Best keyboards & accessories according to redditors
We found 10,307 Reddit comments discussing the best keyboards & accessories. We ranked the 1,926 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 10,307 Reddit comments discussing the best keyboards & accessories. We ranked the 1,926 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
That's a Logitech Illuminated Keyboard. It's far from being expensive, but it's not some piece of crap either.
Das keyboards get some flak for being overpriced, but at $60 this is a pretty good deal.Now that they have apparently sold out, see below for some alternatives.EDIT: if you search for Das on /r/mechanicalkeyboards you'll find lots of people talking about how Das keyboards have declined in quality recently and some controversy about the software for one of their new models (not this KB) being Windows only. The keycaps Das uses are also said to be low quality. These issues aside, I personally think this is a good deal. If you are in the market for a full size mechanical keyboard, it's hard to find a better keyboard for the price. Some alternatives that are better but more expensive:
EDIT 2: as /u/SolixTanaka pointed out below, the Magicforce keyboards have questionable quality control. It's probably not fair to say they are better than Das keyboards. Some users love them and have no problems, others find their board crapping out after a few months (or sooner). Buyer beware. I like them because they are a cheap way to try out a 60% layout if that's something that interests you but you're unsure if you'll like it.
https://www.amazon.com/TEAMWOLF-Water-Resistant-Mechanical-Keyboard-Equipped/dp/B01MTUDZS8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494265708&sr=8-1&keywords=teamwolf
Blue Switches, I have it and love it.
Brown switches:
https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Tenkeyless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494265632&sr=8-1&keywords=brown+switches
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1494265632&sr=8-5&keywords=brown+switches
I rather pay 3$ more for brown switches and back light https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MS8YTYX/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.de/Logitech-Washable-Keyboard-K310-Windows/dp/B008D1JRIO
You can get testers for trying different switches, might see them in stores which sell custom keyboard parts.
Cherry:
https://www.amazon.com/Cherry-Switch-Tester-keyboard-Sampler/dp/B01GZHU1EG
Zealios:
https://www.amazon.com/Zealio-Switches-Tactile-mechaniacl-keyboard/dp/B07CKNLZCY
I play exclusively on pc, on TV, from my couch/lazy boy, with 360 controller, audio through 5.1 surround sound reciever.
It's not only possible, it's relatively easy. Hdmi (from pc) to audio reciever, then hdmi to TV. Done.
I don't ever use a mouse; I use this to navigate websites, desktop etc.. and 360 controller to game. (That keyboard is ~$25)
I use my 59" TV as a main monitor and a 24" monitor as my second monitor (usually for Pandora while I game)
Feel free to ask me any other questions.
Edit: it should also be noted, if your friend plays a lot of multiplayer first person shooters, he might wanna figure out a k&m setup as controller users get absolutely destroyed by k&m.
Hardware
Software
wal'd for the color scheme)pipes.sh -p 5 -RIf you're looking on the budget end, these keyboards will all be on sale tomorrow:
The first 2 are pretty regularly posted on this sub. The 3rd is highly recommended on /r/MechanicalKeyboards as a good budget board (though the more expensive Gateron keys are preferred). I'm not familiar with the 4th, but it looks like it could be the same as a MechanicalEagle with a different badge.
Here is a link that finds all of those keyboards except the Qisan (#3), which is filed under "Electronics" and "Video Games > Accessories" rather than "Computers & Accessories". It should also keep populating in case more keyboards show up, since deals are only posted 24 hours in advance. You should be able to change the price range, but I don't remember seeing any mechanical keyboards for $50+. You can also "Watch" the deals from that link so you are notified when they go live.
Hope this helps, and good luck finding a board!
I know you may be seeking a <$50 keyboard for budget reasons, but getting a nice, quality keyboard (and mouse) is, IMO, one of the most important things to consider with one's PC. Since they keyboard is something you physically interact with almost constantly while using your computer (especially if you're a gamer), skimping on it will often leave you dissatisfied & seeking a different keyboard in 6-12 months.
I'm not a gamer, but I do a lot of typing so I bought myself the Logitech Ultrathin Illuminated Keyboard two years ago and I consider it the best $80 I spent on my computer.
Logitech K400 is more of a small-sized keyboard rather than mini, but is great for the living room if you need something you can actually type on.
Logitech makes a washable keyboard, I use one because I'm terrible and keep eating at my desk. You can submerge it in warm water and wash it down with a soft brush or a cloth. It includes a little brush clipped on the back to get under the keys. It isn't the nicest experience to type on but it's way better than one of those silicone keyboards. https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Washable-Wired-Keyboard-K310/dp/B008D1JRIO
https://www.amazon.com/Element-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Switch/dp/B01FXF7HFC
This one. I can only compare with CM Storm QuickFire Rapid, which I tried at store, and it's pretty decent.
With leds on
Amazon link for the keyboard
Usually in the cheap range (<$40), it is hard to find browns. They pretty much all come with blues.
Other boards i like if you are in the market
Magicforce 68 Outemu browns
Redragon K552 Outemu blues
I bought a $40 Magicforce 68 for work. I really like it. Great Keyboard with Brown Outemu (Cherry MX copycat). It is a popular cheap choice on /r/mechanicalkeyboards.
Check all your boxes but backlit. If you really want a backlit one, you can find it for $60. Worth it? You see...
I'll represent /r/mechanicalkeyboards here. Rant incoming.
Now, many of us do like to hook up smaller sized keyboards to our iPads (you'll occasionally see builds people do where they make a custom, usually wooden, case to hold their ipad and a keyboard like this).
I have many issues with this
Now the keycap look might be your style, and the build quality, battery, and bluetooth are also good features. However, the price just isn't justifyable.
If you want a mechanical keyboard/tablet duo, just get the magicforce 68: https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0 , and a converter for usb to lightning for an ipad. Or nothing for an android microusb tablet (they include a converter for that in the box!). Literally a fraction of the cost, at only the loss of wireless/battery.
I usually send people to this keyboard when they dont want a super gamery keyboard but has backlighting
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Tenkeyless-Velocifire-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_13?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503373728&amp;sr=1-13&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard
This one! tbh I was looking for a 40%, but $40 was too good to pass up, and this one is still pretty small.
Logitech G240 Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad for Low-DPI Gaming $14.99 ($19.99 - $5.00)Logitech G13 Programmable Gameboard with LCD Display $38.99 ($79.99 - $41.00)Logitech G400s Optical Gaming Mouse $31.99 ($59.99 - $28.00)Logitech G700s Rechargeable Gaming Mouse $49.99 ($99.99 - $50.00)Logitech G510s Gaming Keyboard with Game Panel LCD Screen $59.99 ($119.99 - $60.00)Logitech G35 7.1-Channel Surround Sound Headset $59.99 ($129.99 - $70.00)Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Tactile High-Speed Keys - Black $94.00 ($149.99 - $55.00)Logitech G19s Gaming Keyboard with Color Game Panel Screen $99.99 ($199.99 - $100.00)edit: Are there any of these that I would have to be put to death for not ordering? :D I have this hole in my pocket you see...
edit2: swapped ending price and discount on G710+ - would have been a much better deal though...
edit3: prices are beginning to rise back to normal/sell out. Sad days.
edit4: Amazon is apparently going to try to get re-stocking done throughout the day to allow more purchases at the sale price. If it's out of stock when you look the first time, check again in a while. I'll try to keep this list up-to-date as best I can.
edit5: Even better, for me anyway. Looks as if if they are going to stop re-stocking the items, they are completely removing the item from the page I linked. If you see a strike-throughd item above, it WAS here, now it's gone Johnson. Again, will update as I can.
edit6: Nope. Bastards are re-adding items to the page... grumble grumble... :D
edit7: I decided to dig a little bit, and turns out, if you follow my links in this post rather than only relying on just the deal page itself, they are updated more frequently and accurately. So, use these links in conjunction to the thread title, and you may very well benefit! Still updating, sleepy times soon though... Maybe...
edit8: That's all, she wrote! Some of the items prices are retaining their sale value as of this last edit, so, maybe it'll be a new list price for them, who knows, but I am marking the sale as over, since the link is now officially pointed into oblivion.. Thanks for the wonderful day of sales and discussions, and for those of you who got some new equipment, congratulations! Hope you enjoy them!
Best Cheap Mechanical Keyboards Under $50
Best Cheap Mechanical Keyboards Under $100
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This is exactly what I use: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1419200459&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=logitech+wireless+keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Washable-Keyboard-K310-Windows/dp/B008D1JRIO
I think these are the keycaps.
Edit: here's an Amazon link to the same set of keycaps. My other link is for ordering them off of Banggood.
> The price of a PS4 Pro bundle is around $430. That's around the same price of this build from the PCMR wiki. The PC build is slightly stronger than the PS4 Pro, but I believe that more overhead is needed in PC builds since games on the PC have a tendency to be less-optimized than on console so let's just consider them equal.
I strongly recommend against trying to match the setup cost of a PS4 (or any other console) when putting together a PC. You get an absolutely ridiculous boost to your value if you just spend a little more to begin with. Just as an example, swapping out the 460 in that link for a 470 produces a system that costs under US$530 - nearly $100 more, but absolutely annihilates even the PS4 Pro in terms of performance (thanks chiefly to the general target of 30FPS on PS4). The money will be made back on savings on PC anyway (cheaper games, free online), and you'll have better performance from day one.
Although these prices are largely moot, anyway, as the OP is in Canada (at least, I assume that's why they're buying in CA$!), and they're talking about buying later this year, rather than today.
I'll also throw in that PCs can connect to TVs nowadays, so you don't need a monitor - although, granted, this wasn't generally the case 10-15 years ago. (The "HDMI" on PC graphics cards is the same "HDMI" used on TVs, and they even use the same cable.)
(For a keyboard, I can recommend the indestructible Logitech K120!)
i'm using this. http://www.amazon.com/FAVI-Entertainment-Wireless-Keyboard-TouchPad/dp/B003UE52ME
it's wireless with a tiny USB dongle that you plug into the Pi to receive the signal. it works well on raspbian and android as well, i really like it!
does it have to be strictly wired? is there a reason to avoid a wireless one? my guess is you're going to have less power draw with the wireless which to me seems like a bonus.
E-Element z88. I’ve had it for about a year, it’s great. Not sure of the switches but I’m pretty sure they come in Outemu blues, reds or browns. Great keyboard for about 40 bucks. It comes with rgb so that’s a bonus, and on top of that you don’t have to solder to change the switches. You can find it here
No need to apologize. I certainly haven't owned every board out there, so the best I can do is take a look at reviews to feature set with you.
So first, let's decide some things.
Do you want a backlight? If so, does it need to be RGB?
What size board do you prefer? I would suggest going no lower than tenkeyless if you're using it at all for some professional work, only because it could temporarily slow down your work rate because some keys will be in different positions or missing entirely. This may take getting used to. If you're up for that, that's cool too. Full size boards have a numberpad, some are larger with "macro" keys. There are variations with fewer keys, that maybe don't have arrow keys etc. and are slightly smaller. Then there's tenkeyless, which has no numbpad, and then smaller variations often with no function keys or arrow keys, with their functions require key combos.
We've got a price range, and we're going for mechanical, but I'm wondering how much branding and brand names matter to you. There are some boards out there with big logos, and they can be ugly as sin, doesn't affect functionality, but cosmetics are worth considering on something you look at daily. Next, do you need a brand that's "famous?" It may be hard to find a RAZER, Corsair, CoolerMaster, or other big names in the industry under $40, depending on your required feature set.
Finally, that brings us to switch type. There's a lot of brands of switch style, and if I had to guess, you're probably gonna have trouble finding Cherry MX, the most iconic switch type, in this range. That said, some of the "copy" switches are nearly identical and have pretty solid build quality, differences only noticeable by the most sensitive of typists. So here's a quick break down of the most popular switch types:
Blue: Tactile Bump during actuation, can feel it and hear it(loudest switch, clicks on bump, clacks when the key "bottoms out" or is pressed all the way down)
Brown: Very light tactile bump(I don't really feel it if I've just been typing on my blue or Razer green switch board), makes a sound when bottoming out. This is considered the happy medium, somewhat silent, can be made very quiet with an accessory, still had tactile feedback.
Red: Silent, linear switches. Not whisper silent, but much quieter, no noise or tactile bump when the keypress is actuated. I really don't think you'll be able to snag a new board with these.
Black: Silent, almost exactly like reds, but require more force to press down, they're not too popular as people complain they make their fingers tired. However, I see them a lot under budget boards.
The Blue, Brown and Reds are the most common. There are more switches out there, and some brands use different colors to associate the style, but the styles are largely the same.
I'm gonna link(not affiliate links) some boards, just to show the styles and backlighting options off, these are mostly a bit out of your price range, but this should give you a general idea of what they look like, and how much extra things like RGB cost:
Pretty standard tenkeylessboard: https://www.amazon.com/TOMOKO-Water-Resistant-Mechanical-Keyboard-Non-Conflicting/dp/B01DBJTZU2/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520206833&amp;sr=8-31&amp;keywords=rgb+mechanical+keyboard
A compact board, I believe it's a 75% variation: https://www.amazon.com/Element-Mechanical-Keyboard-Waterproof-Anti-Ghosting/dp/B01FXF7HFC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520205858&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=rgb+mechanical+keyboard
Tenkeyless RGB: https://www.amazon.com/Keyboard-Mechanical-Redragon-illuminated-ABS-Metal/dp/B019O9BLVY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520205858&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=rgb+mechanical+keyboard
Fullsize board, the standard: https://www.amazon.com/Element-Mechanical-Programmable-Waterproof-Anti-Ghosting/dp/B073QPDZHQ/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520206906&amp;sr=8-45&amp;keywords=rgb+mechanical+keyboard
Now, these are mostly "cheap" brands, in that they're not ultra famous like RAZER, or Corsair, etc. But, these are some of the more highly rated boards. Of course, you absolutely do not have to buy from amazon either, and these are mostly out of the range, so please get back to me on the style and backlighting options you'd like. I think one of these "knock off" brands will be your best bet, particularly if you want backlighting. Other users are of course free to offer advice too.
Once you tell me, generally, the size, and switch type we're after, we can try to find some boards that are on sale, not just the stuff I quickly found that was relatively cheap and well reviewed. Sometimes you can get something that seems a decent price, for even less if you watch and wait. So that might be worth considering too.
Please let me know your preferences, and I hope my explanations were somewhat clear.
Instead of being vague and aggressive, here you go: NPKC Top Customized 61 ANSI Keyset OEM Profile Thick PBT Keycap set For Cherry MX Switches Mechanical Gaming Keyboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hGmQAbJE1XEKH
To defend power buttons though, I have this keyboard for my living room TV's PC that kind of functions like a remote control. The power button on it is quite useful.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG
You could use a tutorial here. It is a lot easier to do than it seems. I will tell you, you need a keyboard, Raspberry Pi 3, and an SD Card. Once you get that, here is where you can download it.. Then, just follow the instructions on Instructable. You really do not have to pay someone, it is a lot easier than it seems. If you want, you can even get a retro case (or normal one like I did) and get a retro controller. PM me if you need more help (I won't charge you if you need help, it is really easy)!
Edit: Ill do yo a bigger favor. Here are the things you will need
Raspberry Pi 3
Raspberry Pi 3 Charger Kit. A powerful phone charger or micro usb adapter should work, but someone can let me know if I am wrong.
SD Card Raspberry Pi 3
Keyboard, though, you probably have one of these at home
Retro Controller, not required, but recommended
You will need at least an 8 GB SD Card, but I recommend 32 GB
If he doesn't have one already, a mechanical keyboard would be a great gift. They can be a bit pricey, but you can get one for ~100 dollars that is pretty decent; it'll making typing a much nicer experience. Specifically, I'd look for any keyboard which has "Cherry MX Brown" or "Cherry MX Blue" switches. The key switch determines how the keyboard feels, and how loud it is.
I have blues at home and browns for my keyboard at work and both options are solid. I prefer blues myself but they are loud, Browns feel similar but they don't have an audible click so they are much quieter.
Be wary of "like-mechanical" keyboard, that are basically just expensive membrane keyboard that try and mimic the mechanical feel.
Here are two pretty good options to get you started:
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B01ER4B7YM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503434727&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=corsair+k70
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503434740&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=logitec+g710%2B
Here's one for $30. A quick Amazon search reveals many more. Maybe you were thinking of the overpriced razer, corsair, etc keyboards people buy.
Note that many have ironically found the TK layout annoying for data entry since the overlapping layout means you can't use the arrow keys and numpad at the same time. Still a pretty good board, but if you don't need the numpad you'd be better off with a Quickfire Rapid.
And this is a prime example why you ask questions instead of making assumptions.
Sometimes the person is a slob and it's a tech solution to a people problem. Other times they have Parkinson or whatever and we have to act like human beings who provide real world solutions to unusual problems.
The rollable types like /u/xxdcmast linked are nice and durable, but not very user friendly. I wouldn't want to be at one all day. I'd look into this logitech.
Magicforce 68
A nice like $10 mini-keyboard off of Amazon or something would probably make things a lot simpler and easier for them, too. Maybe with a long USB extension cord.
If you're gonna go mechanical the sweet spot is 120 I'd say. You won't get anything good for under 80.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1417273074&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=710%2B
this is pretty good, brown switches and 90 dollars, right now.
Those guys would hate the keyboard I ordered on Friday.
Got my wife this one to match her white/blue setup and she's been using it happily for a few months: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015MQH59A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
The Redragon brand ones get good reviews: https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-KUMARA-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B016MAK38U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510069834&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=redragon+keyboard
If you want something less flashy I'd suggest maybe the Drevo Gramr: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K4GNLMS/ref=twister_B0725YYJCW?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I paid $160 for mine (has since dropped in price) Logitech G710+. Gamers pay money for good stuff.
Amazon has it with keycaps for 20 dollars more.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MY3S288/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_m29JwbVV9DXTD
Here are my suggestions.
Mice:
Keyboards:
I'll admit these are mostly from my perspective from the US, so I'm not sure how to check UK prices. I would imagine that since these are large brands, most of the pricing would be consistent.
Or you paid the same as normal price on Amazon
Link for those interested:
61 key: https://www.amazon.com/NPKC-Customized-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B06XWWRRXT/
87 key: https://www.amazon.com/Customized-Printed-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B072QB89HC/
104 key: https://www.amazon.com/Customized-Printed-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B071JLXVQ3/
I like the Logitech K120. I think I got mine (now my brother's) for like $15 at Walmart. Cheap and not backlit, but it's simple and a good all-around keyboard. I used this for a long time before I got a mech.
I am a fan of the AMD E-350 since that's what I have and it is powerful enough to drive 1080p videos without problem.
Here are a few options:
$279 Zotac Mini PC
$230 Zotac Barebones, Needs Ram, 2.5" drive, OS
[$282 Custom PC]
If you don't need Windows, that frees up a good chunk of money for a big HDD.
you said he uses a TV as his monitor, does that mean that he's sitting on a couch or bed when he's using the computer? If so, Logitech has a keyboard with a laptop style touchpad on one side, the k400, and it's only like $30. As with every other Logitech product I have used, the quality is fantastic. In my case, I only really use the computer attached to my TV as a media player, and some light internet browsing, so having a regular mouse was unnecessary, and kind of cumbersome given the situation.
Not Bluetooth, but I like this one; it uses their unifying receiver.
Somewhere in my post history I wrote a bit more about it in a comment to another thread; plus, others offered their input.
>So I can use this to stream videos from my PC to the TV?
Yes!
You just either need a controller or keyboard+mouse for the Link OR start the videos from the other room, from your PC
Actually I use a bluetooth keyboard with touchpad for the Link
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG
Currently $90 new on Amazon.ca w/ free shipping. Which coincidentally I just received today. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B009C98NPY/
Officially now available in North America :)
CM Store, NewEgg, Amazon, etc. - all purchase points should be up in a few hours.
Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Exclusive-Capacitive-SGK-5000-GKCT1-US/dp/B00MY3S288
They should have inventory and system should update soon.
$23
https://www.amazon.com/TOMOKO-Water-Resistant-Mechanical-Keyboard-Non-Conflicting/dp/B01DBJTZU2/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520733406&amp;sr=1-6
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Illuminated-Industrial-backlighted-EagleTec/dp/B015MPQQ0A/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520733461&amp;sr=1-4
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-LEQ-Backlit-Gaming/dp/B01N1S4H57/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520733461&amp;sr=1-10
If you're looking to just buy a prebuilt one, one of these should work. The keywords you want are BLUE SWITCHES, because those are the clicky ones.
Qisan Magicforce with Blues:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ABUJ2KM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523897952&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=Qisan&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41JrKWyK32L&amp;ref=plSrch
Qisan Magicforce with Browns:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E8KO2B0/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523897987&amp;sr=8-4&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=Qisan&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41MDmUOhuPL&amp;ref=plSrch
Redragon K551 with Blues (Keep in mind this is the one with red backlighting. You can choose the one with no backlighting if you don’t want it. Rainbow one is a couple bucks over your budget but has set lights while the RGB one is roughly 5 bucks over your budget but has relatively programmable lighting):
https://www.amazon.com/Keyboard-Mechanical-Redragon-illuminated-ABS-Metal/dp/B016M91SS0?th=1&amp;psc=1
Redragon K552 with Blues (The TKL version of the K551. This is the rainbow version with set colors for each switch as it’s under your budget. The RGB version is over your budget by 3 bucks. Same applies though, you can go for no lighting or just plain red for less):
https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-KUMARA-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B01LZN7MLE?th=1&amp;psc=1
Velocifire full-size with Blues (Just know that rainbow LEDs means you cannot change the color of the switches. It is not full RGB. It’s still pretty cheap if you want at least some multicolor things, but the colors you see are the colors you get. A bargain for 26 USD though, cheaper than the Redragon K551 rainbow version, although the color of the board is harder to work into a setup compared to the K551’s straight black):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01C8HMIES/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523898681&amp;sr=8-6&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=Velocifire&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51xyHHRfUTL&amp;ref=plSrch
There is also a version of the VM30 with black switches and is also 25 USD. It seems out of stock right now. If you want to wait a bit on that, it’s the cheapest board I’m aware of that comes with black switches:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BFGZ891/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523899072&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=VM30+Black+switches&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51MCGebQeDL&amp;ref=plSrch
Velocifire full size with Browns (If you’re looking at the wireless version, don’t. The wireless mode of it sucks according to everyone I’ve asked who got it. The only good thing of the wireless version is that you can run wired so that means you’re paying an extra 10 bucks for a removable cable option):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M0QEYR4/?th=1&amp;psc=1
Velocifire TKL with Browns (I linked the wireless version because it seems like the wired version is discontinued. If you can find it, the wired version has blue backlighting and an attached cable for 30 USD. The wireless has a crappy wireless mode, no backlighting as far as I’m aware, but a detachable cable for 40 USD)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076D5WVYG/
If you’re looking for something like red switches because “gaming,” just know that is pure marketing bullshit. If you’re looking at reds because you actually want them. I’m aware that the Qisan Magicforce also comes in red, but I couldn’t find the 40 dollar option. That’s the only board I’m aware of that has reds in your budget range, but I’m sure someone who knows more can throw one out.
I've tried 3 different compact combos, and they all have some sort of problem. Reception, non-standard keys, missing function keys... etc. In the end I just went with a full size one from Logitech for over a year now, and have absolutely no problem. Good signal strength, familiar full size keyboard, multitouch touchpad, awesome battery life, it just can get better at this price range.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-920-003070/dp/B005DKZTMG
https://www.amazon.com/Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Tenkeyless-Mechanical/dp/B007VDLVD4
Well, this keyboard gets this user review:
> Yep, weirdest, wanna bet? Got this keyboard because our Quaker Parrot, Mongo, was taking the keys out of the regular one. Impossible to keep him from stealing the keys, a couple were stripped so they didn't even click in anymore. Looked for a "bird-proof" keyboard to no avail. Remember being impressed a few years ago by the rubber-like roll up keyboards and started looking. The rubber ones would probably work the best, but the reviews weren't very inspiring. Hard to press, repeats, etc. Not great for playing games. This one can be put under running water (couldn't even imagine) without damage. Keys are not coming out. Ok, if I let Mongo have his way with the keyboard I am positive he could find a way. At least break them if nothing else. But, he doesn't have quite that opportunity. The keys feel about the same as a regular keyboard. There are some keys that are absent (or placed differently), but nothing that I can't get used to. So, if you have a medium sized bird that likes to steal keyboard keys and fly away with them, making you chase him while he laughs hysterically (ok, I'm presuming), consider this keyboard. Working great, except for the finger malfunctions (can I blame that on a new keyboard? Sure, why not.) get this one.
> UPDATE (3/22/14): Ok, Mongo succeeded in pulling off the key with a squiggly line on it (used for Spanish over vowels/under the Esc key). I stuck it back on, but he kept pulling it. Then, lo and behold, I got a great fix for it. Superglue. Yep, superglue. Turns out the keys have a thin piece of plastic underneath that fit into a slot inside the keyboard. A drop of glue on the 'dimples' on the side of the key, snap into the slot, and we have a very perturbed Quaker Parrot. Not to mention a fully functional, intact keyboard. Oh, and seed shells come right out, even when they are stuck under the key itself. Just tilt and tap. So very happy with this keyboard.
I have this keyboard because my daughter managed to spill something nasty on my last one and killed it. I decided (when I found this one for cheaper at the time) to try it and she hasn't managed to kill it even though water, soda, and sweet and sour sauce have all made it on to my keyboard.
$40 Mech Keyboard
$40 Headset
I think you need heavier tactile switches. A board with outemu purples would be perfect for you in my opinon
mx browns aren't that tactile and they're just overall bad scratchy switches
here's what you can do if you want something cheap: Get this board off amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Element-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Switch/dp/B01FXF7HFC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1521265056&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=z-88
and buy these switches: https://mehkee.com/collections/switches-and-parts/products/outemu-switches-purple-teal?variant=48787280079
overall the cost will be around $71 and you'll have to replace the switches yourself (which is really easy, you just pull them out with the included puller tool and replace them with the switches you buy)
Keyboard (note I have a bunch of custom keycaps)
Mouse pad (it's under my keyboard because I don't have enough room)
Mouse
It doesn't have to be rainbow, everything has all different colors and patterns you can set it to. I had everything purple for a while earlier.
Cheapest "kinda" is buy a cheap non-backlit MagicForce 68... $40 on Amazon. Though technically it's a 65%.
MKB's is one of the place where DIY is NOT cheaper.
I have that third board, got it off MassDrop last year and I love it! It's my first board and I don't have many complaints. Solid construction, good finish, no dead LEDs after a year -- the keys are eggshell white and get dirty super easily and the polished edge of the board scratches super easy, but it's a great board otherwise. 9/10 do recommend. Here's my unboxing ftc
Edit: for those looking for a backlit version off of Amazon, heres the one I ordered with orange WASD/blue lights, here is a black body blue backlit version sold by the manufacturer and heres a silver body white light version. Heres an unlit version on prime day special for $35.
Magicforce68?
It's not exactly a TKL, but it has the same functionality through the FN key.
If you want a quiet(er) typing experience, go for Browns, Blacks, or Reds. Avoid Blues. If you wanted to make your keyboard slightly quieter, you could use o-rings to dampen the bottom out sound
Eh, it saves a few bucks so I figure why not. It's $37 on Amazon right now.
Logitech K400, very handy compact keyboard with touchpad.
I think there is a newer version of this though - I recommended this to a friend and when I saw it I noticed the F# keys are switched:
Instead of mine, which has F1-F12 normal and you have to hold [Fn]+[F#] to access the media features, the newer versions have the F1-F12 keys as the[Fn] alternative and the top row is by default the media keys.
This is very handy since the kids keep hitting wrong buttons, and I can't remember what it is but I think it's F8 and XBMC gets muted, and there is another button that toggles fullscreen and that keeps getting hit after I get it back to fullscreen.
On the newer version you don't have to worry about that because you would have to hit [Fn]+[F8] to actually get F8. So it's a perfect HTPC keyboard now if you buy one.
https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Hacking-Keyboard-Professional2-Black/dp/B000EXZ0VC
https://www.amazon.com/Storm-NovaTouch-TKL-Exclusive-Capacitive/dp/B00MY3S288
https://www.amazon.com/Leopold-66-key-Electrostatic-Capacitive-Keyboard/dp/B00EI52VCS
HHKB - 60%, 45g uniform, available in black & white with printed or non-printed PBT caps. Also available silenced for quite a bit more money, white version only.
FC660C - 60%ish, 45g uniform, available in black w/ grey printed caps or white with white/grey printed PBT caps.
Novatouch - TKL, 45g uniform, black w/ black printed ABS caps. Cherry MX compatible stems for customizability.
Type Heaven - 100%, 45g uniform, black w/ black printed ABS caps.
Realforce/Ducky Collab - 100%, 30g uniform, 45g uniform, silenced, black w/ white printed PBT caps.
Realforce - TKL or 100%, Variable, 45g uniform, 55g uniform, black w/ black printed caps or white with white/grey printed PBT caps. Also available silenced for quite a bit more money.
Realforce Hi-Pro - 100%, 45g uniform, black w/ grey high profile PBT caps. More expensive.
Realforce 10th Anniversary - TKL, Variable, 45g uniform, 55g uniform, black w/ grey/blue printed PBT caps. Also available silenced for quite a bit more money. Is quite a bit more rare as it was a limited release, cost is pretty much double a standard Realforce TKL.
µTron - Split Ergo, not sure what switches assuming 45g uniform, white w/ white printed caps.
Vintage Boards - Pretty much any layout, weight and color scheme previously stated.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MY3S288/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1416149177&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX200_QL40
I'd try This
It has Gray and whites as well. I love whites!
