Best back lit Mechanical Keyboard for everyday uses

odincastle · 29 Mar 2013 at 10:00

I can't make up my mind on which one to get?

I game and type. pretty much like in the title. Blue or White LED and not too loud>

Also don't know Red, Brown, Black switch? Confused?? :confused:

All around best for money.

Ripjaw · 29 Mar 2013 at 10:52

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mechanical-switch-keyboard,2955-2.html

^^ Info on the switches, i've been looking for one for a few weeks now and have settled on this one if it helps. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-001-QP&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107

odincastle · 29 Mar 2013 at 11:17

Ripjaw said:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mechanical-switch-keyboard,2955-2.html

^^ Info on the switches, i've been looking for one for a few weeks now and have settled on this one if it helps. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-001-QP&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107

Thanks mate, but wanted blue led. Maybe I'll get the blue led version of this keyboard

Ripjaw · 29 Mar 2013 at 11:58

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-011-QP&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107 Blue lights

lol. Its the 80 not the 85 but the difference is pretty much non existant. http://www.qpad.com/products/keyboards/

And a tenner cheaper

olivier renault · 29 Mar 2013 at 12:23

MX Brown switches, if you want a mix of everything.

Vengeance K95 or Osmium, with MX Reds as an alternative.

odincastle · 29 Mar 2013 at 12:35

Thanks

The Vengeance K95 looks cool. I might get that one.

Antony101 · 29 Mar 2013 at 13:30

Just get the QPAD MK-80 with any switch you like. Amazing keyboard and extremely well built.

EDIT: Wouldn't mind a K95 myself but I imagine it's going to be expensive.

Suarez7 · 29 Mar 2013 at 13:31

Gigabyte Osmium, comes in red or brown switches, awesome keyboard.

odincastle · 29 Mar 2013 at 13:34

Antony101 said:
Just get the QPAD MK-80 with any switch you like. Amazing keyboard and extremely well built.

EDIT: Wouldn't mind a K95 myself but I imagine it's going to be expensive.

If it's too expensive then yes I'll get the qpad, but if it's under £130 I'll think K95 would be worth it.

illuz · 29 Mar 2013 at 14:25

K70, why have a load of extra keys just sitting there that you won't use!

Antony101 · 29 Mar 2013 at 14:39

illuz said:
K70, why have a load of extra keys just sitting there that you won't use!

Because the K70 is not fully mechanical and the extra keys can be very useful for internet bookmarks or programs you use often or even extra media controls.

odincastle · 29 Mar 2013 at 15:07

K70 looks good too, but wish it wasn't silver aluminum with the blue. Think black and blue go better together.

olivier renault · 29 Mar 2013 at 15:13

Suarez7 said:
Gigabyte Osmium, comes in red or brown switches, awesome keyboard.

Browns too? Nice.

illuz · 29 Mar 2013 at 15:18

Antony101 said:
Because the K70 is not fully mechanical and the extra keys can be very useful for internet bookmarks or programs you use often or even extra media controls.

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/te...cal-vengeance-k70-gaming-keyboard_843422.html

It is fully mechanical. Who needs all those extra keys for bookmarks or anything anyway, waste of money. Take a look at the black & red version, I think it looks awesome!

odincastle · 29 Mar 2013 at 16:01

illuz said:
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/te...cal-vengeance-k70-gaming-keyboard_843422.html

It is fully mechanical. Who needs all those extra keys for bookmarks or anything anyway, waste of money. Take a look at the black & red version, I think it looks awesome!

Agreed and it's also not as wide. Which is better for me. K70 it is then and cheaper too

Now just have to wait for release? It's $129 so I would think it's gonna be around £80 to £90. That sounds good.

illuz · 29 Mar 2013 at 16:27

I think it's coming early April, so very soon and I reckon it'll come in at £100.

Suarez7 · 29 Mar 2013 at 17:24

odincastle said:
Agreed and it's also not as wide. Which is better for me. K70 it is then and cheaper too

Now just have to wait for release? It's $129 so I would think it's gonna be around £80 to £90. That sounds good.

Dollars to pounds doesn't quite work like that I'm afraid, I've seen some parts be the same price in pounds as they are dollars.

odincastle · 29 Mar 2013 at 17:50

Suarez7 said:
Dollars to pounds doesn't quite work like that I'm afraid, I've seen some parts be the same price in pounds as they are dollars.

That's what makes me so mad. rip off britain.

Jleo · 2 Apr 2013 at 00:44

odincastle said:
I can't make up my mind on which one to get?
Red, Brown, Black switch? Confused??

A YouTube vid
Cherry Mx switch types

ValentineRob · 2 Apr 2013 at 00:47

The Osmium sounds like a good choice, blue backlit with red key switches (as standard). Can't fault the one I have had now for several months. The new Corsair ones look worth a look too.