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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: tyrantizzrain on Wed, 07 December 2011, 19:35:43

Title: I'm Looking For A New Keyboard!
Post by: tyrantizzrain on Wed, 07 December 2011, 19:35:43

I play alot of games and I was wanting to upgrade my keyboard to a new mechanical keyboard. And I was wondering what a good mechanical keyboard was. I have about a $150 budget so I can mainly get any of them. Sound is'nt really a issue. So if it has the Blue clicky switches it won't bother me. I just need help choosing a mechanical keyboard. I don't really want MX Cherry Black switches. I don't like the amount of force needed to press those. I noticed that my fingers got tired after typing for not even a long time just in a store. So what is a good mechanical keyboard that you suggest to buy? With MX Cherry Blue, Brown, or Red switches. Thanks Guys!

Title: I'm Looking For A New Keyboard!
Post by: squarebox on Wed, 07 December 2011, 20:01:41

If you play FPS, go with Brown.

Title: I'm Looking For A New Keyboard!
Post by: Tony on Wed, 07 December 2011, 20:03:57

Brown is usually a starting switch. Then you can buy keyboards with other switches for comparison and give advice to newbies like you are now.

Title: I'm Looking For A New Keyboard!
Post by: alaricljs on Wed, 07 December 2011, 20:08:59

Start deciding on a layout... 104 key, 87 key, or an even more compact layout.  Gamers tend to stick with at least an 87 key board tho.  That decision will help you narrow your choices down.