Looking for my first mechanical keyboard.

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renraw9002

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Just as the title suggests. I have used a couple of mechs a friend of mine has and I definitely prefer his corsair keyboard that has the cherry mx red keys over the razer one with the really clicky switches (can't remember which switches it had).

I know a lot of mechs have a lot of bells and whistles like led lighting, macro keys, and multimedia keys, but my wife and I have never used any of those things and I don't play any games that macro keys would be nice for. I do play some games though like warframe which is a 3rd person shooter... thing.

About the only thing I'm looking for is a simple black keyboard with either cherry mx reds or maybe silver. Also it has to have a number pad cause it's annoying to be without one.

I've heard good things about ducky keyboards too, but I can't seem to find them.

I want to try to keep the price below $100.
 
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I have heard nothing but good things about Ducky, so if you are comfortable with getting one, go ahead. I have never personally used Ducky before so I can't vouch for them. I use a Corsair Strafe RGB with MX Browns and the only problem I have with it is that randomly a key led will change but only for a second. I would tell you to go with Logitech or Corsair. The keyboards in...
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chegalhavara

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You could try a Logitech G610. I bought a G810 after some research and I am astonished with the Romer G keys they have. The difference from the G610 is the RGB lighting basically.
Tried a lot of keyboards with the Cherry switches and I only really liked the MX Silent ones in a really expensive corsair keyboard.. then I tried the Logitech ones and was very surprised. Go to a local store and tap a few keys on different keyboards to get a feel.
Only thing on my keyboard is that I had to buy a wrist rest because I found to be more confortable with one. Allways use low profile membrane keyboards..
 
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Stick to Cherry MX Red/Blue/Speed switches.
I prefer the blues as they're the most tactile, clicky and provide a good balance imo.
Take your pick.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/PpH48d/logitech-keyboard-920007839
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/s8Trxr/logitech-keyboard-920006519
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7knG3C/kingston-hyperx-alloy-fps-wired-standard-keyboard-hx-kb1rd1-naa1
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qt98TW/cooler-master-masterkeys-pro-l-wired-standard-keyboard-sgk-4070-kkcr1-us
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KHzZxr/corsair-keyboard-ch9000115na
 
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renraw9002

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I really don't care for the blues. They're too loud for my liking. I'll take a look at the silvers and reds.
 
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ryanmm

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You could get a refurbished Corsair Strafe or Corsair K70 with red or brown switches. But Logitech also have pretty good keyboards too. I would recommend to stay away from Razer products. CORSAIR: http://www.corsair.com/en-us/strafe-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9000500-na-refurbished LOGITECH: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-Pass-through/dp/B06XR5MWGM/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1500486864&sr=1-8&keywords=logitech+mechanical+keyboard & https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-920-007839/dp/B01CDYB8AG/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1500486911&sr=1-3&keywords=logitech+mechanical+keyboard
 
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I have heard nothing but good things about Ducky, so if you are comfortable with getting one, go ahead. I have never personally used Ducky before so I can't vouch for them. I use a Corsair Strafe RGB with MX Browns and the only problem I have with it is that randomly a key led will change but only for a second. I would tell you to go with Logitech or Corsair. The keyboards in stores usually feel wore down becuase they have been up for sometime. If you feel comfortable spending an extra $10, I would get a Corsair because they are usually really good with quality products.
 
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