Mechanical Keyboards!

ScreaminAtSheep

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I'm looking for a mech keyboard with brown switches with at least 3-6 G keys for binding macros. Looking to spend no more than 140$.

I've looked at:
Razer BlackWidow ( and its 20 "different" versions of it), Logitech g710+ & G910 orion spark, & steelseries 6Gv2.

All I've been reading is constant complaints about keycaps that break after a month or two, ESPECIALLY on the logitech side. There are SO many forums about this problem, it's almost enough to make me stick with this shit 9$ keyboard from walmart.
 
I've never had a key cap break and I have two mechanical keyboards, one is a Corsair K70 and the other is iOne XArmor U9BL . I've also tried the Razer black widow and it sucked ass imo.

Edit: the Xarmor is 5 years old and some of the LEDs don't work any more but the rest of it is still great. Low action, quiet, and a very comfortable board.

The Corsair is a year or so old and zero problems with it.
 
I second the Corsair K70. I also had a Black Widow Ultimate and hated it. The Corsair is just way better built and the spacing/layout of the keys is much better.
 
That k70 looks quite nice, but neither of them have any dedicated macro keys. =[
 
I have been looking into getting a new board also. I've considered one of the Corsair models. The k70 has a separate hand/wrist support that can be purchased seperately (it may work with other models also). All Corsair boards have replaceable keys and other parts sold seperately. Another thing to consider, is that Best Buy carries Logitech 910, Razor death adder, Steel Series, and Cosair (the small k65) Keyboards and Mice on display that you could use for reference. Best Buy will also price match any internet price.
 
mm... that k95 DOES look ideal. But hotdamn, I like that Roccat as well. I've never heard of the brand though. Thats an interesting placement for the shift key. But for about 10$ more you get a very popular brand and 13 more macro keys.. choices choices. I don't see where the default manufacturer warranty is stated? Generally a 2 year is ideal. I've had bad luck with products breaking shortly after the 1 year warranty ends lol
 
I use a laptop for gaming, however at work I got myself the Das 4 with brown cherrys, really sturdy, types great, and built like a tank.
 
Well shit. now I'm worried that the reds will be too easy to press and will result in far too many accidental presses. Would be perfect if the K95 offered cherry browns instead.
 
Skip the Logitech. I would not buy mine 710+ again due to keys cracking. They will only replace the keys if you ship the whole keyboard in. I bought replacement keys elsewhere.

I hear good things about the corsairs. I do love the cherry brown switches. I use Browns in my Das keyboard at work also.

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Yeah there may be some truth to Logitech key caps breaking. I broke one somehow on the G710. I really like this keyboard a lot. I figured it would be easy to contact Logitech and have them send me a new replacement key-cap. But oh no, in their infinite wisdom and fine example of customer service... they declined and insisted I should send the entire keyboard to them. They probably would have replaced it with new. But then, I didn't want to be w/o my keyboard for a week or two. Instead, I bought...another G710. Now I have plenty of replacement keys and spare parts. Stupid, I know :) Mine broke on the bottom where the "+" shaped female receptacle is. That's the weak part on these. With the new keyboard though...so far so good.
The back-lighting is really great and variable.
 
Corsair FTW. I've tested out all sorts of keyboards and this one is one I truly like. Heck, it's so sturdy you could kill someone with it. Solid aluminum plate that the switches are mounted on.

For switches? I love my blues. CLICKY!!!!!!
 
Im using a Cooler Master quickfire Pro, and a costum WASD 105 keys keyboard.
The CM with brown CherryMX, the WASD has 4 different type in it. Love them keyboards.
Also had a few days with a DAS 4 Pro and the Myonix Zibal, both really high end.
 
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