WASD vs. "Something Gaudy"

[scarlatch]

A couple of days ago, I posted that I was in the market for a new keyboard, moving from a Steelseries board with Cherry black switches.  I wanted something with a lighter switch, so I've narrowed my decision down to:

Option A:  A WASD Semi-Custom Keyboard with Cherry red switches
Option B:  A Razer BlackWidow Ultimate with Cherry blue switches

In terms of the keyboard, I realize they are pretty different in what you get.  The lack of NKRO bothers me with Option B; however, I kind of like how "gaudy" that board is (i.e., macro keys and illumination).  With all of that said, I think it's more a matter of time before I buy a WASD or Filco keyboard (something of better build quality), and I feel like WASD will only continue to improve from here, which is why I'm leaning toward buying something "fun" right now.

Opinions?  I'm interested in anything under $200 (shipping & tax excluded).

[RiGS]

Personally you cannot go wrong with the WASD.

[sordna]

A couple of days ago, I posted that I was in the market for a new keyboard, moving from a Steelseries board with Cherry black switches.  I wanted something with a lighter switch, so I've narrowed my decision down to:

Option A:  A WASD Semi-Custom Keyboard with Cherry red switches
Option B:  A Razer BlackWidow Ultimate with Cherry blue switches

I would go with WASD with reds if you want a lighter switch. When you look at the force diagrams in the Cherry wiki you will realize that with both blacks and blues you need 60grams of pressure to reach the actuation point in the case blacks or overcome the tactile point in the case of blues.

Therefore I would go with reds which are definitely lighter than the others.

[scarlatch]

Thanks for the opinions guys.  I am planning to get a WASD when I purchase one in the near future.  Dante, I'll ask that when I go to buy.