Best mechanical keyboard for up to £80 max?

RandomNoob · 27 Jun 2012 at 22:58

Looking to buy a mechanical keyboard this week but a bit unsure of which to go for. Not looking to spend more than £80.

What do you guys recommend? :confused:

wyrd · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:07

It will depend upon which colour switch you prefer.

Personally, if I had your budget, I'd go for http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-005-CM&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107

What will you be using the keyboard for?

Daze · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:10

I have the Quickfire Rapid and I love it, first mechanical keyboard I've had so can't compare to others but yeah I can't recommend it enough. I did want the MX Red version but I would have had to get it imported from Taiwan I think

RandomNoob · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:12

FPS mostly like bf3. I was looking at that one earlier but this one also caught my eye http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-005-TT&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107

Just need a push in the right direction before I place an order, never bought one before so somewhat confused.

Cagerty · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:13

This one aint bad

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-011-RC

Good point , membrane one duh!

wyrd · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:17

That isn't mechanical, Cagerty.

If you play a lot of FPS, the black switch (on both the CM and TT) is ideal. I would opt for the CM, but apart from appearance, there's not going to be a lot of difference. Comes down to personal preference...

wyrd · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:20

Oh, you might also want to consider http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-003-QP&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107

It uses red switches which are also suited to FPS games, they are just a little lighter to press than blacks.

People seem to rave about the Qpad but I loathe the aesthetics. So again, personal preference

RandomNoob · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:23

I'm probably going to go with the CM. Don't really like the look of the Qpad ones. So red switches better for FPS gaming yes?

wyrd · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:30

Yeah, red and black are generally thought of as better for FPS, due to the linear action of the keystroke.

Having said that, my keyboard has brown switches and it feels fine during CS:S and the like.

RandomNoob · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:31

Wyrd which keyboard are you using?

wyrd · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:33

A Filco Ninja Majestouch Tenkeyless.

Bit of a mouthful!

RandomNoob · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:35

That is a mouth full. I just had a look at one on google images I don't like the lettering layout it looks very odd.

wyrd · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:43

Nonsense, it looks slick :]

There's actually a huge thread about mechanical keyboards in the PC Games sub-forum with a lot of information that you might want to read through.

Also, if you're really uncertain about which switch is for you, you could find a shop that stocks mechs and try before you buy.

RandomNoob · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:49

Thanks for the advice I'll check that out but so far the CM is looking very appealing.

nuttyprot · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:50

Stay away from the Meka g unit

I have one and far from happy with it basically what is happening sometimes i press a key and will type the same letter about 10 times e.g ttttttttttt the 2nd I press another key it stops. It happens randomly no set key causing it. The key itself is not becoming stuck it just seems to continue the signal (Also a known issue). Its only 1 and half months old and sat on a on a shelf now. The reason I have not rma the board is the fault is so random if I send it back would cost £20 and they not guaranteed to see the fault (how would they test some1 sit pressing random keys all day?) and end up sending it back to me costing even more money. Thing cost £100 and now worthless to me.