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yoyo59

yoyo59

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hey guys

I need a new keyboard & don't mind spending a bit as I use it everyday so best to get a good one!

I currently own a non mechanical Keyboard ( Saitek Cyborg STRIKE 7 ) I'd like to get something that is mechanical but with not much noise... like almost not mechanical but still mechanical but with a nice feel / feedback? if that makes sense

I don't really care about RGB under the keys, but I would like media keys / volume to the right

a good warranty wouldn't go a miss either , also what would be nice if there a few macros but not that's important

comfort / feedback etc is my main priority
 
yoyo59 said:
I currently own a non mechanical Keyboard ( Saitek Cyborg STRIKE 7 ) I'd like to get something that is mechanical but with not much noise... like almost not mechanical but still mechanical but with a nice feel / feedback? if that makes sense
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Most common mechanical switch type is Cherry MX and it doesn't have exactly smoothest sound signature.
Even without purposely added sound effect of MX Blue those rubber noise dampening rings affect only to bottoming sound.

I have MX Brown using Logitech G710+ which had those factory installed and sure would be nice to have little quieter keyboard.
MX Brown has some feel before actuation point and then low bottoming resistance.
https://www.cherrymx.de/en/products/mx-brown.html#techSpecs

Romer-G of Logitech's current G810/910 would be quieter.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/logi...rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-kb-25c-lg.html
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/logi...rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-kb-259-lg.html

Also Cherry has MX Silent switch variants which have dampening for both bottoming and top position hitting sound.
There are MX Red and Black force curve/resistance versions, which both have linear curve without tactile feedback.
MX Red has nice low bottoming force for holding some running key etc in game, but it doesn't have much of feel before actuation. (so would cause easily accidental presses if used to resting fingers of keys)
MX Black has some more resitance before actuation, but bottoming force starts to be higher.
https://www.cherrymx.de/en/products/mx-silent-red.html#techSpecs
https://www.cherrymx.de/en/products/mx-silent-black.html#techSpecs
But there just aren't much any keyboards with them, only couple Corsairs.

Topre would be kinda like hybrid between rubber dome and mechanical switches (actualyl using capacitive detection) and has smooth sound signature.
But there are very few keyboards with those and not so commonly available.

There are also few other switches, but without much availability.
 
Took me ages to decide on a mechanical, because I wanted quiet & didn't think any really were. Mainly because could always hear mates typing on theirs over mumble/tspeak etc.
Finally went for the Logitech G810 & am really impressed with it. Most of the time I forget that it's a mechanical, thinking membrane.
Good software, which goes great with my G600, so that's a bonus :D
Definitely recommend checking them out.

P.S. Check out Aurora software on Github if want even more flashing lights options, works on a few makes.
 
Fishbait said:
Took me ages to decide on a mechanical, because I wanted quiet & didn't think any really were. Mainly because could always hear mates typing on theirs over mumble/tspeak etc.
Finally went for the Logitech G810 & am really impressed with it. Most of the time I forget that it's a mechanical, thinking membrane.
Good software, which goes great with my G600, so that's a bonus :D
Definitely recommend checking them out.

P.S. Check out Aurora software on Github if want even more flashing lights options, works on a few makes.
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EsaT said:
Most common mechanical switch type is Cherry MX and it doesn't have exactly smoothest sound signature.
Even without purposely added sound effect of MX Blue those rubber noise dampening rings affect only to bottoming sound.

I have MX Brown using Logitech G710+ which had those factory installed and sure would be nice to have little quieter keyboard.
MX Brown has some feel before actuation point and then low bottoming resistance.
https://www.cherrymx.de/en/products/mx-brown.html#techSpecs

Romer-G of Logitech's current G810/910 would be quieter.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/logi...rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-kb-25c-lg.html
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/logi...rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-kb-259-lg.html

Also Cherry has MX Silent switch variants which have dampening for both bottoming and top position hitting sound.
There are MX Red and Black force curve/resistance versions, which both have linear curve without tactile feedback.
MX Red has nice low bottoming force for holding some running key etc in game, but it doesn't have much of feel before actuation. (so would cause easily accidental presses if used to resting fingers of keys)
MX Black has some more resitance before actuation, but bottoming force starts to be higher.
https://www.cherrymx.de/en/products/mx-silent-red.html#techSpecs
https://www.cherrymx.de/en/products/mx-silent-black.html#techSpecs
But there just aren't much any keyboards with them, only couple Corsairs.

Topre would be kinda like hybrid between rubber dome and mechanical switches (actualyl using capacitive detection) and has smooth sound signature.
But there are very few keyboards with those and not so commonly available.

There are also few other switches, but without much availability.
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Thank you guys! I will definitely be having a look at some logitech keyboards! not my favorite brand but hey they are a solid contender in the PC sector
 
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