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Jackbe
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Hi all,

 

I'm looking for my 'perfect' mechanical keyboard. I would like:

 

Cherry MX red switches

A full red backlight

105 Key ISO layout (UK)

Black casing

Preferably costar stabilisers

 

Although the price is a factor, I don't really mind, although I would like to set a max of £120. Under £100 would be perfect, but I'm not sure anything exists at that price range :(

 

I like the aesthetics of filco and ducky boards (any simplistic board really), but they are too expensive. The cm storm quickfire xt would be perfect if it had a backlight.

 

I also recently made a thread about the cm storm quickfire ultimate, but I have gone off that board now because I think it looks a tad ugly. 

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated :D

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At £90 you might not be able to get what you want.

 

Maybe the TK? 

http://www.cclonline.com/product/104027/SGK-4020-GKCR1-UK/Keyboards/Cooler-Master-KEYBOARDS-QuickFire-TK/KBD0603/

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Yeah, I'll edit that, I just want recommendations really. I have realised that I am going to have to spend some more money on one.

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Ducky Zero Shine? Not sure about the UK layout though....

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I'd thought you weren't interested in back light when you'd mentioned Filco, they don't make any KB with back light AFAIK.

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I do quite like the tk and have typed on one at an exhibition, but I don't like the merged numpad and arrow keys. It really annoys me for some reason - you would have to switch between them all the time

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I do quite like the tk and have typed on one at an exhibition, but I don't like the merged numpad and arrow keys. It really annoys me for some reason - you would have to switch between them all the time

Then I doubt you will be able to get what you want for your price.

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Then I doubt you will be able to get what you want for your price.

I've edited my post and changed the max to £120, giving me many more options. I would prefer a cheaper board, but I would like to see my options.

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I've edited my post and changed the max to £120, giving me many more options. I would prefer a cheaper board, but I would like to see my options.

Then buy a Ducky Shine 2, let me find you one.

 

Edit: I can't but there's a Shine 3 for an extra £20 

http://www.cclonline.com/product/120273/DK9008S3-RUKALR/Keyboards/Ducky-DK-9008-Shine-3-Mechanical-Red-Cherry-MX-Switch-Full-Red-LED-Back-Light-RGB-SpaceBar/KBD0723/

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Then buy a Ducky Shine 2, let me find you one.

It's quite weird how hard it is to find one with red switches and a red backlight. 

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BAM! the qpad Mk-85 is almost 100pounds at the moment http://www.amazon.co.uk/QPAD-MK-85-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B006NXKEZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375453685&sr=8-1&keywords=qpad+mk+85

this one has MX reds and a red backlight. I have a Mk-50, and it is a solid board.

 

MK85_main.jpg

http://www.qpad.com/products/keyboards/mk-85/

 

also only two left.

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BAM! the qpad Mk-85 is almost 100pounds at the moment http://www.amazon.co.uk/QPAD-MK-85-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B006NXKEZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375453685&sr=8-1&keywords=qpad+mk+85

this one has MX reds and a red backlight. I have a Mk-50, and it is a solid board.

 

MK85_main.jpg

http://www.qpad.com/products/keyboards/mk-85/

 

also only two left.

Wow, didn't notice how cheap these were on amazon. Unfortunately, I probably won't catch it because I'm still waiting to get my money back after being scammed on ebay :(

 

I have tried a friend's Mk50 and it is really nice.

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Well, considering my last topic was abruptly terminated, I shall attempt to find an answer here. :P

 

I would prefer a costar keyboard over the other equivalents (ione etc). I would like to know of keyboards that have costar stabilisers and full backlights.

 

Thanks 

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Well, considering my last topic was abruptly terminated, I shall attempt to find an answer here. :P

 

I would prefer a costar keyboard over the other equivalents (ione etc). I would like to know of keyboards that have costar stabilisers and full backlights.

 

Thanks 

well, since the mk-85 is still 100pounds with two available, and at least the mk-50 has coastars, that is depending on the time you get your money back your best option.

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well, since the mk-85 is still 100pounds with two available, and at least the mk-50 has coastars, that is depending on the time you get your money back your best option.

I do think so. It's just the flack that iOne gets sometimes that puts me off. However, I have tried both the mk-50 and mk-85 and they both felt great and sturdy. Hopefully I'll be able to grab one :D

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Cherry MX reds are bad but why the Corsair K95?

1. Switch type is personal preference. I like reds, especially for gaming

2. I never mentioned the corsair K95

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1. Switch type is personal preference. I like reds, especially for gaming

2. I never mentioned the corsair K95

I meant to say why NOT the k95 but my hands couldn't keep up with my brain. Yes, switch type is a preference, but don't they feel really light? I need tactile feedback, and louder keys, cherry mx blues aren't loud at all. I need Greens to annoy my family more :)

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I meant to say why NOT the k95 but my hands couldn't keep up with my brain. Yes, switch type is a preference, but don't they feel really light? I need tactile feedback, and louder keys, cherry mx blues aren't loud at all. I need Greens to annoy my family more :)

Ah. I was looking at the black K70 actually, but it is quite expensive at the moment and uses cherry stabilises which make the stabilised keys feel mushy when you bottom out - this isn't too much of an issue really. 

 

I have tried cherry mx reds, blacks, browns and blues and my favourites are red and browns. I would get browns but the tactile feedback for gaming annoys me because it slightly delays the keypress with the bump (like a membrane keyboard). I also like how the reds feel, once you get used to typing on them they are great, I just love how different they are from membrane keyboards, just a consistent smooth depression. 

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Ah. I was looking at the black K70 actually, but it is quite expensive at the moment and uses cherry stabilises which make the stabilised keys feel mushy when you bottom out - this isn't too much of an issue really. 

 

I have tried cherry mx reds, blacks, browns and blues and my favourites are red and browns. I would get browns but the tactile feedback for gaming annoys me because it slightly delays the keypress with the bump (like a membrane keyboard). I also like how the reds feel, once you get used to typing on them they are great, I just love how different they are from membrane keyboards, just a consistent smooth depression. 

I assumed that there was no point of Cherry MX Reds because they would feel like a membrane, but I guess any Mechanical Switch won't feel like a membrane keyboard. 

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I assumed that there was no point of Cherry MX Reds because they would feel like a membrane, but I guess any Mechanical Switch won't feel like a membrane keyboard. 

I don't see how a linear switch can feel like a membrane because membranes have a definite bump to them because of the way the rubber dome is depressed. To me, linear switches are the complete opposite of membranes. 

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