For a TKL with backlighting, I would recommend a Ducky Shine 3 TKL.Blacks do get tiring though unless your son has some meat logs for fingers
You can get them with your choice of switch and LED color combinations.
I usually recommend Browns for someone getting their first MX based mechanical. But as he will be using it primarily for gaming, you might consider a linear switch, such as Black or Red. Black are usually preferred for gaming, as the slightly stronger spring will provide better reset for faster double taps.
These are available at mechanicalkeyboards.com
Hello.For these requirements, I would definitely recommend either a CM Storm Quickfire or as many others have said a Ducky Shine 3 which has an absolute ton of back lighting possibilities. Although it has been a while since I personally have used one, a lot of my gamer friends claim that MX reds are the "cream of the crop" when they are playing. Also, congrats on getting your son a mech early on in life. Now, at least at home, he won't have to endure the rubber dome menace.
I need to find a solid "gamer" keyboard for my 12 year old son and I'm running out of time. He asked for a Razer Stealth Tournament Edition. He wanted a stealth because he said it was quiet... So, dad the geek, started researching keyboards, found this forum and now needs therapy. He'll be lucky if I don't buy him a hhkb.
I would greatly appreciate any help in narrowing down my choices. So, here's what I'm looking for that would suit his use:
- a mechanical keyboard, preferably tkl (he uses an apple keyboard with keypad now)
- backlighting (the cooler looking the better)
- macros not important as he's not that advanced and primary use is on a mac
- he plays some FPS and spends a lot of time building, hosting and playing minecraft
- something on the quieter side since siblings do homework in the same room
- budget $100-$200
Thanks!
Thank you everyone! I finished my research and got my son a ducky. Specifically: Ducky DK9087 Shine 3 TKL Blue LED Backlit Mechanical Keyboard with Red Cherry MX. My wife doesn't understand why I am so excited...
So now, dad needs a xmas present and his first mechanical. I am tempted to buy the topre realforce type heaven. will is work with a mac?
other suggestions? Its for work, so lots of email and editing of word documents. The office is real quiet, so sound is a concern. I'm using an apple keyboard right now and I pound on it pretty good. Its definitely not quiet, but its not mx blue level. Should I use o-rings? if so, what size and how to install?
sorry for all the questions, but its so great to find a group this knowledgable.
thanks!
Not sure why Topre is being recommended for a gaming board.. OP, get your son a keyboard with blacks or reds for gaming. Red is generally regarded to be the best gaming switch.
Not sure why Topre is being recommended for a gaming board.. OP, get your son a keyboard with blacks or reds for gaming. Red is generally regarded to be the best gaming switch.
Whats wrong with topre? As long as it uses a type of mechanical switch . It is technically a 'Gaming Keyboard'
Not sure why Topre is being recommended for a gaming board.. OP, get your son a keyboard with blacks or reds for gaming. Red is generally regarded to be the best gaming switch.
Whats wrong with topre? As long as it uses a type of mechanical switch . It is technically a 'Gaming Keyboard'
Well I can bet money that more people would prefer to game on MX over Topre. Although it is subjective, the proof is in the numbers.
Not sure why Topre is being recommended for a gaming board.. OP, get your son a keyboard with blacks or reds for gaming. Red is generally regarded to be the best gaming switch.
Whats wrong with topre? As long as it uses a type of mechanical switch . It is technically a 'Gaming Keyboard'
Well I can bet money that more people would prefer to game on MX over Topre. Although it is subjective, the proof is in the numbers.
Bullcrap
I game on my HHKB and it feels great
Not sure why Topre is being recommended for a gaming board.. OP, get your son a keyboard with blacks or reds for gaming. Red is generally regarded to be the best gaming switch.
Whats wrong with topre? As long as it uses a type of mechanical switch . It is technically a 'Gaming Keyboard'
Well I can bet money that more people would prefer to game on MX over Topre. Although it is subjective, the proof is in the numbers.
Bullcrap
I game on my HHKB and it feels great
I said more people would prefer it, not just you. :p
Of course there are people who enjoy gaming on Topre, and people who enjoy gaming on MX more.
Not sure why Topre is being recommended for a gaming board.. OP, get your son a keyboard with blacks or reds for gaming. Red is generally regarded to be the best gaming switch.
Whats wrong with topre? As long as it uses a type of mechanical switch . It is technically a 'Gaming Keyboard'
Well I can bet money that more people would prefer to game on MX over Topre. Although it is subjective, the proof is in the numbers.
Bullcrap
I game on my HHKB and it feels great
I said more people would prefer it, not just you. :p
Of course there are people who enjoy gaming on Topre, and people who enjoy gaming on MX more.
Probably because those people dont own a topre
Not sure why Topre is being recommended for a gaming board.. OP, get your son a keyboard with blacks or reds for gaming. Red is generally regarded to be the best gaming switch.
