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Offline PapaLegba

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cherry mx red vs brown timeproof
« on: Thu, 03 December 2015, 11:08:56 »
Hello , i've recently decided to upgrade my keyboard from a thermaltake mekka with black switches to a k95 corsair gaming which comes in cherry mx brown and red editions at my local store .
As you probably know those are quite expensive keyboards and i plan on using them for years to come (5-6) so i would like to know if browns do lose their tactile feedback in time ( as i've read a little bit about). I've also heard reds tend to become too easy to press but i would like to hear an opinion from you guys  :D .
I type and game just as much so i would probably go for browns right now so i am not entirely sure.
Also note that i am a little bit of a perfectionist so if the cherry mx brown lose their tactile feedback even a little bit i will notice and i will feel unconfortable using the keyboard .
Thanks a lot !

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Re: cherry mx red vs brown timeproof
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 03 December 2015, 11:11:30 »
A corsair will most likely not last you 5-6years, it's a poorly built keyboard.
Expect to lose a few leds withing a few months of using this keyboard too.

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Offline PapaLegba

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Re: cherry mx red vs brown timeproof
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 03 December 2015, 11:18:49 »
Really ? i have read a lot of positive reviews about this keyboard and i've seen updates on youtube about this keyboard and every1 seemed to say it's fine .

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Re: cherry mx red vs brown timeproof
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 03 December 2015, 12:21:40 »
I wouldn't really worry about browns losing their tactility.

My suggestion would be to go with something a little more substantial like a Leopold FC900 or Filco Majestouch 2 if you're just looking for a standard full-size board.

Offline PapaLegba

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Re: cherry mx red vs brown timeproof
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 03 December 2015, 12:28:02 »
Well i can't find those keyboards in my country , as a matter of fact i can't find anything but corsair razer thermaltake and a few other brands so yeah that's that . Also i'm not looking for a standard board i'm looking forward to spend a few more cash on a RGB keyboard .

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Re: cherry mx red vs brown timeproof
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 03 December 2015, 13:05:20 »
In that short of a time you won't have any problems losing tactility
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Re: cherry mx red vs brown timeproof
« Reply #6 on: Thu, 03 December 2015, 13:08:02 »
In that short of a time you won't have any problems losing tactility
So i shouldn't worry about mx browns if i use the keyboard for a few years only ?

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Re: cherry mx red vs brown timeproof
« Reply #7 on: Thu, 03 December 2015, 13:24:03 »
Never had an issue with any MX Browns wearing out. 

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Re: cherry mx red vs brown timeproof
« Reply #8 on: Thu, 03 December 2015, 14:24:48 »
In that short of a time you won't have any problems losing tactility
So i shouldn't worry about mx browns if i use the keyboard for a few years only ?
Nope
IV KWK Info Thread & KBK Info Thread IV (out of date)

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