Wireless keyboard and mouse?
Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 with Built-In Multi-Touch Touchpad, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_CiC9ub1RDJTMW
This one has a built in track pad...should be adequate enough for navigating Netflix.
Can't speak to this device, but I have larger hands and enjoy using something closer to a full keyboard. I have the Logitech K400 and I really like it. I paid $20 for it, so it's comprably priced and I'd say worth checking out. Logitech K400
Here is the keyboard. I was a little surprised at how expensive it is now, it was 14 dollars when I bought it.
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Velocifire-TKL01-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510071611&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=velocifire
I use this one at work and I love it. Its really quiet for being a mechanical keyboard. Brown clone switches. I use a Mechanical-Keyboards Disco (Browns) at home and the Velocifire is definitely quieter. All of the keys work great, and they also make it in wireless and fullsize. Been using it for about a year now and its a dream for the money. I actually replaced my Rosewill MK with this one.
Anne Pro 2 with these keycaps: https://smile.amazon.com/NPKC-Customized-Suitable-Switches-Mechanical/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=keycaps&amp;qid=1570567787&amp;sr=8-7
>no acpi power buttons where they WILL be hit by accident
Except for that sleep button above escape. That is just asking for trouble.
Do you really need the ACPI keys? A simple logitech k120 would fit the bill for only $12 or the logitech k200 with added media keys for an extra $4.
I'd recommend installing the OS on a usb 3.0 flash drive and just booting from the sd card.
Also it seems you're set on raspbmc but I'd honestly recommend openelec as it does have a slight performance advantage. See here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYfU7v_FO6U
Here is the flash drive I'm running xbmc off of:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121155982425?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&amp;_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648
I also recommend overclocking (I'm at 1GHz) and doing a 256/256 memory split to get a balance of smooth menu navigation and video playback performance.
My setup has the hub and a wireless card plugged directly into the pi. Then the USB Flash drive running the os, my 1.5tb external hd (for media), and a wireless dongle for my keyboard remote plugged into the powered hub.
Also, once you get everything installed I recommend you take a look at XBMCHub and install the unofficial repos using fusion. I'd recommend installing Transmission (turn xbmc into a torrent server that can download straight to your external hd), Project Free TV, Navi-X, Icefilms, 1Channel, I Watch Online, Sports Devil, Youtube, and VEVO. There are lots of other plugins but you can browse through the repos and choose the ones you like best.
Amazon has those for $25. They've been down at $20 till recently.
Here's the link
Not that much
You can get cheaper (as seen in the recommendations), but this is my suggestion. The person I replied to didn't ask for a $34 option, just a cheaper option.
https://www.amazon.com/Element-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Switch/dp/B01FXF7HFC
This one. I can only compare with CM Storm QuickFire Rapid, which I tried at store, and it's pretty decent.
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Romer-G are known as garbage 'round these here parts. Definitely get a switch tester, find out what you like and then check the subreddit wiki for the buying guide and you should be golden.
Velocifire VM-01, Drevo Gramr, Nixeus Moda for browns. If you have a bit more money, though, I would go for a board from cooler master. I have one (with browns) and it's functional as well as RGB backlit without looking too "gamery". Hope this helps!
As others have mentioned, that's not a mech board, but easy to see the confusion. Here are some other amazon alternatives within your budget:
These are clicky loud switches
Magicforce with Outemou Blues
Here is the same board but with Outemou Brown switches, these are tactile, so you feel the bump, but don't have the click sound
Magicforce with Outemou Browns
And if you want cherry switches, this is the magicforce with cherry switches and is backlit (the other two are not)
Magicforce with Cherry switches
So I hate to have you start a new addiction ;) but the ladies and lads over at /r/mechanicalkeyboards have a plethora of different keyboards varying in price. The caps were gifted to me and originally black. This is a MagicForce 68 that I purchased used from a friend so I am not 100% on the MSRP this has MX Black on it.
Keycaps: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/galaxy-c-pbt-all-over-dye-subbed-keycap-set currently have a sale on Massdrop for them I saw. My friends got it for me during Christmas at the original $100 price point this is Almost 50 bucks off!
Keyboard:The Black on is the pricer of the two probably be cause of the switches. https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-GATERON-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E57PUNA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486745275&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=magicforce+68
Looks like the White version is on Sale also!
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486745211&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=magicforce+68
Nice and small giving me as much room as possible for my mouse.
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/
Check out the Magicforce 68 on Amazon.
Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with a Magicforce 68 as an entry level mechanical keyboard. Qisan sells them on Amazon with Outemu switches, another Cherry MX clone similar to Kailh switches, for about $40 here.
That's me...the 20$ logitech one.
Works just great for couch surfing.
Set up a low cost PC (you don't need very much power to play video) with HDMI out and a wireless keyboard (the logitech k400r is fantastic, the batteries literally last for a year). The Plex Home Theater client blows everything else out of the water if it's TV in your living room that you're after. It's way better than a console.
Also worth noting - you can use the plex client on your phone/tablet to select a video to start playback on the PHT client connected to your TV, or any other plex client attached to that server.
I would not be able to handle that. Amazon has basic keyboard/mouse bundle at 15 bucks, and just the keyboard for 11.50
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-KU-0833-Wired-Keyboard/dp/B005EOWBHC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410444007&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=amazon+basics+keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Wired-Keyboard-Mouse-Bundle/dp/B00B7GV802/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410444007&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=amazon+basics+keyboard
I found a keyboard for you on Amazon
Only $11.49
I got myself one of these and just hold it under the sink whenever I feel like cleaning it.
For a mere $5 more, you don't have to deal with shipping (through Amazon): https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B009C98NPY/?tag=pcp0f-20
> i would pay unreasonable amounts of money for these
How about $163.30?
You can't really...you kinda have to just feel the keys and decide which you prefer most...you might try one of these that lets you sample a few different ones relatively cheaply:
http://www.amazon.com/Max-Keyboard-Keycap-Cherry-Sampler/dp/B00N6DXTW4/ref=pd_sim_147_3?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=41VWvowwRIL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&amp;refRID=1WYWD6522PFSGJXNG7Q7
edit: this is a bit cheaper than that one, albeit with fewer caps to test: http://www.amazon.com/Max-Keyboard-Keycap-Cherry-Sampler/dp/B00E71W4O8
http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-keyboard-keycap-cherry-mx-switch-o-ring-pro-sampler-tester-kit.html
http://www.amazon.com/Max-Keyboard-Keycap-Cherry-Sampler/dp/B00N6DXTW4/
Amazon reviews can be a good indicator. Out of 1,539 reviews (which is a lot for a mechanical keyboard), it gets 4.3 out of 5 stars. 65% are 5 stars and 15% are 4 stars. You may still want to check out the 1-star and 2-star reviews to see if any glaring problems come up. $86.50 seems like a good price for a board with Cherry browns. Link
The keeb in your ebay link is "Manufacturer refurbished: An item that has been professionally restored to working order by a manufacturer or manufacturer-approved vendor. This means the product has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to meet manufacturer specifications and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in the original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details." $58 seems like a great price if you trust the refurbishing process.
I just checked out how much it's selling for on Amazon... currently selling for $259-$310... good lord... :(
In comparison, Leopold FC660c are selling for $210 on mechanicalkeyboards.com
Have a few different options. :)
4-switch
6-switch
8-switch
It's all a matter of personal preference and what you want to pay.
Outemu Blues!
Source: Coworker has this keyboard with them and he receives complaints daily.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015MPQQ0A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1
I reject all of these (the corsair not being under $100 even) for this
https://www.amazon.com/EagleTec-KG011-Industrial-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B015MQH59A
it doesn't have to be a CherryMX switch, there are plenty of great budget keyboards with custom, non nockoff switches. this is one of them.
I freaking love it.
Backlit, Aluminium construction, white or black (KG010 is the black). it's a very light switch, but it's great for beginners for a great price.
only downside is the aluminum picks up on anything, any fingerprint, or any smudge. so cleaning it often is a bit of a necessity
That's awesome, glad you are joining the club! I'm happy to help so by all means ask away:
>Did you individually lube every single switch?
Yeah I lubed every switch (104 total) as I felt it was necessary. Most people lube switches to increase smoothness or to change the sound or feel of a key press, however I did not really notice an increase in smoothness myself as I am still quite a novice myself when it comes to stuff like this. The main reason I did it was because I kept hearing a noticeable "pinging" sound coming from the springs of each switch. Adding lube to the top and bottom of the spring eliminated this sound, and since the switch was opened, I lubed the stems and housing because I might as well do it for the experience. If you're interested in how to do it, here is a very helpful guide to lubing switches by Nathan Kim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSgPKPoFo2k
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>If so that’s crazy, is there a tool on how you can do that in a fast manner?
\>>Here<< is a time stamp of two ways to open a switch. The first one is the method I used as using a switch opener was very fast and ergonomic for my hands. If you don't want to buy a switch opener, you could use the flathead screwdriver method as stated in the video, however it seems very time consuming and difficult but you save money. The opener in this video is cheap but I personally used the KBDfans switch opener.
Cheap switch opener
KBDFans switch opener (also available on their aliexpress storefront)
There are other switch openers out there of different material and prices, but they are ultimately all the same and serve the same purpose
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>What lube did you use
I used Krytox 204 found on NovelKeys but as I am seeing right now they are sold out. The places I check that have lube are sold out or are extremely expensive, so I'll list the only places I know that sell em.
Switchmod is a great place to get em
Expensive ZealPC lube and usually high shipping rates
See if you can find Krytox or Christo Lubes on Amazon or Ebay. Here are also some guides/discussion for each lube:
Krytox Lubes
Christo Lubes
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>and how long did that take
Hoooo boy. Depends on how good you are and how big your keyboard is. Since I'm a noob and it's 104 switches, it took about 3-5 hours IIRC. I concentrated during the first few switches but it eventually became repetitive so I started watching Twitch and YouTube. I got distracted easily so that probably contributed to the increase in time. YMMV depending on how good you are, how distracted you get, how many switches you lube, etc.
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>I searched up if the stabilisers were good but it turns out the ones the GMMK came with aren’t the genuine cherry/GMk stabilisers. Which ones do I get if I wanted better ones as there are three options
The GMMK stabs are cherry style (have the + shaped stem) but yeah they aren't genuine ones. Most likely glorious did this to cut costs down. They are definitely lubed but idk if adding more lube would help make them less rattly as you may have seen in my sound test video.
So the stabs I got are from Novelkeys (found here). The GMMK only supports PLATE MOUNT stabs. You will need 1 6.25U plate mount for your spacebar and X number of 2U plate mount stabs for other keys, the value of X depends on your board size of course. If you're unsure how many you need, take off all your keycaps and count your 2U stabs to be extra sure.
I'm sure you probably know this already, but I'll include Nathan Kim's guide to clipping and lubing stabilizers as well.
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>also how do you pop them off so I can replace them with clipped and lubed ones?
I also found this confusing, so recently I did my best to make a video with my potato quality camera that hopefully clears this up.
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>I’m based in Aus so I got my GMMK from PCCG and it already came with gateron browns, are these okay? I’m mainly a person that plays games but I definitely do enjoy the typing feel so browns are a cool middle ground. What’s the difference between these and the speedy box royal switches you have?
Bare with me as I try to make this awful parallel. You know how some people can drink the same brand of coffee everyday for the rest of their lives, while others enjoy different brands, flavours, etc. of coffee either daily, or once in a while, etc. The point is everyone drinks coffee differently. It's the same with switches, everyone is different so everyone likes different switches. There's no such thing as the best switch (arguable) and no one but you really knows what is the best switch for you.
Gat browns are definitely one of the more common consumer switches and are a good starting point. Since the GMMK is hotswappable it would definitely be good if you looked into different switch types, but only if that is something YOU want to do. Glorious sells a switch pack filled with the most common Gateron and Kailh switch variants, and this would give you a good direction as to whether you prefer clicky switches, linear switches, or tactile switches. It also gives you variants of each switch type so you can see if you like heavier switches (dependent on springs), if you like the smoothness of one linear, or increased tactility in a tactile switch, or louder clicks in clicky switches, etc. Really the only way to know what you like is by trying different switches, however if you don't want to spend the money then that is also fine because Gateron Browns are a good switch regardless, and will definitely last you a long time.
You can also get switch testers for various other brands, like Cherry switch testers on Amazon (people say Cherry switches are less smooth than Gaterons but YMMV), or Ebay, Aliexpress, etc. for different prices with different switches included. Or you can custom choose switches on NovelKeys as they offer more variety.
(This is more or less my propaganda to get you to try more switches as I want people to be exposed to different switches)
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>speedy box royal LMAO
Personally (and I say personally because people "experience" switches differently) I find that Gateron Browns have a lighter tactile bump later in the keypress, while Kailh Box Royals have a heavier tactile bump at the beginning of the keypress. These actually reflect in the force curves
Gat Brown force curve
Box Royal force curve
I find Gat Browns to be lighter overall in total actuation, but the Box Royals being box switches also add more stability to the keycaps (the caps wobble a lot less, but I don't notice this often). I enjoy both switches but I felt like trying some new tactile switch, hence why I bought the Box Royals.
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Hope this nerd essay helps!
This is a pretty good one if you like brown switches:
https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Mechanical-Keyboard-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01M0QEYR4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484063117&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=velocifire
Budget
Middle tier
Premium
Owned boards from all of the series above. Highly recommend looking on your local Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or /r/hardwareswap for used keyboards. Can easily get them for half price from keyboard addicts such as myself who have too many ;)
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZ9XE8N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P9TJyb7XXXFMA?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Tenkeyless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_261?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485774275&amp;sr=8-261&amp;keywords=brown+mechanical+keyboard
Is this too gamer-font?
Velocifire tkl01 VELOCIFIRE TKL01 Mechanical Keyboard 87-Key Tenkeyless with Tactile Brown Switches, and LED lluminated Backlit for Copywriters, Typists and Programmers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_O4fCCbY8VQ04J
For the broke:
Number 1
Number 2
NPKC Top Custom 61 , I'm a layman at best but these seem to be pretty decent little doo-dads. And at $19 - why not? haha.
I use a Logitech ultra-thin illuminated keyboard. It has 3 different levels of backlighting, etched keys (so they don't rub off over time), and useful function buttons. It also has scissor style keys, meaning they feel like a laptop, which is what I prefer. If your friend likes quiet laptop keys better, this is a great choice.
this is what i use its very thin plus it has back lighting. I'd say its decently silent, comparable to a laptop keyboard.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU
Its a pretty cheap keyboard. I'm pretty used to the oem type keyboards since that is what I almost always used. Any time I try to use a nicer keyboard I have a hard time adjusting to it and just switch back to a cheap keyboard.
I have the rii keyboard and I love it. It's more of a keyboard and touchpadcombo than a remote but it got a laser, the key are back lit and is rechargable. The keyboard works flawlessly but the trackpad is a bit too small to be efficient. I would have put the mouse button somewhere else but you can't really complaint for the price. You can get it on amazon for cheap:
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Keyboard-Built-TouchPad-Pointer/dp/B003UE52ME
I know there is a blutooth version but can't find it right now.
Sorry to be "that guy" -- but Amazon has it for $20 http://www.amazon.com/FAVI-Entertainment-Wireless-Keyboard-TouchPad/dp/B003UE52ME
Adafruit has good prices on most things. For example- about half the soldering stuff I needed, was less on Adafruit than Amazon.
It's a Logitech K400. Perfect for the couch!
My experience with the Steam Link:
It works decently after upgrading from my old WRT54g router (which was unplayable) to a TP-LINK Archer C9.
Although when I say "decently", I'm not one who freaks out if FPS drops to 59 at 1920x1080, or even has to play at that resolution. It's playable. Sometimes it slows down. You can stream Netflix from your browser, sometimes the video goes into slow motion during scenes that have more "action", i.e. a woman jogging... (I haven't even watched something like Transformers...) depending on your Stream setting of Fast, Balanced, Beautiful.
It's nice when it works, most of the time. Sometimes it still drops the connection though, or the window loses focus, or you have to log in to Windows, and you have to physically go to the computer and figure it out, which can be frustrating.
Most of the time I've had to go over physically was because Steam crashed and I had to restart Steam. Hopefully these are bugs they'll be working out as it's still a relatively new device? Between this and the controller, they seem to get regular updates. And things HAVE been getting fixed and enhanced. But apparently it can't start Steam up on it's own over the network, or let you log in to Windows.
It worked plug & play with my Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 (plugging the little Logitech wireless receiver)
a logitech k400 i picked up at microcenter - Link
You should definitely give it a shot, and if it doesn't work for you, you can always go back to cable. I was sick of paying around $150/mo for a cable/phone/internet bundle, so I cut the cord when I moved into a new apartment around a year ago, zero regrets. I now pay $50/mo for 15Mpbs internet, and it's been great.
I got this computer: Dell Zino HD (looks like it's discontinued)
a wireless keyboard: Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400
and this HD antenna: RCA ANT1450BM
That's it! I'm going HDMI from the computer to TV to stream anything from Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, anime sites, whatever you want. You're not limited to services provided through Boxee or Roku type devices. The HD antenna gets used once in a while for live stuff or PBS, and I was shocked by how good it looked. Positioning can be a bit tricky, but I swear the image looks better than my previous cable connection.
For current shows like Breaking Bad and Mad Men, Amazon sells season passes for a slightly discounted unit rate, and the shows are available the day after airing.
It was a little scary at first, but now I can't imagine going back to that time and money pit. I feel more in control of what I watch, and I seriously feel mentally cleaner. Give it a try if you're considering it, and feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
There's Mouse Toggle. It adds mouse-like functionality to the stock remote. It works ok if you have no other mouse.
After the stock remote, my favorite is Remote Mouse for Fire TV, followed by the Logitech K400 (when it's $20).
It looks like the Logitech K400.
I've got this and it works amazingly.
This is just the right thing for you
AmazonBasics Wired Keyboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EOWBHC/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_wI4Eub065N2VV
$80 bucks brand new from Amazon.
here
Also, yes it warrants a discount. Opened or not, you can't sell stuff for full price. Just return it to Amazon.
And ignoring the sidebar rules... this thread is garbage.
Logitech Washable Keyboard
Hey, just wanted to point out the keyboard you linked is a rubber dome keyboard, not a mechanical.
As for a keyboard, I agree with Invisibiliti, you might want to look into a Qisan Magicforce 68, as they're generally very cheap, and as far as I've heard, the 65% layout is great for gaming. You can get them in Outemu Blues or Outemu Blacks from Amazon.
It's like they're describing 3 different switches. I'd buy something else since the seller doesn't seem to know what they're selling. Get a Magicforce 68 or something instead.
My Amazon order got here early, so I got to play with my first mech before I leave town for the weekend!
Board: Magicforce 68-key with Outemu Blues on Amazon
Keys: Taihao Sunset, also from Amazon
I haven't removed the anti-biosis coating yet, and I might not for a while as I don't really mind it so far. I am loving the clack!
I bought the same keyboard(minus the numpad) and it looks like a different brand, but same thing.
https://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tenkeyless/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505698509&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=mechanical+eagle+z-77
I bought it as the kid wanted lights and i got it for 23 bucks. I have no complaints for 23 dollars.
magicforce68 is a pretty decent budget keeb.
this version has the brown switches but its the cheapest
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0
there is also the drevo calibur for 10$ more has bluetooth
https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-Calibur-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Switch-Black/dp/B01N7HNY1F/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1519526924&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;keywords=drevo+calibur&amp;psc=1
Qisan MagicForce. Very affordable. Can get them in a wide variety of switches. https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01E8KO2B0
If you are okay with a smaller form factor and want a cheap mechanical keyboard, you can check this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0
It comes with Oetemu Browns and not Cherry MX Browns, but for the price they are good. The function row keys are available through combinations with the Fn key.
Of course, you should check out /r/mechanicalkeyboards .
https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Keyboard-Mechanical-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01ABUJ2KM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466642849&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=magicforce+68+blue
This is probably your best bet for 40 or under, i love mine.
Magicforce 68
If you live alone or with people that don't mind noise, you can try a Tomoko or MagicForce with blue switches. It's usually better to go with blue for cheap ones, because the sharp TICK they create usually covers up any scratchy or gritty feeling a quieter key might have.
No frills Tomoko for $35 that I've been typing on for half a year, works well so far. Can be very loud though.
Magicforce 68 is a compact budget board highly recommended by a lot of mech key fans. You can get a full-size with num-pad and Gateron switches for $70 or with Cherry for more.
Velocifire is a brand I know far less about, but they sell a full-size brown switch board with over 300 reviews that consist of mostly positive feedback. I have no idea what brand the switches on this one are, they make some other full-size boards with Kailh switches.
Magicforce 68 is one of the most solid "beginner" boards around, they're really good for the price.
The Drevo Gramr is $3 more. It looks smaller, but it has the same keys as a TKL just condensed a little bit.
Rantopad MXX is also a good choice.
or the Redragon K552 is $10 cheaper without the numpad, though I believe this keyboard uses Kailh switches (the old ones are very bad) so I'm not sure if I'd actually recommend it.
Amazon has dozens of mechanical keyboards for $30-50. You really can’t go wrong, but here’s some that stand out:
Except for Cooler Master, name-brand gaming boards (e.g. Logitech, Corsair, Steelseries) are only as good or even worse than budget options. Unless you’re stuck in one brand’s RGB lighting ecosystem, avoid them at all costs.
MechanicalEagle Z-77 Multicolor Backlit Mechanical Keyboard Tenkeyless Wired Gaming Keyboard with Blue Switches - DIY Replaceable Switches - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_X5r.zbMSWDBX0
Sure! One board that I found when I first started digging into this hobby was Velocifire's TKL01, which let me know how brown switches felt. There's also the RedDragon Kumara which I see around a lot from people that want to try the hobby before they really deeply invest. There's also the Magicforce 68 which is one of the most recommended budget boards around here, especially for people that want to flirt with smaller layouts than TKL or full size.
It's a magicforce 68 key with Gateron brown switches. I prefer small keyboards without a lot of frill. This one has LEDs which I usually avoid but I actually don't mind them. To me the standout "features" are the lack of F-row and no numpad. Just what I need for gaming and typing.
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0
Imo spend 10$ more and get either https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539786629&sr=8-3&keywords=magicforce+68 or https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Multi-Device-Mechanical-Rechargeable/dp/B0731CJ4ZJ/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1539786653&sr=8-10&keywords=magicforce+68
How do you feel about building your own
Otherwise you could go slightly larger like a Magicforce 68 or Varmilo VA68.
Next up in size would be a Drevo Gramr, Calibur, or Excalibur. Vortex Race3 is similar in size, but better stock caps and limited programability.
Otherwise, get a Ducky One TKL.
TBH, I'd just buy a cheap one off Amazon. I use the Magicforce Mechanical Tenkeyless with brown switches, it was 30 bucks, and it works great. I also am a transcriptionist, so I type all the damn time, and it's stood up to a whole lot o' typing and it feels great. Any of the other knock-off switches and cheaper brands are usually pretty good, too. No need to buy a more expensive mechanical keyboard now that they make them cheaper now. You're just paying more for a name.
It's 40 now: https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0
It's good. Have to use function keys for F-keys, but I don't find it to be a problem. They have similarly priced ones with F keys.
whats the difference between OP and this?
is one necessarily better than the other? i know the amazon link is tenkeyless, but anything else?
Bought these NPKC keycaps because they were super cheap. The overall feel is pretty nice (compared to the OEM caps) but there's some inconsistencies on the bottom finishes and the modifiers are pretty faded already. Overall its a good deal considering the price.
Logitech G710+
https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY
Keyboards under $100, probably a [cm storm quickfire rapid] (http://www.amazon.com/Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Tenkeyless-Mechanical/dp/B007VDLVD4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420395524&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=cm+storm)
If you have a little more, maybe a logitech g710, das keyboards, ducky keyboards, or WASD keyboards, where you can customize the keycaps and the case.
/r/MechanicalKeyboards is a good place to find what you like
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1427082309&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Logitech+G710
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Black-Cherry-CH-9000067-NA/dp/B00IYJD5CY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1427082340&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Corsair+Vengeance+K70+Black+Cherry+MX+Brown
Amazon is matching this deal.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009C98NPY/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=center-2&amp;pf_rd_r=07QMQYFMJ6E7JEZ7QDQD&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=1688200382&amp;pf_rd_i=507846
What a beginner, I have a G710+, it's legal in all states.
You can buy a brand new Novatouch for less than you're selling it here.
Amazon link
I'm looking to buy my first mechanical keyboard as my normal keyboard had a powerade related malfunction last night completely unrelated to my ability to hold a drink like a fully grown adult human being.
That being said my only "requirements" are that it is wired, backlit, and quiet. The gaming PC sits in the same room as the TV/living area and I do not want to click-clackety disturb everyone around me. Budget under 100$ preferably closer to 50$. Please help, I don't know what to look for. I don't expect premium or professional quality with my budget, just something that's a little more responsive than a normal board.
Edit: If someone doesn't help me today, I am going to buy this monstrosity: https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Illuminated-backlighted-KG010-EagleTec/dp/B015MPQQ0A/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510840081&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard&amp;dpID=51yVSxefYTL&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch
Unfortunately, I didn't take anyone's word for it here and I bought a Corsair K70 Lux RGB. I love this thing. Even if it's not what you normal mech-heads would love, I am in awe. I especially like the RGB and i thought it was kind of gimmicky when I saw it at first.
[Keyboard] (https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Illuminated-Industrial-backlighted-EagleTec/dp/B015MPQQ0A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1535930246&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=eagletec+mechanical+keyboard)
The keyboard is a bit loud, but I like it a lot. Plus, it's pretty cheap for a mechanical keyboard. especially if you go with just the blue backlight instead of RGB.
Mouse
I have no issues with the mouse whatsoever. If you want more programmable buttons, you could always look at others. (I've always been a fan of Corsair mice, but Logitech has great mice as well.) You can program the color of the logo with Corsair's software to have a bunch of different effects, or stay blue since that's your theme.
Headset 1
This is the headset I've got and I absolutely love it. The sound quality is pretty good plus it's got a great mic compared to other headsets. I did link the refurbished one, though. I have a refurbished one and I've not had any problems. It isn't blue like you asked, but with everything else being blue I don't think it'll look bad since it's a neutral color scheme.
Heasdset 2
My friend has this headset and he thinks it's pretty good. I've never actually used it but he's happy. The mic quality is definitely a little worse and the blue cloth will eventually start to fray and rip. It is still a very popular and liked headset though.
Other people will probably have better suggestions for higher end gear, but if you buy all this you'll only be at around $160-$170, so you'll even have some money left over. Whatever you end up getting, I hope you like it!
Unfortunately, you’re not going to find much on this sub for less than $50.00.
You could look at the Magiforce 68 - it’s an excellent starter keyboard.
Drevo is also a good place to start. The Gramr is less than $50.00. The Excalibur is a bit more expensive, but it is also a nicer board.
Hope this helps, and GLWB!
The Magicforce 68 is probably the best budget mech you can go for, worth spending just a little more for it
/u/basicforest89 It's the Magicforce 68.
Ah, well I think for my first mech keyboard it should be decent. I was origanlly going to go with this keyboard once I saved up enough(I'm a broke student.) https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Mechanical-Keyboard-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01M0QEYR4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496279059&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=velocifire+vm01
heads up, you may wanna alter price. this is 40 brand new on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Doubleshot-Velocifire-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01M0QEYR4
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M0QEYR4/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
These are very quick searches, I'm at work. But if you've got time, do a little research and see what you come up with.
EDIT: I don't what connector your tablet uses, but I can gurantee you, all of this will cost ~$20-25.
I'm guessing you're not talking about the stick. This gets a lot of love on the HTPC/XBMC subreddits, and rightfully so. I have it and it works amazingly well. It's USB, so while it would work on the FireTV, it would not work on the stick.
Or Just get a HDMI cable, as most hotels have HD tvs
And pair your laptop with this keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-920-003070/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1376542567&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=logitech+keyboard+k400
Decent enough. Ignore it being a tablet basically. I hook this up http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1425930483&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=logitech+wireless and just use micro HDMI out and I'm set!
I stream Netflix, Twitch, and use Kodi for network mkvs. Does everything I need it to!
+1 for SC2 (-0.5 for watching rather than playing) ;)
+1 for this lamp (I have the same one)
+1 for the Les Paul
+1 for the keyboard (I have the same one)
If you have $200 to spend on XKeys, get XKeys. From what I have heard, everything they make is really solid.
When I first started doing a lot of off-line programming, I did not have that kind of money laying around. So I made this out of a cheap keyboard and some white keyboard stickers. I also put a lot of extra functions on the keys too. For instance "B" is Label, "Shift B" is Block, and "Alt B" is Beam Pallette. The writing has to be tiny but it does help you remember the other functions of different keys.
It is far from perfect but at less than a tenth of the cost of an XKeys, it is a great deal. I have happily pre-programmed many shows with this setup.
If I ever win the lotto I'm going to buy 50 keyboards and review them all for writers :)
[this is the keyboard I use] (https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Thin-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468860500&amp;sr=8-1-spell&amp;keywords=logitech+luminated+keyboard) and I LOVE it.
It's breaking down though and I have to get a new one soon but I'm too scared I'll get something shitty for writing.
as for a smart typewriter... that wouldn't be for me.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Ultrathin-Keyboard-Backlighting/dp/B001F51G16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1394230029&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=logitech+illuminated+keyboard
I use this, both at work and home. Really sleek and a lot more quiet than most keyboards, at a decent price. It's corded, but that makes zero difference to me.
