Help Selecting a Mechanical Keyboard ~$140, Amazon Only

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I was given $200 Amazon credit for Christmas ($60 of which is going to upgrade the cooling on my current rig). So, I have about $140 left to invest in a mechanical keyboard..!

As for my uses, I'm a student and write papers and such quite often, but also game quite a bit. I've been debating between MX Browns and MX Reds: Is it easy enough to learn how to type quickly on Reds? There seams to be a better selection in Reds than Browns... Is there any downside in gaming to the Browns? I mostly play FPS (think CSGO).

Can you guys suggest me some keyboards that:

  • ■ Don't scream 'gamer' with obnoxious fonts (Though backlighting is OK)
    ■ Perhaps have some macro settings
    ■ Preferably are not tenkey-less
    ■ Are within my $140 budget (ON AMAZON ONLY), also Prime shipping is a plus :D

Thanks in advance,

-microapple
 
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rwpritchett
I highly recommend the MaxKeyboard mechanical keyboards:

For Cherry MX Reds, the Nighthawk X9:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=nighthawk%20x9&sprefix=nighthawk+x9%2Caps&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Anighthawk%20x9

For Cherry MX Browns, the Nighthawk X8:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=nighthawk+x8&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Anighthawk+x8

They come in a variety of backlight colors and are excellent boards. I have both X8 and X9. I think I prefer the reds, but that is a matter of personal preference.
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I highly recommend the MaxKeyboard mechanical keyboards:

For Cherry MX Reds, the Nighthawk X9:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=nighthawk%20x9&sprefix=nighthawk+x9%2Caps&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Anighthawk%20x9

For Cherry MX Browns, the Nighthawk X8:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=nighthawk+x8&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Anighthawk+x8

They come in a variety of backlight colors and are excellent boards. I have both X8 and X9. I think I prefer the reds, but that is a matter of personal preference.
 
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Thanks for the recommendations! Do you do a lot of typing? I've heard that the low actuation force for the Reds can cause you to make typos... Has this been an issue for you?
 
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Thanks for your recommendations!
 
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I type a lot at work which is where I use the X8 with browns. My home setup is gaming with the reds. You definitely need to be more precise with the reds because it's so easy to register a key press. They feel so buttery smooth though that I love typing on the reds anyway. I suggest you go to a local store and try out the different key switches to see which you prefer yourself.
 
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They used to be one of the best. Some of the Das models are now manufactured in China and have switched the stabilizers on the larger keys from Costar to a lesser quality type. You'll have to read reviews to pick out which Das models are still high quality.

MaxKeyboard uses Costar stabilizers BTW :)
 
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