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Quibbly
46 posts
Joined September 2017
Topic Starter
Quibbly
So I've been using a membrane keyboard for the longest time and it's time that I want to get a mechanical keyboard. But I have a few questions for which would be the best. I've done my research and I know about the mx cherry switches, linear/tactile, bottoming out, etc.


I want a keyboard that has minimal noise from the keyboard (so mx cherry greens are a no-no) but I also want one that is slightly more sensitive than a membrane keyboard (I was thinking mx cherry reds). The thing is that I have never used a mechanical keyboard before so I don't have the actual knowledge of how each one feels/works.

Money is not an issue so if you want to recommend me a keyboard, go ahead.

My one question is, is tactile or linear better for osu?
KatouMegumi
923 posts
Joined May 2014
KatouMegumi
Brown swithes are quiet and widely used.
and most osu players use linear
ColdTooth
1,100 posts
Joined June 2012
ColdTooth
a keyboard
levesterz
188 posts
Joined September 2010
levesterz
this
Radiohead
25 posts
Joined March 2018
Radiohead
i use a lenovo but any brand you want to use, it's fine to use my lenovo keyboard is pretty quiet
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Quibbly
46 posts
Joined September 2017
Topic Starter
Quibbly
Well sh*t and I thought I was going to get a straight answer. All I got out of you idiots was linear is gud ;P

So if brown switches are used more but linear is better, Im going to assume reds are my best bet
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Chadol
47 posts
Joined August 2017
Chadol
For osu! definitely avoid browns. Browns won't feel much different from the membrane you use now.

If you want a sensitive, quiet keyboard, I would suggest getting a keyboard from https://www.pcgamingrace.com/products/gmmk-tkl-tenkeyless-customized with Gateron Clears, and get a pack of o-rings to block out the noise. For the record Gateron Clears are 10 grams lighter than reds, and the typing experience is heavenly. It's also linear
Radiohead
25 posts
Joined March 2018
Radiohead
I didn't say anything about linear...

so you better say sorry or else.

Chadol
47 posts
Joined August 2017
Chadol
btw I'm about to get attacked for criticizing browns, but I've used them before and they're just mushy

Edit: Linears = faster streaming, and gaterons are just smoother cherries
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B1rd
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Joined December 2013
B1rd
Really, reds or browns will make zero practical difference playing osu!. You won't notice the slight bump of browns when you're playing. It just comes down to whether you'd prefer a smooth downstroke or a slight tactile feedback. If you're not sure which one you want, you can't go wrong with reds.
Quibbly
46 posts
Joined September 2017
Topic Starter
Quibbly
Membrane keyboards take too much to push a key (the one Im using at least) so I have many times where I'd not push down a key hard enough and miss the note or I won't have my push register at the same time my mind thinks I hit the note and be slightly off
abraker
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Joined July 2014
abraker
Gimme, gimme, gimme a mech my player
Won't somebody help me
Put the tactile glee
Gimme, gimme, gimme a mech my player
Take me through the clickness
To the score of the day
Quibbly
46 posts
Joined September 2017
Topic Starter
Quibbly

Radiohead wrote:

I didn't say anything about linear...

so you better say sorry or else.



SORRY
abraker
Global Moderator
8,295 posts
Joined July 2014
abraker

Quibbly wrote:

Radiohead wrote:

I didn't say anything about linear...

so you better say sorry or else.

SORRY
Now I wonder what the else is
_SkyFall
34 posts
Joined September 2014
_SkyFall
If you happen to have the chance to try to test different switches physically that would be the best.

Personally, I use red gateron switches and I love them, but they're far from being silent when pressed.
Quibbly
46 posts
Joined September 2017
Topic Starter
Quibbly

Chadol wrote:

For osu! definitely avoid browns. Browns won't feel much different from the membrane you use now.

If you want a sensitive, quiet keyboard, I would suggest getting a keyboard from https://www.pcgamingrace.com/products/gmmk-tkl-tenkeyless-customized with Gateron Clears, and get a pack of o-rings to block out the noise. For the record Gateron Clears are 10 grams lighter than reds, and the typing experience is heavenly. It's also linear


I'm seeing a lot of good reviews about that keyboard, it sounds fun to build one as well. By the looks of it, gateron clears are similar to the razer yellow switches. Price is good too. I might just settle on that keyboard. Plus I want a master race sticker ;P





_SkyFall wrote:

If you happen to have the chance to try to test different switches physically that would be the best.

Personally, I use red gateron switches and I love them, but they're far from being silent when pressed.


