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Hya!

 

So i was wondering: Is it really worth upgrading to a Corsaor K70 lux keyboard? I currently use a K30 Raptor which has rubber domes and i was wondering if it is really worth upgrading to a mechanical keybaord (which i am considering)

Im using the raptor for about 2 years and i have found nothing wrong with its performance, So should i just wait till this board shows sign of age? or should is consider upgrading? I have never used Mechanical keyboards so i have no idea what the benefits are.

 

Thanks!

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1 minute ago, paprikman said:

Go to the closest local store, ask there to try out some mechanical and then you'll understand if u need it. The only way to find out - try it yourself. The need of mechanical kb is kind'a subjective.

Problem is: There are no storesaround here i can go to which have Keyboards on display :') 

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7 minutes ago, raider009 said:

Problem is: There are no storesaround here i can go to which have Keyboards on display :') 

Okay, so you need a 'final' opinion on this question.

I bought my tt poseidon (cherry mx brown) long time ago and I still have no problems or regrets with it. If you have money to comfortably spend and you are sure that you won't regret it anyways - get it. The best switches to start with are cherry mx browns.

Yes, there is a difference, but it's individual.

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Personally I got my first mechanical keyboard and fell in love with it, its true its subjective but I've never looked back. A good mechanical keyboard just feels more responsive and solid than a membrane keyboard most of the time. Though the key switch is quite a big choice too, you could always buy a mechanical switch tester if you didn't want to spend allot of money on a keyboard upfront. I use Cherry mx blacks, they're very responsive but offer no tactile feedback unless the switch is bottomed out (Fully depressed), mx blacks and reds are good for gaming (nice quick response time) but I prefer browns or blues for typing due to the tactile switch!

Best of luck! I hope you like our knew keyboard if you get one :)

 

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21 minutes ago, raider009 said:

Problem is: There are no storesaround here i can go to which have Keyboards on display :') 

just try some out when you're on a trip or something if you're really not sure atm. like @paprikman said, its not really needed so buying one can probably wait a month or 2, unless you can spend money comfortably then you could just go with it. worst case you throw it on marktplaats or ebay or facebook or something for 10% under the price you bought it for with the receipt.

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34 minutes ago, raider009 said:

Hya!

 

So i was wondering: Is it really worth upgrading to a Corsaor K70 lux keyboard? I currently use a K30 Raptor which has rubber domes and i was wondering if it is really worth upgrading to a mechanical keybaord (which i am considering)

Im using the raptor for about 2 years and i have found nothing wrong with its performance, So should i just wait till this board shows sign of age? or should is consider upgrading? I have never used Mechanical keyboards so i have no idea what the benefits are.

 

Thanks!

Mate I just received an Ajazz AK33 RGB from aliexpress* and it is an amazing little keyboard for the price.. Don't go brand name the first time unless you can get it cheap. If you want to get it cheaper they make a non RGB option. There's plenty of good mech kb's on aliexpress. Just change the search results to number of orders and you'll see the ones that have the best reviews. I'd say switch "enthusiasts" woul'dnt rate the switches in it but honestly they are fine (I got the blues and they are a tad noisy at night).

 

Heres another good option if you want a full size.. https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=AS_20161019033208&SearchText=mechanical+keyboard

 

If nothing else it give you an idea what using one is like for cheap.

 

* Ajazz Ak33 RGB link on Aliexpress - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ajazz-AK33-RGB-Three-Color-Single-Backlight-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard-82-Keys-Blue-Black-Switch-Alloy/32725993195.html?spm=2114.01010208.8.24.XbiezK

* Ajazz AK33 youtube review -  

 

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Mate I just received an Ajazz AK33 RGB from aliexpress* and it is an amazing little keyboard for the price.. Don't go brand name the first time unless you can get it cheap. If you want to get it cheaper they make a non RGB option. There's plenty of good mech kb's on aliexpress. Just change the search results to number of orders and you'll see the ones that have the best reviews. I'd say switch "enthusiasts" woul'dnt rate the switches in it but honestly they are fine (I got the blues and they are a tad noisy at night).

 

Heres another good option if you want a full size.. https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=AS_20161019033208&SearchText=mechanical+keyboard

 

If nothing else it give you an idea what using one is like for cheap.

 

* Ajazz Ak33 RGB link on Aliexpress - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ajazz-AK33-RGB-Three-Color-Single-Backlight-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard-82-Keys-Blue-Black-Switch-Alloy/32725993195.html?spm=2114.01010208.8.24.XbiezK

* Ajazz AK33 youtube review -  

 

Also I've done my research on Chinese boards so feel free to ask any questions..