Only flaw is that if a key pops off, it's almost impossible to pop back on. Our cleaner that sweeps through the office wipes the keyboard like a drunk cowboy flailing their hat around in the other hand while kicking there legs as I imagine and knock loose the brackets sometimes. My favorite keyboard, and used it for the last 3-4 years now.
I already searched a keyboard with the same kind of requirements (but with a more strict budget) and couldn't find anything. You'll have all sort of blue/ green / red backlighting. But plain white is so hard to find.
The only one I remember finding was the Logitech K740.
Of course that's in no way a "gaming" keyboard". So no macro, no nothing. And I can't really vouch for its anti-ghosting capabilities.
In mechanical keyboards, you could also find some, for sub< $100. But even MX Silent switch will be more noisy than any membrane / chicklet keyboard. Because the keycaps hits the metal base when coming down, and because the switch hit itself when coming up violently.
At work I use this one
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Ultrathin-Keyboard-Backlighting/dp/B001F51G16
Which is really nice for a non-mechanical keyboard (well, it uses scissor-switches which are slightly better than rubber) and the backlighting can be lowered to a nice subtleness. If I had to use a non-mechanical, I'd use that one, I haven't found a better one to be honest.
I also have the Corsair k90 at home which has blue LED backlights on each key, its a nice keyboard all around. It uses red keys so it doesn't have a click.
Ok, I'll give it a go since no one seems to have given you a decent answer.
TL;DR - Your Macbook keyboard is probably one of the quieter keyboards types out there already. There are other options, but you should probably see if you can find them in person before shelling out over a hundred dollars on something that may not work for you.
Your Macbook uses what's called a scissor switch. Basically two pieces of plastic with a small metal wire acting as a spring, laying over a rubber dome. When depressed, the contact under the dome completes the circuit and your keyboard registers the keystroke.
Quite frankly, scissor switches (also known as "chiclet keyboards") are some of the more quieter options out there.
What you're probably experiencing is called 'bottoming out' - basically it's not really the switches making the noise, it's you smashing the keys so hard that it's the thud sound of the key going as far down as it can, and hitting what's underneath (more or less).
You've got a couple of options here...
There are a few cheap, rubber dome keyboards (ie: the generic full-sized keyboards you usually see packaged with new computers) which market themselves as 'quiet keyboards'. The Logitech K120 is a good example of this. Most of these "quiet" boards go with the theory that the shorter space between pressing and activating the switch means less downforce, making less of a thud if you bottom out.
If you want to spend money and are looking towards mechanical keyboards, the Toper Realforce is generally considered one of the quietest (Topre's not really a mechanical switch, but that's nitpicking). There are also mods you can do to the keyboard to make them even quieter.
The other option being that you can go the Cherry MX switch route and pick a switch which requires a lot of downforce to activate. I'd suggest something like a Light or Dark Grey (depending on if you want or don't want a 'bump' feeling - neither click). You can also mod Cherry switches by adding rubber o-rings to help soften the sound of bottoming out (as well as the mod listed above in the Topre area). For more information about Cherry switches, see here. I will say that the heavy keys can get pretty intense. I have a MX Green board that I love for gaming (because I don't accidentally click keys I don't mean to), but it's not comfortable for long periods of typing - but I'm not a super heavy-handed typer either.
I'd suggest hitting up a computer store - a Best Buy or Microcenter or Fry's. All of these stores should have some good in store options to play around with as far as rubber dome, chiclet, and mechanical keyboards go. If you want to play around with a Topre, you're probably going to have a much harder time tracking one down unless you live in a big metropolitan area with a few specialty stores.
You can also find various switch testers on sites like Massdrop. They bundle a bunch of (generally Cherry) switches on a single mounted board so you can see how they feel. They don't make the best typing analog though.
I think you're right. pic
edit: I also think this is pretty cool because it proves that you don't need a $100 mechanical keyboard to be good at this game.
Here ya go man. It should take a couple of days, but if you order now, you could have it by next week.
Well that helps! Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003ELVLKU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1464499525&amp;sr=8-4&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=cheap+usb+keyboard&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41zwK7PC56L&amp;ref=plSrch
$42.93 Raspberry Pi
+ $5.79 HDMI cable
+ $10.77 WiFi Adapter
+ $13.59 Case
+ $5.90 USB Wall Charger
+ $8.95 Memory Card 8 GB
+ $17.94 Wireless Keyboard
======================================
$105.87
... and now you can begin to customize it
I use this one and it's awesome.
something like this?
link.
I use mine with a mini wireless keyboard/trackpad combo for Teamviewer access to my PC
Edit: I use this but I don't recommend this brand
Apple's trackpad does, but it requires a $30 adapter.
This is the closest thing you'll probably want, but it's not backlit.
Here's an even smaller version that's hit or miss (and backlit!).
I have this one.
http://www.amazon.com/FAVI-Wireless-Keyboard-Mouse-Touchpad/dp/B003UE52ME/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1376069887&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=wireless+mini+keyboard
I like it because it's so small, rechargable via usb, and back lit keyboard.
It's cheap too, I got mine for less then $20 shipped.
I use my HTPC fairly regularly for gaming and I am super excited for big picture mode. I use this little device for most navigation and MotionJoy with a bluetooth adapter to use my PS3 controllers on the PC. I'm a fan of all genres and still keep a wired mouse and keyboard that I use on top of my coffee table for FPS and RTS games, but I really hate the terrible posture I have to use in order to reach my coffee table. The controller works great for RPGs, platformers, racing and puzzle games; and I am looking forward to being able to use my controller to navigate through steam and XBMC.
This is the mini keyboard+trackpad. I actually just bought one last month.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UE52ME
Logitech K400
I bought this keyboard and it works great. It has a built-in trackpad so a separate mouse is not necessary.
As far as game controllers, I'm just using a wired Xbox controller.
I can personally vouch that the following peripherals work, but certainly make no guarantees that they are the best options or prices etc. If you are feeling really ambitious you can browse the list of verified peripherals and shop around.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
and that should update everything.
Get the Logitech K400
It's cheap, and it's the best damn thing I've ever done for my Media Center PC
I have quite a few of these for media PC's. They are great, not looking to sell any of them but they are pretty cheap on Amazon.
This is the HTPC build that I put together about 6 months ago which comes in pretty close to the $300 mark at current prices; though I'm confident some of these were on sale when I bought. I have all my media on a separate unraid box which streams to this one.
= $265
These are items that I already had but it's only fair to account for them too
Save your money. Get a long-ass HDMI cable for $20 and a nice wireless keyboard/mouse combo like this, hook it up to your PC or laptop and play EVERYTHING.
The best wireless keyboard with touchpad I've owned. I recommend it to anyone looking for wireless keyboards.
Bahaha, I didn't even notice on the main page, but it's literally just a Raspberry Pi with a case and keyboard. I thought it was just a board really similar to a Pi.
Let's see if I can build a similar kit for less than the price of this thing...
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Board|Raspberry Pi Model B|$29.99
Power|Universal US USB Wall Charger|$0.25
USB Cable| 3ft Monoprice MicroUSB cable|$1.02
HDMI|Monoprice 1.5ft HDMI Cable|$2.03
Keyboard|Logitech K400 Bluetooth Keyboard with touchpad|$24.99
Bluetooth|Rocketek Bluetooth Adapter|$9.99
SD Storage|Kingston 8GB SD Card|$4.91
Case|SB Raspberry Pi Case|$6.99
OS|Raspbian, Pidora, Arch Linux, etc.|$0.00
Instructions and guides|Google|$0.00|
Stickers|wat.|wat.
|Total|$80.17
|Price does not include shipping
It's a cool idea, but it's not really worth it for the price. Even the adafruit starter pack is cheaper than this, and includes lots of goodies for learning about electronics.
Hey, so my answer will be similar to the others here. But it really depends what you're looking to do with it.
Bare minimum:
Also check out this getting started page: http://www.raspberrypi.org/help/quick-start-guide/
When you start adding things, especially if needing more USB ports you can get a powered USB hub which is very useful. I use this: http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Terminus-Technology-backwards-compatibility/dp/B003Z4G3I6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416191766&sr=1-3&keywords=powered+usb+hub+pluggable
Good luck!
This is the best investment I made for my HTPC.
This thing has made my browsing from bed habits amazing.
Okay a few things to remember.
-Your mic has a cardioid polar pattern also know as unidirectional. Anyhting in that region will get picked up. So if you keep your keyboard and mouse behind the mic it will get picked up less.
It was $80 for a logitech g710+, which retails for 138 on amazon right now. (http://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY)
I knew that the corsair k70 RGB was coming out but i didn't particularly care about being able to change the color of the backlighting. I was actually looking at another craigslist posting which was selling a corsair k70 for $100, but the seller told me he was expecting to sell it later in the week. He texted me again on sunday asking if i was interested. I had to refuse since i had already arranged a meeting for the logitech g710+(or so i had thought). An hour or so after i had turned the corsair k70 seller away, i receive the messages saying the logitech had been sold. That was the primary reason why i was ticked off, when I was being courteous enough not to cancel a pre-arranged meeting, only to be shafted in return.
Still, all's well that ends well, i contacted the corsair seller as quickly as i could and managed to seal the deal the next day. So here i am typing on my first mechanical keyboard that looks much better than the logitech g710+ anyways.
Here is my mouse: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_4?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=logitech+g500s&amp;sprefix=G500%2Caps%2C240&amp;crid=2R5SKM2WKG9UE
Here is my keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483276993&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=g710+plus
You can turn the lights off or dim on the keyboard. And the mouse has no lights....problem solved. There are so many peripherals for PC it's mind boggling.
I can recommend the Logitech G710+.
It's currently on discount on Amazon ($103.99)
It has Cherry MX Browns and doesn't really look shitty.
It has 6 G-keys to the left and white backlight (no RGB shenanigans), so it's easy at night, not too loud and still offers some extra functionality without distorting the looks.
Logitech G710+. They run sales on it in the $100-110 range usually. A little pricey but I love mine since it integrates with the G series software that I already use for my mouse and headset. It doesn't have the LCD screen that the former G series keyboards and has less G keys but being mechanical more than makes up for that.
I would highly recommend finding an electronics store that has mechanical keyboards available to try though. The Cherry MX switch colors do drastically change the feel. Generally people prefer Red for gaming and Blue for typing, but the Browns are a good balance of both and also include dampeners to reduce the noise (mechanical keyboards can be VERY loud). Once you go mechanical you'll never go back though!
Same price on Amazon + free shipping!
https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY
What is this price? Are you blazed?
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY
Corsair Vengeance K95. I have the K90 (1st generation) and it's amazing. I personally prefer reds/blacks over blues/browns though, which influenced my decision.
Also the Logitech G710+.
It's Logitech G710+ with cherry mx brown. Really nice stuff.
Not like those dirty controllers the peasants use!
It looks like a Logitech G710+ judging by the orange macros. You can find it here
I have a Leopold FC660C for sale. $175 shipped.
Also you might look at Novatouch, http://www.amazon.com/Storm-NovaTouch-TKL-Exclusive-Capacitive/dp/B00MY3S288
It's a topre board with MX sliders so if you have spare MX keycaps they are still useful.
Any reason why the NovaTouch TKL is so hard to find right now? Third party scalpers like these are starting to show up. B&H Photo Video said the board was discontinued? Is this true?
If you're willing to wait a few months Amazon.ca has a Cooler Master Novatouch for around $200 CAD, I ordered mine a few weeks ago and it says it's shipping May 27 or something like that. It even has Amazon Prime.
I bought one of these for my desk and can not stop pressing the Cherry MX Blue switch.
[Max Keyboard Keycap, Cherry MX Switch, O-Ring Pro Sampler Tester Kit] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N6DXTW4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_gF2bvb1DAW2A6)
Here or here
Right here! There's a ~$13 version with just reds, blacks, blues, and browns too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N6DXTW4/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&amp;me=
Here's what I got:
Keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015MPQQ0A/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IF23OEEF9566R&amp;colid=3M9HBSZ6OYVNR
Mouse: https://www.amazon.com/gp/huc/view.html?ie=UTF8&amp;newItems=CLP19PYP53XOU%2C1&amp;siHasShown=1
Monitors: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS228H-P-1920x1080-Back-lit-Monitor/dp/B01FG9WKNE/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496087456&amp;sr=1-2&amp;refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A2633653011&amp;th=1
Headphones: https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-VOID-Wireless-Headset/dp/B013GMXA2I/ref=lp_3015405011_1_5?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496087523&amp;sr=1-5&amp;th=1
Microphone: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XOXRTX6/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_boF9D_c_x_2_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-5&amp;pf_rd_r=HX6YMT1S10ZW7TCCVJDW&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=9ea29011-bae0-542d-80ad-74fcc9a1c7db&amp;pf_rd_i=11974631
That's the best I can do for the electrical hardware without going over too much. I could try to see what I can do to find a desk and a chair, but you'll most likely be hitting $700 and over.
Currently what I have here is $522 with the current sales in place.
Doubt you're going be able to fit both a keyboard and mouse in that budget unless you're willing to skimp on one or the other.
The Velocifire TKL01 is the cheapest backlit keyboard I know of at $30, but the word is the switches are terrible. The EagleTec KG010 is $40 and the switches should be okay. For $42 you could get a Plugable 87 which would be my choice at this budget (and tenkeyless is better than fullsize anyway).
You could skimp on the mouse (which is much easier to do anyway) which means being able to afford a better mechanical keyboard.
I have this which feels quality for $40. I find blues a bit loud for my taste.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015MPQQ0A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495315228&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=eagle+tech+keyboard&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51yVSxefYTL&amp;ref=plSrch
I have this Keyboard from EagleTec. 40$. Solid mechanical keyboard with Outemu Blue switches. It only has one back light which is blue in color.
Here is the link.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015MPQQ0A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Let me know if you have any questions
http://www.amazon.com/EagleTec-KG011-Industrial-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B015MQH59A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1462151556&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=white+mechanical+keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/Redragon-Backlit-Customizable-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B00Y7JTJ8E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1462151556&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=white+mechanical+keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Coating-Keycaps-Mx-Clear/dp/B014T5GCLM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1462151556&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=white+mechanical+keyboard
pls that image hurts my fingers
Maybe something like this? Mechanical keyboard with switches that are apparently similar to mx blues.
Eagletec KG011 Mechanical Keyboard Blue Switches 104 Lighted Keys Natural Ergonomic Aluminum Design for Windows PC Office and Gaming (White Keyboard Blue LED Backlit) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015MQH59A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pG5MDbN2CBA9S
The caps are https://www.massdrop.com/buy/42097 and the board is https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABUJ2KM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_B7EaAbM1RG5FV
This one is $20 cheaper than the backlit one. Only $5 more than the waterproof one.
I've been wanting to buy a mechanical keyboard because some of my laptop keys are falling off and I find buying one would be a meaningful investment when I can afford a custom built desktop. So far, for a really budget keyboard (<$50), I have been thinking about this Magicforce 68 and this Tomoko one (both blue switches). I have heard a lot of good things about Magicforce 68. If I get this one with subpar a switch, will I be able to upgrade it in the future? I like the Tomoko one because it is cheap and doesn't have very bad quality for its price. Any suggestions?
If you're taking about the HHKB Lite then those are gonna be membrane keyboards too. Most keyboard are over 80$ but there is the Qisan ones in Amazon for 40$ with OUTEMU switches. Don't really know how they feel like and the only switches available are blue and blacks in silver or gold plates. Here's a silver with blue switches!
If you want there are also electronics surplus stores you can check. Hope your findings go well!
The Magicforce 68 is a great starter board.
The 2014 Razer keyboards were the first ones to use the 'Razer' switches and it shows, they didn't have particularly good QA on them.
The Redragon seems to get decent reviews and has Outemu blues (which are pretty nice clicky switches).
If you're open to other boards, a Magicforce 68 is similarly priced with good build quality and also Outemu switches https://smile.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01ABUJ2KM/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498711252&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=magicforce
No, that's not a great switch tester. You can get this one here from kbdfans with free shipping for the same price
As for budget keyboards, the magicforce is recommended a lot around here. It may seem counterintuitive to have less keys but the missing keys are the ones that you would rarely use, plus if you ever needed them it's easily accessible via a function layer (holding down the fn key and pressing something else, similar to how media keys work on most keyboards)
Excellent budget option, pretty damn nice looking, comes with shockingly good ABS keycaps (they feel great, not very thick to be expected but they're damn nice for the price), comes in either Cherry MX, Gateron, Kailh or Outemu switch variants (obviously, price varies), has 3 different colour options (black, gold and silver/white) and has a couple of different LED options (typically from what I can tell, the Cherry MX/Gateron variants have either solid white or solid blue LEDs, whereas the Kailh/Outemu variants come with blue LEDs but orange WASD/arrowkeys. Has a removable cable too.
I say generic because there's a lot of companies taking the reference of this board and rebranding it, just changing the logo etc. It's got decent build quality, cheap as hell in terms of price, Outemu switches from what I can tell, and well, it's cheap. Overall I'd choose the Magicforce over this any day, but it's an option of course.
Those are the main 2 I'd consider, the fullsize Magicforce is also a decent option though it's a hair below $70.
How is the Magicforce? I’m thinking of picking up the $40 white one (Outemu Blues) this week and doing blank white caps
To start you off:
Custom keycap sets: MAX Keyboard, WASD
Out of those two I'd go with the K30 since its full size and cheaper. However, you're around the price range of the budget mechanical keyboards, such as these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473187393&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mechanical-Keyboard-HAVIT-Backlit-Switches/dp/B01HXF68G4/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473187454&amp;sr=8-31&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard
If you don't mind having a clicky blue switch then I'd highly recommend one of those instead of a membrane keyboard.
Nice. I have a MechanicalEagle which appears to be similar having the same keys and metal plate. It has served me well, but is starting to show its age. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another just like it.
He might have meant the MecahnicalEagle Z77, which I think he's right. I have the same keyboard minus the replacement keycaps.
side note, my roommate just got this when it was on sale for $30
https://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478221653&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=otemu+blue
If you didnt already order you could consider this one. Its got decent build quality, a ridiculous amount of led light modes (if youre okay with the color scheme), and the switches feel and sound very similar to cherry blues. Very good budget mech imo
EDIT: I'm ordering that mem-chanical one as well just out of curiosity now
Keycaps purchased here:
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/typewriter-abs-keycap-set
Keyboard available here:
https://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Keyboard-Replaceable/dp/B01DBVH16U
Thanks pal,
This picture is from a while ago, I currently use a Corsair K70, but I believe this is the board I had when I took this picture. Its a super budget board, but I loved it. Quality is superb for the price.
https://www.amazon.ca/MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tenkeyless/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=eagle%2Bmechanical%2Bkeyboard&amp;qid=1574028515&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1
These Chinese ones are pretty much all the same. For about a year and a half now, random Chinese companies have been buying them up wholesale from Chinese factories, putting their own random branding on them, and then shipping them to the US to sell them via Amazon Prime.
Back when Amazon allowed companies to give out freebies and/or coupons in exchange for positive reviews, I snagged this one for $16 (and no, I didn't review it):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBVH16U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
It's extremely similar to other ones I found reviewed on YouTube including identical logos (despite being branded by a different company) and the same broken English instructions so it's safe to say most of the stuff from China is identical.
Some people say these ones use counterfeit/clone Cherry MX blue switches but that is a disservice. These Goate/Otemu ones are pretty decent. They're not as good as Cherry MX blue but they're definitely worth the cheap as hell price that they are asking for.
A mechanical keyboard for $20 is a no brainer.
I've been using the one I bought since April at work and I've had no problems. I answer customer service emails for a small company so I put it through a lot of work.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01DBVH16U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Ohh this keyboard looks nice!
I currently have a MechanicalEagle Z-77 and I kinda want to switch for this logitech instead even tho I really like the MechanicalEagle.... (I have a logitech Keyboard and Headset).
What do you guys think?
Specs:
Qisan/Magicforce 68 - Outemu Brown Switches
Filco SA Keycaps
When I got the keycaps, the left shift was missing one of the white plugs (for keyboards with wire stabilizers), which ultimately didn't matter because this keyboard has cherry-style stabilizers. However, two other big keys had the plugs glued in, making it quite hard to take them out. On the enter key, one of the white plugs been broken and glued back together, rendering it unusable for a wire-stabilizer keyboard. One of the stabilizer stalks in the backspace key was loose upon arrival, and promptly broke off when I tried to take out the glued-in plug, which seems to be a common problem
Overall, the keycaps are very nice and function perfectly (aside from the backspace), and I'm excited to use this for many years to come!
Tough call. Most cheap keyboards are either <75% and have blue or black switches.
There are not many brown clones I am aware of (aside from Gateron), if you're willing to go smaller than TKL, you have the option to go for a Magicforce 68, which comes with OUTEMU Browns for $40.
The cheapest fullsize is probably the Rosewill 9000 for ~ $80.
EDIT: Take a look at aliexpress, you might get lucky there.
There's a lot out there, and it can be tough figuring out where to begin even with the wiki. In my opinion, figuring out your needs and budget are the two most important things you can do when you're first jumping in.
Ask yourself what you'll mainly be using your board for; are you a gamer that spends most of their time playing FPS, or do mainly use your board for work / school related activities? A little bit of both? Does your board need to be pack and go, or will it mainly be stationary at a pc? Do you want to build yourself or do you want a prebuilt that just works? Once you have a few basic requirements in mind, you can use those as a guideline to start to piecing together what you need for your situation. For example, I game a tiny bit but not enough to justify building a board around it. I do however spend quite a bit of time on my board for work and I travel quite often, so I wanted something portable that was ideal for hours of typing, and it had to have a navigation cluster. From there, I decided on a 65% board with tactile switches.
It's easy to go down the rabbit hole and spend elevendy billion dollars on a custom board with all the bells and whistles, then come to find out out you don't like the layout, switch type, cap profile etc. There are MANY different price points out there; I can almost assure you that you can find something up your alley without breaking the bank. My first board that I mentioned above was a [Magic Force 68] (https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510046923&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=magicforce+68+brown) that I got on sale for $30, and I still love that little thing. Since then I've built 3 custom boards and a macro pad, and I've got a few more builds in the works too, but I did it all bit by bit.
After you figure out what your needs are and your budget, i suggest checking out switch types and figuring out what you think you'll like. If you're unsure, you can always grab a [switch tester] (https://www.novelkeys.xyz/product-category/switchtesters/) to help you narrow it down. and if you go the DIY route, [spacecat design] (http://shop.spacecat.design/) has a lot of great tools to get you started.
I hope you find this helpful; this is really only scratching the surface. Don't be intimidated with all of the info; the more you hang around (kudos to you for jumping in after a week, I lurked for months before I asked any questions) the more you'll learn. It all starts to come together over time, so stick with it and don't be afraid to ask questions. Someone will point you in the right direction more often than not.
If for some reason you do find yourself hanging though, feel free to message me and I'll be glad to help you out. :)
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/
Oh is it? Oh jeez...
For 40$ (now 33!) my first board was the Red Dragon Kumara - has those Outemu Blues and red backlighting that's not too obnoxious; although these days I'd reccommend a MagicForce 68 for a first time board.
Edit: Editing
Not the Outemu version
https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01E8KO2B0/
If you're just looking for something mechanical, probably a Magicforce 68.
Am I missing something obvious? Not to be mean but this board without the keycaps is $40 on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/
Okay!
In that case, you could try this $40 Qisan keyboard (no number pad, function row is integrated into the number row) or this $40 Drevo keyboard (no number pad, has separate number and functions rows, but the bottom row and the right shift are non-standard). Those links are both for brown switches, but there are other options available.
They both come with white keycaps, but if you want more colorful ones that are (relatively) inexpensive, I'd recommend Tai-Hao.
If you're willing to wait a little bit, you could also check out Massdrop to see if any keycap sets are dropping there for a lower price. The Tai-Hao keycaps that are available there (like these) say they won't ship until 2-3 months after the drop ends, but in my experience you'll probably actually only have to wait a week or so to get them.
The non-backlit Magicforce 68 has a sort of clean looking font, its not "G4M3R" like the backlit version.
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502402640&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=magicforce+68
There might be other keyboards with a somewhat clean font but that's the first one that came to mind, its $40 and you can always change the caps afterwards.
https://www.amazon.com/VELOCIFIRE-Wireless-Mechanical-Copywriters-Programmers/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542784702&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=mechanical%2Bkeyboard%2Bbrown&th=1
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I actually use this exact keyboard at work, because they would buy me a keyboard that's $40 or less haha, and I actually like it as far as mechanical keyboards go :D. Though mine isn't TKL
Not all mechanical keyboards are super expensive. For example, this one is only $30
The usual recommendation for your budget would be the Magicforce 68, but I'm not sure if you want to go that small or if you like the look of it. For a full-size keyboard, maybe the Velocifire VM01 or you can go a bit smaller with the Velocifire TKL01.
I own this keyboard which is also $30 while being 87-key and find it great. It’s my first mechanical keyboard and I’m amazed at how nice the typing experience is.
Better deal (IMO) $29.99 Link
Cherry MX Brown Equivalent, less noisy (try to stream using the blues.. so noisy) and backlight.
NPKC Top Printed Customized 61 ANSI OEM Profile Thick PBT KEYSET KEYCAP Suitable For MX Switches Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (ONLY KEYCAP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MwUzDbBV0T1H5
I plan on retiring mine too soon, I think I'm gonna do a GH60 build using these key caps along with some Gateron greens.
Actually a Combination of
These:https://www.amazon.com/NPKC-Customized-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1540767335&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=npkc+top+customized+61+ansi+keyset&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=418Hag2qu1L&amp;ref=plSrch
And these: https://www.amazon.ca/Arrial-ANSI-Lotus-Keycaps-Poker/dp/B07D79FYQX/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;ref=yo_pop_d_yo_pop_d_pd_t2
Sorry for the formatting I'm on mobile
They are a set off of Amazon, a Granite HC knockoff: https://www.amazon.com/NPKC-Customized-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505328875&amp;sr=8-9&amp;keywords=pbt+keycaps
Edit: The original caps from PMK: https://pimpmykeyboard.com/dsa-hc-granite/
Keyboard: iKBC C87 - it's pretty much the same keyboard
Keycaps: as our friend @crash2bandicoot pointed out below, this is the link
Overwatch OEM ABS Keycap: AliExpress link - shipped from Taiwan
NPKC Top Printed Customized 61 ANSI OEM Profile Thick PBT KEYSET KEYCAP Suitable For MX Switches Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (ONLY KEYCAP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Yxk1DbARFWE2B
Here it is!
NKPC ANSI keyset https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWWRRXT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
This is my current setup, I use one of these combo keyboard/trackpads which is able to wake it from sleep from my couch. Even though its a several year old sandy bridge era laptop, the hardware is still good enough for streaming video, although only in 1080p since thats the max output from the integrated graphics. It may not be the most couch friendly interface to use, but I never have to worry about a streaming service not working, everybody supports PC browsers. I don't have to worry about my hardware becoming unsupported as it has no problems running the latest versions of Windows or Linux.
That being said I probably wouldn't recommend it to OP. But I would recommend it to anyone whos a bit more tech literate especially if they have an old laptop with HDMI out laying around.
~~Is 20 dollars cheap enough? If so : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823334004
Edit: Read a few reviews, mixed opinions, for casual use people say it's great.~~ Edit2: Scratch that keyboard. Just go with this.: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=lp_12879431_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415015172&amp;sr=1-1
Problem solved.
What about something like this? I sometimes find using a mouse in a couch or coffee table a little annoying for an HTPC.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Built-In-Multi-Touch/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1418059247&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=logitech+keyboard+trackpad
I use the following and I love it:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-920-003070/dp/B005DKZTMG
never get up for your laptop again. this is what i use
Wireless keyboard with mouse pad.
If that's weird, then this will really blow your mind. I actually have 3 monitors. My video card has a VGA, DVI (which I convert to another VGA with included adapter), and HDMI outputs. It can operate any two at a time. So, when there's no signal on the HDMI (that is, my home theater receiver is off) then my two small LCDs are set up in a dual monitor setup (a 17" wide and a 15" 4:3 set in portrait mode) that's ideal for coding, transcoding, and most general surfing use. When it's time to kick back and watch a movie, I power on the receiver, the video card automatically switches to VGA and HDMI, which routes sound to my receiver, and video to my 23" wide LCD that I use as my "TV" (actually more properly a monitor attached to my receiver's HDMI out). I still drive the same computer, but from the couch, with a wireless keyboard (the excellent K400 from Logitech.)
Similar options from Logitech are the K400 and K400 Plus.
If you want to spend 20 dollar more, maybe one of theese wireless keyboards with touchpad are cool. i have this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-920-003070/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1375980041&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=logitech+keyboard+trackpad
it has some small software issues (only in germany :P) with qewrtz layout. but pretty awesome!
It sounds like you just want a wireless controller. They recently added xbox360 support, so a wireless receiver + wireless xbox360 controller would work, or a wired one for that matter.
If you want it to be done from your phone, you might want to look into something like HippoRemote or something similar -- it turns your phone into a wireless mouse/keyboard/gamepad, with macros and such for specific apps
Theres also just wireless keyboards and stuff that would work. I have a http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-920-003070/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1375578922&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=wireless+keyboard and like it a lot -- it has a built in multitouch trackpad so you have keyboard and mouse in something relatively small, but not so small that you're constantly fatfingering stuff like the super small keyboards.
have you ever considered the Logitech k400? It's a wireless kb/mouse combo. not good for fps, mmorpg, etc, but probably not bad for Civ.
I may be a little simple, but I just use this bad boy. Netflix, Youtube, movies on SD card.
I'm currently using this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426700610&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=logitech+wireless+keyboard
No issues at all. Plug in and go! Mousepad and keys all work. I use it for FF14.
