Is this the only choice?
I remember Cooler Master had mxgreen keyboard, not anymore I guess...
However what about those new Cooler master with BPT caps - they supposed to be in mx green flavor too?
Where can you buy those?
Apart of those - is there anything else?
So all heavy clicky lovers need to solder those switches themselves?
Is it definately not required, but it necessary if you want something specific. Unfortunately, greens are far less popular than blues. I personally love greens, but they are too heavy for most people. I find them the perfect weight. However, I do like to use a blue switch as the shift keys, for obvious reasons. Such things are impossible to find on pre-assembled boards.
Also, I like gateron greens better than cherry greens, so if you do decide to solder yourself, it would be worth looking into different brands until you find the one that satisfies you the most.
It sounds like you aren't too keen on picking up a new skill, so the above comment will probably suit your needs.
I'll be honest with you - I would prefer original Filco or CM keyboard with greens, not sure about WASD boards.
However, I'm looking for white Filco keyboard and I think I will try my luck with soldering.
Can you explain the difference between mx and Gateron greens? Why do you prefer Gaterons?
A long time ago, the reverse was actually true, but many of the complaints people had with gateron greens no longer apply. However, as a general statement, they actually don't feel as nice, UNTIL YOU LUBE THEM. The problem with the gateron switch stems from the fact the housing is slightly too tight, but that is fixed with lube, but that problem actually leads to some desirable side effects.
Personally I find the sound and feel of recently manufactured lubed gateron greens to be better than lubed cherry greens. The tighter housing that would cause them to not feel nice leads to the switch feeling smoother, more constant, and less rattly in feel and sound from switch to switch after the slider railing is lubed. Additionally, the fact that the top housing is frosted transparent plastic means that keycap illumination is more even. Beyond that, the tactility feels sharper, and the click sounds more confident. To others, they may like the softer tactility and mellower click of cherries.
The reason I use blue switches on the shift keys is because the the pinky finger is weaker so the shift key will feel stiffer to the pinky compared to other keys, and doesn't feel right. Since greens are quite heavy, the effect is intensified, and can actually cause my pinky to compensate unnaturally, leading to fatigue, so throwing a blue switch in those actually feels more consistent and less fatiguing. Instead of using a blue switch, you could simply use a light weight spring, but this is actually doing exactly the same thing.
I am sure some people will disagree with some of the things I say, so it is important to try things yourself and draw your own conclusions. Opinions on gateron greens are usually heavily conflicting
It seems to be a polarizing switch.
PS: I should point out that if you lube greens with thick lube, the click sleeve won't work, unless you are VERY careful.
