What Mechanical Keyboard

[EMP-CYBG]

I recently asked about a keyboard for animation in this forum and the corsair K95 was suggested. Now the main issue is, what type of mechanical switches is advised for an average gamer, a full-time video editor, 3d animator etc. Thanks in advance.

[21rkosta]

blue is clicky and tactile, red is the opposite of blue, brown is in the middle of those two

[EMP-CYBG]

3 minutes ago, huilun02 said:

Switch types don't make much of a difference to productivity work outside of typing.

For gaming, you want linear switches (usually red switches) for fast repeated presses and an easier time holding down keys.

 

So, getting brown mechanical switches isn't gonna be a bad choice.

[EMP-CYBG]

4 minutes ago, huilun02 said:

Switch types don't make much of a difference to productivity work outside of typing.

For gaming, you want linear switches (usually red switches) for fast repeated presses and an easier time holding down keys.

 

 

So, getting brown mechanical switches isn't gonna be a bad choice.

[EMP-CYBG]

So, getting brown mechanical switches isn't gonna be a bad choice.

[tekgeek1205]

I went twith the browns on a G710+ and i kinda wish i would have tried the G710 with the blues first as they have a more satisfying click. The browns feel like Blues but sound like reads. I highly suggest you put your fingers one the different key switch types before spending any money. If dont you live near a store that you can try all 4 switch types at try this, http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281841595882?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true. 

[iBeast_M0de]

34 minutes ago, EMP-CYBG said:

So, getting brown mechanical switches isn't gonna be a bad choice.

Browns are in my opinion a bit better than Reds I've used both for about 30 min so you can't call me an expert but I prefer a tactical feedback.

I have blue's myself but if I were to choose again I would have gone with the browns, the blue's are very loud

[No]

I love my k70 rgb's

[typographie]

Reds and browns are probably "safer" choices for someone who doesn't have fully-formed opinions about mechanical keys. MX Blues are my personal favorites, but they seem to generate more polarized opinions than the rest. They're possibly more of an acquired taste.

 

http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-keyboard-keycap-cherry-mx-switch-o-ring-sampler-tester-kit.html

This is probably the best way to make an educated choice if you can't find any other way to test keys in person. Sucks to have to spend $10 for something like this, but it's probably better than making a blind guess on an expensive mechanical keyboard.