Switch from razer deathstalker expert gaming to

[Abdullatif]

Hello guys, 

 

i want to switch from razer deathstalker expert gaming to something really high end and good keyboard for gaming and typing etc, i don't have a budget now i will wait to see opinions 

[SeanAngelo]

4 minutes ago, Abdullatif said:

Hello guys, 

 

i want to switch from razer deathstalker expert gaming to something really high end and good keyboard for gaming and typing etc, i don't have a budget now i will wait to see opinions 

corsair k70 cherry mx red/brown switches

[PRTI]

Corsair K70 is the most common option that someone will recommended so i would recommend the Corsair K70/Strafe/K95(A K70 with MANY macro-keys), Logitech G710/G710+/G610

[Alpha_Krk]

the classic k70 is ALWAYS a good option if you want alot of macros get a k95

[sqzit]

TL;DR

 

Unreal: Ducky Shine 5

Really good: Ducky one TKL

Good: CM Quickfire Rapid

 

 

Here are two of the dopest keyboards you can get

 

Ducky Shine 5: Great lighting, solid build quality, great to type on. Was my daily driver before my current setup

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1365

 

Das Keyboard 4 Ultimate: Full size. Solid construction. Neat volume dial. Cable isn't removable though. Never owned one personally, but my dad got one from his work and he likes it.

http://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-4-ultimate/

 

Here are two that are still really good but at a more reasonable price:

 

Ducky One TLK: solid TKL with green switches. Never owned. I trust ducky products more than anything else on the market though.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1691

 

Leopold FC660M: Smaller than TKL but still has arrow keys and delete. Don't own one, heard good things from multiple good friends that own them.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1795

 

Here is my favorite "budget" mechanical keyboard (though id say just use a membrane and save up for a really nice keyboard you will be happy with for years. Not to say this one wouldn't do that for you. Still a solid option)

 

CM Quickfire Rapid: Any of the quickfires are a solid TKL option. Everything you need. Nothing you don't. Some have a great feeling rubberized body. Owned 3 different models.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129002

 

 

Here are some interesting options because of their key layout or some other feature that I like:

 

Quickfire TK: Has the arrow keys integrated into a num pad, so you get a num pad while still having a smaller board. Never owned, been interesting in picking one up soon.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA7BB3KE5041

 

Ducky Mini: My current travel keyboard. Its a 60% that I take this everywhere I take my laptop. I don't like the keycaps on it though, but I am picky af with keyboards.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=950

 

Ducky Legend: Most solid keyboard you can buy. Full size. 5mm thick aluminium top plate. Some people don't like the inclined type surface though. My dad's daily driver. Hes currently in the process of deciding if he wants to switch to the Das keyboard.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=954

 

Vortex Poker II: Never tried or owned one i'm embarrassed to say. Super popular among keyboard community. Really easy to customize and get aftermarket cases and such for. Its a 60%.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=458

 

Anything from WASD keyboards: Never ordered through them before, but their reviews are great. Know one person who got a board though them and love it. You can customize a lot on their website, and then order your custom board. Though you cant customize physical key layouts (bummer). Probably the cheapest way to get a really personalized keyboard though.

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/

 

Unicomps IBM knockoffs: Easiest way to get a buckling spring keyboard, without trying to sort though ebay and get lucky on a used Model M. Personally don't like buckling spring, but i know those who swear by it.

https://www.pckeyboard.com/

 

I built and wired up my own custom keyboard, which is what I use right now. Couldn't find anything online with green switches, and a numpad on the left side. Its really not a very difficult process, and it is well documented online. Though it is a significantly more expensive option than even the best on the market. Id only recommend it if you use a computer for your job, or are extremely into mechanical keyboards. Raw materials for my build were probably close to 400$ (largest part was getting the back plate CNC'd and shipped to me, if you have someone local, it might be cheaper) and then add in around 150$ for the soldering gear. Took me about 10 hours to complete. But I suppose that's the price you pay for complete customization. 

 

Also things I wanna say:

-A lot of people are extremely into their K70s, and that is by far the most recommended keyboard on this forum. I personally am not a fan, because I don't like their body construction and shape, however it IS a great keyboard. Just saying that before anyone gets butthurt I didn't mention their K70. 

 

-Dont let anyone tell you that gateron switches are shit. They may be cheaper than cherry's switches, but they are still a great switch from my experience (which is a decent amount. Own 2 gateron switch keyboards, and have used them in various projects i've needed a switch for). I've never once had one fail. 