I am not a PS4 player but to play on my TV with a wireless controller I use Logitech K400 I would assume it would work on PS4.
This is my set up, full time. I game with a 360 controller or with Nostromo N52 (not razer), Logitech G500, and Logitech K400 keyboard/trackpad on an approx 2'x3' wood board on my recliner.
I've used a few wireless keyboard/mice devices with my HTPC, including a Lenovo N5902, the one in OP's image, phone mouse/keyboard apps for iOS and Android, and finally settled on the Logitech K400r.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005DKZTMG?pc_redir=1407353314&amp;robot_redir=1
Really recommend the K400. Having a nearly full sized keyboard makes typing so much easier, and if you hand it to a guest they don't have to fumble around with it like some piece of Alien technology. The track pad is great and the battery life is excellent.
I got a wireless keyboard with built in touch pad for the mouse. It works great and is slightly smaller than your normal keyboard but still easy to type with. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DKZTMG/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005DKZTMG/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1370940704&amp;sr=8-7&amp;pi=SL75
Get that one. You don't have to worry about losing the little mouse and it's a reliable brand. Most of the others are crap. You can also use your phone via bluetooth to control it which is what I'd suggest. You can also use any wireless keyboard and mouse like you use on a desktop. I use a normal size logitech keyboard and mouse on mine sometimes since the RC12 mouse I bought hasn't held up.
Currently running ICS on my A500, really loving it. It'd be nice if there were a keyboard dock like the W500. The dock connector is a complete and utter waste without something like that. No idea what Acer was thinking. I got a case which can stand up the tablet and a wireless keyboard/touchpad, and it works, but it doesn't even come close to the convenience of a Transformer-like dock/charger.
Other than that, I'm enjoying my Iconia. I got it from a Woot sale at the end of January (IIRC) for $300. I do wish I had just waited and gotten a premium tablet, but you get what you pay for, and I'm very satisfied with what I've got, especially considering how little I paid.
I came from an iPad 2 to an A500. I love having an easily accessible dev community, and I love being able to actually do stuff with my tablet. Even jailbroken, the iPad was unbearably locked down. I couldn't stand it. The main downside would be the loss of the App Store's abundance of tablet apps, but that's a problem all Android tablets have and I'm sure a problem which will be remedied as tablets and Android tablets in particular become more popular.
The OS itself is just gorgeous. iOS looks fine on phones, but it just doesn't fit on a tablet... you're missing out on so much functionality without widgets and the like. Even Honeycomb looks a ton better than iOS, and ICS simply blows it out of the water. Here's my desktop right now. Everything's so smooth and well designed, as it should be. iOS, on the other hand... it feels "chunky" or childish on a tablet. It doesn't work well in my opinion.
So that's my whole opinion. The tablet itself is great for the price. There aren't any glaring flaws (well, the GPS thing can be problematic, but that's patchable.) Android itself is a great OS, albeit one with a lacking selection of tablet apps. That selection is growing, though. I love my Iconia and, right now, there's really no reason to upgrade to anything different.
for the chromebox attached to the tv, replaced the included bundle with this combo keyboard/touchpad and have been happy with it.
The other chromebox is on a desktop and am using a logitech keyboard and logitech mouse. At this point, the asus keyboard and mouse have been put in storage... the only upside to using the asus stuff would be if you're used to the chromebook keyboard, because it's laid out similarly.
I recently bought this for my htpc. It actually came with some puzzling device that almost looked like one of the old ps/2 to usb adapters. Only one end was male and one end was female usb. Read into the directions...it appears to be some sorta range extender. If you can get ahold of one of these it might help.
Not intuitive, though. Using a PC is made more for a desk with a keyboard and mouse, rather than a couch and a controller.
With a controller, you can't generally navigate the OS, or most programs for that matter. Even Steam's Big Picture Mode isn't perfect, because sometimes you get menus that pop up that you can't close unless you mouse-click the close window button.
Not only that, but it's not all that comfortable to have a keyboard and mouse with you on the couch. Unless you have a setup where you have a small table next to you on the couch that accommodates a K+M.
I have tried this, though, with some small amount of success. I placed a media center PC in the living room, and connected an Xbox wireless module to it. For navigating the OS, and other functions, I used this Logitech wireless keyboard. While it was fun for a little while, but I moved back to my desk setup, because it was more comfortable. Not only that, but it was kinda hard to read anything on a 1080p screen over 10 feet away, rather than a monitor that's less than 2 feet away from me.
Not impossible, but not perfect either, and most console peasants won't even go as far as I did to make it work. So for them, it might as well be as impossible as moving a mountain by yourself.
This is what you're after. By far the best HTPC input.
This one is kind of an intermediate step between a normal keyboard and the micro ones:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DKZTMG/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
FWIW I have the micro FAVI one and it's pretty cool if you are using the pi for a HTPC or something and don't need to type much.
Here's one; http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-KU-0833-Wired-Keyboard/dp/B005EOWBHC/ It should be quiet (Eugh) enough for your needs.
It should be possible with your budget to get stronger hardware. Like this build:
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CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | $199.00 @ Amazon.com
Motherboard | Gigabyte X570 Gaming X | $169.99 @ Amazon.com
Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX Series black DDR4-3200, CL16 - 16 GB Kit (16 GB) | $94.95 @ B&H
SSD | Intel 660P Series NVMe Solid State Drive (1 TB) | $94.99 @ Amazon.com
Video Card | ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan | $339.99 @ Amazon.com
Case | Fractal Design Focus G Midi-Tower - grey Window | $47.99 @ Amazon.com
Power Supply | Seasonic FOCUS 550 GOLD (550 W) | $78.99 @ superbiiz
Monitor | AOC C24G1 (23,6", 1080p@144, FreeSync) | $161.99 @ Amazon.com
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This gives you $108 to get keyboard, mouse and headset (and wifi card if you really need one), which should be enough if you go with cheaper options like https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-High-Definition-Optical-Tracking-GM-M6800/dp/B0083EZE4M and https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-KU-0833-Wired-Keyboard/dp/B005EOWBHC/ for mouse and keyboard. You get a stronger cpu and gpu, both will be nice for gaming, which I assume this will be used for. If that's not enough also just getting a 500GB SSD would work, or you could get the Dell Monitor.
If you do not buy right now upgrade the gpu to a Radeon RX 5700 (but a partner card with better cooler).
> Keyboard: C'mon man. Don't be that guy. Plug any old USB keyboard into your PS4 and communicate. What's the point of the "Multiplayer" in MMO if you're not playing with others?
Keyboard is a MUST. If you can't afford, you really can't afford playing MMOs.
Amazon Keyboard $12
Mechanical keyboards have a mechanical means to activate the switchpress, rather than a "standard" keyboard that just have a little rubber dome. This gives you a more reliable keyboard that is more pleasant to type on. If that's not what you're into, then just buy a cheap multimedia keyboard on Amazon.
AmazonBasics Wired Keyboard $13.11
Dell KB216 $16.45
Cherry Stream 3.0 $25.99
The Stream keyboard has (laptop-style) scissor switches. Not sure about the Amazon one. The Dell doesn't, and is probably quieter because of that.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005EOWBHC/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Price has gone up to $13 now, but it has been worth every penny. Low profile, full size keyboard.
The mouse is this guy and the keyboard is this one. I was really sad that Razer didn't make lefty mice with the larger array of side buttons (or didn't seem to at the time; I wanted a Naga and maybe didn't look hard enough), but it does the job.
consider this? http://www.amazon.com/Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Tenkeyless-Mechanical/dp/B007VDLVD4/
with mx reds. lighter than blacks.
Pretty sure it's this one
Laptops are very portable, but not always very durable. Toughbooks are basically made for this. But you don't need a toughbook? Because of the price, or some other reason?
Another options is a PC cart. Get a small tool cart. Get a simple, small PC. You could consider a nettop, or even the Intel NUC. Get a monitor. Get a waterproof keyboard (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Washable-Keyboard-K310-Windows/dp/B008D1JRIO). Use a desk-mounted LCD mount for the monitor (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Washable-Keyboard-K310-Windows/dp/B008D1JRIO) so it can't fall over/off.
I'd also add a UPC for 1) power protection, but also 2) very limited portability.
Now you have a crash cart you can wheel over to where you want, plug it in, and be going. Very resistant to oil/grease/dirt on the keyboard. Less likely to drop it on the floor & break everything.
Depending on the environment, I'd prefer this to a laptop. For a laptop, I'd expect it to break at some point. And if it lasts, it'd be disgusting. And if you need to hook it up to a monitor for some reason, then why have a laptop in the first place.
Logitech Washable Keyboard
Not exactly a gaming keyboard, but it seems to get good reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Washable-Keyboard-K310-Windows/dp/B008D1JRIO
Not OP but looks like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Washable-Keyboard-K310-Windows/dp/B008D1JRIO
Only $20.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Washable-Keyboard-K310-Windows/dp/B008D1JRIO
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Washable-Wired-Keyboard-K310/dp/B008D1JRIO
There you go man.
Holy crap you're right. This Logitec G710 comes out to almost $200 USD. That's insane.
But this one looks like it might be more reasonably priced. Sorry it's not working out for you.
This is what i use. Its the best keyboard i have ever used.
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A dope keyboard like this one someone got me as a graduation gift.
Depends on what they like in a keyboard, of course. You'll have to do some recon on that.
Keyboard:
Mechanical Keyboard Gaming Keyboard Brown Switch 68-Keys Mini Design (60%) Gaming Wired Keyboard White Silver Magicforce by Qisan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PQsQAb4CVVWEQ
Keycaps:
DSA "Dolch" Keycaps
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32821840829.html?pid=808_0000_0109&amp;spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32821840829
Cost me a grand total of $60, I think the keycaps went up in price a little but still a decent deal!
Qisan Mechanical Keyboard Gaming Keyboard Brown Switch 68-Keys Mini Design (60%) Gaming Wired Keyboard White Silver Magicforce by https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2peeBbGXT70AR
Something similar to that. Its mechanical and is really nice. I have a more expensive version of that.
The Magicforce boards are excellent! I currently have the blue switch version and for $40 it exceeded my expectations.
They have a brown switch version as well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E8KO2B0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468079534&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SY200_QL40&amp;keywords=Magicforce+brown&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41MDmUOhuPL&amp;ref=plSrch
Magicforce 68 - If you're looking for really cheap. $40 on Amazon. Commonly recommended as a decent starter board on here. Get one with brown or black switches, not blue, if you want them to be quiet. They're not silent, but not really much (if any) louder than a membrane board.
Honestly your choices are limited but you can still get a beginner board.
Go over the following link to get a better feel of the available boards:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/buying_guide
Not sure if you wanted < TKL or > TKL but for that price, if my suggestion is that you go with a Magic Force 68. Never used it personally but it seems like the go to for budget boards. You'll be able to switch the keycaps and the case easily if that ever becomes your thing.
In any case, good luck with your search :)
LIKE THIS KB?
Is a Magicforce too compact?
Basic cheap keyboard, do not now about reliability, but it depends on how careful you will be with this keyboard too. Cheap keyboards have tendencies to double click and other stuff in kinda short period of time. My first mechanical keyboard was in this price range and everything is good after the one year of use. It is Drevo Gramr, kinda good keyboard.
You may also be interested in this. This is keyboard with hot-swappable PCB. That means, that you can just pull switches without soldeting and put new ones.
Are you even a little bit tech savvy? Part of why there isn't a real bundled solution to this is because it's pretty easy to just make your own.
Find a Raspberry Pi. Install a basic OS (Arch or something) with an editor like Emacs or Vim, and nothing else. Get a housing that can accommodate a little LCD panel like the one in the Freewrite. Pick a keyboard you like. Boom. You have your own personal Freewrite for under $100.
In terms of keyboards, you can get really nice "portable" mechanical keyboards like this one: https://www.amazon.ca/Element-Mechanical-Keyboard-Waterproof-Anti-Ghosting/dp/B01FXF7HFC/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=portable+mechanical+keyboard&qid=1574228057&sr=8-9
Find one with the switches you want, and you're off to the races.
For getting your materials off the computer, there are 3 major ways:
This is what your typical writing experience would look like on a setup like this: http://jasonwryan.com/images/post_images/distract-full.png
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Let me know if you have any questions! This sounds like it could be a fun little project. I may do it too.
Worst case you can grab a switch tester. I settled on browns after testing with one. No regrets.
Neither are "better". It's personal preference really. You may want to buy one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Akwox-Cherry-Switch-keyboard-Sampler/dp/B01GZHU1EG
May seem like a $17 waste, but if you're going to spend the money on a mech keyboard, you should make sure you buy the right one for you.
Ducky, iKBC, Leopold, Filco, Varmilo, Cooler Master, Vortex just to name a handful would all be improvements over anything made by Corsair, Logitech, or Razer.
You should try and find a way to test prospective switches before buying. Some electronics stores have testers. Or you could just buy a tester like this.
Note, these are standard Cherry MX switches. If you're open to a little DIY and building your own keyboard, there are much better switch options out there.
Get something like this and test it out before buying anything or go to a store with display models:
https://www.amazon.com/Cherry-Switch-Tester-keyboard-Sampler/dp/B01GZHU1EG
This drove me bonkers until I went to amazon and got a key tester. https://www.amazon.com/Cherry-Switch-Tester-keyboard-Sampler/dp/B01GZHU1EG/
I got that and within 3 seconds I knew blues were the only way to go. But it's been interesting.
I ordered a cherry mx tester beforehand to get an idea, This one to be exact (but it doesnt have silent reds, so I didnt know exactly what I was getting).
I also think that browns feel very mushy - to be honest they feel like rubberdomes. Its not a very clear tactile feeling at all. So browns and their stiffer ones were out of the race.
I did like the feeling of blues, greens and the white ones, but as you said they produce a hell lot of sound. And since I'm playing next to my girlfriend she gets really really really pissed with loud keyboards.
So I kinda liked the the reds and blacks on the tester since they are very silent and feel really high quality (compared to browns for example). I thought about getting black ones but decided that my pinky finger might be too weak to play multiple hours of dota haha. So I was searching for red ones, then found the silent red ones.
I gotta say they feel amazing. A lot better than Reds with O-Rings while being a lot more silent at the same time. Sound whise they are not a lot louder than my Apple Wireless Keyboard - and that is the most silent keyboard I know. Of course I don't have hundreds of hours with it yet but I can clearly say that these are keepers. I'm thinking about ordering a second Pok3r board with these for work (as seen in the image - the RGB one will travel home with me tonight :)) - And I am pretty sure that I will go for Silent Reds once more.
I can do a sound test if you like?
The best decision you could do is to invest in a switch tester in order to test all of the switches before you commit into a big purchase. I just bought this one to check out other MX switches and plan to add some gaterons to it too!
link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GZHU1EG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Have you used the Outemo blue/brown switches before? Just curious.
Mechanical Keyboard with Brown Switches,Rottay LED Backlit 104-Key Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Anti-ghosting Ergonomical Perfect for PC&Mac Gamers and typist(black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0747D3YWR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_W42cAbZHDJJY9
Gaming Keyboard Mechanical Brown Switches 104-Key Doubleshot ABS Outemu Velocifire VM01 LED Illuminated Backlit Anti-ghosting Keys Full Size (Wired) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0QEYR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_K62cAbWPPYAP4
Redragon K556 RGB LED Backlit Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Aluminum Base, 104 Standard Keys https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAI2TXC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_x72cAbPKDF81N
Found 3 at good price with good reviews. I would personally pick the Redragon if I were buying one.
Editing is crap cause I'm on mobile. Sorry for the mess.
Next time, please refer to the sticky! Here's the link. You should be able to find the information you need there.
But for less than $50, you can't build a board with that unfortunately. However there are a few boards out there that are pretty cheap such as Velocifire, or something like Techware Phantom. I've only ever heard good things about both of those companies/boards.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0QEYR4/ref=twister_B07MND6DXF?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1
velocifire has brown (quiet) switches for $40. Not pink tho.
Got the keyboard for about $40 here. Keycaps are from Mechanical Keyboards here.
They feel a lot heavier than I'm used to. My main board at home is a CM Masterkeys Pro TKL with ABS (I think?) keycaps. These almost feel too light now, but the PBTs feel a little too heavy and coarse.
If you're looking for a cheap full, real mechanical board, the one I got for work is a solid option. Brown switches. Feels pretty great. Has a dim blue backlighting.
I bought several <$50 items:
This keyboard is a great deal for a back lighted mechanical one.
https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Mechanical-Keyboard-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01M0QEYR4/
Also this any of these refurbished mouses, I specifically got one of the M65:
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/certified-refurb?c=mice
If things are running hot in the CPU, you could also get a Hyper Evo 212.
https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI
Hope this helps!
As far as i know, there was no release for a laptop with a swivel hinge in the past 3 years.
However i think you can try this setup:
Laptop Stand: 70Usd
Lenovo Flex 14 price: $600 (can game even with the integrated GPU)
Keyboard: Velocifire VM01 price: $44 (a quiet mechanical keyboard)
Mouse: Logitech G602 price: $36
Monitor: HP VH240: 110Usd
Total: 860Usd
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M0QEYR4/ref=psdcmw_12879431_t2_B01LXOW3UA
I really like the font on this Magicforce 68. I think it looks very apple-esque
Magicforce 68 is a cheap and great Mech. Good thing about it is that you can choose what you want:
It is a 68 key layout, but if you're fine with that I can reccomend it. Have this one: Link
This is the cheaper on with Outemu switches, pretty much the same just no LED and other switches
I have a few!
I have my first mechanical keyboard, that has since been retired, the Magicforce 68 in Outemu Browns. The second and my primary one is the Cooler Master Masterkeys Pro M with Cherry MX Browns and Tai Hao Midnight Dawn keycaps. Lastly, I use the Obins Anne Pro with Gateron Browns occasionally.
https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=magicforce+68&qid=1574800459&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQTdUVzZJSFkxQVQyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTI1NzU4Mkw5TVIxU1U3MTNKRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjgzODUxMVFVTEE4U0tNVjBJSiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= There you go bro
I have the Drevo 84 Key with brown switches and absolutely love it.
Also tried/have the Magic Force 68 key with browns and quickly realized I rely on the function keys too much in photo editing and gaming. But for just typing I prefer typing on it to typing on the Drevo.
But the drevo also has a number pad which is really useful for data entry from lab work. The media control shortcuts are also in a more logical/traditional layout.
Drevo is more functional. Magic force better for pure typing.
Some older side by side photos
I suggest you buy a magicforce keyboard. You can get brown switches for 40$: Amazon Link. Or red switches for 63$: Amazon Link. Another red switch 39$: Amazon Link.
Top to bottom:
#1) Titan Poseidon
#2) Tesoro Gram XS
#3) Massdrop Ctrl
#4) Magicforce
#5) Amio Vulcan
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That is the black and white line up I should have the fancy colors up soon! :D
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If you don't mind 65%, Magicforce 68 is really good
https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01E8KO2B0
Magicforce68 and an amazon keyboard sleeve
You can get one without backlights for $40:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E8KO2B0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485115388&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=Magic+force&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41MDmUOhuPL&amp;ref=plSrch
If you really need one that cheap. I don't know if that one is outemu or gaterons, though.
Buy used, it’s probably your best bet with such a limited budget.
The Magicforce is available for 40 by the way. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E8KO2B0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518988245&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=magicforce+68+brown&amp;psc=1
I bought it on Amazon! It was listed as a Qisan. I'll post the link when I get home.
EDIT: Here you go.
Keyboard: [Qisan Magicforce White/Silver with OUTEMU Brown Switches] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E8KO2B0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1)
Keycaps: [AATAV 37 Keys PBT Doubleshot Backlit Keycaps (Gradient Bluelover)] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5PZTKI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1)
It's a budget one, but it's been VERY good to me. I personally had to switch to a 75% only for Fortnite building and quieter red switches but it's got a lot of functionality that the super short keyboards don't have.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FXF7HFC/ref=twister_B07DDDV7W6?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1
How about this?
I tried a 60% but I think I am a bit too old to retrain muscle memory and remain productive. I use the escape and`~ key way too much (due to both linux and vim). Maybe I should try again, though. Right now I am on this: https://www.amazon.com/Element-Water-Proof-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-Ghost/dp/B01FXF7HFC
Here's an 81 key with Autemu blue switches.
They keys feel really good and has RGB backlighting. But with your price range of $100 I'd probably go for something with real MX switches
https://www.amazon.com/Element-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Switch/dp/B01FXF7HFC
only in white... it took forever to find
she wanted white, rainbow and clicky. I wanted no numpad and long term use.
FYI- no num pad has to do with ergonomics and desk spacing.
we love it so far
This
LED's are PCB mounted.
The extra switches are all Outemu Blues.
The sockets are only compatible with Outemu switches, but you can sharpen the pins slightly (left is clipped, right is stock) and fit other brands of switches in. I don't know how that'll affect the resale value of the switches.
The case itself resonates a bit more than other keyboards I've tried; bottoming out produces a satisfying but inconsistent "thwock". The stabilizers don't rattle at all, which is good, and the switches I've replaced feel perfectly secure as well.
That said, if you're considering dropping Gaterons in a board, you might want to look at their slightly more expensive ones; this sale is for the static rainbow-colored keyboard. For $15 more (or less if they go on sale/used) you can get the real per-key RGB lighting versions in either TKL or 75%.
Gaote/Outemu also has a sealed switch design that sometimes appears on budget boards. Here's an example, you can tell by the stem shape.
E-Element Z-88 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Blue Switch - Tactile & Clicky, LED Backlit, Water Resistant, Compact 81 Keys Anti-Ghosting for Mac PC, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FXF7HFC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OEzQBbQGG1RWT
This is one of the boards I use at work and I LOVE it.
https://www.amazon.com/E-Element-Water-Proof-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-Ghost/dp/B01FXF7HFC/ref=pd_sim_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B01FXF7HFC&amp;pd_rd_r=KFJKM9P8T6F7K1APF547&amp;pd_rd_w=BVC50&amp;pd_rd_wg=FKfJA&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=KFJKM9P8T6F7K1APF547
Edit: blue switch link instead of black
This is a link to my current keyboard if it helps: https://www.amazon.com/Element-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Switch/dp/B01FXF7HFC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1521516784&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=z+element+z88
The switches just look like little blue crosses. Not sure if that is the same as Cherry MX
E-Element Z-88 RGB LED Backlit Waterproof Mechanical Keyboard
Tenkeyless Full Sized
Comes in Black and Blue switch variants and you can actually swap out the switches, no de-soldering needed. Has a number of RGB features though no individual LED control apparently.
It's my Christmas present from my fiancee this year and I'm looking forward to it pretty badly now.
I have and like my Logitech G410 which fits all of your criteria. From logitech you will pay more than your budget but you can get it for cheaper via 3rd party. Its $70 right now on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Spectrum-Tenkeyless-Mechanical-920-007731/dp/B01645FHEI
I also really like and actually use my Drevo TKL more tho which is not RGB: https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-84-Key-Tenkeyless-Mechanical/dp/B01H6DHITE/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1506356645&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=drevo But one of the main reasons I really like this keyboard isthat the F-keys are directly in line with the number keys.
Drevo also has a RGB option but it doesnt have the inline F-keys: https://www.amazon.com/Element-Water-Proof-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-Ghost/dp/B01FXF7HFC/ref=sr_1_15?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1506356645&amp;sr=1-15&amp;keywords=drevo
Overall I use my drevo for the very specific reason of the in-line f-keys and its a feature I really value. However if this isnt important I would recomend the G410. But any of these listed keyboards wont steer you wrong.
Cheers!
I can't speak to the quality, and they aren't 60%, but these are really cheap:
https://www.amazon.com/Element-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Switch/dp/B01FXF7HFC/
https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-KUMARA-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B016MAK38U/
This exactly. I have 4-5 keyboards (some over 100 usd). This $45 one is my favorite. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FXF7HFC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Good question - after checking Amazon, it seems the model I bought is currently unavailable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N5F6W51/ref=psd_mlt_bc_B01N5F6W51
The black DIY version is still around, although reviews say it may not come with the neat little goodies like switch puller:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FXF7HFC/ref=psd_mlt_nbc_B01N5F6W51_bi
Good luck on the search!
Mouse - Corsair Scimitar
Keyboard - (My personal favorite) E-Element Z-88
If you want a cheap great mechanical keyboard I have this one and its great, I have it with clicky clacky blues and its the best thing I have ever bought.
You could order a set like this.
i would order a switch tester like this one before buying a completely new keyboard, just so you can get a feel for what kinds of switches you like. i personally like cherry browns, but they are pretty easy to press, so you might find them too sensitive, too loud, or not tactile enough since you're coming from a standard rubber dome keyboard.
generally on this sub, gaming brand keyboards like corsairs and razers aren't recommended for various reasons. unless you're specifically in need of a white keyboard, you could find keyboards from other brands that offer much better value for your money, such as a ducky or an ikbc.
Get a tester and find the best switch for YOU, ignore what others prefer.
That's a very open ended request. Do you know what kind of switches you prefer linear, tactile or clicky? What weight? Keyboards that are sold here are usually customs of some sort because you can buy a mass produced stuff easily and cheaply. There are some very cheep mechanical keyboard on Amazon. You could also look into getting a switch tester to figure out what kind of switch you prefer.
Also all custom keyboards are tenkeyless or smaller. If you need the number pad, you can get one separate.
Se ti va spendere 15 euro puoi provarli tutti! https://www.amazon.it/AKWOX-Tastiera-Ammortizzatori-Dampeners-Rimozione/dp/B01GZHU1EG/
EDIT: uhm, non capisco se questi in particolare sono Cherry MX veri. Ma insomma, si trovano in giro.
They aren't that difficult to come by, Amazon has the basic 4 for $10. Max Keyboard Keycap, Cherry MX Switch, O-Ring Sampler Tester Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E71W4O8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AEtezb7JADR54
Edit: 9 switch tester for $18. Akwox 9-Key Cherry MX Switch Tester, Keycap puller, keyboard Keycap, O-Ring Sampler Tester Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GZHU1EG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZyuezbTNBCSFB
You could start by getting this keyboard tester. I used it to see what keys l like but it's also a great wee fidgeting toy.
Oh don't worry about it, I enjoy helping people, ask away.
I just went with mechanical because that's what most gamers I know use. I haven't tested any membrane switches other than the ones I've used at home for work, but I can tell you the keyboard I have now is wonderful. I recommend either going to a local computer store, Best Buy, Fry's, Microcenter, and trying out their keyboards, or buying something like this. Not sure if they have switch testers for membrane switches though. And you gotta remember even if two different keyboards use the same exact switch, they can still feel a little different. It's all up to feel and personal preference. You could be an outlier and prefer membrane switches for gaming.
Well, the main thing to me is that I think they feel better. Not everyone will agree, but many people think they feel really nice. There are a lot of options so you can find the keyswitch that's perfect for you!
They are really customizable. My other mechanical keyboard is Portal themed. I gave it orange and blue colors and ordered some custom keycaps. It's a lot of fun to get it exactly how you want it.
There are so many options. This is kind of intimidating at first but after the initial purchase it's really exciting. This is where a lot of the expensiveness comes from. You want more just to have more and try everything. There are different sizes and layouts, and there are different switches and brands.
In the end it just comes down to wanting to enjoy your typing experience more. I'd say if you're interested get a switch tester and see if you like any of them more than the keyboard you're using right now :)
I got for myself.
Akwox 9-Key Cherry MX Switch Tester, Keycap puller, keyboard Keycap, O-Ring Sampler Tester Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GZHU1EG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LVETzbA9B9CB3
I ended up getting cherry browns for myself.
(I really wanted blues but my fiancé wouldn't be able to sleep at night.)
https://www.amazon.com/Akwox-Cherry-Switch-keyboard-Sampler/dp/B01GZHU1EG
you can probably find one for cheaper with more research
Amazon
I would go with a mechanical keyboard like this one
I've got one of these at home and one at work https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Velocifire-VM01-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01M0QEYR4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510071678&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=velocifire%2Bmechanical%2Bkeyboard&amp;dpID=41WCKf9uobL&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch&amp;th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Mechanical-Keyboard-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01M0QEYR4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495321157&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=velocifire+mechanical+keyboard&amp;psc=1
Maybe this will help
Here are a few sub-$50 boards I've tried and enjoyed:
(1) Velocifire VM01 with Outemu Brown Keys - LED Backlit:
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0QEYR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4uH7BbX2H8ZHS)
(2) Velocifire TKL01 with Outemu Brown Keys - LED Backlit:
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YxH7BbQQX7R9Q)
(3) Techware Phantom 87 - RGB:
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079HTZQYV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SzH7BbZHNFTMZ)
(4) Qisan MagicForce 68 with Outemu Browns:
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XBH7Bb3MBNJAX)
Hope this adds progress to your search.
Cheers!
here are a couple mechanical keyboards for around 40$ i have the first one from mechanical eagle (typing on it right now its great) https://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Keyboard-Replaceable/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487901926&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=mechanical+eagle+mechanical+keyboard
if you dont like rainbow lights i would recommend https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-K552-N-KUMARA-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B01LXD7TP9/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487902018&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=red+dragon+kumara
and if you don't want loud mx blue switches: https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Mechanical-Keyboard-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01M0QEYR4/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487902052&amp;sr=1-1-spell&amp;keywords=velocofire+vm01
I actually own the Velocifire VM01 with knockoff Cherry MX Brown switches, and while I can't guarantee that it'll last as long as genuine Cherry switches, the typing experience has been rather satisfying. The only downside is the LEDs aren't very bright and are a (objectively) ugly teal color.
