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cliodude1
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I have a limited budget of around 50-60AUD, and I'm looking for a new keyboard. I was wondering if there were any cheap mechanical keyboards that aren't Cherry MX Blacks. If there aren't any for that money, what are the best gaming keyboards for that kind of money? 

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If you don't like blacks, I'm making an assumption you don't like reds either, sooo.... hmm....

G710+ has Cherry MX Browns, but I think it's out of your price range. It'll be hard to find a mechanical one within that price (I'm really guessing, I have no idea how Australian dollars translate to Canadian ones...)

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Usually TKL mechanical keyboards are around 60 USD but I don't know about AUD since Australia seems to have higher prices. Try looking at CM Storm QuickFire Rapid.

 

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Unfortunately you will not find a mechanical keyboard for cheaper then around $80 in Australia

 

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=113_1276&products_id=21204 This would probably be your best option if you don't like blacks...

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In Australia you can't get a new mech for that price. Well, you can, but it's better going membrane at that point. The lowest I recommend is the ducky zero. 99 on Pccasegear

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Yep, a Ducky Zero would be best for those on a budget, stay off Razer.....their keyboards anyway. BTW, I don't get the dislike for Black, awesome switch, of the MX switches I've tried, I like it a lot together with Green, but Clear is my fave MX switch for now. Black's great for typing, since it's a stiffer switch so one tends to make less typos and accidental key presses. It's excellent for gaming, heck, typing on my Keycool 84 LED Black atm....

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In Australia you can't get a new mech for that price. Well, you can, but it's better going membrane at that point. The lowest I recommend is the ducky zero. 99 on Pccasegear

What's the best membrane keyboard for the money then?

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What's the best membrane keyboard for the money then?

You'll be looking at the logitech G105, the Thermaltake challenger and the knucker for your budget

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You'll be looking at the logitech G105, the Thermaltake challenger and the knucker for your budget

I know that the Logitech G105 will be a good option, but what about the Challenger or the Knucker, are they any good?

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I know that the Logitech G105 will be a good option, but what about the Challenger or the Knucker, are they any good?

To be honest, I don't know a whole heck of a lot about peripherals. The knucker is meant to be pretty good though I think

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