What keyboard?

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I am looking for a new keyboard, what do you guys recommend? not looking for some super fancy one but still does the job well for gaming :stuck_out_tongue: I was also thinking a
Mechanical keyboard but the only issue I have is they are super loud when typing. If anyone knows of one that is quiet that would be great. If not feel free to recommend anything else and what you use :slight_smile:

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I have a Razer Huntsman Elite.

Oh, oh well lol.

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Get an Apex 3.

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Rewire a guitar hero controller.

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Mechanical keyboards come with a range of different switches under the keys, and many are even replaceable with alternate switches.

If you are concerned about noise, Cherry makes a version of their red switches called Cherry Red Silent. I bought a keyboard made with them, and I love it. The action is great for gaming, and, though definitely not silent, they are very quiet compared to others.

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If you could post a price range I’d help. I’ve custom build a few keyboards, including the one I’m typing with.

Do you want macro keys? 100%, 75%, 60% keyboard? Do you want a numpad? Do you like a smoother feel when playing or a little more force for the keys?

One you could look at is the Logitech G413, it’s around $70ish for what I found on amazon. It’s quiet and overall very nice. h ttps://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-Passthrough/dp/B06XR5MWGM [REMOVE THE SPACE AT THE FRONT OF THE LINK]

There are plenty of mech keyboards that have little sound for typing, the ones that are loud have what is called “clicky” switches in them. Razer keyboards are very lod, and cheap feeling imo.

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Agreed on getting an Apex

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Apex keyboards are awesome. They feel like traditional keyboards.

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Steelseries Merc if you can find one. Never have to buy a new one ever again.

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ppl hate on razer but ive got myself a couple blackwidows back then and i use that. will use another one when this one gets broken but tbh its been years and nothing is wrong except some keycaps are now fully white on the top lol

does the job just fine - i dont feel like going for a custom keyboard itll never end.

i feel like i already got my money’s worth and the spare one isnt even opened yet :slight_smile:

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They are not as well known or as popular as some other brands, but I quite like Ducky keyboards. They are not gaming oriented, but I’ve liked the two I have more than most other keyboards I’ve used.

One of my co-workers from Taiwan working here on a visa about a decade ago had one, and I really liked it. So, I ended up getting a Ducky Shine 2 around then with Cherry MX Blue switches. Then, 2-3 years ago, I picked up a Ducky One 2 TLK PBT with Cherry MX Green switches because I was looking for a smaller 80% ten-key-less keyboard for travel and had been extremely satisfied with the Shine 2. I’ve not had any problems with those two, and the Shine 2 was—and still is—going strong after about a decade of heavy use. The Ducky One 3 is the newest I believe. There are some much newer versions of the Shine as well.

The blue and the green switches are fairly loud and tactile (I have some dexterity issues that this helps me with); however, you can get Ducky’s keyboards—at least through their online distributor “MechanicalKeyboards”—with a wide variety of Cherry switches. Of the ones available in the newer Ducky keyboards, the “Silent Red” switches should be the most quiet, maybe the standard Black as well which is also an option on them but the Silent Red would be better for gaming because it requires less pressure. Whether or not you pick one of these keyboards or another, you can look for keyboards with the Silent Red and Silent Black switches if you want a mechanical keyboard that is not loud with the Red requiring less force to actuate.

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I have the coolermaster 10 keyless low profile. Took a bit to get used to at first but, now I glide over it and probably won’t go back to a normal keyboard. Gives me heaps of space for my mouse, as I use the goliathus extended mouse pad. It’s the sk630. However, it’s really down to preference.

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Used to have a ducky keyboard and I agree, they’re really good. Love the style of them too.

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If you’ve got big hands, stay away from Razer. Well away.

I have a Corsair K70 mk2. Best keyboard I’ve ever owned.

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Yep. Razer has a reputation for “poor quality” for whatever reason, but my experience is that literally every mainstream brand advertising to “gamers” is about equal. Things wear out with constant use after a few years. Longer if you don’t use them as much. That’s true whether you’re using Razer or Logitech or Corsair or anything else.

I’ve never had a Keyboard fail before I managed to do something like spill a glass into it. The most issue I’ve had with a Mouse is the Scrollwheel getting a bit sensitive. But that’s 2ish years of daily use with core rotational abilities bound to… scrolling. So I don’t blame the product at all whatsoever. Headsets? Every wired headset eventually twists into itself and ends up with questionably damaged cords if you aren’t diligent about making sure it doesn’t happen… every day… forever. Every wireless headset runs into connection issues after a couple years (I’ve tried multiple brands).

My takeaway so far is just to use what’s comfortable, because there’s not really a clear winner in terms of longevity.

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I bought the razor kiyo and it fell apart within the first 2 weeks. Never seen such poor quality and I’ve been around for sometime now.

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I personally find Mechanical Keyboards fine, their “Clackiness” can be reduced GREATLY if you get some o-rings or washers, anything rubber will do. This is for when you pull the keys, and put these on the ‘stands’ the keys have under it. If you still aren’t sure. Go for any mechanical keyboard with “Cherry MX” in them. They’re suppose to be the quietest of them all. Even if they are still relatively loud, you can still get some of those washers I mentioned (Best to type in keyboard o-rings for best results).

I would try and find a flatter, membrane-based keyboard but everything I have found after getting my mechanical keyboard are all…well, not long lasting for keymashing…

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this is what I use as well. love it.

bonus: the lowered key bed is SO easy to clean.

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I never understood fancy & expensive gaming equipment.
I am using a 20 dollar mouse & like $40 RGB keyboard. Keyboard is mechanical but on the slimmer end. Pretty colors. Keys are lit up so I can play at night just fine. Got them both on Amazon and perfectly happy.

If you got a wall behind your screen, and not like a window or empty space, get Philips Hue Sync Lights. Totally worth it!

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I’ll echo what others have said about needing more info about preferences. There’s such a huge range of keyboards these days that there’s something for everybody, but you need to have some idea of what you’re looking for. And yes, there’s mechanical boards that are totally silent.

I personally use custom built keyboards. It’s a fun (if expensive) hobby, and being able to tune boards to my exact desire and fix things like keys failing is pretty cool.

I think that mostly comes from their mice and laptops. Have heard so many reports of Razer mice developing issues with double-clicking or outright dying, and their laptops have consistently had problems with falling apart after 1-2 years with electronic components failing.

It’s too bad because Razer laptops have some of the nicest design language out of gaming laptop brands. They’re like jet black MacBooks with RGB accents, rather tasteful relative to the sharp-angles-with-unicorn-barf aesthetic of most gaming laptops.