The Official OcUK Mechanical Keyboard Thread

Twirlywoos · 11 Jan 2013 at 21:05

What exactly is ergo clears? Is it a hybrid switch people diy or a product available to buy?

Ryan-3 · 12 Jan 2013 at 13:07

Ergo Clears are a DIY mix.

Here is a list that show all of the variations and how to make your own

sunama · 12 Jan 2013 at 13:37

I was looking at keyboards yesterday.
It seems that the cheapest mechanical full size keyboard available will set you back around £60.

My own mechanical keyboard has yet to break. I've had it since 2000 (I think) and as yet, it hasnt skipped a beat. I would like to buy a BlueMX keyboard...and I do prefer Cherry brand, though I've heard good things about the Filco. The problem with Filco is the cost (approx £120).

I was also looking at QPAD MK-50, which can be had for around £75. Has anybody got opinions on this one?

Kamwah · 12 Jan 2013 at 14:02

sunama said:
I was looking at keyboards yesterday.
It seems that the cheapest mechanical full size keyboard available will set you back around £60.

My own mechanical keyboard has yet to break. I've had it since 2000 (I think) and as yet, it hasnt skipped a beat. I would like to buy a BlueMX keyboard...and I do prefer Cherry brand, though I've heard good things about the Filco. The problem with Filco is the cost (approx £120).

I was also looking at QPAD MK-50, which can be had for around £75. Has anybody got opinions on this one?

Qpads are good quality. I disliked mine though as it felt lightweight and flimsy compared to my Filco.

Filcos have a metal base in them iirc that makes them feel heavier.

Ryan-3 · 12 Jan 2013 at 14:20

I do hear mixed things about Qpad, but for all out quality, the Filco would easily take you another 12 years

KingBrian · 12 Jan 2013 at 14:20

Aren't these mechanical keyboards extremely loud? I can hear my room mate typing through the wall, he has a razer (blackwidow I think), just very off putting for me if they are loud like that.

MrMarvelous · 12 Jan 2013 at 15:50

You can buy rubber O-rings to dampen the sound when you bottom out. Loads of videos on Youtube doing comparisons, it seems like they do get significantly quieter.

Twirlywoos · 12 Jan 2013 at 16:16

KingBrian said:
Aren't these mechanical keyboards extremely loud? I can hear my room mate typing through the wall, he has a razer (blackwidow I think), just very off putting for me if they are loud like that.

Depends on what switches he uses, and as said above you can get o-rings to dampen the sound if people bottom out (i.e type like they want to bash the hell out of their keyboard)

Alz_D · 12 Jan 2013 at 19:38

My CM Trigger has just died. Annoyed because it can't be more than 5 months old with average use. Now to find the receipt and get it sorted. Anyone else had any issues with theirs ?

khemist · 12 Jan 2013 at 22:41

I just had my quickfire rapid replaced as it was losing connection after a few minutes (probably due to a faulty usb port).

Managed to get it replaced with one of the new versions that doesn't have visible branding on it apart from on the back of it.

Number_25 · 13 Jan 2013 at 06:24

Quest for you guys.

I have £50 to spend on a new mechanical keyboard, my old A102W has sadly died on me after a year of heavy usage.

I want it to make noise, and I would like a numeric pad!

GaiabladeX · 13 Jan 2013 at 07:05

Number_25 said:
Quest for you guys.

I have £50 to spend on a new mechanical keyboard, my old A102W has sadly died on me after a year of heavy usage.

I want it to make noise, and I would like a numeric pad!

Was just about to say the same! My G510 gaming keyboard ain't programming material

Need a mechanical keyboard between 50~80 quid.

Kamwah · 13 Jan 2013 at 07:07

Number_25 said:
Quest for you guys.

I have £50 to spend on a new mechanical keyboard, my old A102W has sadly died on me after a year of heavy usage.

I want it to make noise, and I would like a numeric pad!

Petty sure that's impossible.

GaiabladeX said:
Was just about to say the same! My G510 gaming keyboard ain't programming material

Need a mechanical keyboard between 50~80 quid.

I'm not sure but £80 might be doable. Have you checked the prices on ocuk?

GaiabladeX · 13 Jan 2013 at 07:57

Kamwah said:
I'm not sure but £80 might be doable. Have you checked the prices on ocuk?

QPad mostly (which fits the price range). Seen a lot of mixed reviews on them.
I do have my eye on the TT eSports keyboard shown in CES 2013 (that sexy red one

) so I may wait till then 'cause I'll have the monies.

zakblood · 13 Jan 2013 at 08:08

any pro cherry typing keyboard would do tbh, im using it and have the same one for 9 years now, wasn't cheap at £80 but well worth it.

khemist · 13 Jan 2013 at 09:12

So glad to get my replacement quickfire kb (blacks) back, it's like night and day.

Ryan-3 · 13 Jan 2013 at 16:58

Either a Cherry own, or the QPad Mk50 for full size and low cost. Shame there isn't anyone who sell Rosewill keyboards over here. Current shipping costs make other keyboards better value atm.

MrMarvelous · 13 Jan 2013 at 20:07

khemist said:
So glad to get my replacement quickfire kb (blacks) back, it's like night and day.

What did you have before blacks? i actually had to return a m50 with reds because the buttons were much too easy to press and I had a load of typos because of it which was irritating. Bought a CM Storm Quickfire with black switches and not looked back. feel perfect for typing and gaming on.

Sneakze · 15 Jan 2013 at 17:13

Yeah, I've got one too. Definitely recommend to anyone buying there first mechanical board.

Ryan-3 · 16 Jan 2013 at 19:39

Tried blacks, typing is much better than the reds, which are seriously easy to press. Currently trying to source a " FKBN87ML/EW2" Filco as 'they' sell them elsewhere, but only have the red switch version on their site. Bonkers.

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