Mechanical Keyboard

[logox]

Hey, I am looking for a good, backlit, mechanical keyboard. Preferably less than $150 and my main uses will be typing (MS Word) and shooters. Any recommendations?

 

[rolli59]

I am happy with my Razer http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823114026

 

[Gamer_Pollution]

Well, you got to be more specific. What switch would you prefer, do you want macros, brand preference, etc, etc, etc.
What i would suggest for the limited information you gave us that a Cherry MX Brown keyboard would be a good choice. Browns are the middle ground, good for both gaming and typing.
If you want macro and media keys, I would recommend the Logitech G710+, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126299, or the CoolerMaster Storm Trigger Cherry Browns, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129009, (this is the link to the Cherry Blacks, if you order from anyother website/store you can get browns. stupid newegg 😀)
If you aren't interested in macros and media keys I would recommend the CoolerMaster QuickFire Pro Cherry Browns, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129008 (once again, Newegg is stupid and they only have the Cherry Reds, try a different website or store)

 

[logox]

Well, you got to be more specific. What switch would you prefer, do you want macros, brand preference, etc, etc, etc.
What i would suggest for the limited information you gave us that a Cherry MX Brown keyboard would be a good choice. Browns are the middle ground, good for both gaming and typing.
If you want macro and media keys, I would recommend the Logitech G710+, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126299, or the CoolerMaster Storm Trigger Cherry Browns, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129009, (this is the link to the Cherry Blacks, if you order from anyother website/store you can get browns. stupid newegg 😀)
If you aren't interested in macros and media keys I would recommend the CoolerMaster QuickFire Pro Cherry Browns, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129008 (once again, Newegg is stupid and they only have the Cherry Reds, try a different website or store)

I don't have a preference for brand (I like razer, logitech, coolermaster) but as long as it works it's good with me. Macros would be nice but I don't use them THAT much. I would prefer mx blue, brown, or red switches. I also don't mind waiting a bit for new keyboards to come out if there are any worth waiting for (I saw some new ones introduced at CES).

 

[rolli59]

This might help http://bestmechanicalkeyboard.org/

 

[logox]

This might help http://bestmechanicalkeyboard.org/

Thanks, I'm going with the Logitech G710.

 

[logox]

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