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Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: samr0b on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:24:33

Hey, i've just signed up on the forum as i'm looking for some advice and look to join this community once i get my first mechanical keyboard :D

However my problem is that i'm a complete newbie when it comes to what to buy. I'll mainly be using it for coding, however i want a keyboard that is good for playing games such as Quake live and league of legends as well.

I've had a look around and so far i've found the Razer Blackwidow and Cherry G80-3000, i'm looking to spend around 60-70 for my first keyboard.

Is the razer blackwidow my main choice because of the gaming side or should i not be drawn in by the razer brand.

Help much appreciated, feel free to post other keyboards and recommend the ones i have mentioned.

Thanks.

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: noodles256 on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:27:36

you aren't gonna find much for that price. get the razer

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: RiGS on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:29:42

Get the discounted Steelseries 6gv2. Quake live and a keyboard with mx blue switches shouldn't be in the same post.

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: samr0b on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:43:45

Quote from: RiGS;328495

Get the discounted Steelseries 6gv2. Quake live and a keyboard with mx blue switches shouldn't be in the same post.

how come?

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: noodles256 on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:45:09

Quote from: samr0b;328515

how come?

gah, do some research yourself.

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: Evil_Spork on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:48:49

Quote from: samr0b;328515

how come?

*clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *team mates on vent: "STFU"*


Blues aren't the favorite for gaming due to the activation point and reset point and loud high pitch click. I'm guessing this is what he's referring to.

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: samr0b on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:49:22

Quote from: Evil_Spork;328521

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Blues aren't the favorite for gaming due to the activation point and reset point and loud high pitch click. I'm guessing this is what he's referring to.

Thanks :)

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: Evil_Spork on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:52:01

Quote from: samr0b;328522

Thanks :)

Also, I agree, you need to raise your budget. You can get a Leopold tenkeyless from elitekeyboards for $117 shipped and taxed in the USA with your choice of Browns or Blues. It's probably a good starter board. Decent quality and decent feel for pretty cheap.

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: The Solutor on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:54:33

you can find most of your options here

http://www.overclock.net/6025204-post6.html

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: vun on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:54:41

Quote from: Evil_Spork;328521

*clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *clickity* *team mates on vent: "STFU"*


Blues aren't the favorite for gaming due to the activation point and reset point and loud high pitch click. I'm guessing this is what he's referring to.

Could very well be:

I always switch to my keyboard with browns when playing FPS games because blues are too noisy when constantly spamming the WASD keys.

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: drsauced on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:54:48

I highly suggest reading the GeekHack Wiki (http://geekhack.org/forumdisplay.php?f=34&redirect=no) on the different types of keyswitch and their purported best use.

Basically, of the many varieties of Cherry switches, MX Blue might not be the best type for fast twitch FPS games.  A keyboard with any of the other types may be more efficient for you, e.g. MX Black (6Gv2), Red (var.), Brown (Filco, Celeritas, Leopold, etc.), and Clear (Deck).

So, reading the Wiki will give you a nice(r) overview of these and give you a better idea.

Welcome to GeekHack!

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: samr0b on Mon, 11 April 2011, 10:05:56

Thanks for all the help guys.

@drsauced i've had a look over them and black or brown look best suited for me might try get my hands on a 6gv2.

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: drsauced on Mon, 11 April 2011, 10:17:18

Hey, alright.  Don't forget to post some pictures!

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: samr0b on Mon, 11 April 2011, 10:19:13

Quote from: drsauced;328544

Hey, alright.  Don't forget to post some pictures!

Will do, just trying to find a seller xD, everywhere in the uk seems to be out of stock.

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: vun on Mon, 11 April 2011, 10:26:49

If you live in a city you could just go check GameStop or similar stores. The 6G is one of the few mechanical keyboards you can find in stores outside of Asia it seems.

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: Butterfly on Wed, 13 April 2011, 01:11:14

You can order directly from steelseries website I believe.

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: dazed on Wed, 13 April 2011, 02:38:00

I play Quake regularly, and I use a Filco blue cherry tenkeyless.  Many people don't like blues for fps gaming, but it works very well for me :)

Title: [HELP] What to buy
Post by: RiGS on Wed, 13 April 2011, 08:35:03

Sure, I can play on a 10$ rubber dome just fine, but it doesn't mean it's good.