First mechanical keyboard

[Tattsyrup]

I want it buy a mechanical keyboard for around the £80. i was thinking of going for the razer black widow (not ultimate)

i will be using the keyboard for gaming, also what is the best type of cherry switch for gaming

[Dudenstein]

When it comes to switches its all personal preference. For me I go with blue switches over the rest

[bchampion96]

I want it buy a mechanical keyboard for around the £80. i was thinking of going for the razer black widow (not ultimate)

i will be using the keyboard for gaming, also what is the best type of cherry switch for gaming

 

Have a look at CM Storm keyboards. They are great value for money. I find reds to be the best for gaming, but it is a matter of personal preference. I recommend picking up a key tester kit from wasdkeyboards.com to see which switch you like best.

[Dudenstein]

Forgot to mention that I actually have the Blackwidow Ultimate and it's been a treat using it. I don't have any complaints so far

[bchampion96]

It's all personal preference.

 

Browns are a good mix between Reds and Blues.

Blues are clicky.

Reds are the closest to membrane.

 

Any of Corsair, Cooler Master, or Ducky's, or Filco's keyboards are good.

 

Reds are nothing like membrane keys, what are you on about?! :P The closest you can get feel-wise to membranes is probably clears.

[bchampion96]

They don't have any click and the actuation force is not much.

 

The membranes I have experienced need an actuation force similar to blacks, with a bump in the middle. They do not have a smooth travel all the way down unlike reds.

[WoodenMarker]

It depends on the person. Try some switches out before buying one.

[MuffinTopMike]

CM Storm (cooler master) or Corsair make great keyboards. I usually say if you have never tried a mechanical keyboard before then get Cherry MX blues, but would recommend trying some keys first.

[Tattsyrup]

Would the cm quick fire tk blue cherrys be a good choice

[Joonikko]

 

r/mechanicalkeyboards buying guide: http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/buying_guide

 

One page mechanical switch guide from WiseSan: http://i.imgur.com/cZkte.png

 

PC World article with switch sound levels: http://www.pcworld.com/article/242037/mechanical_keyboard_faq_pick_the_right_switch.html

 

All links were taken from r/mechanicalkeyboards wiki: http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/index