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[CapMaker]

Hi! I am reacquainting myself with PC gaming. Used to game on my PC a lot when I was younger. Mostly PS4 as of late. What is the hands down best mechanical keyboard for a noob?

thanks in advance guys 

[1swt2gs]

Welcome to the forums!

best mechanical keyboard

Best keyboard is really relative. You are going to need to provide us with some criteria of what you prefer before we even start to suggest a keyboard for ya.

[1swt2gs]

Here's an introduction to the Cherry switches to start you off

http://www.keyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/an-introduction-to-cherry-mx-mechanical-switches/

[CapMaker]

Thanks. I always start down that path, then get lost looking for the different Topre switches, now I just learned about ALPs. Need to focus. Thinking to do a build. TKL Phantom board looks like a good option. I think the red cherry's will work.

[rowdy]

Welcome to Geekhack!

The "best" keyboard is entirely subjective.

Some people like really heavy switches, some prefer really light switches.

Backlighting?  Love it or hate it.

Layout - QWERTY, Dvorak, Colemak, Asetniop?  Although the latter might not be the most ideal for gaming

Full size?  TKL?  60%?  40%?  Dedicated arrow keys required?  Function keys required?

There are too many options these days )  But if you can provide a few minimum requirements and maybe someone can come up with a keyboard that meets them.