Howdy guys! I've been stalking this page since I built my first PC in December and now I want to take up my next challenge and really dive into MKs. [Here is that all great board I started with from Amazon.] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0QEYR4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1) I really love it but I wanna join the club and perhaps build my own! I have been slowly doing research and checking out outlets here and there, nothing substantial.
Would you guys say building or trying to find find something close to what I am looking for would be better? I'm looking for a 75% set up, White case, black keys, RGB lighting, and brown switches if that's even a realistic build or much less find. My budget would be around $150 USD again if that's possible.
[I found this board that's seemingly nice] (https://www.amazon.com/LexonElec-Keyboard-AK33-Backlit-Mechanical/dp/B079M2YHBS/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537055803&amp;sr=8-9&amp;keywords=75+keyboard) but its black/blue keys with no RGB. Let me know what you guys think.
Hey! Sounds like a really nice thing you're doing. Currently the Velocifire VM01 is on sale on Amazon for $40.
https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Mechanical-Keyboard-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01M0QEYR4
As far as mice are concerned, is there a particular brand of mouse that your husband has really enjoyed using in the past? I think we all have our preferences for style and shape. I think that if he is using a a Goodwill mouse then probably any quality mouse would be a huge upgrade. I'm a big fan of Logitech's and Corsair's high end gaming mice. Recently I've used the Logitech G500s and the Corsair M65 RGB Pro. Both are nice mice, but the G500s has been replaced by a newer model that frankly I find hideous. I've never spent more than $35 for a gaming mouse because I am very patient in waiting for deals to pop up. Right now the Razer Death Adder Chroma can be found at certain Target stores for around $30, which is quite the steal. Use the brick seek link below to see if you can snag one for a similar price.
http://brickseek.com/target-inventory-checker/?sku=207-28-1229
If you are lucky you should be able to snag both for $70 plus tax, which is well under your budget. Heck, you could even throw in a snazzy looking diablo mouse pad to really seal the deal.
https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-QcK-Diablo-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B005L38SFA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494433884&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=diablo%2Bmouse%2Bpad%2Bsteelseries&amp;th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Mechanical-Keyboard-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01M0QEYR4
Any suggestions for Brown Switch Keyboards that are sub-$50? Can be either TK or TKL. Obviously standard price can be higher, just hoping to see if anything goes on sale tomorrow for Cyber Monday to sub-$50...
The only Brown switch that I could find was the Velocifire VM01 (and it's not even discounted from its normal price of $36), but I'm not sure if it's a "good" keyboard or not. Read and watched some reviews which say it's okay and decent for its price, but I've yet to see anyone recommend this board here...
Most Mechanical Keyboards I see that are sub-$50 are Blue Switches...but I fear that Blue Switches might be too loud for dorm room settings, so I've gotta go with Browns.
Hi all, I'm considering this keyboard. https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Mechanical-Keyboard-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01M0QEYR4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
would anyone be able to provide a comparison between zorro and cherry MX switches?
https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Tenkeyless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485812636&amp;sr=8-23&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard
Bought one of these as a gift recently.
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Velocifire-TKL01-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1511395667&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=velocifire+tkl
No problems to report from user.
Can always try e-bay. Or bite the bullet and go for a different switch. Hard to find red switches for under $50 (but if you've got another $10 to spend, you can find them easily). I bought this bad boy for $26 on Amazon. It's got Outemu browns and it feels amazing. Really loving this keyboard. I have a Magicforce 68 for work ($40) as well and that also is a very capable keyboard.
Here's my final partpicker configuration based on this morning's deals: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3CWvTB. I've changed the motherboard and memory based on today's prices. Everything else is the same.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a capable all-around 6 core 12 thread CPU which comes with an effective stock cooler. At $139.99 it's a good fit for this budget. It plugs into an AM4 socket to enable an upgrade to an even more capable CPU later if desired.
The Gigabyte B450 Aorus mATX motherboard at $68.99 fits the budget. It has 4 memory slots to support a later memory upgrade if needed. Its VRMs are sufficient to support a CPU upgrade. It's relatively color neutral.
The Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 2 x 8GB DDR4-3200 memory sticks at $61.99 are a great buy on high quality memory. They are low profile which is not necessary for this build, but needed for others. They use Micron E die memory chips which have become the best memory to get for Ryzen since Samsung B dies have been discontinued. The white color matches the case.
The Team L5 Lite 480GB 2.5" SATA SSD is a good buy at $44.99 and will fit the case color. It provides good storage capacity for Windows and games. Using an SSD instead of a conventional hard drive as primary storage makes a huge difference in how fast a PC feels to use. You can add additional storage later if needed.
The MSI Radeon RX 580 8GB Armor OC at $159.99 is an exceptional price on a capable 1080P graphics card. The 8GB of memory will enable the card to "age well" as games use more and more memory over time.
The DIYPC D480 ATX mid tower case is white with blue lighting to match the keyboard and mouse. It's a good case with 5 fans pre-installed for ample cooling. At $49.96 it's reasonably priced as well.
The EVGA BR 500W power supply at $39.99 is a good buy on a quality power supply. It provides sufficient power for this build and some upgrades. It has cables which will look OK through the side window.
Total cost based on current prices of pcpartpicker components: $565.90 after shipping, promos and rebates. $634.90 before.
I'd continue to recommend the same Mechanical keyboard, mouse and monitor from Amazon for $189.87 total after clipping coupon and before sales tax. The LG monitor continues to be the better option for gaming at the same price if monitor color isn't an issue.
New grand total: $755.77 after promos, coupons and rebates.
Let me know your thoughts and questions.
It's an EagleTec:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015MQH59A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s05?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
My first mechanical keyboard was also black, and alas, I eat at my desk a lot. Eventually, that activity killed my black keyboard.
When I ordered the new keyboard, I bought 2 keyboard skins. I can type with them on, and it's much cleaner. I rinse them about once a month. They don't last forever, but it's worth it to protect these white keys.
Also, this keyboard is not actually ALL white. It has very light metal top-bottom frame, but the keys are pure white. It's VERY nice though. The glow from the keys is especially nice at night. Both blue and sometimes a little pink.
Eagletec KG011 Mechanical Keyboard
And the keyboard sleeves, which I highly recommend, even if your a touch typist.
I use this mechanical keyboard:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015MQH59A
And it's fantastic. Inexpensive, works like a charm, nice feel to it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABUJ2KM/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B01ABUJ2KM&amp;pd_rd_wg=FZ9na&amp;pd_rd_r=92W9815PKED04SPZCZP1&amp;pd_rd_w=EXaHu
This one uses Outemu Blues, which are equivalent to Cherry MX Blues, but their technically a "rip off". Some people actually prefer them, because I'm pretty sure there a little smoother and have more of a bump.
https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Keyboard-Mechanical-Backlight-keyboard/dp/B01AXN24AC/ref=pd_sbs_147_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B01AXN24AC&amp;pd_rd_r=92W9815PKED04SPZCZP1&amp;pd_rd_w=1Bpbx&amp;pd_rd_wg=FZ9na&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=92W9815PKED04SPZCZP1
This one has genuine Cherry MX Blues, but its more expensive.
(Unintentional notes) The white could actually complement your setup, and the %65-%75 could allow for more stuff on the desk.
I bet with a mechanical keyboard you could easily make it into /r/battlestations
https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Keyboard-Mechanical-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01ABUJ2KM/ref=pd_sim_147_4?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=41JrKWyK32L&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&amp;refRID=031DXBBP9WPVN7E07ZFA
Also comes in gold.
Blue switch... sorta
Apparently they have this one with 'blue' switches, which is just a proprietary switch, so not a mxblue really.
Just a cheap one I got off Amazon after my good ol Corsair one died :)) Qisan MagicForce https://www.amazon.co.uk/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-Keyboard-White-Magicforce/dp/B01ABUJ2KM
Magicforce 68
Here’s a link to amazon as well
You have a 108 full set of keyboards for any us ansi layout keyboard with Mx cherry or clone switches. As you have the full set, you can think of any 100%, tenkeyless, or smaller keyboards which is good. Probably a whit qisan magicforce smart 68 with blue switches would fit for the look and feeling
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABUJ2KM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-C6EDbMBN4DFR
Cooler Master Quickfire has cherry blues is TKL and is dead on your price range.
Alternatively
Magicforce? for $60 you get Kalih Blues. You can also get it with Cherry Greens if you want to get original cherry switches but these are a fair bit heavier then blues/cost an extra $20. If you are truly budget conscious and need to really save then I guess you can get one with Outemu Blues for $40. - Note these are 60% with arrow clusters.
read the wiki's
post questions on the sticky
watch YT review vids
and if you really want a really introductory gaming keyboard try a cherry mx red or equivalent. Here are some I googled for you:
https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-Mechanical-Keyboard-K83-RED/dp/B01BMJ0Y4O/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1538453552&sr=8-4&keywords=cherry+mx+red
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01ABUJ2KM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1538453485&sr=8-5&keywords=mechanical+keyboard+magicforce
have fun.
considered one of the best budget boards on the market.
Maybe you should just get this as your starter board?
I think a lot of people start with that. I know I did...and now I am too deep in the rabbit hole.
Welcome to the community, btw!
It seems to be a knock-off board, so wouldn't have much traction. Based on pricing, I'd assume its really low quality and probably not worth your money.
What you could get is a magicforce 68 which is a budget board recognized by the community for being a great bang for your buck.
You won't find many keyboards that size with RGB so cheap that aren't gonna either feel horrible or break pretty soon, so do consider putting some more money aside and getting something a little nicer. Corsair make some great budget mechanical keyboards that look pretty similar to this board, at about £70-80.
Just took a peek on Amazon and that honestly looks like a really good deal if what you're looking for is a fullsize. It's god Outemu Blue switches which a lot of people consider the best kind of cherry blue clone. A word of warning, if you want a quiet keyboard this is not it. It will be very loud.
One more thing, full size keyboards (i.e. those with an arrow cluster and a numpad) are pretty much the worst form factor for gaming. I'd personally suggest you go for something like this Tomoko board (it's branded as Pictek but it's actually Tomoko) or this Magicforce 68 which is a smaller form factor but is probably the best bang-for-your-buck board on the market.
Well, if you want to get started learning to build your own kit the hard way, that would be one option. However, it'll probably be cheaper, in the long run, to just buy a cheap "real" keyboard to replace the Razer. I had one of those boards, and threw it out when several of the keys went bad. Why replace them when you know the rest are going to go bad eventually too? You can get a MagicForce in blues or browns for just $40. A friend bought one with blues, and I really like the Outemu switches.
I have these:
MechanicalEagle Z-77: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBVH16U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Magicforce:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ABUJ2KM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Tomoko: (I got a cheaper one that was only 77 keys but its not one amazon anymore) https://www.amazon.com/TOMOKO-Mechanical-Keyboard-Resistant-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01IHVN4GA/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&amp;srs=14363847011&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1493431372&amp;sr=1-1
Often recommend magicforce 68: https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01ABUJ2KM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491755084&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=magicforce+68+blue
Tkl layout https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Mechanical-Enthusiasts-Backlighting-Double-shot/dp/B01M301Q50/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491755150&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Plugable+tkl
Best $40 board is the Magicforce 68
Comes with clicky loud satisfying switches.
I know this isn't RGB, but it's great, I use it, just wanted to point it out.
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01ABUJ2KM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504557252&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=magicforce+68
The Magicforce 68 with Outemu Blue switches is a great choice for only $40
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01ABUJ2KM
Amazon
Not sure where this belongs but I recently tried mechanical keyboard with this 40 dollar champ from amazon
It's fricking amazing.
The 10 million actuation life cycle of each switch is a giveaway that it isn't, as well as mechanical only being mentioned in the title and not in the description. These keyboards are a similar price and mechanical: https://www.amazon.com/TOMOKO-MMC023-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01DBJTZU2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1467678605&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard&amp;psc=1, www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1467678680&sr=8-28&keywords=mechanical+keyboard, and www.amazon.com/AULA-Mechanical-Keyboard-Professional-Switches/dp/B01EFR1SFY/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1467678709&sr=8-31&keywords=mechanical+keyboard.
Falcon z-77, bought it from Massdrop for $54 one year ago.
Looks like its on sale right now. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DBVH16U?psc=1
This is a really cheap one.
They're pretty much the same keyboard, the second one you linked has no rgb lighting but there is an rgb version of it for £10 more. If you're gonna use it for csgo, you probably won't need the numpad so i'd say the second option (or the one i linked if you want rgb) is a better choice
https://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Keyboard-Replaceable/dp/B01DBVH16U Best $40 I ever spent on tech.
This one: https://support.apple.com/kb/SP669?locale=en_US
I also have this monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Just missing a capable gaming computer.
https://www.amazon.com/Granvela-MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Tenkeyless/dp/B01DBVH16U
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBVH16U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1 I used this one for the past year and it's been a joy to use. It just takes up more room in my backpack than I'd like
I highly recommend this one for $40: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBVH16U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
The build quality for the price is really good. The switches are Gaote / Outemu Blue switches, not Cherry MX's, but they feel really nice still, though this is my first mechanical keyboard so I can't compare.
I've had it for 3 months so far and not a single problem, and I'm happy with it!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DBVH16U/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Here's the exact model I got. It is extremely solid. It feels like I could run it over with my car. It has a few different light settings that are pretty cool. Not as versatile in that area as a higher end kb, but for the price I don't think you can beat it easily. There are lots of other similar keyboards in the price range too
Here you go: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01DBVH16U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I actually ordered one, it arrives tomorrow :D
There is no best, it depends on the person. I like a 34 dollar TKL (I still like this one) with blue switches, but I also replaced it with a ducky. Just look around, I checked review videos so I can hear the keyboard. https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/
RBG Keyboard is Mechanical Eagle Z-77 stock, got it on a pricing error for $9 it's actually surprisingly well built and the switches aren't terrible. The other is a Vortex Pok3r Cheryy MX Blues with DSA Eve keycaps, and a red spacebar.
I recently bought the desk from a guy who built it. The only prebuilt part was the legs. The power cords for the Edison bulbs run through the pipe which is nice. The platforms for speakers can move out and in and also rotate. There is actually I pipe that runs down the center with a VESA mount on it. It currently has a 24" monitor mounted to it, but it's hiding behind my ultrawide. I have a dual vertical mount coming on Friday and I'm going to put the 24" above the UW.
Unfortunately the faucet handles are just for looks. Would be super rad to some how wire them as dimmers or something of the sorts.
Thanks for drawing the face, it now cannot be unseen :P
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Magicforce 68 nonbacklit
All switches are preference. There really doesn't exist a best switch for ____.
You use what you like, and that's about it. If noise is gonna be an issue, DO NOT get this switch, it's quite loud. If you think Blacks might be something you 're interested in, give them a try! Also note that there is a version with Outemu Browns.
Here's some from Amazon:
Try this out: https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1509989609&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=magic+force
Magic Force 68. You have access to insert, delete, page up, page down natively, and the FN key takes care of the rest. Uses gaterons. You can get with or without RGB, I've linked without for the cheapest possible option.
I have the 87-key version of this and I must say I'm quite happy with it. I could have gone with the one I've linked instead for sure though, I don't think I've ever pressed the function keys except for the occasional Alt+F4.
I noticed on Amazon that a new version of the Magicforce featuring Outemu Brown has appeared. Has anyone tried it yet, or perhaps any other Outemu Brown board?
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Ha no worries, I definitely remember being that lost. The more you dig in, the more you realize there is a world of options for any variable you can think of (and plenty you can't). Just take your time, read up on stuff, figure out what you want, ask questions, then get exactly what you want (maybe pick up a popular cheap board like the Magicforce 68 if you get impatient in the meantime).
Hi, so this is going to be a tough one...the price range you provided is very low. Personally, I don't own anything that is of that price range but I have heard that for a cheap beginner board that is decent quality the Magicforce 68 by Qisan is a pretty good board.
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https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0
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Anne pro 2: https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B07M66R9DG/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=anne+pro+2&qid=1562175943&s=electronics&sr=1-2
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Ducky one 2 Mini: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4322
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Best of luck!
if youre alright with a tenkeyless, i recently got the qisan magicforce just to try out brown switches and its actually a great keyboard for the price, i was very surprised. if you dont care about back lighting and media keys etc and are just looking for a high quality, nice feeling keyboard, give it a try:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_AsAqDbENEX0JN
(also do not be fooled by cheap keyboards. not only do most people dislike the general clickiness of blue switches, cheap keyboards usually also have this metallic sound when you type and it really gets on peoples nerves)
as for the mouse, ive had a rival 300 for 3 years now and i cant complain, its simple but its got a great sensor and feels nice. its a bit large though.
It's actually the Qisan mechanical keyboard with Cherry Browns. I'm pretty sure there are other brands carrying the same keyboard though so it could also be a Hykker.
The keyboard has been great for the price. There is a much cheaper version that i owned. It isn't backlit and has clone brown switches. It was also great and I kind of preferred the clones more but can't do without backlit keys.
This is basically the best cheap one out there IMO: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_oHM1Ab97F25KB
It's an awesome keyboard. It was my first real mechanical board and nicely [priced] (https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0)
Just the first thing on Amazon, not sure about the keycaps.
Cheapest to most expensive recommendations:
Tomoko 87/104: $35.99 and $42.99 respectively
MagicForce 68: $39.99 with Kaihl Switches
Drevo Gramr: $39.99 with Outemu switches (iirc)
Magic Force 68 with Gateron: $62.99
MagicForce 108 with Gateron: $69.99
Rosewill RK9000V2 with Cherry: $74+/-
Oh and the Anne Pro which you can get for about $70 with Gateron switches. Also check mech market where many boards go for under $50 regularly.
If you can spare $40, this Magicforce 68 is a pretty good keyboard. It's a 60% board, so some of the extra key functions are layered underneath other keys. But it's not super hard to get used to.
If you need a full-size, it's a little bit more at $70.
A Magicforce with brown switches is $40:
http://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/
EDIT: generic switches
Here's some links for that keyboard, in case you're lazy like me.
https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Keyboard-Mechanical-Backlight-keyboard/dp/B01872MCIA
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-GATERON-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B072M53N2D
Fucking damnit. That didn't take long. You were right:
The bug bit me quick. In the last 24 hours, I've researched Cherrys vs. offbrands, Outemu blues and Gateron browns, tried a Razer green set and Logitech proprietary linears at Best Buy, asked around, found lots of cool keycaps, tried to see how much it would be to buy a case and chipboard and switches and balancers and caps all separately, noped the fuck out of that, and settled on this:
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-GATERON-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E57PUNA/ref=sr_1_2?srs=7936345011&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487038381&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=brown+black
with these:
https://www.amazon.com/Keycaps-Mechanical-Keyboard-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01MQITHLV/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487038393&amp;sr=8-8&amp;keywords=typewriter+keycaps
Wait, how did I justify $93 when $40 is nearly as good on it's own?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E8KO2B0/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_1_w
And why do I want these so bad?
https://www.amazon.com/Datamancer-Typewriter-Keycaps-Tall-Deco/dp/B00WDKB1UI/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487038875&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=typewriter+keycaps
What kind of features and aesthetic are you looking for? I have this keyboard and really like it, but it might not be your taste.
From what I've gathered (and from my limited experience), knockoff switches are actually pretty good. It's the build quality and keycaps you have to watch out for on these budget boards, and if you eventually want better caps, they'll cost more than the board itself.
Amazon has cute little 10" HDMI/VGA monitors. I snapped one up when they were $50, last check I saw they were about $90. (Amazon prices can vary more than gas prices I swear.) It actually looks very crisp (it's NOT an 800x480 panel which is downsampling 720p, it's actually a real 1366x768 panel), and the onboard speakers (served either by HDMI or a line input) sound better than my 23" Dell monitor's speakers. Bonus, it runs on a standard 12V barrel jack connector, so if you have the right skills you can easily rig up a battery for it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GIZM81Y/
For a keyboard I can either use a mini mechanical keyboard I have: https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ (it's missing lots of keys but you access them through the FN key, it's actually pretty awesome), or you could use a wireless keyboard of some kind, or something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Enhanced-Multimedia-Backlit-Wireless-Keyboard/dp/B00Q4VZDHY/
I got mine from Amazon. Mine has Kailh blacks but they come in various gateron and cherry varieties as well. This one is only $40 USD as of posting. It's my first mech and I love it. I know now that I prefer tactile switches, but you never forget your first ;)
This is the exact same one as in the picture:
https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1543553180&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=magicforce
I have this: https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=magicforce&amp;qid=1551221410&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1
Works perfect
https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01E8KO2B0
Do you tend to work from home, particularly late at night? RGB is a distraction but backlighting can be really good if you do so. If not then you're in luck because that makes things cheaper. I actually have an idea you might like: https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/
This is the brown switch model. I believe there are variants for red and black switches as well. You may find it to be to compact but some people (not me, bad shoulders) like this kind of thing, and it has a cable channel for reducing clutter even further. There is a white-backlight variant for another $20-30.
+1 for Magicforce 68. Really good for the price.
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1492798294&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=magicforce
I would up your budget a little to a Magicforce 68 with Outemu switches ($35-40)
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1492588839&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=magicforce+68
or if you want a linear switch for spam/rhythm games:
https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01ABUJ1NU/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1492588882&amp;sr=8-15&amp;keywords=magicforce+68
if you would like some O-rings PM me and I'll mail you some.
At that price point it is more determinant if you like the form factor (full keyboard, TKL, etc) and if they have a standard bottom row. Unfortunately the latter is not the case for the Drevo Gramr but it is for the Mantistek GK2 and the Magicforce 68.
Anyway, if you are based in USA this is Magicforce with Browns. (Not trying to force it, just in case you didn't see it! ;) )
Well, I'm building a second Atreus, so that may be my favorite. I like it better for its portability factor, but the Let's Split is great for ergonomics (being able to put the halves at shoulder width is really nice). I think the two things that you get from a wasd over a corsair are build quality and configurability. The wasd is built with a steel plate, so there's no flex in the keyboard. And when I say configurability, that's a combination of the DIP switches on the back and the number of different switch types that they come in. Now, Cherry isn't the only switch manufacturer in the game, in fact, both of my customs use something else (Zealio and Kailh). There are other boards out there that may be less expensive and have just as good a typing experience as the CODE. My brother likes his Magicforce 68, but that didn't stop him from building a Let's Split, too!
Ninja edit: he doesn't have a Mac, but like /u/hingino said, every keyboard is a Mac keyboard, in reality.
https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-920-000914-Illuminated-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16
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Awesome setup, but that is NOT a good keyboard for gaming if you play FPS games at all. It can't detect pressing W+SHIFT+SPACE simultaneously, so you can't jump while running on many games.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Ultrathin-Keyboard-Backlighting/dp/B001F51G16/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Yeah, i actually had that keyboard as a replacement while I was waiting to get my Illuminated Logitech back, and for the price, it's surprisingly nice! I've got this now, and it's really nice if you don't want a super clicky mechanical keyboard.
I believe it is this one.
Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
I have the same one. Great keyboard if you like flatter laptop-style keys that use the scissor switch. It's pretty pricey though - if you don't need a backlight there are plenty of cheaper models to be had.
It sounds like you're looking for keys with a very short travel, i.e. keys that don't move very far. Is that right? Sounds like a laptop keyboard aka "slim" keyboard is a match for you.
Maybe something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Thin-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473934420&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=slim+wired+keyboard
logitech illuminated keyboard
A Vizio 42" 1080 monitor, the main one is the same thing just a 55". Keyboard is a Logitech, and I absolutley love it! Link Below
http://www.walmart.com/ip/VIZIO-E420i-B0-42-1080p-120Hz-Class-LED-Smart-HDTV/38067903
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-000914-Illuminated-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16
Depending on the "lightness" of your gaming, I would recommend the
Logitech Illuminated Keyboard..
I do really like it - I find it nice to type on. it looks good and has really nice backlighting but it has one major flaw:
It has ghosting issues with the key combination w+shift+space.
So I can recommend to you if don't play any FPS games at all.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Ultrathin-Laser-etched-Soft-touch/dp/B001F51G16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505912260&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=logitech+backlit+keyboard
$50 on amazon
While I agree that good peripherals can really improve your experience, everyone is gonna have different preferences. It depends on what you find comfortable, usable, and even cool.
So I'll just give you my preferences...
Keyboards: Most people love a good mechanical keyboard. You get a nice clicky sound, and most gaming ones come with tons of cool LEDs and macros and options. Depending on the type of gamer you are, these may or may not be overkill.
For me, I just like something quiet and sleek looking. DEFINITELY get one with backlit keys, cause this will make a huge difference playing in the dark. I use the Logitech K740. The other more advanced options will vary person to person. I wish that stores like Best Buy had more gaming keyboards on display to really get a feel for the options out there.
I also would recommend something like the Belkin n52te that I use (which Razer makes now). It's more comfortable, and you can have it in your lap for reclined gaming. Lots of cool options and combos with that one.
Mouse: Again, depending on the type of gamer you are, you may not need twenty buttons on your mouse. Comfort should be the biggest thing here. You're gonna be holding this thing for hours on end. Determine the type of grip that you find comfortable, and find a mouse that's made for it. Or, get a heavily adjustable one like my Cyborg RAT 9.
A lot of ppl criticize wireless mice for their response times or battery lives. But c'mon, even a 50ms response time is negligible to your reflexes. And changing a rechargeable battery every day is not a big deal for most people. I personally hate wired mice.
Headphones: Now here is where the fanboys start chiming in. There are so many brands and qualities and reviews out there that this may be the hardest one. For me, the biggest things are GOOD surround sound, wireless, GREAT bass response, mic/headset attached, and over-ear comfort. I've tried quite a few of these, but I currently have a Logitech G930 set and have been really pleased.
Hope that helps, I'm sure we'll get a lot more opinions here later.
I found a similar keyboard on Amazon made by HP and I used that to base measurements off of. I do not know what you use your computer for but unfortunately most backlit keyboards are geared to gamers. I've never used any of these keyboards but they are from respected manufactures. If I were you I'd read through a couple reviews on each to get a better understanding of what to expect from the keyboard.
Cooler Master Storm Devastator w/ mouse $29.99
This one is .2" longer, .4" narrower, .4" taller than your current keyboard
Corsair Raptor k30 $39.99
This one is .9" longer, .9" wider, .4" taller.
If you were to up your budget $10.
SteelSeries Apex Raw $49.99
2.97" longer, 2.5" wider, 1.05" taller.
I have used this one and I can say that I didn't care for the keys but I do use a mechanical board so take that with a grain of salt.
If you were to up your budget $25-30. (At this point it might be better to start looking at low end mechanicals.)
Corsair Raptor k40 $59.99
1.8" longer, 2.5" wider, .8" taller
Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin $59.99
I don't think the dimensions for this one are right because Amazon says it's 3 inches tall but it's sold as an ultrathin keyboard?
Microsoft SideWinder x4 $68.80
2.1" longer, 2.4" wider, 1.4" taller
The Logitech K120 is a great keyboard for about $15 if you're not looking for anything fancy. http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU
I've heard good things about that case. Please give us an update on it once everything is installed!
You can get a nice 24-inch monitor from Asus for under $200. I honestly wouldn't go larger than that. A solid 23-incher can be had for ~$150.
I wouldn't worry so much about the keyboard. Here's your basic one without "multimedia" buttons. The media keys will cost a few bucks extra.
I might be tempted to go for a GTX460 or a Radeon 5850 just so it's a bit more secure in playing some future titles. That's my only real comment about the build itself.
As far as gaming devices go:
Mice
I can't personally recommend any Razer mice though I'm using a Razer Tron mouse at the moment. Every Razer mouse I've had, has had issues with the left mouse button randomly double clicking.
Keyboards, you can get away with a lot in the keyboard department as they all do pretty much the same thing. Here's a couple of options.
EDIT: I accidentally the whole description of a product.
So guys, do you think this keyboard will do the job? http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1414637263&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=logitech+keyboard
For the mouse you don't need to spend a bunch of money to get something good, here's the mouse my friend uses. http://www.amazon.com/E-3lue-EMS109BK-Precision-Control-1600dpi/dp/B005CPGHAA/ His only complaint is he can't turn off the LED on it, which could be a problem if you don't like it. You could spend a bit more for a better mouse such as the Deathadder or Steelseries Rival (I personally own the rival, great mouse)
For keyboards, it's up to you if you want mechanical or membrane. Mechanical will be more expensive but it's nicer to type on and feels better. This is a very basic membrane keyboard, it works. Here is a good mechanical. (FYI it doesn't use the standard Cherry MX keyswitches most mechs use, although they still feel better then membrane). You can also look at Corsair's keyboards, Corsair's, and other manufactures mechanical keyboards.
For the monitor I'm assuming you want something decent, 1080p, 60hz? Here is a 24 inch 1080p 60hz monitor, you could look at cheaper ones too. It really depends on what you want. I use 2 23 inchers that I got for $100 and they work fine for my uses.
Good luck!
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU
It's possibly one of the most reliable rubber domes out there
If the computer works fine, wouldn't it be easier to just buy an inexpensive keyboard?
Or get a cooler looking one for less than $30.
Then just disable your laptop keyboard.
Problem solved. Money saved.
Also, what Afspeirs told you is from the "Read This Before Posting!" stickied tutorial post. I was under the impression you read through that.
When I first built my PC two months ago I had budget in mind and went for a Logitech K120... it was terrible and I hated it. I pressed it about 30 times before it went back to the box. My brother had a SteelSeries Apex that I thought was cool so I headed to my local Micro Center to get one.
