Keyboard Choice?

[Guest]

I'm looking for a keyboard for somewhere between $60-$70. I would like to have USB pass-through as well on it. Can someone help me?

[mjmalec]

Are you looking for a mechanical keyboard or a membrane keyboard?

[Guest]

Just now, mjmalec said:

Are you looking for a mechanical keyboard or a membrane keyboard?

mechanical. Switches don't really matter, just go for low cost with USB pass-through

[mjmalec]

1 minute ago, NovaMan01 said:

mechanical. Switches don't really matter, just go for low cost with USB pass-through

Nothing like that exists

[mjmalec]

Well, actually, give me a second. Does RGB matter to you?

[Guest]

Just now, mjmalec said:

Nothing like that exists

some should make it exist. You can go for no USB pass-through then

[Guest]

Just now, mjmalec said:

Well, actually, give me a second. Does RGB matter to you?

i mean if you can i wont say no. not a requirement though

[mjmalec]

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-K55-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B01M4LIKLI/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=40SXBZP5QP2TNJ1SHHXD

 

A fantastic mechanical choice with RGB but no USB path-through

 

https://www.amazon.com/Adesso-Multimedia-Desktop-Keyboard-AKB-131HB/dp/B003N3A5WY

 

Another fantastic choice without RGB but with the USB path-through

[Guest]

Just now, mjmalec said:

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-K55-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B01M4LIKLI/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=40SXBZP5QP2TNJ1SHHXD

 

A fantastic mechanical choice with RGB but no USB path-through

 

https://www.amazon.com/Adesso-Multimedia-Desktop-Keyboard-AKB-131HB/dp/B003N3A5WY

 

Another fantastic choice without RGB but with the USB path-through

sweet thanks

[mjmalec]

No problem man! Anytime!

[WWicket]

4 minutes ago, mjmalec said:

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Adesso-Multimedia-Desktop-Keyboard-AKB-131HB/dp/B003N3A5WY

 

Another fantastic choice without RGB but with the USB path-through

What? Really? It has horrible reviews and I don't see any mention of the switch type or even an indication that they are mechanical.... which I sort of doubt they are given the price and low profile caps. Not to mention, it is darn ugly.

[mjmalec]

Just now, WWicket said:

What? Really? It has horrible reviews and I don't see any mention of the switch type or even an indication that they are mechanical.... which I sort of doubt they are given the price. Not to mention, it is darn ugly.

It's hard to find something of that sort.

[LHJKO]

https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Blackwidow-Ultimate-Mechanical-Programmable/dp/B0163H5F30

 

might be more then your budget but its mechanical atleast 

[WWicket]

5 minutes ago, mjmalec said:

It's hard to find something of that sort.

Not really. Neither of those keyboards had mechanical switches. The k55 at least is a decent keyboard though. That other one seems to be a piece of junk. 

 

Here is a well-reviewed RGB mechanical keyboard around the OPs budget:

https://www.amazon.com/Backlight-Mechanical-Keyboard-Multicolor-Anti-Ghosting/dp/B071RP9LPQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1497671724&sr=1-1&keywords=mechanical+keyboard

 

though personally, I'd shell out another $20-40 for something with more reputable switches.

[mjmalec]

1 minute ago, WWicket said:

Not really. Neither of those keyboards had mechanical switches. The k55 at least is a decent keyboard though. That other one seems to be a piece of junk. 

 

Here is a well-reviewed RGB mechanical keyboard around the OPs budget:

https://www.amazon.com/Backlight-Mechanical-Keyboard-Multicolor-Anti-Ghosting/dp/B071RP9LPQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1497671724&sr=1-1&keywords=mechanical+keyboard

 

though personally, I'd shell out another $20-40 for something with more reputable switches.

Agreed. The K95 and the Strafe RGB are some other great choices as well.

[maxzug2]

I got the Corsair K70 keyboard which is a great keyboard, sure it's a little old but it does the job extremely well. You could get the RGB model if you want it to match your setup if you don't have a red and black setup. I have it with red switches and it is great for gaming and anything else, it also has a number pad which I find useful but not everyone likes having one.