I need help...

[barkinos98]

Guys, i bought a QFR recently and i love the blues, coming from browns i can feel these are a bit better when talking feedback.
But unfortunately the noise is annoying me, i know how to solder and have some extra time, so i need new switches.

After seeing there are many switch types out there, idk what to get but from what i figured i'd love heavier clears with springs or the greys but both of them seem very very hard to acquire. Can anyone guide me to find switches/springs?

Thanks so much already!

[cphead]

switches available at mechanicalkeyboards.com

[esoomenona]

In particular, http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=597

More than enough for your desire.

[SpAmRaY]

For the QFR might want to get plate mount instead http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=853

[esoomenona]

For the QFR might want to get plate mount instead http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=853

Indeed. I didn't know they offered both. Very nice.

[barkinos98]

Just out of interest, what exactly is the difference between plate/pcb mount switches?

As it appears i'm goign to have to de-solder the switches any way so after de soldering 87 so i'd prefer the one thats easier to do

[jorgenslee]

There are no noticeable differences of plate/pcb mount switches aside from the two additional feet in pcb mount switches to add additional stability. Aside from that, they function the same. You have to make sure though if the pcb supports pcb mount switches.

[user 18]

QFR PCB does not support PCB mount switches. If you do order PCB mount, it is possible to convert them by snipping the extra feet off of the bottom of the switch housing -- I use a small pair of wire cutters to do this.

[barkinos98]

Oh...
So pretty much going with plate mount ones it'll be easier and a somewhat more solid/reinforced way (no voiding warranties on switches at least), not to mention it'll fit lol.

Thanks!

One last thing though, how sensible is it to change the plate? I mean, in the first place what does it do other than providing a backdrop sorta purpose as well as making the keyboard more solid.

I'm going to order a bag of MX Grays because they seem the best of what i want, no click, tactile and heavy (blues and browns feel too light). Can anyone comment on the tactility between greys and clears? I know clears are more tactile browns and wonder if the greys are perfect for me or like browns but heavier.

[SpAmRaY]

Grays being heavier are less tactile than clears.

[tp4tissue]

are you insane..   with the amount of work involved.. you might as well just buy another QFR with brown..

[Oobly]

If you're changing all the switches, then changing the plate is a valid option, especially if you get a plate that allows you to open the switches. I would also not recommend getting gray switches unless you have massively strong fingers. I think Clears would suit you best, they're stiffer than browns with more tactility. Grays are much stiffer than browns and not quite as tactile as Clears.

[dustinhxc]

While youre at it, you can Krytox lube your switches to make them quieter. Then after you can add Orings to your keycap sets as well.  I get my Orings on ebay. 10x as many for the same price. Can put them in all of my keysets. Clears are my favorite but Reds, Blacks, or Browns would be quiet too.

[barkinos98]

Hm...
So my best bet would for a quiet but tactile switch would be clears, right?
Might just buy a tester for now and try it out... lol

[Oobly]

Hm...
So my best bet would for a quiet but tactile switch would be clears, right?
Might just buy a tester for now and try it out... lol

Yup.

And if you're going to open the switches to lube them, you may as well trampoline mod them instead of buying orings. Then you don't have to worry about different keycap profiles, oring sizes and keycap crossbar heights changing the feel of the switches.