Quietest Gaming Keyboard

BlackDragon · 27 Mar 2017 at 22:23

Hi,

I play a lot of FPS games, and am in need of a keyboard suitable for gaming that is as quiet as possible. I currently have a Corsair Strafe RGB with MX Silent switches, but even these are pretty loud when I'm in the heat of gaming.

The Razer Deathstalker seems like a candidate, but unfortunately it is a US layout only.

Appreciate any recommendations!

Thanks

PapaLazaru · 28 Mar 2017 at 13:01

You want to try a scissor type switch.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/coug...board-scissor-switch-uk-layout-kb-03e-cu.html

BlackDragon · 28 Mar 2017 at 17:57

PapaLazaru said:
You want to try a scissor type switch.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/coug...board-scissor-switch-uk-layout-kb-03e-cu.html

I haven't come across that one and seems like just what I'm after! Thanks

Glanza · 30 Mar 2017 at 16:20

Steelseries M800 Apex, mines nearly silent even with button bashing.

ToOo · 1 Apr 2017 at 11:19

The logitech G810 or G910 could work

olivier renault · 1 Apr 2017 at 22:51

PapaLazaru said:
You want to try a scissor type switch.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/coug...board-scissor-switch-uk-layout-kb-03e-cu.html

Interesting keyboard. Cheap. I quite enjoy my old Logitech Illuminated Keyboard (scissor switches), but had key ghosting, and was sort of flexing. But I still use it at work.

Fishpan · 6 May 2017 at 15:01

If going for a cherry mx type switch, avoid blues and go for browns. With reds and blacks I find they tend to bottom out and create extra uneeded noise. Of course, you can teach yourself to avoid hitting the bottom of the keyboard.

Consider adding rubber o-rings as well that are available from OCUK and other places - they reduce key travel very slightly but they will definitely reduce a lot of noise caused by bottoming out.