However the keyboard salesman there right away showed me a mechanical keyboard and the second I tried one I knew I wasn't going back. I bought this Ducky DK2108SZ with Cherry MX Reds. The Reds are much quieter in general then the clicky switches, the Blues. If I were you, if you're going to be using these at work I'd get those, or if you're looking for something cheaper, these with MX Brown switches are great too... when they're in stock Wednesday I'm going to buy those (it will be my fourth mechanical keyboard since I bought my first in November, they are THAT good)
I'm currently using a Corsair Strafe RGB with MX Blues and they are great, but VERY loud.. I use these at home however so it doesn't really matter that much lol. Trust me, you will want a mechanical keyboard, once you own one you won't want to use a membrane keyboard again.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1373396336&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=keyboard
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
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CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $182.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Asus H97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard | $99.00 @ Amazon
Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $38.50 @ Amazon
Storage | Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $42.66 @ Amazon
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 4GB SOC Video Card | $229.99 @ Amazon
Case | Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini ITX Tower Case | $69.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $49.99 @ Amazon
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $85.95 @ Amazon
Monitor | Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" 60Hz Monitor | $89.99 @ Amazon
Keyboard | Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard | $9.99 @ Amazon
Mouse | Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse | $43.00 @ Amazon
Speakers | Logitech S120 2.3W 2ch Speakers | $15.00 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | ~$1006.50
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-13 16:43 EDT-0400 |
Comes in a little over 1k, but I included keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, etc. Things you may already have, or have extras of. Mini-ITX check, SSD, check, Windows 10, check (they come in USBs now so no need optical drive). Modular PSU so you can actually fit all your parts in easily. GPU should be able to handle most games satisfactorily. CPU should handle most tasks well. GLHF
I haven't personally used these, but I've found some that have decent reviews. As /u/Faiter119 suggested, Logitech is a very trusted brand. The K120 is your basic, plain old keyboard.
There is also the Amazon Basics keyboard, which I would trust right off the bat as they provide decent quality electronics.
If you're willing to get a bit adventurous, I found the BlueFinger backlit keyboard that also comes with a mouse (for a promotion), but has no reviews because it won't be released until the 11th. This is the best $30 keyboard I've ever seen, to be honest. It looks legit, and their other keyboards are the same basic design and all get 4-5 stars, so I would take the risk. Amazon is always really cool about giving full refunds on products in case it doesn't work out.
Before I answered this I decided to quit procrastinating and set up WiFi on it. Previously I had been using Ethernet exclusively. I started a 1080p video and after ~20 minutes I hadn't noticed any stuttering.
I would definitely recommend the pi over AirTame, Roku, or similar. Here's the Wifi dongle (I think) and the remote I use. I LOVE that it's linux and until something went wrong I had it facing the public for ssh access into my home. As I said, for me the video playback is flawless, but while a video is playing the user interface is a kind of laggy. I have a Chromecast and it barely gets used because of the pi. It'll look great on your 50 inch screen.
It really all depends on just how much media you consume. I myself cut the cord and consume all my entertainment online so I have a couple of 2TB HDD's in an XBMC build in my living room. As for your video card question, it's technically not integrated graphics. It's an APU which means it has Radeon graphics cores from the video cards onboard, meaning that it does have gaming performance, albeit nowhere near as powerful as a dedicated GPU. But your OP does say you're going to mostly play older games so it shouldn't be too much of a problem for an APU to handle. As for the case I chose it just because it was from money left over in the budget, I like to leave a little off from the budget for sales tax. There's other cases that are good like this Silverstone ML05B. As for your video output question I'm not entirely sure. Although I don't quite understand as to why you would want two separate video outputs. You could just connect an HDMI to a TV and have a wireless keyboard like the Logitech K400 or something more like a remote like the Favi Mini Keyboard.
I own a Boxee Box, 1st Gen AppleTV running crystalbuntu (Linux w/ XMBC + CrystalHD/1080p support) and a little set-top PC running Plex.
Here is my consensus.
Easiest:
If you primarily want to watch streaming content like Netflix, Vudu movie rentals, and other various content from the web, the boxee is a real winner. It organizes and helps you locate content from around the web and puts it into and easy to use 10ft interface. The keyboard isn't backlit which is annoying, and the interface can slow down a bit during load.
I've also found that every once in a while it needs a reboot just because. (Especially after a larger movie like 1080i)
Also, Boxee Box sucks for large high quality files. It locks up with 1080p .ts files, (or at least takes 1-4minutes to load) and lots of .mkv files make it cry/slideshow. Most content on the web is 720p or less.
Moderate skills:
If you primarily watch video content that you have downloaded, a set-top pc is (IMO) the winner. You can put in hardware that can actually handle 1080p without croaking. Your selection of input devices is much, much larger, and you don't have to worry about something coming out that your device can't support.
The other advantage is that you can set up that set-top pc to be your media downloading/storing device. Transmission, Sabnzbd+ w/ Sickbeard + Couchpotato + Headphones can automate the entire process and give you what amounts to an internet based DVR (With music too.) You could even install Subsonic and serve the music to your phone to stream while you're away.
Tech savvy:
If you watch mostly local content, but also want to be able to rent stuff easily, a 1st gen AppleTV with crystalbuntu is the best/cheapest solution. You can pick up a used ATV for around $50 on craigslist and get a CrystalHD card for ~$40. This will handle 1080p files for less than $100 as long as you have some technical know-how and a free usb stick >4GB (Or don't mind formatting the internal HDD) You can even remove the USB stick and boot into ATV to use their rental service for instant access to films giving you a sort of "Best of both worlds"
Of course, with all it's strengths, a set-top PC/Hacked ATV requires you to build/install/configure/modify all of it. For many people, that alone is the killer feature of a boxee box.
There are several threads at the Boxee forums that comment on this issue. Plenty of Boxee Box owners have found success using various wireless keyboards and mice. There are also a few wireless keyboard/touchpad combos that are popular as well:
I'm planning on getting one of those after Christmas. We're starting to see the value in having the Boxee as a convenient web browser when we're sitting on the sofa relaxing at night.
Something like this, then? http://www.amazon.com/Noah-Company-MediaGate-GP-IR02BK-Ultimate/dp/B000W5GK5C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1312847837&amp;sr=8-4
Or, you could always get a mini wireless keyboard: http://www.amazon.com/Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-RT-MWK01/dp/B003UE52ME/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1312847837&amp;sr=8-9
Just make sure whatever remote you pick out allows you to reconfigure the buttons. Otherwise, you may be stuck using it with a specific piece of software.
This one right here works awesome. I got it on amazon for 30 bucks Here
http://www.amazon.com/Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-RT-MWK01/dp/B003UE52ME/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1310147333&amp;sr=8-11
I got one of these, its not bluetooth, but there is a bluetooth variant, here
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Bluetooth-Wireless-Keyboard-Built-/dp/B004I4UQE4/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1310147378&amp;sr=1-4
edit * oops im an idiot, and saw that you DONT want a keyboard, ignore me.
Put the second monitor on a lazy Susan on the edge of his desk so he can rotate the screen and watch Netflix in bed on his computer. Should only cost $2 and vastly increases quality of life :D
Other things:
-- Ties for wire management - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jqgbub0823QYK
-- Rotating Power strip and duct tape to tape that shit to the underside of the desk (beer will be spilled at some point) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JEACFK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Xxgbub0E3RY3J
-- Computer lock and cable to stop pesky thieves
-- LEDs that are daisy-chained and can be plugged into a USB
-- A USB hub for all his gadgets
-- Wireless bluetooth speaker (many uses outside of his normal computing)
-- Microsoft ergonomic keyboard 4000 - most comfortable keyboard ever - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SUIM4E/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Nygbub1ZK53VH
-- Bluetooth touch mouse - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093H4VBU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_9wgbub1542WT5
-- Exercise ball chair (also, with that weight limit... Lots of fun can be had doing.. Activities.. Of all sorts... Ahem..) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DG9KIE0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_wrgbub07AKZHX
-- Some sweet headphones - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008XEYT48/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Gugbub07RHAXS
-- A handheld wireless keyboard/mouse (not what you think, this is badass. I have one. He can use it for presentations and stuff too) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UE52ME/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Kvgbub004D1EF
-- Go to a pawn shop and get a third computer monitor (make sure his gfx card can handle it)
-- USB can cooler or 'hot plate' that keeps either your can of beer cool or your coffee warm
Anything with a link I own and definitely recommend.
Sure.
So I used this as a guide.
The petRockBlog and /r/raspberry_pi were also helpful resources.
I bought a Raspberry Pi B+ Complete Starter Kit, 2 Buffalo Classic USB Gamepads, and Zune A/V Output Cable. The A/V cable has to be compatible with a Zune, some A/V cables like this won't work. I learned that the hard way. I also bought a Mini Wireless Keyboard. A keyboard is required for the setup (any keyboard will do). I got the mini keyboard so I could have a keyboard in my car to troubleshoot potential issues while on the road. It's optional, but I recommend it.
Then I just followed the guide (mentioned above) to set up the RasPi with RetroPi, then plugged in all the cables, and bam I had a retro game console in my car.
NOTE: Instead of the 2.5A Power Supply included in the kit I used a standard micro usb cable plugged into a USB slot in the center console to power the RasPi.
please update with how it goes :) the cable I was using was actually a Y cable, one end to power the screen, one end to power the pi with the antenna getting power from usb on the pi. It kept warning me about power along with hanging that couldn't be explained by software issues, so i set the screen aside and used the pi in another project. really wanting to try it out again since I really like the mobile pi concept. i even got a wireless usb mini keyboard for it, but just use it as a remote now lol. here is the model i got. it works super well for what it is intended for, and the build quality is decent for the price. it is rechargeable so it can take a load off the pi
All I can find is something similar: http://www.amazon.com/FAVI-FE01-BL-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad/dp/B003UE52ME
but it has some more features you don't really need so it probably makes it too big, or too costly if it's to remove the parts you don't need...
Got everything!
The Raspberry Pi:
$35
The monitor:
$16
The keyboard + trackpad:
$20
Power supply:
$10
USB hub:
$18
Wi-Fi Dongle:
$10
Total cost: $109, not including taxes/shipping. Not bad for essentially a mini laptop. Get a nice big USB stick for a "hard disk", make a big enough swap partition, and it'll run fairly well, too. Or I could get an actual hard disk, but... This 128GB SSD would almost double the price of the whole thing.
The Raspberry Pi is essentially a tiny low power computer. There are two models, one with 256 MB of RAM and another with 512 MB of RAM. A lot of people use them to play/stream movies and music but there are thousands of things you can do with them. The 512 MB model the model "B" is about $35.
XBMC, formerly known as Xbox Media Center was originally software that was loaded onto original Xbox hardware and was used to play/stream movies and music for home theater setups. Now it just goes by XBMC but serves the same function. There are distributions that run on Windows and Linux, and even stand-alone packages that run on their own.
There is even a distribution of XBMC developed specifically for the Raspberry Pi model B called Raspbmc. You download it from the website and load it onto an SD card using provided tools and stick it in the Raspberry Pi. The Pi boots up and goes right into Raspbmc.
The Pi features the aforementioned SD card slot, two USB2.0 ports for use with a keyboard, mouse, and/or storage device containing media, a 100 Mb Ethernet port, HDMI out, composite (yellow) video out, 3.5 mm jack out for audio, and a microUSB port used to power it.
For my setup I have the model B Pi with a Raspbmc on an SD card and a small wireless media keyboard similar to this. I have the HDMI go to my surround receiver and the Ethernet hooked up to my network where movies and music can be accessed from my file server.
Despite its size and low power consumption it is capable of playing movies at 1080p and 5.1 surround sound over the network with absolutely no issue. It is quite a remarkable device. And for around $50 you can do essentially the same thing.
I found this on amazon. Possibly a little bigger than what you're looking for though. I use this with my pi. The touchpad is a bit annoying when trying to type while holding it though.
I've been eyeing one of these little things ever since I got my Raspberry Pi.
If you can't find a touch screen in your price range, this wireless keyboard would be an alternative.
http://www.amazon.com/FAVI-Entertainment-Wireless-Keyboard-TouchPad/dp/B003UE52ME/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1368927380&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mini+keyboard
Just ordered one of these from Amazon.
Depends on how much typing you do. I do minimal typing--usually when doing youtube searches on XBMC only.
I ended up getting one of these models. They have a bluetooth and a 2.4 ghz version. I took a chance with this because one important factor I eventually realized is that it's nice if it's backlit when watching in a dark environment.
Major name-branded ones like the Lenovo Wireless keyboard is nice, but it didn't have back lighting and it didn't have function keys. The Logitech one is pretty expensive, too.
Anyway, the one I ended up with is not bad--some accuracy problems with the trackpad, but manageable enough and doesn't really frustrate me. YMMV!
When I first setup my main HTPC I used a Logitech K400, and after using all of the following:
My wife still says she preferred the original K400 keyboard.
It's a FAVI FE01-BL
I use this multimedia remote
It's cheap, works great, connects wirelessly via a USB nub, it's rechargeable, has a full keyboard, touchpad, mouse buttons, it's backlit, and has a laserpointer built in.
For less than $20, you can't beat it. There are similar options from other manufacturer's too.
I just set up my girlfriends broken phone with a logitech combo-unit and an OTG-dongle for the logitech nub. This one works great: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG
Try combining this board with these parts. Fanless, no noise at all. Throw in a wifi card (mini PCIe or USB), and you're basically at $300. You could go down to 4GB RAM, or get a larger HDD, whatever your preferences happen to be. A Logitech K400 is a solid input device if you need one.
That will handle any downloaded movie (any codec really) at 1080p or lower, and will stream just fine.
It's wireless with a built-in touchpad: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG
I use it for the media PC hooked to my TV.
It works on a PC. That's all I have XBMC on. I use a wireless keyboard with a large touchpad to navigate the channels. http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Built-In-Multi-Touch/dp/B005DKZTMG It's hook to my TV in the living room. Nice to watch what I want to watch at anytime of the day.
I've been quite happy with my Logitech K400. The keyboard has an integrated touchpad and nice ergonomics. It's also quite cheap!
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Built-In-Multi-Touch/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1396259246&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Logitech+K400
Here are examples of wireless remotes that will work with it (via dongle).
Hausbell for 15.99
Logitech K400 for 24.99
OP here, I'm not actually the owner of this build, I came across it on PCPartPicker, you can see more pictures/details here.
As for controlling it, I've been looking at this Logitech for my setup since I joined PCMR ~4 yrs ago.
If you do build something post pics, I'm always interested in custom built PC cases.
I actually hook my computer up to my TV and have a little mini keyboard for my couch.
Like so: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DKZTMG
So, not obsolete, just repurposed. I also have Chromecast for the other HDMI slot, so even if I wanted to do something on my computer while someone else was watching TV, they'd just have to deal with watching netflix or something.
I've been using this for a few months, it's not good for anything more than web browsing/file access, but it's solid all around http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Built-In-Multi-Touch/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1397369453&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=k400
I also have computer desk next to tv, for when I want to ame with a mouse/keyboard. As far as couch navigation, I use Logitech K400r. Pin things you use regularly to the task bar, then it's just [win]+[1], [win]+[2], etc, to open them. Also, just press the win key and type stuff into the search bar to find easily. This is on Win 7 mind you. I haven't used 8 so I don't know if it translates.
Are you sure a Logitech all in one keyboard like
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Built-In-Multi-Touch/dp/B005DKZTMG/
wouldn't be a better solution?
Try
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/air-keyboard-remote-mouse/id446643462?mt=8
There is also a lite version
!
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Built-In-Multi-Touch/dp/B005DKZTMG
This is the one I use when my Mac's bluetooth keyboard is in use.
You probably have something already, but I have a similar setup to you with a laptop that outputs to the living room TV, and I use this Logitech keyboard and mouse combo. It's got an all in one design, a Power (sleep for me) button, and an on/off button to keep your laptop from waking up from sleep when you don't want it on.
You could get a keyboard with a trackpad on the side like this one from Logitech.
[Logitech k400] (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-920-003070/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1371664503&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=k400) is only $30 and has been more then enough for me. I mostly use a harmony one, but have the keyboard on a coffee table shelf for when needed. I used to want the dinovo mini and edge, but the price tag just isn't worth it.
possibly, i have looked around a bit for a solution without luck.
I Have a [Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400] (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1463503904&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=logitech+wireless+keyboard)
that wakes the PC up without issue though, so I feel that ive narrowed it to the Seneo...
I will say that otherwise the Seneo works perfectly well, and fits in the arm of the couch very nicely.
Get yourself a keyboard with a built in mouse pad. We have a couple of these for the machines in our shop. <$20
You’ll thank me when your tools have inevitably spread to every free surface in your shop and there’s no more room to move a mouse around.
Everything depends on how much you want to spend. I'll outline what I did:
I use one of these keyboards for controlling my media PC from my bed. Works wonderfully and the built in touchpad is great.
I've a similar set up & I use this. Can't recommend it enough
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG
My PC netflix is very friendly with this remote control:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DKZTMG/
You used to be able to run Netflix through Windows Media Center. I've not upgraded to the latest but it looks like this is still an option:
http://www.ehow.com/how_7682195_add-netflix-windows-media-center.html
Buy an Intel NUC, some RAM, some kind of hard drive, that $30 Logitech keyboard + trackpad, and install OpenELEC. It takes all of five seconds to install and setup and it's awesome.
It'll run you about $200 or so total but should play anything you through at it.
Here's a guy using that exact setup to play some Hi10P anime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZzSscRgyf8
Here's a link to the unit he's using, I believe:
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-DN2820FYKH-Celeron-N2820-support/dp/B00HVKLSVC
EDIT: Looks like my keyboard is more like $25
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Built-In-Multi-Touch/dp/B005DKZTMG
No problem! Hopefully someone else can answer the app question. To be honest, I use a PS3 for Netflix & Amazon Video and my HTPC is used for local streaming and Windows Media Center (for live cable TV).
If she is savvy enough, she can just open a browser window and go to Amazon Video through a desktop shortcut. It's not an app, but it's an easy workaround.
Also, I would recommend having a non-intimidating keyboard/mouse combination. The Logitech K400 is a two-in-one that's cheap ($25) and won't intimidate her.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1416160400&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=keyboard+logitech+k400&amp;pebp=1416160406907
I use the Logitech K400. Super inexpensive and pretty reliable.
In short a solidly built HTPC can fix almost all of your gripes. Also you should really look at kodi again.
>Ok, so you mention my lack of paragraph and sentence structure (although I am hesitant to admit that you are very right) and also not mentioning a universal remote (which I don't want to buy [I wanna say the cheapest harmony is around 80$], rather I want a all in one solution) what are areas you find me to be confused or ill informed?
There are plenty of perfectly capable remotes for much less the $80.
http://www.amazon.com/LYNEC-Wireless-Keyboard-Infrared-Learning/dp/B00U78EKM4/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1459302520&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=HTPC+remote
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1459302520&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=HTPC+remote
http://www.amazon.com/Aerb-Wireless-Keyboard-Multifunctional-3-Gsensor/dp/B00K768DHY/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1459302520&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=HTPC+remote
I tried a few of those mini keyboards but I found typing really cumbersome and the trackpads were all garbage. I ended up buying the Logitech k400 and I absolutely love it. It says it's not Mac compatible, but it totally is, you just have to change the modifier keys in the Keyboard system prefs.
I have the older model, the K400r. It's great for HTPC, the combination of the touch pad and the mouse button on the left side is just right for my hands but I couldn't imagine using it for gaming.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1414420557&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=logitech+wireless+keyboard
this is what i used for my htpc. it's not as compact, but it's got a touchpad
I've never used one, but I like the idea of this one.
There's only one part, so less to keep track of. And you don't have to have a surface to put the mouse on. Of course this is only acceptable for casual use like watching internet content, not gaming.
I was in your boat a month ago. I did my research and I wanted a tactile bump so it was either blues or browns for me. I ended up getting the logitech g710+ w/ browns and I will never go back to membrane. It's hard to describe the feeling. Its just so crisp.
Its one sale right now on amazon if u care. http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Like I said those issues could have been completely fixed now, I never looked more into it because the looks don't appeal to me and I don't use macros. Amazon had it on sale for $95 and free shipping a day or two ago but it looks like it is at $110 now, still has free shipping though.
If it helps, the Logitech G710+ seems to be pretty similar in price to this Titanfall one, and it's got mechanical keys. Can't speak to it personally, but it'll probably at least last longer. Looks like there's some decently priced mechanical keys out there these days.
I am getting the Logitech G710+. It is under $100 and I have heard great things about it.
You might like the G710+
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Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Tactile High-Speed Keys - Cherry MX Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009C98NPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bA9EzbWPFY2NE
Same price on Amazon right now:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY
Das Keyboard 4: http://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-4-professional/#/awesome-products
Logitech G710+: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY
Logitech G910: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/logitech-g910-orion-spark-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/9163008.p?id=1219398147781&amp;skuId=9163008
/u/fauxsoul already mentioned the Corsair K-series -- and I think that mostly covers them, outside of some of the more knockoff brands. The Media wheel will definitely be the hardest thing to find -- it's just not that common, from what I've seen. A popular solution around these parts seems to be external jog dials -- something like the Belkin Powermate: http://store.griffintechnology.com/powermate
Hope that helps!
I have one. I like it. But I only like it because of the price tag; I make myself like it because of how it costs.
I was one of the people that sped down to fry's electronics on launch day and picked myself a cherry mx red version. I had never used mx red's before, but lately I have been getting into the CS:GO competitive scene and thought I could be in the top 5% if I bought reds. I have no idea why I would think this, but I did.
Now, before I get into the pro's and cons, let me preface this: I've bought 4 mechanical keyboards in the last year: so I'm not a noob with keyboards. I currently own a Quickfire TK, Blackwidow Ultimate 2013, Logitech G710+, and of course, the K70 RGB.
The OG keyboard (and probably my favorite to this day, is the Quickfire TK). It was small, light, never slipped, and always had a very bright backlight (this is important for later). The Blackwidow, also had a gorgeous backlight and this keyboard comes in a close second. Then the last 2 keyboard purchases I've made have since gone down-hill. I figured out I can't live without blue keys. Not reds, not browns, not blacks, hell, not even fucking turquoise.
Now this is probably a personal issue, but I can't live if I am not typing/gaming on blues. While writing this, I HAVE to look down while typing, and it is only on this keyboard. It just feels... weird. Something about blues on my fingers make my "keystrokes" more fluid. So enough with my personal problems with the keyboard, let's get on to the issues everyone has with the keyboard.
Pros:
Cons:
Conclusion:
The keyboard is feature packed and has potential, although it just isn't there yet. I am very excited for a (hopefully) revision 2.0 of this. Essential, if Corsair came out with a razer blackwidow which had a wrist wrest and slightly tweaked the software, I would buy it. The keyboard currently is $133 on amazon for Cherry Blues. At this price, I would say it's worth it to atleast tinker around with. It is a nice keyboard, and I think I will continue using it, however, once again, it needs work.
If you can pick it up for $133 or less, and you aren't going to spend your money on anything better, atleast give it a try; Maybe you'll like it.
I hope you found this informative and useful :D
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>Das might have a backlit full-size board with usb hub
Indeed they do. https://shop.daskeyboard.com/products/das-keyboard-prime-13
I'll hold out to see if there are any other options but at least I know it should exist.
Thanks!
Edit: In case anyone else searches this in the future. The Logitech G710+ fits the bill also.
New here -- Clicked around to try to figure some of this stuff out but got lost.
I have a few questions:
How good is this keyboard? General rating or comments would be cool. Is Cherry MX Red good for typing long essays/notes? I also have this: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY -- Which I use for gaming/general purpose.
I wanted to start using my noppoo again cause I have a few long essays coming up
You can't go wrong with a mechanical keyboard. You could go with Logitech for the lower end "quality" keyboards. These are on sale right now and are decent entry level. Having used a membrane (~$50) keyboard for years, I really have to say the extra $20-30 is more than worth it.
Cherry MX Browns (not Blues or Reds) are probably ideal if you type and game, and don't prefer one or the other.
If you insist on a cheapo, then the G105 has treated me well in the past.
Thanks! The keyboard is a Keycool 87 with Logitech G710 keycaps. The cable I’m using is a LINDY Coiled Cable.
A tad higher than the recent Amazon sale ($94).
Also available from amazon for same price now.
On Logitech gaming keyboards, there's a row of macro keys that you can assign functions to called the "G" keys. I have one of these keys show the desktop when pressed. However, they are far off to the left so I never press them accidentally during gameplay.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009C98NPY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Best one I've used out of 7.
Logitech website says $130. Price history for Amazon says it was only ever $65 once, about a year ago, for a few days. http://camelcamelcamel.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/product/B009C98NPY
I can't find it when I search on Amazon, but the link /u/rajface provided still seems to work: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Exclusive-Capacitive-SGK-5000-GKCT1-US/dp/B00MY3S288
CM Storm Novatouch TKL sold no amazon at 90 EUR, not by amazon, scam?
Don't think you've seen this yet. Amazon is selling the keyboard atm for $168. So, you're selling for more than a new keyboard.
http://www.amazon.com/Storm-NovaTouch-TKL-Exclusive-Capacitive/dp/B00MY3S288/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415592562&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=novatouch+keyboard
I'm sorry, I'm not following completely. Are you saying if I'm looking at Topre then I won't be able to customize keycaps? Unless I did something like this?
Aesthetics and keycap customizations are nice to have, but typing comfort is paramount.
And there you go CM Storm NovaTouch TKL.
Just make sure the Storm says it has "CHERRY MX Compatible Key Stems for Keycap Customization " not all of them do. The good ones tend to be around $200 and the ones that don't are around $130. Any Storm that's cheaper won't be torpe.
EDIT: Hit Geekhack and carefully read the walkthroughs as it's not the easiest mod out there to do and these are premium keebs your working on.
Amazon?
Matias Quiet Pro is a good choise for both cost and the variety of boards. They're very quiet, not too expensive, there's a Mac version, they have a tactile feel and there is a 100% and a small version.
There's the Cooler Master Novatouch that costs a bit more, has a lower actuation force, you can change the keycaps later on and it has a TKL layout so if you're using the numberpad a lot, you should probably go for the Matias Quiet Pro. ¨
If you want the premium stuff there's the Topre Realforce boards. They are expensive, comes in regular 100% layout and TKL layout, there's a version where the keys on the board has different weights on them so from 30-45g. for better ergonomics, there's also a version that's a bit more quieter to believe it or not and it comes in black or white.
EDIT: Noticed that you wanted a small board, so the Matias Mini Quiet Pro and the G84 is probably the two best mechanical boards to get.
Topre keyboards are the closest I can think of. They're pretty much a crossbreed between MX blues and rubber domes, so you get the best of both worlds. Expect to pay a pretty penny, though. The cheapest Topre keyboard I can think of costs around $180(Though CM calls them "exclusive hybrid capacitive keyswitches"), and HHKBs (the most well-known Topre keyboards) usually cost over $200.
If you can't afford that, I hear that the MX browns give a tactile bump instead of the click that the MX blues have. The MX clears are the same type of switch, but they offer more resistance (Tactile force of 65 cN and actuation force of 55 cN, compared to the 45 cN actuation force of the browns). The KUL ES-87 offers a tenkeyless option (no numpad) with both MX browns and MX clears for $130, and for a full-size keyboard, the WASD CODE features MX clears for $150. I recommend getting a switch tester to see which fits best for you. I hope this helps.
This, this, or this are good starts :)
amazon.de has some ANSI-US CM NovaTouch, they get more and more expensive everytime I look at it
If they send you an ISO-DE, I would gladly buy it from you. I bought this one and got ANSI-US layout.
Is the Novatouch's price in USD (235 CAD)? Amazon.ca sells it for $199 CAD + taxes brand new.
There are some others on Amazon, just search keyboard switch sampler. https://www.amazon.com/Max-Keyboard-Keycap-Cherry-Sampler/dp/B00N6DXTW4/
I'm up to five now along with the switch sampler so I could get all my friends hooked as well. My click-clack collection consists of:
Please send help.
Google "keyboard switch tester"
Examples:
1 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/NPKC-17-Switch-Tester-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Sample-Kit-Gray-Clear-White-Razer-/272039386114?var=&amp;hash=item3f56cf9c02:m:miDSN5WU0AyXy9pwntNiKeQ
2 - https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&amp;c=109
3 - http://www.amazon.com/Max-Keyboard-Keycap-Cherry-Sampler/dp/B00N6DXTW4/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1462908889&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=switch+tester
You could buy a switch tester like this one or you could go to a local Best Buy or something like that and try different keybaords. I absolutely love Reds and they are my favorite. Some like Browns, some like Blues, it's very hard to tell. But there's a switch for everyone.
The one linked by /u/pierogisandwich is also pre-soldered to a PCB with a mini-USB link, whereas the one I got only holds the switches in square holes. Then again, the Massdrop one doesn't ship until the end of April. Here is the Amazon link if you're interested.
http://www.qwerkeys.co.uk/shop/switch-testers/qwer8-v2-mx-switch-testing-kit/.
amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Max-Keyboard-Keycap-Cherry-Sampler/dp/B00N6DXTW4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1419945357&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard+tester
np! I got mine from amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Max-Keyboard-Keycap-Cherry-Sampler/dp/B00N6DXTW4/
Um, okay, I actually can answer this one. If you haven't had a chance to play with the different mechanical keyboard switches I recommend getting one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Max-Keyboard-Keycap-Cherry-Sampler/dp/B00N6DXTW4/
Then you can get a chance to see how each switch works and feels when typing.
√http://www.amazon.com/Max-Keyboard-Keycap-Cherry-Sampler/dp/B00N6DXTW4/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1452708891&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=mx+switch+tester
Don't forget you're also able to buy Switch testers! They're about $20 - $25 online, and there's some for Cherries. They're usually a 6-Key Tester that come with some blank keycaps.