 

-You really can't go wrong with a mechanical keyboard. Dont decide on a keyboard just because someone recommends it. If at all possible try them out in person before you buy, that's the only true way of knowing if you like a keyboard or not. Its probably the most personal thing about a computer. If that isn't possible, at least try out all the switches (as many as you can anyway) and pick a board that corresponds. Only thing I'd watch out for are the over the top "gamery" options. Especially from unknown manufacturers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Apollo Refugio]

7 hours ago, sqzit said:

TL;DR

 

Unreal: Ducky Shine 5

Really good: Ducky one TKL

Good: CM Quickfire Rapid

 

 

Here are two of the dopest keyboards you can get

 

Ducky Shine 5: Great lighting, solid build quality, great to type on. Was my daily driver before my current setup

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1365

 

Das Keyboard 4 Ultimate: Full size. Solid construction. Neat volume dial. Cable isn't removable though. Never owned one personally, but my dad got one from his work and he likes it.

http://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-4-ultimate/

 

Here are two that are still really good but at a more reasonable price:

 

Ducky One TLK: solid TKL with green switches. Never owned. I trust ducky products more than anything else on the market though.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1691

 

Leopold FC660M: Smaller than TKL but still has arrow keys and delete. Don't own one, heard good things from multiple good friends that own them.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1795

 

Here is my favorite "budget" mechanical keyboard (though id say just use a membrane and save up for a really nice keyboard you will be happy with for years. Not to say this one wouldn't do that for you. Still a solid option)

 

CM Quickfire Rapid: Any of the quickfires are a solid TKL option. Everything you need. Nothing you don't. Some have a great feeling rubberized body. Owned 3 different models.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129002

 

 

Here are some interesting options because of their key layout or some other feature that I like:

 

Quickfire TK: Has the arrow keys integrated into a num pad, so you get a num pad while still having a smaller board. Never owned, been interesting in picking one up soon.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA7BB3KE5041

 

Ducky Mini: My current travel keyboard. Its a 60% that I take this everywhere I take my laptop. I don't like the keycaps on it though, but I am picky af with keyboards.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=950

 

Ducky Legend: Most solid keyboard you can buy. Full size. 5mm thick aluminium top plate. Some people don't like the inclined type surface though. My dad's daily driver. Hes currently in the process of deciding if he wants to switch to the Das keyboard.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=954

 

Vortex Poker II: Never tried or owned one i'm embarrassed to say. Super popular among keyboard community. Really easy to customize and get aftermarket cases and such for. Its a 60%.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=458

 

Anything from WASD keyboards: Never ordered through them before, but their reviews are great. Know one person who got a board though them and love it. You can customize a lot on their website, and then order your custom board. Though you cant customize physical key layouts (bummer). Probably the cheapest way to get a really personalized keyboard though.

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/

 

Unicomps IBM knockoffs: Easiest way to get a buckling spring keyboard, without trying to sort though ebay and get lucky on a used Model M. Personally don't like buckling spring, but i know those who swear by it.

https://www.pckeyboard.com/

 

I built and wired up my own custom keyboard, which is what I use right now. Couldn't find anything online with green switches, and a numpad on the left side. Its really not a very difficult process, and it is well documented online. Though it is a significantly more expensive option than even the best on the market. Id only recommend it if you use a computer for your job, or are extremely into mechanical keyboards. Raw materials for my build were probably close to 400$ (largest part was getting the back plate CNC'd and shipped to me, if you have someone local, it might be cheaper) and then add in around 150$ for the soldering gear. Took me about 10 hours to complete. But I suppose that's the price you pay for complete customization. 

 

Also things I wanna say:

-A lot of people are extremely into their K70s, and that is by far the most recommended keyboard on this forum. I personally am not a fan, because I don't like their body construction and shape, however it IS a great keyboard. Just saying that before anyone gets butthurt I didn't mention their K70. 

 

-Dont let anyone tell you that gateron switches are shit. They may be cheaper than cherry's switches, but they are still a great switch from my experience (which is a decent amount. Own 2 gateron switch keyboards, and have used them in various projects i've needed a switch for). I've never once had one fail. 

 

-You really can't go wrong with a mechanical keyboard. Dont decide on a keyboard just because someone recommends it. If at all possible try them out in person before you buy, that's the only true way of knowing if you like a keyboard or not. Its probably the most personal thing about a computer. If that isn't possible, at least try out all the switches (as many as you can anyway) and pick a board that corresponds. Only thing I'd watch out for are the over the top "gamery" options. Especially from unknown manufacturers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i like your essay. that is a 100%

[Abdullatif]

Thanks everyone for helping me but how about razer chroma do you recommended it ? 

[sqzit]

2 hours ago, Abdullatif said:

Thanks everyone for helping me but how about razer chroma do you recommended it ? 

Its not as bad as everyone says it is. Mostly stems from people deciding every switch besides cherry switches suck. Its uses razors own switches. I personally don't like them, because the 'blue switch equivalent' (the clicky one) is too light for me. And I'm not a fan of linear switches with no click. So its just not for me, but if you like the switch then go for it. That being said, I hate softwares with my peripherals, and I can guarantee that anything from razer will bug you to download their stupid synapse software. Though to be fair synapse is arguably the best of all of the cancerous peripheral add on softwares.