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Title: Question
Post by: Longg on Tue, 13 July 2021, 22:55:59
I'm trying to find a good overall linear switch.What do you guys think is the best bang for the buck?


( I am currently using Outemu blue 'cuz this is my first keyboard and at that time I didn't know what a good keyboard is. I thought the "gamer" keyboards are good)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Question
Post by: cherpalla on Tue, 13 July 2021, 23:04:57
I think it's mainly personal preference, but I really like TKC Tangerines (light green), Everglide Aqua Kings, Cherry MX Red Silents, Kailh Creams, Cherry MX Speed Silvers, and Durock Alpacas
Title: Re: Question
Post by: Longg on Tue, 13 July 2021, 23:13:38
Quote from: cherpalla on Tue, 13 July 2021, 23:04:57
I think it's mainly personal preference, but I really like TKC Tangerines (light green), Everglide Aqua Kings, Cherry MX Red Silents, Kailh Creams, Cherry MX Speed Silvers, and Durock Alpacas


Would you say that the tangerines are worth the price?
Title: Re: Question
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Tue, 13 July 2021, 23:15:59
Quote from: Longg on Tue, 13 July 2021, 23:13:38
Quote from: cherpalla on Tue, 13 July 2021, 23:04:57
I think it's mainly personal preference, but I really like TKC Tangerines (light green), Everglide Aqua Kings, Cherry MX Red Silents, Kailh Creams, Cherry MX Speed Silvers, and Durock Alpacas


Would you say that the tangerines are worth the price?
I mean, I guess?, you are the judge of that if the extra some percent is worth it.
Title: Re: Question
Post by: cherpalla on Wed, 14 July 2021, 00:59:51
Quote from: Longg on Tue, 13 July 2021, 23:13:38
Quote from: cherpalla on Tue, 13 July 2021, 23:04:57
I think it's mainly personal preference, but I really like TKC Tangerines (light green), Everglide Aqua Kings, Cherry MX Red Silents, Kailh Creams, Cherry MX Speed Silvers, and Durock Alpacas


Would you say that the tangerines are worth the price?

I mean, for me, yes, but I also like a lot of different linear switches. I would go on YouTube and find tests of the different switches you are interested in, and after you've narrowed it down, order sample packs or a single (pack of 10) of the types you want to try before investing in the entire set you need for your board.
Title: Re: Question
Post by: yui on Wed, 14 July 2021, 09:18:45
to me best bang for the buck linear that i tried so far is gateron red (silent if you need it) but also planing to try outemu silent purple soon (even cheaper), gateron has 4 weightings for linear
35g clear (too light for my taste)
45g red (i liked them so stopped there)
50g yellow
60g black
your blues at 55g are right in between yellow and black, although personally i find blue too light and red just right so if you can maybe play around, also quite a few posts seems to agree that yellow is the best weighting.