[SOLVED] Silent Mechanical Keyboard?

H. Finner

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Hello, I'm wanting to find a new mechanical keyboard, but I am having trouble finding what I want.
I want:
-QUIET SWITCHES!!!
-Macro Buttons!
-Under $100
-Doesn't look "gamery" For example=(https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Orion-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00N3OELPU/ref=sr_1_23?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1538678888&sr=1-23&keywords=logitech)

A few questions I have about mech. keyboards... Am I able to buy keys and replace the board's keys that come with it? Will it have an effect on key press performance?
Another concern is if I can't find the keyboard I'm looking for, is there an alternative if my keyboard does not have macros?
Last question, Can I slap on any kind of key switch on most mech. keyboards?

Thanks!
 
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I think you will have to chose at this point.
Between quiet switches, macro buttons and under 100$: you will have to pick 2 out of three.

The Corsair Strafe Red LED doesn't look too gamery, is just at 100$, and offers a Cherry MX Silent option. But has no macros.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823816065

The only two I know off the has macro buttons under 100$ and that doesn't look too gamery is:
- The Corsair K55, however it won't be MX silent. Only membrane keys, which are not very loud so that could work.
- Steelseries APEX, however I am not familiar with those key caps.
https://www.amazon.com/slp/keyboard-with-macro-keys/gnyyx93vhu2484f
I think you will have to chose at this point.
Between quiet switches, macro buttons and under 100$: you will have to pick 2 out of three.

The Corsair Strafe Red LED doesn't look too gamery, is just at 100$, and offers a Cherry MX Silent option. But has no macros.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823816065

The only two I know off the has macro buttons under 100$ and that doesn't look too gamery is:
- The Corsair K55, however it won't be MX silent. Only membrane keys, which are not very loud so that could work.
- Steelseries APEX, however I am not familiar with those key caps.
https://www.amazon.com/slp/keyboard-with-macro-keys/gnyyx93vhu2484f
 
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