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I've been thinking the same thing... I want to buy a mechanical keyboard for gaming with a little bit of typing but I honestly don't know where to start with these damn things xD

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1 minute ago, XenosTech said:

I've been thinking the same thing... I want to buy a mechanical keyboard for gaming with a little bit of typing but I honestly don't know where to start with these damn things xD

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Metal-104-Keys-RGB-Blue-Switch-Gaming-Wired-Mechanical-Keyboard-LED-Colorful-Backlit-with-Tactile-Anti/32586795021.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.1.djRt6m&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10056_10068_10055_10054_10069_10059_10078_10079_10073_10017_10080_10070_10082_10081_421_420_10060_10061_10052_10062_10053_10050_10051,searchweb201603_7&btsid=7c618dfb-d66d-44b7-bb11-6fe80664165d $50 usd.. cant really go wrong.

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4 minutes ago, sean2e said:

Mate I just received an Ajazz AK33 RGB from aliexpress* and it is an amazing little keyboard for the price.

I have the same keyboard and I love it.  I got the blue backlight with the black switches for 36 USD off ebay.  The switches are responsive and fairly quiet.  

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6 minutes ago, sean2e said:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Metal-104-Keys-RGB-Blue-Switch-Gaming-Wired-Mechanical-Keyboard-LED-Colorful-Backlit-with-Tactile-Anti/32586795021.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.1.djRt6m&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10056_10068_10055_10054_10069_10059_10078_10079_10073_10017_10080_10070_10082_10081_421_420_10060_10061_10052_10062_10053_10050_10051,searchweb201603_7&btsid=7c618dfb-d66d-44b7-bb11-6fe80664165d $50 usd.. cant really go wrong.

My only prob with that keyboard is the lack of media keys xD I like my media keys

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I am gonna save up just a bit more money to buy the K70 LUX maybey even the RGB version, i am gonna try it out at a friend of mine who has it to see if it is anything for me for now the Raptor will do fine . Thanks for tips tho! really apreciated it :) 

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1 minute ago, XenosTech said:

My only prob with that keyboard is the lack of media keys xD I like my media keys

Have a hunt on aliexpress. .Theres plenty with media keys.. or if you happen to be in Australia I can sell you a minty Logitech G810 spectrum cheap lolz.. I got the mini ajazz and I prefer it over the logitech,

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1 minute ago, sean2e said:

Have a hunt on aliexpress. .Theres plenty with media keys.. or if you happen to be in Australia I can sell you a minty Logitech G810 spectrum cheap lolz.. I got the mini ajazz and I prefer it over the logitech,

lol I'll have to look on amazon or newegg. Shipping from china to where I live is way too expensive not to mention I'll have to pay 2% tax on it when it gets here .-.

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CPU: Ryzen 5 3600  | GPU: RTX 2060 | PSU:  | Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200Mhz 16GB | OS Drive: Western Digital Black NVMe 250GB | Game Drive(s): Samsung 970 Evo 500GB | Motherboard:  | Case: Fractal Design Define R6 | Monitor(s):  | Keyboard:  | Mouse: Steelseries Sensei 310

 

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6 minutes ago, Ctown0812 said:

I have the same keyboard and I love it.  I got the blue backlight with the black switches for 36 USD off ebay.  The switches are responsive and fairly quiet.  

Man upgrade to the RGB.. I bought a Logitech G810 while my ajazz was in shipment (got it super cheap so I figured I'd sell one of them after trying both) and It has nice RGB lighting but this Ajazz craps all over it!! So vivid and much more lighting control options  over the G810 

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6 minutes ago, sean2e said:

Man upgrade to the RGB.. I bought a Logitech G810 while my ajazz was in shipment (got it super cheap so I figured I'd sell one of them after trying both) and It has nice RGB lighting but this Ajazz craps all over it!! So vivid and much more lighting control options  over the G810 

I really wanted that one, but I couldn't find one for a good deal at the time.  $36 was too good to pass up

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5 minutes ago, Ctown0812 said:

I really wanted that one, but I couldn't find one for a good deal at the time.  $36 was too good to pass up

Yeah that is cheap.. This is the seller I got mine from and in USD. I had mine delivered in 12 days to Australia. $60 including post aint bad

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1 hour ago, XenosTech said:

lol I'll have to look on amazon or newegg. Shipping from china to where I live is way too expensive not to mention I'll have to pay 2% tax on it when it gets here .-.

Most of the aliexpress sellers include shipping in the price to most countries..

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10 minutes ago, sean2e said:

Most of the aliexpress sellers include shipping in the price to most countries..

I saw the price lol that's why I'll have to look on amazon

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CPU: Ryzen 5 3600  | GPU: RTX 2060 | PSU:  | Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200Mhz 16GB | OS Drive: Western Digital Black NVMe 250GB | Game Drive(s): Samsung 970 Evo 500GB | Motherboard:  | Case: Fractal Design Define R6 | Monitor(s):  | Keyboard:  | Mouse: Steelseries Sensei 310

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5 4570TE | Case: Fractal Design Define S | Memory: 16G DDR3 1333Mhz SODIMM | HBA: LSI 1068E (Flashed to IT Mode) | Storage: 4x 3TB Hitachi, 2x 3TB WD RED

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