New mechanical keyboard

Gray2233 · 27 Nov 2019 at 16:18

Hey guys,

I'm in the market for a new keyboard, I've narrowed my options down to the following:

Corsair Gaming K68
Fnatic Gear Rush Silent

Any opinions on the above? I'm also open to other options if anyone has any ideas, the keyboard must come with a wrist wrest, max budget is £70.

snips86x · 27 Nov 2019 at 16:21

What about the Hyper X Alloy?

Gray2233 · 27 Nov 2019 at 16:24

Seems like only the Alloy Elite comes with a wrist wrest and that's literally double what I want to pay.

Jay85 · 27 Nov 2019 at 18:03

Something abit different but the Logitech G513 is a good option with its custom switches and RGB goodness. On offer in particular stores now for under £100, getting one tomorrow to try out.

Gray2233 · 27 Nov 2019 at 21:22

Jay85 said:
Something abit different but the Logitech G513 is a good option with its custom switches and RGB goodness. On offer in particular stores now for under £100, getting one tomorrow to try out.

I had a look at the board and it looks fantastic, but the cheapest I could find it was for around £90.

Jay85 · 27 Nov 2019 at 22:52

Gray2233 said:
I had a look at the board and it looks fantastic, but the cheapest I could find it was for around £90.

Stretch a little more

its only an extra £20

Gray2233 · 28 Nov 2019 at 12:34

Jay85 said:
Stretch a little more its only an extra £20

I've too much to buy for Christmas! I've already ordered the revamped Logitech MX518, which is more than I intended to spend on a new mouse, but the 518 is literally my favourite mouse ever. lol

Matt_West_Mids · 28 Nov 2019 at 18:52

Jay85 said:
Something abit different but the Logitech G513 is a good option with its custom switches and RGB goodness. On offer in particular stores now for under £100, getting one tomorrow to try out.

Lovely keyboard confused on the switches though I hate options haha.

Gray2233 · 28 Nov 2019 at 19:59

Matt_West_Mids said:
Lovely keyboard confused on the switches though I hate options haha.

It's easy to get lost with Switch types that's for sure.

https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals...itguru-guide-to-mechanical-keyboard-switches/

https://www.keyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/an-introduction-to-cherry-mx-mechanical-switches/

The above are good reads.

I'm personally looking at brown switches as I feel they're the best all round option, which is why I'm currently leaning toward the Fnatic board I mentioned above. You can get it with any of the Cherry MX switches.

NikTheSHNIK · 28 Nov 2019 at 20:03

Gray2233 said:
Hey guys,

I'm in the market for a new keyboard, I've narrowed my options down to the following:

Corsair Gaming K68
Fnatic Gear Rush Silent

Any opinions on the above? I'm also open to other options if anyone has any ideas, the keyboard must come with a wrist wrest, max budget is £70.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...-backlit-red-led-cherry-mx-red-kb-09l-cs.html

K68 is solid, cherry red switches etc.

Otherwise let me know if there is anything you fancy in Open Box/B-Grade:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/clearance/keyboards-and-mice

Trust message me a SKU, and what you want to pay. I'll see if we can do it for you!

(I've noticed there are lots of SKU's in that category with no stock, they shouldn't be there. Will look to resolve tomorrow to make it easier to browse that section.)

Gray2233 · 28 Nov 2019 at 20:08

NikTheSHNIK said:
snip.

Appreciate the help!

I'll take a look at the clearance.

NikTheSHNIK · 28 Nov 2019 at 20:11

Gray2233 said:
Appreciate the help!

I'll take a look at the clearance.

No problem. Ducky make great mech keyboards. I'd look for one of those myself.

Unfortunately they have no BF deals this year as they've been so successful off the back of the 60%/65% range the rest of the year. They don't have any stock to drop their pants on and clear out!

Let me know if you see something you would like to offer on

Gray2233 · 28 Nov 2019 at 20:21

NikTheSHNIK said:
No problem. Ducky make great mech keyboards. I'd look for one of those myself.

Unfortunately they have no BF deals this year as they've been so successful off the back of the 60%/65% range the rest of the year. They don't have any stock to drop their pants on and clear out!

Let me know if you see something you would like to offer on

Literally just found my dream keyboard, but given my budget I think it'd be a tad cheeky to even try! lol

...Not to say I wont give it a shot!

@NikTheSHNIK Sent you a TRUST (I think, never used it before so I've only just signed up) -- fingers crossed!

Gray2233 · 28 Nov 2019 at 22:53

Alright guys,

I've just been given the offer of a lifetime by @NikTheSHNIK on a fantastic keyboard. I've followed his advice and placed a webnote on a keyboard I thought far beyond my means, I'm struck with anticipation for the deal to go through! I'll update you all once I've confirmed the purchase.

Really good service from OCUK.