope, there is a mechanical Apex. There are 3 versions of it, the most expensive one being mechanical (non-Cherry MX)

 

- Apex Raw (white backlight / Membrane)

- Apex (RGB / Membrane)

- Apex M800 (RGB / Mechanical - NOT Cherry MX)

I know that the Apex M800 is Mechanical, but we were talking about the Apex.  Either ways, it is not Cherry and is extremely overpriced.

[Jorge_lsca]

Thank you for your quick responses guys. That's why I love LTT Forums.

The Apex is too big for me I need something smaller and actually the link sent me to a review that titles "SteelSeries Apex is a supersized keyboard for any gamer".

[alexyy]

Ducky do a good tkl

VA87M is very sleek kinda want one myself

Filco do a nice tkl expensive but very tough

It's reddit but it's handy

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/

[Magebot]

I am going to be weird and throw out there that maybe you should consider building yourself a phantom. It has everything you would be looking for, but you would have to solder it together yourself. However you would be able to source whatever switches you want. Plus you would be able to set the layout of the keyboard to literally anything.

 

I'll link the pcb if you would like to look into it yourself: http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=536

[Jorge_lsca]

I am going to be weird and throw out there that maybe you should consider building yourself a phantom. It has everything you would be looking for, but you would have to solder it together yourself. However you would be able to source whatever switches you want. Plus you would be able to set the layout of the keyboard to literally anything.

 

I'll link the pcb if you would like to look into it yourself: http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=536

 

Yes that is the exact layout i'm looking for. I'll read more about this "Phantom" thing. Looks damn interesting.

[SacredChili]

Ducky do a good tkl

VA87M is very sleek kinda want one myself

Filco do a nice tkl expensive but very tough

It's reddit but it's handy

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/

I second the Filco. I've gone through many mech's. IMO best built/quality mechanical keyboard but expensive. Think i dropped 160 or 170 on my Filco mx browns TKL. But no regrets, I love it.