Whats wrong with topre? As long as it uses a type of mechanical switch . It is technically a 'Gaming Keyboard'
Well I can bet money that more people would prefer to game on MX over Topre. Although it is subjective, the proof is in the numbers.
Bullcrap
I game on my HHKB and it feels great
I said more people would prefer it, not just you. :p
Of course there are people who enjoy gaming on Topre, and people who enjoy gaming on MX more.
Probably because those people dont own a topre
I highly doubt it, but there's no sense arguing. To each their own.
Not sure why Topre is being recommended for a gaming board.. OP, get your son a keyboard with blacks or reds for gaming. Red is generally regarded to be the best gaming switch.
Whats wrong with topre? As long as it uses a type of mechanical switch . It is technically a 'Gaming Keyboard'
Well I can bet money that more people would prefer to game on MX over Topre. Although it is subjective, the proof is in the numbers.
Have you decided which keyboard you are getting yourself yet?!
Its just orings in it. Nt worth IMO but if you have the cash.Have you decided which keyboard you are getting yourself yet?!
I have not made a decision yet. Had to 'step away' for a bit. I'm torn between the realforce 104 and hhkb. I'm concerned about the lack of arrow keys on the hhbk. I know its just a key combo away, but I use the arrow keys a lot in editing word docs. Otherwise I'm sure adjusting to the hhbk would be fairly easy.
What do people think of variable weighting in the realforce?
Is the type S hhbk really worth an extra $140?
any other dream keyboards for an editor I should be considering?
ty
Not sure why Topre is being recommended for a gaming board.. OP, get your son a keyboard with blacks or reds for gaming. Red is generally regarded to be the best gaming switch.
Whats wrong with topre? As long as it uses a type of mechanical switch . It is technically a 'Gaming Keyboard'
Not sure why Topre is being recommended for a gaming board.. OP, get your son a keyboard with blacks or reds for gaming. Red is generally regarded to be the best gaming switch.
Whats wrong with topre? As long as it uses a type of mechanical switch . It is technically a 'Gaming Keyboard'
MX Greens, just for instance, are very irritating to game on.
Linear Greys. Super Blacks. Best of luck gaming with those.
'Gaming' boards as far as utility for the actual activity should probably have 1ms polling, and maybe some ports or WASD backlighting, but otherwise you're quite correct in my opinion, there's not much a keyboard can do to help you game.
Not sure why Topre is being recommended for a gaming board.. OP, get your son a keyboard with blacks or reds for gaming. Red is generally regarded to be the best gaming switch.
Whats wrong with topre? As long as it uses a type of mechanical switch . It is technically a 'Gaming Keyboard'
MX Greens, just for instance, are very irritating to game on.
Linear Greys. Super Blacks. Best of luck gaming with those.
'Gaming' boards as far as utility for the actual activity should probably have 1ms polling, and maybe some ports or WASD backlighting, but otherwise you're quite correct in my opinion, there's not much a keyboard can do to help you game.
Can people really notice the difference between 1ms and a normal mech keyboard
Have you decided which keyboard you are getting yourself yet?!
I have not made a decision yet. Had to 'step away' for a bit. I'm torn between the realforce 104 and hhkb. I'm concerned about the lack of arrow keys on the hhbk. I know its just a key combo away, but I use the arrow keys a lot in editing word docs. Otherwise I'm sure adjusting to the hhbk would be fairly easy.
What do people think of variable weighting in the realforce?
Is the type S hhbk really worth an extra $140?
any other dream keyboards for an editor I should be considering?
ty
Or you could get the Leopold FC660C -- nicer feel, better layout, cheaper. Only downside is the keycaps, but at least it's better than the type heaven...
I'm not really sure how a layout in and of itself can be ugly, but personally I love the placement of the arrow keys and having a standard backspace.
Corsair Vengeance K60 (MX Cherry Red) are discounted on Newegg for $51.
Corsair Vengeance K60 (MX Cherry Red) are discounted on Newegg for $51.
Good choice, but you've got to remember that it's not 100% mechanical.
EDIT: Also, welcome to GH!
Thank you everyone! I finished my research and got my son a ducky. Specifically: Ducky DK9087 Shine 3 TKL Blue LED Backlit Mechanical Keyboard with Red Cherry MX. My wife doesn't understand why I am so excited...
So now, dad needs a xmas present and his first mechanical. I am tempted to buy the topre realforce type heaven. will is work with a mac?
other suggestions? Its for work, so lots of email and editing of word documents. The office is real quiet, so sound is a concern. I'm using an apple keyboard right now and I pound on it pretty good. Its definitely not quiet, but its not mx blue level. Should I use o-rings? if so, what size and how to install?
sorry for all the questions, but its so great to find a group this knowledgable.
thanks!
Congratulations! Your son has reached puberty, that's the reason that he needs a Razer keyboard.
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I hate when companies fall back on sex to sell their ****.