Tester from WASD on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/WASD-6-Key-Cherry-Switch-Tester/dp/B00AZQKCD4
8-Key Tester with O-Rings, also on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N6DXTW4/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2/181-2676872-3001900?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&amp;pf_rd_r=1DW3DFXX6PNSM6XD039N&amp;pf_rd_t=201&amp;pf_rd_p=1944687462&amp;pf_rd_i=B00AZQKCD4
I have a mechanical keyboard tester that I keep on my desk for this reason. My boss's boss like to come play with it when he visits our office.
That's actually the FRY's that I work at haha, the Razor display needs to go, but in the next coming weeks we will be throwing demos of the mechanicals up. I suggested this to my boss http://www.amazon.com/Max-Keyboard-Keycap-Cherry-Sampler/dp/B00N6DXTW4/ref=pd_sim_147_2?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=41VWvowwRIL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&amp;refRID=0BHSGCRTW0X5Q1KCX7DV
and he's buying a couple to help with the demo.
And yeah we stopped running the Jacob's ladders a while back, not sure why, but it bums me out, we still run the one inside by the movie theatre though from time to time.
Mech keyboards are awesome but if wait until a little bit later to get one. Grab a switch tester on amazon, like this one and find out your preference. Then shop some used markets like Craigslist or /r/mechmarket and pick up the perfect board for you.
Personally I own a ducky shine 4 (the mass drop edition!) and paid 160 total for it. As said before it's all about experience. Taking someone's word for it is alot harder than actually trying them out yourself. I'd recommend going on amazon and getting
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N6DXTW4/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1463417910&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=SX200_QL40&amp;keywords=keyboard+switch+tester&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41VWvowwRIL&amp;ref=plSrch
Or one in the same range and test them out yourself. It's a good investment into keyboards because the mechanicals do cost alot. Also it will be night and day for u when you find the switch that meets your needs you'll type fast and be more accurate than before.
The reason I went with ducky is because of their amazing build quality and also if u go on massdrop.com they normally have mechanical keyboards for a group price that are cheaper in the long run for you.
I think he's talking about this. And here is a smaller/cheaper one.
Not in the Cleveland area, but a lot of people recommend snagging a switch tester so you can get a feel for which you like best. That same company has a smaller one with only reds/blacks/blues/browns too. There's also a different brand on Massdrop now (for the sake of having options!).
You just have to get this sampler right here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N6DXTW4?ref=olp_product_details
I am probably very late for this but if you are buying a new keyboard get a mechanical. You can get some cheaper ones off amazon that still work great. Lighting is a lot of fun but to get RGB you are looking at a price tag of $100 and up, that said you can get a standard backlit for much cheaper such as this or somthing like this if you dont use the keypad. With mechanical keyboards you can change the keycaps to anything you like which is very cool, check out /r/mechanicalkeyboards for more on that.
Oh and there are different switches on different mechanical keyboards, they determin how hard the key is to press, if you hear a click, and if you feel a bump on actuation. The most common switches are MX cherry browns and MX cherry reds. Check this out for more info.
I realize i am most likely already too late but oh well
I'm not to big on full sized kbs so I don't know if I can help you out to much there.
With a quick search on Amazon I dug this up.
https://smile.amazon.com/Mechanical-Illuminated-Industrial-backlighted-EagleTec/dp/B015MPQQ0A/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522855940&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard&amp;dpID=51yVSxefYTL&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch
You should post this question in the pinned "Ask questions thread", you should get a number of responses there.
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Ergonomic-Industrial-Illuminated-backlighted/dp/B015MPQQ0A?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_7
the one I use. Bought it on a deal though for ~20$
This is a mechanical keyboard, so it is really reliable, but a bit loud if you do not like the sound. I‘d advice checking those kind of keyboards out in a store first if you are not familiar with them.
https://www.amazon.com/EagleTec-KG010-Industrial-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B015MPQQ0A
not saying this one exactly but just to show that even fullsize mechanicals exist at this price. youre just gonna have to get something with knock off switches. for instance this one has Ouetemu Blues which mimic MX Blues.
https://www.amazon.com/EagleTec-KG010-Industrial-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B015MPQQ0A/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494268896&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard#Ask
try the Redragon K552 KUMARA $39.99 or EagleTec KG010 $49
Amazon has much more variety.
The white doesn't match my build and I would make it look gross the very first time I use it. Luckily there's a slightly lesser black model with blue backlighting on sale as well. I just bought one. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B015MPQQ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_awqAzbQZBDTE5
EagleTec KG010 Gaming / Industrial / Office Mechanical Keyboard With LED Backlit 104 Key (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015MPQQ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cx96ybCTK9D7B
It's a little more expensive than the Redragon or Motospeed but I really like this Eagletec keyboard.
Uses the same Outemu blues, and it's got a solid aluminum frame and double shot keycaps.
Gaming Keyboard Mechanical Illuminated Keyboard LED Backlit for PC Gamer 104 keys Industrial Aluminium backlighted Keyboard with blue switch KG010 by EagleTec https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015MPQQ0A?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Let us be real, it does, but it doesn't affect your gameplay nearly as much as the mouse.
For anyone that never used a mech keyboard in their life, I suggest you try one. Most common switches are red (linear, good for gaming, quite silent) and blue (clicky, loud, very satisfying to type on). I play FPS on a keyboard with blue switches without problem.
I bought this for my lil' bro : click!
He is super happy, and the keyboard feels good. No need to go over-budget with a 300$ Filco majestouch and stuff at first. Addiction to mech keyboards costs a lot more then addiction to mice. A LOT.
edit: typos
I believe it is this one:
https://www.amazon.com/EagleTec-KG011-Industrial-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B015MQH59A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468980378&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=eagletech+keyboard
lol I use the death adder and it's flawless. super comfy for shooters and fairly cheap (the used one from eBay) don't take my word cause I'm a pc noob kinda. for the keyboard highly recommending this one: https://www.amazon.com/KG011-Mechanical-Industrial-Illuminated-backlighted/dp/B015MQH59A/ref=asc_df_B015MQH59A/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198093101467&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9183009013997935663&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031533&hvtargid=pla-378617883526&psc=1
Just found this keyboard. Full size with RGB
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015MQH59A
$41, back lighting, full size, great switches, comes in black or white
Full size Mech with NumPad under $50 with Outemu Blue's.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015MQH59A?tag=techsource02-20
This is the keyboard. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015MQH59A?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
With my keyboard usually enter or mouse click wakes the link. I have the wireless Logitech keyboard with trackpad.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=psdc_12879431_t1_B003ELVLKU
Apparently it's $30 now
> Logitech K400
And Amazon!
Yes, exactly that. Just about everything renders as expected and looks great on the big tv screen. Getting around in some apps can be kind of a pain with just the remote, though. I got a Logitech K400 to remedy that and can run pretty much anything I sideload.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Built-In-Multi-Touch/dp/B005DKZTMG
I have a long USB cable running out to the other room along with the HDMI and I have a USB hub on the end that lets me connect one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG
And also one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Updated-FeBite-Wireless-Keyboard-Compatible/dp/B015O5UM6M
VM USB port mapping:
https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/USB_physical_port_mapping
Some suggestions for keyboard/mice:
Lenovo N5902. Goes on sale regularly.
Logitech K400
Generic keyboard/touchpad remote. There are many slight variants on this.
I've found that due to the size/shape/content of my living room, a wireless receiver plugged into my HTPC doesn't work 100% reliably. I've connected a USB extension cable to the back of my HTPC and run it behind things and under my couch to give me the best reception. Generally you can go up to 15 feet; any longer than that and you need a powered extension.
If you have a Logitech Harmony remote, I highly recommend the OVU4003/00 (RC6) USB IR reciever. Once set up with Windows and the Harmony remote, it works with XBMC/Kodi out of the box. This receiver was branded as HP/Dell/Gateway/Philips and probably many more. A Flirc is another option but it is ugly (IMO) and more expensive.
Regarding hardware, if you aren't gaming you don't need a lot. When using older gear the most important thing is video hardware acceleration. For Intel machines, you need something with at least GMA 4500 (Q45 chipset) graphics or later, and for AMD you need something with at least a 760G chipset. This hardware dates back to 2008/2009. Dedicated graphics cards should be at least a Radeon HD 2600 or a GeForce 8500. These cards date back to 2006/2007. CPUs are a grey area, but any mainstream dual core CPU (Athlon X2, Core 2 Duo) from 2007+ should be able to handle most everything. My first HTPC had an AMD Athlon X2 5000+ and it's still working just fine with W7 and Kodi.
If you want to game (and don't want to use a device like the DOKO), you'll need to find a quiet case that supports full length video cards. There are a bunch available, and I'm not sure if this has changed in the last 2-3 years, but the vast majority of HTPC cases large enough to support full size gear and M-ATX motherboards are simply too long to fit in a standard A/V rack or TV stand. The only exceptions I am aware of are the Silverstone GD05 and GD04. I'd be willing to bet that Silverstone has some other cases that will work also.
Additionally, you'll want to find a PSU, case fans and CPU cooler that are quiet and efficient. The best resource for this is http://www.silentpcreview.com/.
Lastly, if your A/V receiver has only S/PDIF audio inputs (no HDMI) and you want to play games in 5.1 surround sound, you're going to need to find either a sound card or motherboard with an S/PDIF output that supports DTS-Connect and/or Dolby Digital Live. Motherboards stopped coming with this around 2008 (AFAIK) and the cheapest option to get it in an add-on card is the Sound Blaster Z.
Why not a key board with a touch pad? a necessary component and would give you more space to work with. Plus this exists in stick form.
I do, at least for a lot of games. I still stick to the desk when playing FPS games but I use the TV a lot, also. I use PS3 controllers with a cheap USB bluetooth dongle and the SCP Toolkit drivers, a long HDMI cable I switch between my monitor and my TV as needed (considering getting a DVI cable to just have them both hooked up but honestly switching the HDMI isn't a big deal for me), and if I need to use a mouse/keyboard from the couch I got a Logitech K400 from Micro Center for $20.
That setup works great for me, honestly. I did experiment with using another PC for Steam streaming but latency over wi-fi was always too big of an issue so IMO the long HDMI cable works better.
Cntrl + arrows mean that you have to swap each of the spaces in between the space you are navigating from to your destination. I can navigate directly to each space.
>you don’t have a trackpad that sits right in the place of the numpad for your Linux PC, while I have
I could buy one of those if I wanted to, it's actually much cheaper then the keyboard I use, but I have no use for it.
>And no, using the keyboard is not faster than using the mouse for this kind of work.
I guess we'll have to agree to disagree.
Not really, you can get a set like the logitech wave that pairs the mouse and keyboard to one receiver, or a keyboard with a trackpad build in
I'm not 100% sure about that one, but according to my dad this one has been working great with the Pi!
This is a good start. Here's some reviews of it. Overral consensus is that it's a good keyboard for the price.
The reviews I linked are for the K400 while the product I linked on Amazon is the K400r. The K400r has multi-touch support for mobile phones and I think works well on HTPC OSs as well.
I've been using this for my HTPC for quite a while now. It's no Macbook trackpad, but it's more than adequate and massively reliable.
one of these. it will save a usb slot and it's an all around great keyboard for what it is. I use it on a mediabox i set up when it's not being used with the pi.
If you're looking for a keyboard, this one seems to be a good choice for an htpc.
It's pretty nice if you connect your PC to your TV, get one of these and a Xbox controller and you can lean back in your sofa and use your TV to play. Pretty nice for single player games like the Fallout series and emulators.
I'm not 100% certain, but I believe it's this: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Multi-Touch-Touchpad/dp/B005DKZTMG/
I currently have a Logitech K400, but I don't much care for having a surface without a spot for a mouse. I've used a spare wooden board from some cheap shelves to suffice. What are your thoughts? Useful for your set-up? Or just another Razer flop?
There are a few tablet/laptop-esque projects/kits with the Pi, and as you might suspect, they vary greatly in quality and cost.
Here are a few options, to show you what is out there:
I only briefly tried the HDMIPi with Raspbian, and am sure there are some settings to change, but I found some text a little difficult to read. I plan on fiddling with that again after I get a few other things out of the way.
For OS, the "standard" would be Raspbian. There are probably a couple others that might work for what you need, but Raspbian is the one the Raspberry Pi organization has focused on. As for productivity software, LibreOffice is available from the Pi Store.
Most cases are the same, so it would be up to taste, if using one of the laptop/tablet things above, the Pi enclosure is included/part of the build.
Cables will depend on your specific needs, again, most of the laptop/tablet things will include or list the needed cables.
Other things to consider would be:
Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DKZTMG/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/176-6339428-8767621
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I have this. It works perfectly with the steam link. The one you picked out should work as well. Even if it has a dongle included. (Some are Bluetooth).
> What do you use to game from your couch? Gamepad, keyboard/mouse combo?
An i5-4440, GTX960 2GB, 8GB DDR3 and a 3TB HDD. Used to have SteamOS on it, but replaced the base OS partition with Ubuntu 16.04 after a while and it definitely worth it.
Every game released for Linux is playable more than decently.
> Gamepad, keyboard/mouse combo?
2 Steam Controllers, 2 DS4 controllers and a DS3 (working natively through bluetooth) always at hand. Also, this little guy if I ever need a physical KB&M.
> What about your general computing tasks from the couch? Web browsing, Netflix, etc?
It's just a regular PC, so browsing and streaming are both done through Chrome.
Same with emulators (PCSX2, Dolphin, PPSSPP, etc.) and Wine games that require a controller are usable through xinput activator button in the controller for easy access to a Controller layout (here's an example of how it works).
So basically, this machine has replaced all of my consoles (PS3/4, WiiU) almost completely, so Steam in BP is the most used application on it, but on the proper desktop the SC as trackball mouse and its on-screen keyboard is the prefered input method.
Also, it also can be used and operated remotely through ssh so it can be left turned on and act as a server of sorts if required (for internal streaming, torrents, file sharing, etc), and Steam streaming work flawlessly both as host (can easily stream games from my desktop) or client (a roommate used this machine to play DOTA2 on his shitty laptop without issues).
Oh, and since last week, Rocket League with friends is awesome from the couch! Without even mentioning the quantity of other good couch games (like Towerfall, Assault Android Cactus, Trine, etc) available for linux ussually works mixing and matching any controller.
Hope this helps in your set up.. Enjoy your new console-killer!
I don't use mouse on PS4 (this is simply because for simplicity I use a Logitech K400 Plus (btw, has to be plus, the normal K400 has a badly placed 'up' key, messing up questions when I try to type them because I always use right shift and the button next to it, which is normally ?, but on the K400 is the up arrow, erasing the sentence at the very end of typing it)
I do use a different gaming keyboard and gaming mouse on PC, though I use controller for both as well (I normally use controller and some keyboard keys). So this isn't so much a difference between the two systems as it is my setup for them. There is still a slight difference in how the controller controls the cursor on the screen though.
It mostly comes down to what you are most comfortable with. I run Windows 10 on a computer I built hooked up to my home theater with a Logitech K400 wireless keyboard/mouse combo as my controller (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DKZTMG). Plex runs on some NAS devices but I stayed away from that as I read some are under powered and can't keep up with transcoding multiple streams.
Cheap answer, although kind of boring:
Refurb computer - $190: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=1VK-001E-05DZ8
Keyboard - $7: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-KU-0833-Wired-Keyboard/dp/B005EOWBHC
Monitor - $105: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824025094
The processor is basically a 1st gen i7. A bit long in the tooth, but not that far behind a modern i5 in video editing, and a fine daily driver. Plus you get to save that discount Windows 10 for yourself (at my school, at least, we were limited to 1 key per student ID). Maybe add some extra DDR3 RAM for video editing.
Fun answer:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $179.99
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $24.99
Memory | Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory | $30.00 @ Amazon
Storage | OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $50.99
Case | DIYPC DIY-N8-BK MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $41.88 @ Newegg
Power Supply | EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply | $29.85 @ Amazon
Monitor | LG 23MP47HQ 23.0" 60Hz Monitor | $104.99 @ Newegg
Keyboard | AmazonBasics KU-0833 Wired Standard Keyboard | $6.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $469.68
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-05 22:53 EDT-0400 |
SSD from here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OCZ-TRION-150-2-5-240GB-SATA-III-TLC-Internal-Solid-State-Drive-SSD-TRN150-25/301865719012
Get the CPU and motherboard from Microcenter. You get $30 off the motherboard when you buy an eligible CPU (price in the table is with discount). The i3 combos as well, so you can drop to that and lower the price tag to $400, although it'll hurt video rendering a bit.
Some other budget cases with window:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pDphP6/corsair-case-spec01redled
I'd rank these lower, but they still have reasonable quality and cable management. Mostly just trying to give you some aesthetic variety in your choices:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LMbkcf/diypc-case-diym6bk
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RXyxFT/apevia-case-xqtisbk
Edit: Oop, just remembered that the monitor doesn't have any speakers. I don't have any strong recommendations there. If you don't have a spare, you can get a cheap pair for $10. I have Z200s myself, which cost $23 on Amazon. Pretty good for the price, but lacking in bass as you might expect.
Ordered, thanks for the post. I know it's probably pretty shitty relative to other mechs, but I wanted something more compact than my current glory for as nothing as possible
Sorry, you can't buy anything good for $30 but that doesn't mean keyboards under $30 are crap. I suggest buying a wired keyboard and if possible with mouse included.
Standard cheap keyboard/mouse: $20 Logitech combo. Pretty decent for the money.
AmazonBasics also has a decent keyboard for $14 ($20 with mouse).
If in the future you feel like upgrading and are willing to spend the money, visit /r/keyboards and make a post just like you did here: do some research, include your budget and what the keyboard will be used for.
AmazonBasics Wired Keyboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EOWBHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QFxPAb5YGAKJW
Follow-up (in order for cost/time):
Thank you for actually ordering your response in the same list form as my questions, and answering everything, I wish more people would do that.
>Have you e ever used a keyboard with a calculator key? They're so convenient. You hit the key and it opens the computer's calculator.
If you want another, here's a relatively inexpensive keyboard with a calculator key that I absolutely love:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-KU-0833-Wired-Keyboard/dp/B005EOWBHC
Amazon basics keyboards are low profile(keyword you are looking for). I have a hand full here I bought to test. Keys feel better then most membrain kb's we have but I suspect thats bc they are older ones that have a ton of hours on them. I dont have a clue if you can get them in your country though. Alot of the Logitech K lineup are low profile almost like a laptop scissor switch.
How bout this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EOWBHC/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&amp;pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&amp;pf_rd_t=201&amp;pf_rd_i=B006CSKLO4&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=0J016TP3F6A7W5E2QC25
http://amzn.com/B005EOWBHC
I cannot recommend this keyboard because it uses "GAMDIAS Certified" switches instead of actual Cherry MX switches, and I've never even heard of GAMDIAS. With a budget of about $70, your only real option seems to be the CM Storm QuickFire Rapid. If you stretched your budget by an extra $20 or so, you would have a lot more options.
I don't know how familiar you are with the different colour switches, but make sure you get the ones you want. Red switches are very light and have no tactile bump, and a lot of people have problems typing on them. I love them, but you may prefer something like brown switches. Try to find display keyboards at a local store so you can try before you buy.
Quick Fire Rapid
Not OP, but I pick Reds and cheap. Thinking of this.
I think your keyboard and mouse is worth more than 1.5% of your total build cost. Think about it a bit – they're your primary interface to interact with your system, yet folks tend to skip over them (keyboards especially). A truly nice mouse and keyboard is one of those things that, once you try it, you don't know how you ever lived without.
I'd take some of the money other folks here are saving you and buy this keyboard and this mouse. I'd go with Cherry MX Reds (linear), but Browns (tactile) are a reasonable alternative.
CM storm quick fire rapid with cherry mx reds :) [amazon](CM Storm QuickFire Rapid - Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with CHERRY MX Red Switches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VDLVD4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-x1txbMBYDF06)
https://www.amazon.com/Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Tenkeyless-Mechanical/dp/B007VDLVD4/ref=sr_1_24?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466642716&amp;sr=1-24&amp;keywords=Coolermaster comes close, but no backlighting
QuickFire Rapid
I just bought a CM Storm QuickFire Rapid today with Red switches. Only been typing on it for a day but I'm very happy with it so far. It was about $75.
Link
https://www.amazon.ca/Cooler-Master-Storm-QuickFire-Rapid/dp/B007VDLVD4
Well, first you'd have to decide which switches you want.
This keyboard is very good and available with Browns and Reds for under 90 bucks on Amazon!
You can also buy it with blues from a third-party vendor through Amazon for a slightly higher price.
It's a CM Storm Quickfire Rapid with WASD keycaps which you can customize to your hearts content!
EDIT: It ended up costing about $130
Unfortunately, I believe MK.com is the only retailer (at least in the US) that sells newer Ducky boards. Your best bet is to try to find one on /r/mechmarket, find one on a site like eBay, wait for them to replenish stock on MK.com, or buy one of the other One TKL with Red switch boards they have (though I believe the only in stock ones have LEDs).
EDIT: Sorry, missed the second part of your question... there's definitely other TKL boards with red switches out there... provided your budget is around the same, have you tried taking a look at the CM Quickfire TKL? It's a pretty good board and comes with Cherry switches.
I heard good things about the QFR, and it can be modified to be programmable later on:
https://www.amazon.com/Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Tenkeyless-Mechanical/dp/B007VDLVD4/ref=sr_1_1
There certainly are washable keyboards, for medical use - for instance, the Logitech K310. Some more expensive ones have circuitry which makes cleaning easier (Cherry J84-2120 for instance - don't know if that one has volume controls). Keyboard Company will deliver to the EU and are well-regarded. Or have a look at WetKeys.
Alternatively, if you're particular about the feel, you might like to look at Hall-effect keyboards. There's a Chinese one with a waterproofed circuit board, made by Ace Pad Tech - the XMIT keyboard that's been on Massdrop is based on it. (The XMIT isn't completely washproof, some of the components are different.) Typing should feel noticeably smoother with these, as there's no silicone shielding to affect the feel. More info on Deskthority.
Washable Keyboards: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Washable-Keyboard-K310-Windows/dp/B008D1JRIO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1386647982&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=logitech+washable+keyboard
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Wi-Fi Light Switches: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2426758,00.asp
electrical combination locks:
http://www.masterlock.com/products/product_details/1500eDBX#Specifications
Goji Smart Lock: http://www.gojiaccess.com/
some good sites for tech and cool stuff:
http://gizmodo.com/
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http://shutupandtakemymoney.com/
If you have kids, you’ll understand.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Washable-Wired-Keyboard-K310/dp/B008D1JRIO
Looks like a Logitech K310 to me!
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Washable-Keyboard-K310-Windows/dp/B008D1JRIO
I love my K310. Price has doubled since I bought it, which is unfortunate--but it's still much cheaper than some of the medical-focused ones listed elsewhere. Prettier, too.
Logitech K310 is on Amazon for $78.90
> Washable keyboard: Easy to clean and dry with hand-wash-safe design (see Product Description below for important washing instructions).
> Plug and play simplicity for Windows PCs: Plug the keyboard into your computer and start typing - no software to install.
> * 12 shortcut hot keys: Instantly access email, launch a web search or pause music with one touch.
I can agree completely with this man. If you don't mind the orange secondary color on the programmable keys on left side this will be your keyboard for a looooong time (I've had it since 2012 and it hasn't shown any signs of wear and tear).
Seriously I can't recommend this keyboard enough, it's quiet, it's really well made, and to top it off it was Linus's daily work keyboard for a long time (he may still use it but I haven't seen it on some his more recent videos).
Any Cherry MX caps can be removed safely.
It is currently 88$ at amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009C98NPY
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1407124156&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=keyboard
I always go with EVGA for a couple of reasons, the main being customer service. They simply have the best, and stand by their products 100%. I will always pay more for quality and a company that wont jerk me around when something isnt right.
Your going to want to get a good tube of thermal compound do some research, there are tons out there and they are mostly the same stuff. Are you planning on overclocking your CPU? If not you dont need the K variant.
Everything else looks pretty good, except that keyboard. Dont get Razer, get a better mechanical keyboard for cheaper. The 'gaming' mechs are all over priced and dont really offer anything that others dont. For instance This is a significantly better keyboard than the chroma, and you dont have to deal with Razer's spotty reliability.
edit: this is also a great keyboard from a more main stream company: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0
Logitech G710 and G502... That will be about $200. I've use both and love them.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468507738&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=logitech+710
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Proteus-Spectrum-Tunable-Gaming/dp/B019OB663A/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468507849&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=logitech+g502
FTFY
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Proteus-Spectrum-Tunable-Gaming/dp/B019OB663A
This or this maybe? I'm partial to the G710+ since it's mechanical, and mechanical keys are wonderful.
Edit My god shipping is fucking expensive jesus
These are just the first 2 that came to mind. There are bound to be cheaper ones out there.
Thanks! Here's the link for others if needed.
Magni 2 Uber basically replaced by Magni 3 btw. Also, Hifiman HE400i somewhat superceded by Massdrop's HE-4XX which I think have a more comfortable looking headband (i have the HE400i and dont like the headband). iDSD Micro BL is awesome btw in case u havent heard it yet. Also if u want a TKL brown switch keyboard may i recommend considering Velocifire TKL01 from Amazon if you are interested in a cheap alternative, its what I use at work. https://smile.amazon.com/Mechanical-Velocifire-TKL01-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510768682&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=velocifire+tkl
I finally made the switch ^^^^heh and picked up the Velocifire (TKL, knockoff brown) to replace my old Logitech K200 this weekend. I've only been using it for a few days, but I'm wondering if what I'm experiencing is normal.
First thing I noticed was it hurts like hell to type on this. Specifically my wrists and fingers (from their base to the first joint) have gotten really bad in less than 72 hours.
Second thing was that I actually haven't used a regular (profile?) keyboard in the past five years. I'm thinking these two might be related because of just how tall this KB is.
I've tried raising my seat height, doing stretches, and floating my wrists; but I figured you guys might know what's going on.
I think this is what you are looking for, but it adds a staggering 3 whole dollars:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=psdc_12879431_t2_B071W16NVZ
This Velocifire from Amazon
I got this back in November for $26.88 and it's got off brand cherry mx browns.
Velocifire TKL01 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_nUuQAbV9RFET3
I have this Velocifire tenkeyless backlit mechanical keyboard which is $34 on Amazon.
I bought this cheap-o mechanical keyboard and it's been okay. Listed as white LED but it's definitely blue. They make a full keyboard over the ten-keyless for a bit more if you want a full size keyboard.
I'm sure there are better recommendations for the $50 mark but figure I throw that out there.
This is the keyboard I'm using: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MS8YTYX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
It's a budget-oriented mechanical keyboard. I'm completely satisfied with it, but it's the only "gaming" keyboard I've ever owned so I can't compare it to anything...
It's a quite easily available keycap set.
https://www.amazon.com/NPKC-Customized-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B06XWWRRXT/
and here's the amazon
https://www.amazon.com/NPKC-Customized-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498073701&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=npkc+keycaps
Amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/NPKC-Customized-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B06XWWRRXT?crid=QBGBAA147MXD&amp;keywords=npkc+keycaps&amp;qid=1537233682&amp;sprefix=nkpc+&amp;sr=8-1&amp;ref=mp_s_a_1_1
Sure! So I got:
[GH60 GK61 RGB Hot Swap Independent Driver Wired and Bluetooth Tyce-C ANSI Mechanical Keyboard DIY kit Plastic Case Plate PCB ][GH60 GK61 RGB Hot Swap Independent Driver Wired and Bluetooth Tyce-C ANSI Mechanical Keyboard DIY kit Plastic Case Plate PCB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N2KZ5VN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BZSPDbAAT8W50]
[An NPKC 61 keycao set][NPKC Top Printed Customized 61 ANSI OEM Profile Thick PBT KEYSET KEYCAP Suitable For MX Switches Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (ONLY KEYCAP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_k0SPDbR0PJ2Z2]
And 70 Gateron Green switches
(I probably screwed up formatting)
some random 20 dollar set off amazon to replace my broken spacebar lol
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XWWRRXT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1 its honestly not a bad set for that cheap
Thanks! Its a great value in terms of keycap sets NPKC Top Customized 61 ANSI Keyset
Gaming Keyboard Mechanical Brown Switches 87-Key Tenkeyless Doubleshot ABS Outemu Velocifire TKL01 LED Illuminated Backlit Anti-ghosting Keys (Wired) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_34BoOIxvGCL5J
Z-77 for blues, Velocifire for browns.
You literally cannot go cheaper than those two.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD - Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor | $199.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler | $28.90 @ Newegg Marketplace
Motherboard | ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $49.99 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $154.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Crucial - MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $79.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | Asus - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card | $249.99 @ Newegg
Case | Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $54.99 @ Newegg
Mouse | Logitech - G203 Prodigy Wired Optical Mouse | $29.90 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1018.72
| Mail-in rebates | -$60.00
| Total | $958.72
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-22 04:36 EST-0500 |
This PC should be able to handle what you want to do. I chose the 1600x over the non x because your not going to overclock. I also chose parts to go with a white theme.
Now for the peripherals, I chose a keyboard with outemu brown switches https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Velocifire-TKL01-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1511342698&amp;sr=1-10&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard&amp;refinements=p_36%3A-5000
For the mouse I chose the logitech g203 which is a really good fps mouse.
Also if you order that cpu cooler, make sure to click on the am4 bracket bundle.
lol, I really want one myself too. I've been thinking about buying this Velocifire brown switch keyboard but I can't decide whether or not I want brown switches or blues. I heard blues are more satisfying to type on but they make so much noise.
I bought this keyboard, its an entry level mechanical one for $30, and to me its really nice
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MS8YTYX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
But a regular $10 logitech would be fine too - I use a regular amazon basics mouse and like it.
