Question Best budget starter kit for getting Into mechanical keyboards ?

[lumtua]

Hi everyone, I’m looking to get into mechanical keyboards as a hobby, but I don’t want to spend a fortune right away. I’d love some recommendations for a good budget-friendly starter kit that still offers customization options like hot-swappable switches and decent keycaps.

Are there any brands or models that are great for beginners? Also, any tips on what to look for when choosing my first board?

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

a good budget-friendly starter kit that still offers customization options like hot-swappable switches and decent keycaps.
Might want to specify a budget since the term budget is a relative term. We're going to need a number beyond which you think it's expensive for you.

Would also be a good idea to mention where you're located and if you have any preferred sites for purchase.

 

[dwd999]

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[Math Geek]

this seemed like a pretty good buy at a great price for a mechanical KB

https://www.tomshardware.com/periph...sd79-99-switches-with-noise-levels-below-35db

can start there and decide if you want something different with a new set of switches or whatever. or even if you decide to go bigger down the line with a more expensive more customizable board, at least your starter was pretty cheap.

i found that i did not fully understand all the intricacies of this world until i had my first one. then i re-explored all the various terms and what they all meant compared to what i had in front of me. then i could decide what if anything i wanted to change about a particular feature. took a year or so but i eventually went to a new board from my starter board. this has what i wanted except for heavier keys which i swapped out once i got it.

i ended up with this one which honestly if the switches were heavier out of the box, it would be perfect other than not being totally full size.

https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/mk770/

frankly if that MSi existed when i was shopping i likely would have gone for it for the full size board.