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Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: Z Overlord on Mon, 02 January 2012, 04:44:51: That crappy keyboard (don't like it that much) is causing BSoD's, which is a funny thought but it's true.

So I like MX Blue for the noise, and I like my 10 key (they are becoming less common :spy:)

I really like the look of this one but sadly it is out of stock:

http://www.tankguys.com/mechnical-keyboards/cherry-mx-blue-switches/ducky-keyboard-mx-overclock-net-edition-blue-abs-1.html

Anyone care to share their input? I've only owned one mech keyboard.
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: Human on Mon, 02 January 2012, 05:04:57: Visit global.PChome, they had quite a number of choices for Mech KB, especially Ducky.
http://global.pchome.com.tw/?mod=store&func=style_show&SR_NO=DCAH0X&tm=u

Most importantly, they ship internationally at fairly cheap price, if you are from Asia/USA.
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: Z Overlord on Mon, 02 January 2012, 17:37:27: Ah cool, now if only
I could read that lol. Even with the translator it's a little wonky.
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: NorrisB on Mon, 02 January 2012, 17:49:34: I bought this keyboard and its been a huge improvement over my rubber dome keyboard, and alot of people think its a great value at $54 http://global.pchome.com.tw/DCAH0X-A58945616
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: NorrisB on Mon, 02 January 2012, 17:50:26: Quote from: Z Overlord;482018
Ah cool, now if only
I could read that lol. Even with the translator it's a little wonky.

You have to get used to using that site, that site is a major source for Ducky and Filco Keyboards
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: Z Overlord on Mon, 02 January 2012, 17:51:16: Why not Ducky?
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: NorrisB on Mon, 02 January 2012, 17:55:07: Quote from: Z Overlord;482022
Why not Ducky?
I guess Ive been reading too many of ripsters posts, but personally I wish I just bit the bullet and bought a Filco to begin with.
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: Z Overlord on Mon, 02 January 2012, 17:58:51: What Filco do you recommend? And I heard Ripster is a troll, or at least ever time I hear that username on a forum like OCN people say he is.
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: NorrisB on Mon, 02 January 2012, 18:03:19: Quote from: Z Overlord;482024
What Filco do you recommend? And I heard Ripster is a troll, or at least ever time I hear that username on a forum like OCN people say he is.

The Ducky I own has been solid I must say, I mean I could of done alot worse for $54, its a very solid keyboard I think you would be happy with it if you're on a real tight budget. I personally have been lusting over the Filco TKL, specifically this one http://www.amazon.com/Majestouch-2-Tenkeyless-Action-Keyboard-FKBN87MC/dp/B0060J3XNG/ref=sr_1_sc_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1325548797&sr=8-5-spell
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: Z Overlord on Mon, 02 January 2012, 18:04:40: Is it true that keyboards without 10key is the way to go for gaming?

This video is making me think so:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5kAbUB-5mU&feature=player_embedded
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: Z Overlord on Mon, 02 January 2012, 19:17:39: I ended up getting a 10keyless Filco Majestic 2 with MX Blues.
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: NorrisB on Mon, 02 January 2012, 19:45:09: Quote from: Z Overlord;482062
I ended up getting a 10keyless Filco Majestic 2 with MX Blues.

link?
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: Z Overlord on Mon, 02 January 2012, 20:11:37: http://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Tenkeyless-FKBN87MC-EB2/dp/B004WOF7S0/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325556639&sr=1-5
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: NorrisB on Mon, 02 January 2012, 20:29:16: Thats a good imo. The black shows every piece of dust though
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: NorrisB on Mon, 02 January 2012, 20:30:57: How come you went with that over the browns?
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: Z Overlord on Mon, 02 January 2012, 20:58:47: I like blue keys more.
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: Fast_Fingers on Mon, 02 January 2012, 22:11:55: If you like noise, why not a buckling spring like a Unicomp? It does have a different feel from the blues, I admit, and it will take time to become easier to press.
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: Deverica Wolf on Tue, 03 January 2012, 14:12:28: Quote from: NorrisB;482027
The Ducky I own has been solid I must say, I mean I could of done alot worse for $54, its a very solid keyboard I think you would be happy with it if you're on a real tight budget. I personally have been lusting over the Filco TKL, specifically this one http://www.amazon.com/Majestouch-2-Tenkeyless-Action-Keyboard-FKBN87MC/dp/B0060J3XNG/ref=sr_1_sc_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1325548797&sr=8-5-spell

I just ordered that. Gonna be my first time trying blues. :cool:

Stick with a Tenkeyless; It really is the way of the future. My Unicomp, sadly, is being kept for typing long pages only now. Full-size and mice don't work together, IMO.
Title: Need a mechanical keyboard to replace my Xarmor U9BL
Post by: NorrisB on Tue, 03 January 2012, 14:45:07: s
Quote from: ripster;482545
Good choice.

Too bad about that Xarmor thing. Blue Screening is just ONE of the features The Solutor forgot to mention.

Thats your favorite board isnt it? The Filco with cherry blues or is the wiki old?