Ya but I don't want to spend money just to buy sample switches. For 1 of each gateron switches it's around $10.
_SkyFall
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Joined September 2014
_SkyFall

Quibbly wrote:

Ya but I don't want to spend money just to buy sample switches. For 1 of each gateron switches it's around $10.
No of course not. But maybe in some shops in your local town there are some keyboards or just friends who own one where you can simply feel the pressing of each switch even without playing idk
That could be a lil bit helpful
Fangzy
56 posts
Joined June 2014
Fangzy
It might be best if you can go to a local electronics store and try some keyboards out so that you can figure out what type of switch you actually like. That's what I did and decided on cherry mx reds. you don't wanna drop like $80-$150 on a keyboard and end up disliking it.
Quibbly
46 posts
Joined September 2017
Topic Starter
Quibbly

Fangzy wrote:

It might be best if you can go to a local electronics store and try some keyboards out so that you can figure out what type of switch you actually like. That's what I did and decided on cherry mx reds. you don't wanna drop like $80-$150 on a keyboard and end up disliking it.


Thus the idea of getting a modular keyboard is a great idea and if I don't like the switches I chose the first time, I'll buy another set of new switches for ~$25 and replace the old switches. Chadol had a great idea :)
Chadol
47 posts
Joined August 2017
Chadol

Quibbly wrote:

Fangzy wrote:

It might be best if you can go to a local electronics store and try some keyboards out so that you can figure out what type of switch you actually like. That's what I did and decided on cherry mx reds. you don't wanna drop like $80-$150 on a keyboard and end up disliking it.


Thus the idea of getting a modular keyboard is a great idea and if I don't like the switches I chose the first time, I'll buy another set of new switches for ~$25 and replace the old switches. Chadol had a great idea :)


Yee. I've bought a board from there before and it's great. If I feel like tactile, I'll pop in some blues. If I feel like linear, I'll pop in some reds or gat clears. The customization is great. Plus you can choose full size of tkl.

Edit: not sponsored btw. I wish I was
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Naimae
66 posts
Joined September 2011
Naimae
can you guys please stop being racist
Chadol
47 posts
Joined August 2017
Chadol
And the keyboard also comes with an escape key that just says "ASCEND"

Worth
shorts
50 posts
Joined March 2016
shorts
iKBC keyboards are pretty solid, their MF108 line is literal aluminum, if you like RGB they also have that option, and the good part of it is they give you PBT keycaps.

Qpad MK-50s are tanks (You could tell if you watch Staiain.)

I won't recommend Razer and Corsair, you won't get what you pay for.
johnmedina999
296 posts
Joined October 2016
johnmedina999

citremi wrote:

can you guys please stop being racist
Just because I prefer one color over another doesn't make me racist.
abraker
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Joined July 2014
abraker

johnmedina999 wrote:

citremi wrote:

can you guys please stop being racist
Just because I prefer one color over another doesn't make me racist.
colorasist
VinZentVanDough
164 posts
Joined December 2017
VinZentVanDough
If you want a machine gun keyboard, get the Ducky Shine 5 RGB RED


I'm looking at you Rafis
Quibbly
46 posts
Joined September 2017
Topic Starter
Quibbly
But I'm digging that red ASCEND button in place for an escape key...
ReconWolf
11 posts
Joined April 2018
ReconWolf
to annoy someone in your room while you're playing osu?
a mechanical keyboard will do the trick

but w/e
i use a mechanical keyboard while playing osu.
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Achromalia
213 posts
Joined November 2016
Achromalia
one that doesn't break or stop working when you get a win10 update on a laptop
Brainage
427 posts
Joined December 2017
Brainage
Cherry MX Speed [Silver] switches are good ones to get on your keyboard; those are the ones I use and generally work better for streaming.

Keyboard with said switches: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Gaming-Keyboards/RGB-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboards/K70-RGB-RAPIDFIRE-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-%E2%80%94-CHERRY%C2%AE-MX-Speed-RGB/p/CH-9101014-NA

I'm not joking
beachTurkey
49 posts
Joined July 2016
beachTurkey
not mine
Rurree
1,291 posts
Joined June 2014
Rurree
i have a cm masterkeys s and it's good idk if i would recommend it but it has nice shape and size

it's $140 though but i guess the price is ok
Redow
17 posts
Joined January 2014
Redow
I've been using black switches for 4 years now but I wouldn't recommend them if you are hard core because they aren't as sensitive as brown switches
Quibbly
46 posts
Joined September 2017
Topic Starter
Quibbly
Update
https://imgur.com/MerWioi

Thanks Chadol for the modular keyboard idea. I ended up going with Gateron Reds since this is my first mechanical. This keyboard is great!

Check it out here:
https://www.pcgamingrace.com/
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VinZentVanDough
164 posts
Joined December 2017
VinZentVanDough

Achromalia wrote:

one that doesn't break or stop working when you get a win10 update on a laptop


Win 7 masterrace
Achromalia
213 posts
Joined November 2016
Achromalia

ChaosZeroDelta wrote:

Achromalia wrote:

one that doesn't break or stop working when you get a win10 update on a laptop
Win 7 masterrace
indeed.

i miss my win7 laptop. if only the laptop itself wasn't shit and outdated.
Blitzfrog
388 posts
Joined March 2016
Blitzfrog
Ducky best keyboard
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