Good mechanical keyboards for gaming

Leprechaun312 · 5 Mar 2013 at 11:51

Hi basicaly im looking for a mechanical keyboard for gaming but im not sure which one to go for as there are q-pad ones at 65 but i have heard they break easily and then there are ones at aroung 100 pounds that come with macro keys and im not sure if 100 pounds o a keyboard is worth it if i can get one for 65

Jas1222 · 5 Mar 2013 at 11:57

Read this good guide: http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide

Leprechaun312 · 5 Mar 2013 at 12:13

It seems black reds or browns would be the best choice for gaming, i was looking at this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-007-TT&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107 but is 100 pounds justifiable for a keyboard?

zakblood · 5 Mar 2013 at 12:54

if it's a cherry then yes

r0cky · 5 Mar 2013 at 22:32

I've got a sample of Cherry MX Red, Black, Brown, and Blue. I really can't decide between them, but fir gaming I'm pretty sure I'd go with Red switches.

However I mostly type, and I think I prefer the Blues, although the Browns have a nice tactile feel.

Leprechaun312 · 5 Mar 2013 at 22:57

r0cky said:
I've got a sample of Cherry MX Red, Black, Brown, and Blue. I really can't decide between them, but fir gaming I'm pretty sure I'd go with Red switches.

However I mostly type, and I think I prefer the Blues, although the Browns have a nice tactile feel.

You see that is also my issue but i also cant seem to see a justification for a 100 pound Keyboard even if it does look awesome. Been looking at the Gigabyte Osmium but still dont know if its worth it

olivier renault · 6 Mar 2013 at 00:46

I don't know why reds got so popular. I much prefer browns or black, for either gaming or typing.

Ch3m1c4L · 6 Mar 2013 at 12:57

I like reds the most, but blue also felt nice when i tried them out.
deffo worth the £100 imo, I have had mates come over, use my pc and then buy a new keyboard on next pay day because they loved the feel so much.

Leprechaun312 · 6 Mar 2013 at 13:56

Ch3m1c4L said:
I like reds the most, but blue also felt nice when i tried them out.
deffo worth the £100 imo, I have had mates come over, use my pc and then buy a new keyboard on next pay day because they loved the feel so much.

right ok....hmm... i think i might take the plunge then, Gigabyte osmium it is

delpy8 · 6 Mar 2013 at 14:01

Ive got the Cherry MX red Corsair k90 very good for gaming

Leprechaun312 · 6 Mar 2013 at 14:12

delpy8 said:
Ive got the Cherry MX red Corsair k90 very good for gaming

what is it like i've heard its good but it doent have full backlighting plus the macro keys and number keys aren't mechanical

delpy8 · 6 Mar 2013 at 14:22

It's a great keyboard for planetside 2 and its back lighting is just perfect for me as it's subtle for the macro and number keys I could not comment

Leprechaun312 · 6 Mar 2013 at 14:32

delpy8 said:
It's a great keyboard for planetside 2 and its back lighting is just perfect for me as it's subtle for the macro and number keys I could not comment

OK thanks