After years of service, my Lycosa finally had it. Over the past 5-6 years of its life, it had it's fair share of wear and tear, and also oily stains and a cup of water here and there. I loved it alot, and felt that I was lucky because of all the recent rants about Razer's shoddy build quality. But still I love it nonetheless.
So with it now pretty much back in it's box, I think it's time for me to move into the world of mechanical keyboards. I've done quite abit of research, and I decided on the Corsair Vengeance K70 in the end, because I think it suits me well.
So here's the question. The keyboard comes with either Cherry MX Reds, Blues or Browns. I'm a gamer, somewhere between moderate and hardcore. I play MOBA games, mainly DotA 2 and League. I also frequent FPS games, mainly CS:GO. And also some games that require spamming of a particular key. So, what switch would suit to my needs best? Also, Corsair released the RGB version of the K70. Should I get that? Personally I don't find a need for the USB port and the RGB LED. Is the new switch more durable than that of the normal switch? Is the price justifiable in terms of quality? I really would like to know.
I'm going to purchase the keyboard next week, so I do hope to hear from the forum soon. Thanks!
The Lycosa is the keyboard I last used before getting into the mechanical world!
Anyways, switch choice will ultimately come down to preference. Type of game, as much as people like to give general guidelines, don't really affect much in the way of your choice. The only variable is what feels good to you.
I started my mechanical foray with a Das Ultimate with Blue switches; mainly due to loving the sound on streams and my old affinity for Buckling Spring keyboards and their tactile and audible nature. I primarily play FPS games, and never had any issue double-tapping nor had I any other hindrance with the switch properties. To that point, my main switches are Greens and Clears now, and again, playing CS:GO, or any other game, it's a non-issue and doesn't impact my performance.
That all being said, it's best if you can try out a keyboard out at a local retailer, and then decide on a switch. Outside of that, most places are good about a return policy, so utilize their time window to try something out, and exchange it if need be.
As for your choice of K70, I personally veer from "gamer" keyboard options, as most around these forums do as well (though most here dislike Das, and that's a route I started with, so meh).
However, your choice ultimately comes down to asking yourself some questions:
1. Do you need a full-size keyboard? (ie Do you use the Num Pad sometimes, always, never?)
2. Do you want backlighting, and is it a deal breaker?
3. Do you need separate macro keys, or are you okay with re-binding keys/function keys for game purposes?
Answering these questions can help us suggest specific keyboard options, rather than the typical <insert brand here> or <anecdotal response here>.
