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QRCodeKiller

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I recently bought the ducky shine 5 with cherry mx red switches and just a question with a sort of issue i have due to my ocd. My W and 3 key feels slightly (very slightly) lighter than the rest of my keys (maybe some other keys as well but not really concerned). Im a CSGO player and having to notice that my w and 3 key feel very slightly lighter in actuation force makes me wonder if this is normal and okay. Its not a cheap keyboard so i would prefer if it lasts me awhile. The lighter actuation force is by my guess 2~4 grams lighter maybe even 1 gram, its not significant but noticeable. I am just wondering if this is normal as i know all the switches on the keyboard cant be perfect and if this switch will be durable.
 
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If it bothers you than it's definitely worth the drive. I bought a headset in Toronto, and I live in Michigan. I found a problem and drove it back the next week, turns out it was just a tiny hardware problem, but it relieved me to see it fixed. Performance and durability wise, absolutely not, nothing should change from a stock...
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That isn't usually the case with most mechanical keyboards. Ducky shine is a good brand that I haven't had any problems with, but you should either: Buy a key puller and check out what's going on under the keycap, or send it back with a complaint if you have a warranty.

There are also other ways to solve this: You can map your keys differently, as mapping your usual WASD to TFGH, as I have seen some people do for CS:GO. This actually helps in some cases, b/c your mouse and keyboard are much closer.

I also play CS:GO, but I don't use a mechanical keyboard for it because I don't think it's necessary. I own the DasKeyboard 4 Ultimate, the CM STORM QuickFire Rapid i, and the Corsair STRAFE Mechanical keyboards. Message me if you have other questions about this or just reply within the thread.
 
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QRCodeKiller

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I have checked under the key caps and they are normal red switches and nothing looks wrong with them as far as i can tell. I could take it back to the shop but it is quite a far drive and i could be pretty embarrassed to take it back if it turns out to be something insignificant. Asking here just in case it is actually significant and will reduce the performance and durability of the keyboard. Thanks.
 
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If it bothers you than it's definitely worth the drive. I bought a headset in Toronto, and I live in Michigan. I found a problem and drove it back the next week, turns out it was just a tiny hardware problem, but it relieved me to see it fixed. Performance and durability wise, absolutely not, nothing should change from a stock version of the keyboard.
 
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