Mechanical Keyboard Newbie looking for a decent budget keyboard

[danielyurko]

So I was curious to ask: I've been using a Razer DeathStalker 2014 Essential for a year and a half now and was starting to look into mechanical gaming keyboards in order to take a bit of a jump in terms of my gaming experience. But as I began digging around, I noticed all the big name keyboards were ridiculously expensive - Corsair's Gaming and Razer's options were just too expensive for what I was going for - a basic, down to earth keyboard for a good typing and gaming experience. I want Cherry MX Browns or Blues, as I appreciate their tactile feedback more so than the linear Reds, and thus the Logitech G710 with Blues for around 80 bucks caught my eye. But I was wondering if any of the keyboard enthusiasts/experts knew of some small yet mighty names in the market and thought I would ask for some advice.

P.S., I understand that there are plenty of Cherry MX "Clones" out there coming from China. I'm perfectly open to checking them out as long as they have Cherry MX Stems and provide a similar typing experience to Browns or Blues.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Rom Hook]

Recently I bought Quickfire XT for 80$. A great keyboard though it looks like the G710 has a lot more features for the same price (back lighting, macro keys, media buttons etc).
Might as well check Azio MGK1.

 

[danielyurko]

Recently I bought Quickfire XT for 80$. A great keyboard though it looks like the G710 has a lot more features for the same price (back lighting, macro keys, media buttons etc).
Might as well check Azio MGK1.

Thank you. I'll definitely look into them.

 

[scolaner]

Check out the Nixeus Moda v2. Kailh switches. TKL, if you're OK with that, no lighting, very stripped down and simple. Under $80. I find the austerity charming.