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ItsRodas

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Hi all! So, im looking for a mechanical keyboard, but i dont want to spend much money, im thinking about 80$.
Now i need help, i want keyboard for gaming and typing at the same, i was searching when i saw the Cherry MX Brown (i think) were the best for that kind of things.
What do you guys advise me to go for?
Thanks!!
 
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Matt Dobe
You will struggle to find a budget keyboard. I would go for the trusted brands as they are all better quality.

Look into the Coolermaster rapidfire ultimate. I bought it a few weeks ago with Cheery MX Browns and its brilliant. Typing is awesome as it has a little bit of tactile feedback and also has a slight click when you type. Its not where near as clicky as the Blues but its still quite loud (you can buy the dampening washers for it if you wanted).

Brown is a good mix of both and I really like it. Reds are too smooth for me and I type a lot so Browns are a good choice.

Check out the coolermaster on youtube. Really good reviews (better than Razer etc).
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You will struggle to find a budget keyboard. I would go for the trusted brands as they are all better quality.

Look into the Coolermaster rapidfire ultimate. I bought it a few weeks ago with Cheery MX Browns and its brilliant. Typing is awesome as it has a little bit of tactile feedback and also has a slight click when you type. Its not where near as clicky as the Blues but its still quite loud (you can buy the dampening washers for it if you wanted).

Brown is a good mix of both and I really like it. Reds are too smooth for me and I type a lot so Browns are a good choice.

Check out the coolermaster on youtube. Really good reviews (better than Razer etc).
 
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As Matt said, You wont be able to find a good well known brand mechanical keyboard for your budget. I once had this issue from going from a rubber dome keyboard to the one I have now, and despite trying to find the most cheap one I ended up giving up and saving up more money.

Some people however do prefer rubber dome keyboards which come in significantly cheaper. So the question I'd love to ask is, have you tried out both before? Have you tried out different switches before? I do insist you test them yourself rather than reading someone else's review.

I wouldn't buy razer and anyway they're out your budget. (The thought of an all plastic keyboard hurts my head)
Ducky is a pretty good brand and although not to well known, they are made really well! Not too expensive either!

I use the corsair k70 RGB. I use a mix of cherry mx red's and browns as I prefer it this way. But it does come with a rather hefty price tag at £130.
In conclusion, try before you buy!!!! You never know, you might prefer the cheaper keyboards to the more expensive. Also check out ducky! They are pretty amazing for their price, and I can say this from experience, they feel great to use!!

Hope this helps :)

This link teaches you about all switches, so you'll be able to find the best one top suit you! - http://www.keyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/an-introduction-to-cherry-mx-mechanical-switches/
 
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You can go on ebay, plenty of keyboard enthusiast are selling their old ones to get the latest and greatest ones with pretty lights on it. Thats how I got a good deal on mine. Got a cooler master quickfire with blues for 70 bucks and the seller kept it like new condition and didn't even looked touched.
 
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ItsRodas

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Thank you all for your answers!! :D
Matt i saw the keyboard you mentioned and it's perfect! Thats exactly what i wanted, but.. well..I need to save a little more money eheheh :p
 
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