For a non-hardcore super gamer, most $100-$120 1080p monitors are fine, response time at or under 7ms I guess is important, I don't really know much about monitors, I grabbed one 'buildapcsales' said was good (become a fixture on that subreddit, you'll find sales on everything eventually, I gathered parts over a month using it)
As far as tutorials, I watched these, and found it to be pretty much spot on. My first one took about 4 hours until Steam was running, and I shaved about 45 minutes off the second one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIF43-0mDk4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zAdwedmj1M
This is the monitor I got for $72 refurbed, its really nice , but has no speakers, so I got some $15 logitechs)
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-23-Inch-FHD-LED-Lit-Widescreen/dp/B01FXDVZ5W/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Tenkeyless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494913560&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard+brown
https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-84-Key-Tenkeyless-Mechanical/dp/B01H6DHITE/ref=sr_1_20?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494913560&amp;sr=1-20&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard+brown
Another, much cheaper option, is one of the keyboards with Chinese switches instead of German.
Cheaper options like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Tenkeyless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01MS8YTYX/
They do not use genuine Cherry MX switches, but they feel very similar and cost a fraction of the real thing.
Velocifire VM01 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Brown Switches LED Illuminated Backlit Anti-ghosting Keys (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0QEYR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Euf5ybQSEJZDK
i have this one, but they also have a tenkeyless for 30 here.
Velocifire TKL01 Tenkeyless Mechanical Keyboard with Brown Switches LED Backlit 87 Keys Gaming Keyboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3uf5ybD850CZJ
As an owner of this board, I'll say this board is pretty awesome, but takes about a week or two to get used to. Awesome for gaming and typing, but feel might resemble that of an mx red in terms of actuation. The sound and click is definitely still there but subtle like it should be on a brown switch. Coming from redragon kumara blue switch board, it took awhile to get used to, but the sound difference was enough alone to make me happy. (:
Im absolutely loving my Velocifire TKl01 but unfortunately it does not have a german key layout. Im struggling to find any at all with that layout
ttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_t.0DzbEQP62CT
Here's something to consider if you don't find a keyboard on here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS8YTYX
It's a great keyboard, I use it daily.
Here is a pretty cheap keyboard that meets all your criteria:
https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Tenkeyless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=pd_cp_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B01MS8YTYX&amp;pd_rd_r=RV3MB4DK578JRYHJWEH2&amp;pd_rd_w=94aiB&amp;pd_rd_wg=ujypr&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=RV3MB4DK578JRYHJWEH2
I can suggest you other keyboards if you'd like. Also have you considered getting clear switches? Imo I like them more than browns.
There's also this one:
https://www.amazon.com/VELOCIFIRE-TKL01-Mechanical-Copywriters-Programmers/dp/B01MS8YTYX
Need help:
Redragon K552 vs Velocifire TKL01
I just want a decent cheap mech keyboard for mostly gaming but good typing would be nice as well. Redragon costs a bit more so I'm leaning towards the Velocifire one. Is there anything I'm missing?
I have a decision to make about repairing or replacing a keyboard. My brown-switch Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid's y key has become completely unresponsive, and trying to clean the switch stem with compressed air hasn't fixed the problem at all, nor has the usual stuff like unplugging and re-plugging the keyboard. It's closer to three years old than two years old at this point, so it's past warranty. And apparently on the Quickfire Rapid, even something like opening up the switch housing to deep clean it requires desoldering it.
I've got a PC repair shop in town that can replace a switch for starting at $25 (he quoted $25-$50, with the upper end being in case of Surprise). It's a nice keyboard and that'd be like 1/3 the cost of replacing it with the same model, and the price point is low enough to excuse not just buying tools and new switches and trying to do the soldering work myself. So I'm seriously considering taking it in for repair. Alternately, however, I could apparently buy a cheap off-brand keyboard with knockoff browns for a very similar price point, and that would spare me the risk of the repair cost running high, as well as spare me the other maintenance I really need to get around to like doing a proper cleaning and probably lubing the stabilizers (bonus upside: the cheap knockoff I'm looking at has Cherry-style stabilizers instead of those PITA Filco ones). On the downside, being a knockoff, apparently there are uncommon cases where people have had issues with keys becoming unresponsive, but I've learned the hard way that buying on-brand doesn't completely prevent that either.
Any advice on whether it's better to repair a pushing three-year-old Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid, or to start over with a new off-brand, if the cost of both is very similar and cheap enough that buying soldering tools/supplies and replacement switches to DIY probably wouldn't be cheaper?
https://www.amazon.ca/Velocifire-Tenkeyless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1492749670&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=87+mechanical+keyboard
Can anyone tell if these keycaps will fit on a Velocifire TKL01?
This may be a stupid question, and I'll admit I didn't research the topic too extensively, but is putting new key caps on a keyboard as simple as buying ones you like and switching them out?
Do different key sizes exist? Or are they more or less universal?
I own this keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yE3bzbT8KRV79
And am thinking about buying replacement keys from pheilcia.
Well, there is very little options but i have a ok mechanical keyboard (knock-off cherry mx browns) for only about 30 dollars. https://www.amazon.com/VELOCIFIRE-TKL01-Mechanical-Copywriters-Programmers/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?hvadid=185316441027&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031539&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11083207829655215871&hvtargid=kwd-286442767857&keywords=velocifire+tkl01&qid=1555472359&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 (amazon link)
Here's all of the decent cheap ones I have saved on amazon. Only problem is that I think they're all cherry blue (replica) switches, so they're all pretty loud. Also, these are all tenkeyless because no one needs number pads unless they do data entry, and they take up a lot of space. I've had the tomoko keyboard on this list for about 2 years now and it's still in perfect condition.
and if you want to spend a little more, this is definitely the best mechanical keyboard available unless you're gonna go custom with something like a ducky or poker: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068INSUM/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1EDD2K4OOD7OB&amp;colid=2SDHJYONXPZ92
I recently bought this one for my home computer. Its 29.99 and has back lighting and is pretty decent.
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Tenkeyless-Velocifire-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505839127&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard+tenkeyless
Looking for a cheap brown-switch keyboard that is black (and prefferably 87 keys) , any help is welcomed. Was going to get this: https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Tenkeyless-Velocifire-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01MS8YTYX/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505689897&amp;sr=1-8&amp;keywords=cherry+mx+brown but it doesnt have raisable feet
PCPartPicker part list
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor | $57 @ Jet
Motherboard | Gigabyte - GA-Z270M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $105 @ Jet
Memory | Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory | $49.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Western Digital Blue 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | @ $95 (Student discount)
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card | $208 (after MIR) @ Amazon
Case | Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $39.99 (after MIR) @ Newegg
Power Supply | SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $44 (after MIR) @ Superbiiz i believe |
Keyboard | Velocifire TKL01 Tenkeyless Mechanical Keyboard with Brown Switches LED Backlit 87 Keys Gaming Keyboard | $29.99 @ Amazon|
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total | $637
edited a pc part picker list from this post
My idea was to future proof everything except the CPU. I'll eventually buy an i7 7700K (or comparable kaby lake CPU that will be under $100 hopefully) and overclock it maybe 2-3 years from now and add more RAM and maybe storage
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MS8YTYX/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A1YCJEIYRL1NFE
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E57PUNA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A3DP4U0YSMI802
Would either of these be good?
I got them off eBay, but if you search keycaps on ebay/Amazon they are usually the cheapest 61 keyset. NPKC Customized 61 ANSI Keyset OEM Profile Thick PBT Keycap set For Cherry MX Switches Mechanical Gaming Keyboard https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uFzGAb1BWEWKC
It's this cheap set I found on Amazon, I like em just know they can wear off soon compared to the more expensive sets.
planning on ordering this cheap one: https://www.amazon.ca/NPKC-Customized-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B06XWWRRXT?pd_rd_wg=sS7fP&amp;pd_rd_r=94a05f4a-17e4-49da-83f9-12240c600a96&amp;pd_rd_w=K6YMx&amp;ref_=pd_gw_simh&amp;pf_rd_r=VAB4TDD8TFGP6RC7DFSH&amp;pf_rd_p=f52db510-19a3-5a54-add4-62c82ff200de
Are these any different from each other? just asking before I pull the trigger on amazon and regret it
https://www.amazon.com/NPKC-Customized-Suitable-Switches-Mechanical/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ansi+keycaps&qid=1569214167&sr=8-3
https://www.banggood.com/61-Key-ANSI-Layout-OEM-Profile-PBT-Thick-Keycaps-for-GH60-60-Mechanical-Keyboard-p-1163283.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=USA
https://www.amazon.ca/NPKC-Customized-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=keycaps&amp;qid=1569658033&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-4
Yeah I mean they looked alright in the dark? not much to say lol, I had the brightness off.
https://www.amazon.ca/NPKC-Customized-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1BF0V4DNI7LPL&amp;keywords=pbt+keycaps&amp;qid=1567914271&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=pbt+k%2Caps%2C144&amp;sr=8-7
NPKC PBT caps about 1.5mm thick
NPKC Top Customized 61 ANSI Keyset OEM Profile Thick PBT Keycap set For Cherry MX Switches Mechanical Gaming Keyboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OF5gzb32PJASK
If you want to buy the top print, it's available on Amazon as well: https://smile.amazon.com/NPKC-Customized-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B06XWWRRXT/
Anyone know the board used under these keycaps? I like this whole setup a lot but they're only selling the caps.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_k3Dszb6Z24VZ7
Are these the key caps you're using? Are they any good? https://www.amazon.com/NPKC-Customized-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B06XWWRRXT
NPKC Top Customized 61 ANSI Keyset OEM Profile Thick PBT Keycap set For Cherry MX Switches Mechanical Gaming Keyboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jtyszbJZ892MC
I actually just found this set in another thread
It isnt DSA like the PMK granite, but its something.
Here is the set I bought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZUbZDbS7NNJ4W
I got the 104 cap version just cause it's like 2 more. They're not the fanciest, but they look nice and are PUT. I figure I can upgrade later when I get some cash. Ideally I'd have ice caps, cause I think that would look hawt! https://www.amazon.com/NPKC-Customized-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503704018&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=Keycap+set
I'm a fan of the legend, color layout, and printing on the mod keys (I'm usually a fan of shape-only mods, but something about this speaks to me...)
I found it here on amazon (non affiliate link) and they look like a good price for PBT in a nice legend, but if I can find this in DSA to put on a black Royal Kludge I'm considering... (or worst case a MagicForce68 depending on the RK61 compatibility with Mac...)
I would love a "classical" colorway like White on Black with the big SA font (as long as it's dye-sub and not engraved), or Black on White like Ice Cap.
0.01 on Discord also suggested there might be a MIX Granite coming soon. I'm definitely in favor of copying popular existing colors. A copy of the YMDK Dolch would be great too.
Hi- I have ordered a cheap Drevo keyboard on Amazon to see if I like the feeling, but I want to know what good kind to get once I decide. I’m looking now at the Poker 3 and these caps. I like the font and color scheme of the caps and the reviews seem good too. Any suggestions or anything wrong with my choices? Thanks!
I got these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_XoV4Db1GHVBF7 and only replaced the letters, numbers, and enter key. I use a Mac and finding Mac modifier keys is a pain.
I know u can get them on amazon for 20 usd too. Not sure what that is in aud https://www.amazon.com/NPKC-Customized-Suitable-Switches-Mechanical/dp/B06XWWRRXT/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?keywords=keycaps&amp;qid=1574248902&amp;sr=8-12
Should I get the GK61($66) or spend the extrra money and get the Anne pro 2($103)?
Going to be getting these keycaps along with it
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWWRRXT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hey I have the same caps on my AnnePro! If anyone is curious, I bought them on Amazon >here<. I don't know if these are considered good keycaps or not, but I like them and they feel nice.
NPKC
Yeah. what I'm trying to find out is what makes these "knock-offs". What's the difference between them and the $200 sets? this whole keycaps thing sounds like a marketing scheme
Got em both on Amazon
Anne pro: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XW33N5R
Key caps: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XWWRRXT
Im kind of new here so please take it easy.
i want to build a keyboard with these caps https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWWRRXT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A257ALKOU7JKIJ&amp;psc=1
what keyboard should i put these on?
I have been thinking about it I was thinking maybe these but not sure https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XWWRRXT/ref=pd_aw_fbt_147_img_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=GAVWM45K8KZB6SRR9YT4
My first (and only keycaps) were these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWWRRXT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
mainly because I'm super new to the hobby and currently broke but I'm planning on eventually saving up for something else
Can anyone comment on the quality of the NPKC pbt keycaps? How they feel and hold up over time against others (tai hao etc)?
Specifically these ones:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XWWRRXT/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502765045&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=Npkc+keycaps&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41dee3zEX-L&amp;ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XGBFFQB/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502765045&amp;sr=8-7&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=Npkc%2Bkeycaps&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=410wWP0jziL&amp;ref=plSrch&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1
Sorry in advance if these end up as weird mobile links when in a browser.
https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-64145-Apex-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DQ5RGOY
https://www.amazon.com/HP-Wireless-Elite-Keyboard-v2/dp/B005HNHRA6
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Thin-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16
I've been through a slew of keyboards trying to find one I enjoy. I don't need the cherry switches and such that I've got at home.
At work I use a Logitech Illuminated Keyboard and a Logitech G400 mouse. The G400 is an updated to the old and highly regarded MX518.
I'd suggest the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard. It's a scissor-switch kb that looks great, and feels great. I used it for gaming a lot and couldn't be happier until I switched to a mechanical keyboard.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Ultrathin-Keyboard-Backlighting/dp/B001F51G16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1320134709&amp;sr=8-1
Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Keyboard: This is the one I'm currently using and my favorite out of the many I've used over the many computers I've been in.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Ultrathin-Keyboard-Backlighting/dp/B001F51G16
Ugh chiclet keyboards. Don't like them after 3 years of using them on my laptop.
http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Keyboard-Profile-Chiclet-RIKB-11002/dp/B006CSKLO4
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-KU-0833-Wired-Keyboard/dp/B005EOWBHC
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-000914-Illuminated-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16
Like this? https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-000914-Illuminated-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16
Google? https://www.google.com/search?q=slim+backlit+keyboard
Side note: how are the lights on the Shine 5? I have a Shine 3 White and I am extremely disappointed with how many dead leds I have.
Logitech Illuminated: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Ultrathin-Keyboard-Backlighting/dp/B001F51G16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1405282184&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=logitech+illuminated+keyboard
I have this keyboard right now
Could someone try to convince me on why I should switch to mechanical?
Thanks!
I have a BNIB Razer DeathAdder and a BNIB Intel 730 Series 240GB
I also have a used Logitech Illuminated Keyboard K740
Logitech Illuminated keyboard. I have one (not my daily driver though) its not bad at all.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Thin-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16
I'm interested in getting a mechanical keyboard, but I prefer low profile flat style keys like a laptop. I currently have this keyboard but I'd like to have the mechanic switches with those types of keys. Does this even exist? The great googles didn't turn up much.
edit: I'm not afraid to build my own if that's what it comes to.
Elaborate? Are you saying you want a rubber dome keyboard?
If you want something that's not 'mechanical' that doesn't feel like trash, I'm a fan of the Logitech Illuminated keyboard, I got one for work and used to use one at home before I lost it and replaced it with a mechanical one: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-000914-Illuminated-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16/
Not rubber dome though, IIRC it uses scissor switches, similar to a laptop keyboard.
Logitech illuminated keyboard
One of the best keyboards I have had in a long while. Very sturdy, very comfortable.
A bit pricy on amazon for some reason, seems to be low stock. Wireless version costs nearly $7 less, but u don't want.
Edit: It's not chiclet keys, like the new apple keyboards, but chiclet keys are fairly shit. This is laptop keys, which is just the same for typing comfort, but much better for durability.
Rosewill Chiclet Keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823201047
If you really wanted a decent, cheap, Chiclet keyboard.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Thin-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16
This sexy backlit Logitech keyboard has software to disable the function.
Huh I wouldn't waste my money on that, it's cheap chinese crap oversold by a lot... Might as well get something like this then: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/3-colors-LED-backlight-computer-keyboard-wired-with-USB-port-professional-PC-game-keyboard/32334637949.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7,searchweb201644_2_79_78_77_82_80_62_81,searchweb201560_5
At least get the cheapest backlit Logitech one, it's not all that much more expensive and you won't have to replace it in 3 months:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-000914-Illuminated-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1451337493&amp;sr=1-2&amp;refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A3355984011%2Cp_89%3ALogitech
Am I allowed to type random things here? I just got my first mechanical keyboard (K70 RGB with reds) and it feels even better than I imagined and I just want to type all the words I can think of.
I used to have a logitech k740 illuminated keyboard (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-000914-Illuminated-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16) which honestly, is awesome. I always wanted a keyboard with laptop-y keys since I tend to keep my hands pretty flat when typing and I don't want anything with a deep action. The problem is, most keyboards with low profile laptop-style keys use the shitty chiclet type keys now which I think really suck.
Anyway I'm definitely going to have to get used to this mechanical keyboard thing. I'm still accidentally fat-fingering wrong characters, and sometimes I rest my thumbs on the keyboard just a little toooo heavily and add random spaces, but I'll figure that one out. That's just a symptom of the spacebar being a good half inch higher off the rest of the keyboard than the one on that old logitech.
The [Logitech K720] (https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Thin-Keyboard-K740/dp/B001F51G16) seems to have good reviews and is backlit. Though, I did read one review (the top one) saying the F keys aren't blacklit.
The Logitech Illuminated Keyboard isn't technically a gaming keyboard, but it's the nicest keyboard I've ever used. I actually type a lot faster on it. It's also backlit. If the LCD and macros are going to just be a novelty, that's what I'd spring for.
I have this and it makes me feel like I can take over the world, or do some businessey business stuff with great efficiency while I knock back a shot every once in a while, with a smug ass exotic cat in my lap.
Logitech K740.
Still occasionally use it. Only problem is that some of the newer ones with new firmware or whatever had pretty bad ghosting problems where you couldn't press W, Shift and Space at the same time.
It's expensive but the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard is a nice one. It's like a non-gamer version of the G15. Fairly thin keys but not laptop-like. $64 at Amazon
I've got a Logitech Illuminated Keyboard (I'm pretty sure it's a K740) I'd sell for $40 shipped CONUS if you're interested...
I can get some pics up later if you're interested...?
It looks like this
DiNovo Edge is of course long gone, it was 250USD at launch (probably the most expensive Logitech keyboard ever), and was a niche product that had very little volume.
K740 on the other hand, should be relatively trivial to find. It's still listed both on Logitech US and Logitech SA, and is available from Amazon and eBay. Though finding one that ships abroad might be a chore, I'd suggest you look into local options.
Mechanical keyboards are all the rage these days. Scissors are still membranes, and therefore suffer the same neglect as other membranes, and seen as the same level of product. It's not that surprising that Logitech isn't pouring a lot into new Scissors, though they still came up with the CRAFT.
Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Keyboard with Backlighting
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F51G16/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
i would look for some chiclet keyboards that have the same feel as the mac ones.
https://amzn.com/B001F51G16
https://amzn.com/B005HNHRA6
This is my standard keyboard, I don't use mechanical unless that counts as one. The feedback off a standard is slightly better for me.
I use http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1404886347&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Logitech+K120 (which isn't the greatest, look for something else) and http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity%C2%AE-Optical-Programmable-Buttons-Switches/dp/B00F3L19KQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1404886396&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=etekcity (I do suggest this mouse very highly. I love this thing) I hope I helped a little.
I used this same one for like 2 years and never had any problems. It feels kinda cheap but it's well worth $10
Use your free prime trial
And get one of these
I upgraded from a Logitech k120 to a Ducky Zero 1208s and I had no idea what I had been missing out of.
Just to confirm, sometimes in these games when you turn on controller support in a game, it disabled the keyboard input, for whatever reason. You checked for that, right?
Also, does the issue occur with a different keyboard? Go get a cheap logitech one from staples or whatever. A no frills wired keyboard, and then see if the issue reoccurs.
If you are doing photoshop and editing you might want to look into 8 GB of RAM.
A very good standard PC keyboard like the Logitech K120 would be a good choice. Also, Logitech offers a mouse and keyboard combo that would be a good alternative as well. I have only used the keyboard, not the mouse.
Keyboards are so cheap getting it repaired would almost make no sense. Unless it's got sentimental value or it was an extremely expensive or rare keyboard. Here's one on Amazon for $10. Can't beat that.
Here is a cheap keyboard that you can buy Amazon and it is well rated, its simple and i imagine if you treat it decently it should last a while.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_1
As for a monitor I need more details than simple and good, ie: budget, size requirements/limitations, required connections, etc.
When you say gaming do you mean full of superfluous keys, dials, and lights?
Cause if not I game with the best of em on this guy.
> K120
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU
It's not that bad, but I don't really have anything to compare it too. I am sure my keyboard is waaaaaaay worse than gaming keyboards but since it doesn't bother me then I am not considering on upgrading lol This is my backup pos2
Go for the Razer Abyssus
Its only $35, and performs extremely well (1 milisecond response time). Also goes up to 3500 dpi sensitivity, which is more than enough sensitivity (1800 dpi is the most average sensitivity used by gamers).
If you just want a well functioning keyboard get the Logitech K120. Its only $10, works great, no problems. But it looks and feels very average. Most likely used in high schools lol.
These are both products that I have owned for almost a year with no problems at all. :)
I generally bottom out my keys also. I mostly use a rubber dome keyboard myself, though I might be able to learn differently on a better keyboard. The most difficult part would be switching back and forth between the two. I've just done quite a bit of research on mechanical keyboards, and have tried a few out recently thinking of switching. I don't think, though, that it will give me much of an advantage.
As far as a suggestion for a rubber dome keyboard, I would suggest starting with a Logitech K120. It's what I use at home currently. It has a lot of good reviews on US Amazon.com and it's only Rs. 430, so if you end up not liking it you can always keep it around as a spare.
As far as wireless, my experience is with the Logitech K360. It is convenient, both being wireless and utilizing Logitech's Unifying receiver so that the mouse and keyboard only need one USB receiver. Unfortunately I did not really enjoy typing on it, as it felt more odd than I was used to and I could not type as fast on it, so I didn't use it long.
I've never had an issue with my hand hurting from a mouse, though some just don't feel right.
As far as monitor goes, you can use an HD TV as one, and you can often find older LCDs at thrift stores, craigslist, or garage sales for not too much.
And for peripherals, you can get an acceptable mouse and keyboard for really cheap. Mouse, Keyboard
Here's a monitor as well Although I really would recommed getting it on the cheap.
Please note, I just looked these up on amazon and checked a few reviews. A little more research could possibly find a better option.
Logitech K120 seems to be about what I'm looking for. Cheap too ($15)
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU
I think with the ram, you'd be better off going with 2 4gb sticks instead of 1, unless of course you were looking to upgrade to 64gb sometime in the near future.
Also, I don't know about that keyboard. I was looking into buying that one when I was building, but I remember after researching it a bit, it isn't all that great. There isn't very much to it that is actually gaming centered, aside from some keyboard caps and the light. If your on a tight budget, I went with the Logitech k120 which is inexpensive, and I'm just waiting to save up enough for a nice mechanical keyboard. I'm a pretty religious gamer, and the K120 has been doing me great for about a year now. I just don't think that the Sharkoon is worth the $30, when it isn't offering much.
Edit: I also agree with /u/MrGuydude19 that I don't know if you should be spending that much on speakers, when you're spending that much on a headset.
One of the most comfortable keyboards I've used is the simple Logitech K120 that was a desperate purchase at my local staples when my previous keyboard died. I have pretty tiny hands and find that the height of the keys and how close they are together make it easy for me to reach all of my keybinds in games. I've tried my boyfriend's larger Black Widow and it honestly is a jumbled mess when I try to use it.
The only issue with my keyboard is that it's not backlit, which is incredibly annoying when playing in the dark and trying to type to others in-game.
After being burned by buying a cheap similar backlit keyboard from China that was DOA, I've decided to pony up a bit extra for something with a good brand and warranty to go along with my new build.
During the memorial day sales, I had my eyes on the Logitech G213, but I fear that those keys may still be a bit too high for me.
I'm also looking at the Razer Ornata which seems like it would be perfect, if not for the shame of not having a USB passthrough or side macro buttons at that price point.
Does anyone have any suggestions on a good mid-profile RGB keyboard? Note that I don't want flat keys that you would find on a laptop.
And yet, you already own a fucking computer, with a keyboard, mouse, and monitor...
It's also not like Monitors, keyboards, or mice are expensive, actually, not everyone does own a TV. Surpise, I don't own a TV.
Logitech K120 Ergonomic Desktop USB Wired Keyboard
Don't worry, I'm also a student so I know the feeling (for the record, my K95 was a gift).
How about this Logitech K120? $14 and with shipping it'll be under $20.
This is reviewed pretty highly on amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1493709492&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=keyboard
Mechanical that good?
I have good mouse but [Logitech Keyboard K120]
(http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420096736&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=logitech+keyboard).
Works great for a 10$ keyboard.
Still brand new after all these years.
$100 ?
On Amazon you can buy ten windows 7 copies for that money.
$10 Keyboard , $10 Mouse , $27 Controller - all this is as pricey as a year of online gaming on Playstation - Monitor price = TV price
I always suggest Logitech K120 or looking for even a used Dell Multimedia Keyboard. Both should be <$20 and last forever.
I am looking for a new keyboard. I am currently using an old Logitech Keyboard. I've started playing a lot more games recently and I would like to have a backlit keyboard for playing at night. My requirements are a bit tricky though:
Currently looking at this thanks to /s/kschang.
I have a $30 amazon card and am thinking of putting in the extra 40 to get This, would it be a good upgrade from this
This is a build for $430 (With shipping) if you can increase your budget at all?
How is this G105 keyboard? I have the K120 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ELVLKU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-VUKzbJ8XERCY) and am pretty unhappy with how small it is, and how shallow the keys are.
A cheap Logitech keyboard is what you're looking for. I use a pair of K120s at work and they've held up better than anything else over the last two years and at $12 each you can't really beat that price. They work great and are very robust. I even spilled coffee on one of them and it still works fine - the enter key sticks a little, but other than that 100% okay.
They won't be flashy or have a fantastic mechanical feel, but they'll last a long time.
Dissenting opinion: I've tried gaming keyboards, and didn't find them meaningfully better than my $10 Logitech K120, which I love.
IDK if this qualifies, if not surprisr me!
Is this cumbersome for ya!?
I'm ok with that, I use my thinkpad too with a membrane keyboard during work time, although my keyboard it was just 10$ (Microsoft Wired Keyboard) and not >100$. The differences between a 10$ and 100$ membrane keyboards are not noticeable as much as membrane vs. mechanical.
My point is, I don't get why I should pay 90 pounds for a membrane keyboard, when with 10-20$ I can achieve the same keyboard feel.
> b-but the Surface keyboard has an aluminium case!
You've just fell for the aluminium meme.
lol at the way you started this just bought my wife! That being said here is a cheap KB: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420276325&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=keyboard
and mouse: http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-Button-Wired-Mouse-Black/dp/B005EJH6RW/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420276368&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=mouse
its no more then 20$ an will easily fit your wifes needs. If the cables are not long enough to reach your T.V. you can always get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-A-Male-A-Female-Extension-Cable/dp/B001TH7GUU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420276446&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=usb+extender
No,i actually just got a new key board from amazon,it is pretty basic but it gets the job done since i am not a gamer,http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420085559&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=logitech+keyboard+k120
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Speaker
Like you said, not top of the line stuff. If you'd like to spend more than I would recommend spending more on the keyboard. Everything else is surprisingly decent. Good luck.
Logitech K120 is very nice. Like 10 bucks. Super smooth and very nice for $10.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002478-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU
You can pick up reliable rubber dome boards for less than that. Save the money and put it towards a keyboard you'll love.
Not the dream keyboard, but the one that you love to use until you can justify the dream keyboard.
Reliable rubber domes: One two
Save to buy one of these: One two
Tell yourself that one day you'll pick up one of these: cherry 6.0
Or maybe something else is the dream keyboard.
No, I meant something like this https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B003ELVLKU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1482462643&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SX200_QL40&amp;keywords=keyboard&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41zwK7PC56L&amp;ref=plSrch
Hey OP! Thanks for giving back to the community and doing this giveaway!
I'm a full-time student, and I just built my first PC. I haven't put much thought into keyboards until recently, after I purchased an $8 [Logitech K120](https://amzn.com/B003ELVLKU
) and have not enjoyed typing on it. My friend showed me his WASD v2 mechanical keyboard, and I'm hooked. This looks like a fantastic way to get into mechanical keyboards!
Tiny keyboard
Tiny Keyboard in action
Alternately...
Like others, I like the Logitech k400 when I need a full-size keyboard. However, I keep a Favi mini keyboard next to the remote at all times.
http://www.amazon.com/FAVI-Entertainment-FE01-BL-Keyboard-Black/dp/B003UE52ME/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1397162857&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Favi+mini+keyboard
> When I realized there wasn't an easy way to do this
Ummm, wha...?
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Keyboard-Built-TouchPad-Pointer/dp/B003UE52ME
Yes
I have one. Works perfect for small messages or putting in a code. Also has a led flashlight in it!
Edit: actually mine is this
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UE52ME/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_.RPftb0E2SG7K
I can't use a wireless mouse under blankets with my arms around mrs kerred :(
So instead I use this
I am currently using this on my HTPC that is hidden away in a desk: Rii Mini Wireless Keyboard. So far I don't have any complaints and it really wasn't that expensive. My wife and the kids use it all the time with no troubles.