Mechanical keyboard necessary?

[Guest]

I'm planning out my first gaming build and also need a keyboard and mouse. I've never really gamed on a keyboard and mouse before, and people I've talked too usually recommend a mechanical keyboard. Is it really that important for gaming?

[Electronics Wizardy]

There nice, but won't make gaming any better.

[Coaxialgamer]

nah . I use a dell membrane keyboard , it works fine.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

There nice, but won't make gaming any better.

Really. Thanks, you just saved me quite some money.

[DarkEnergy]

Well, a mechanical keyboard feels a LOT better to type on. It's not too important. I used a Logitech G105 for the longest time (membrane). If you often type a lot and game a lot, Cherry MX browns (or equivalent), would be the way to go. Reds are more for "gaming" but imo I don't like them because I can't tell if I'm accidentally hitting a key as I tend to rest my fingers on the keyboard. 

[JSD10]

I love mechanical keys and I think they are worth every penny, however they are not necessary, u can game just fine without them

[2FA]

9 minutes ago, DarkEnergy said:

Well, a mechanical keyboard feels a LOT better to type on. It's not too important. I used a Logitech G105 for the longest time (membrane). If you often type a lot and game a lot, Cherry MX browns (or equivalent), would be the way to go. Reds are more for "gaming" but imo I don't like them because I can't tell if I'm accidentally hitting a key as I tend to rest my fingers on the keyboard. 

Do you put all of the weight of your hand on the keyboard? I've never had that issue with my Reds.

[Proph3cyBreaker]

Its a personal preference, but it definalty feels more tactile and its really fun even to just write your school papers with!

Also really easy to find a good deal on one, there seems to always be some discount on one or another!

 

[johnny5c]

I recently switched from a membrane to a mechanical (G105 to K70) and the mechanical has a nice feel to it but I still suck at CS:GO.  If I was back in school typing 20 hours a week I'd definitely want the mechanical but there's some nice membrane keyboards out there at less than half the cost.

[WereCat]

I spent 110$ on mechanical keyboard out of curiosity. I always used membrane.

 

It is definitely an improvement but not worth 110$... go for some nice membrane one.

 

Typing on it is most beneficial.. I have cherry mx blue switches.

[Magnetorheological]

They're not necessary, until you decide to try one out. I've been using membrane for most of my life, and got a mechanical keyboard a couple of years ago. Now I can't go back to membrane! Perceived gaming advantages aside, they're just so much more comfortable and responsive to type on.

[Squirrel724]

It is not necessary however it is a nice luxury. There is no specific need to have one but they are nicer to use than your average membrane keyboard.