Old keyboard stopped working. Looking for recommendations on a new one

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Recently, my old CM Quickfire Ultimate has stopped working after the USB port got soaked and after spending about a week trying to get it fixed, I couldn't manage to do it, so here I am, looking to buy a new one.

I could use some help with this since I've been out of touch when it comes to both mechanical and membrane keyboards for almost 10 years now.

I don't know what's popular these days and what brands to look out for and which ones to avoid, but what I'm looking for is anything that fits the following criteria and is up to $100 price range:

  • Key Switch Type: No preference here. Whether it's a mechanical or a membrane key switch, I don't mind. As long as it works fine, and without a problem, that's good enough for me. One of the features that I would like the keyboard to have is the ability to allow multiple simultaneous key presses at a time, but if not, that's fine as well.
  • Size: I'm looking for either a full-size or a tenkeyless/TKL keyboard. I do not like the looks of the more compact versions such as the 75% and 60%, so those can be ignored.
  • Build Quality: As long as the material is not overly cheap that a slight bump would break it or cause it to no longer function, I'm fine with anything.
  • Connectivity: I prefer a wired keyboard, so any wireless ones can be ignored.
  • Backlighting: I don't like the constant/always-on lighting and RGB lighting on keyboards that I see most keyboards being marketed with, so I would prefer if that feature is either not present or optional (i.e. it can be turned on/off).
  • Extras: Additional things such as programmable keys, media controls, etc. are something that I never use, so I would prefer if the keyboard does not have these things as it would be just an unnecessary space clutter.
When it comes to usage, I only use the keyboard for general use. That is, I mostly spend my time web browsing and general typing (e.g. forums, writing documents, etc.). While I don't play competitive video games anymore like I used to, I do play some games casually from time to time, so anything marketed as a "gaming keyboard" can be ignored.

With these things in mind, are there any good keyboards that fit within this price range? What do you guys recommend?
 
Yes I have a Ducky One 3 in white, full size with blue switches, had it for a few years now it's excellent.

It needs a clean actually, only downside of buying classic white I guess.
 
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