Need help choosing between mechanical keyboards.

CFShu

Either one of these.
Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2013: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=051697

SteelSeries Merc Stealth: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=019982

Razer BlackWidow 2013: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=051696

Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire Pro: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=047939

Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=061956

Azio Levetron Mech5: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=049928

(Note, the Steelseries Merc Stealth is not mechanical)
I have never tried any mechanical boards yet so I don't know much. I'm probably going to buy the Azio Levetron to test out the black switches if it's too hard in a week I'll return it and get a different board. My most anticipated one is either BlackWidow or Ultimate (I don't care about back lighting much.), Steelseries Merc Stealth (Even though it's not a mechanical) or the Azio which I plan to buy to test it out first.

I'm buying it this Sunday.

Note: I'll be going back to Canada tonight (so noon EST) and it'll take about 12-14 hours flight, so I won't be back to check this for a while.

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my steelseries 6gv2 has served me well for many years.

looks like your coolermaster-alternative, but steelseries does full-time gaming and coolermaster does chassis but tries to branch out.

given the option, i always go with the guy who invests fully in an idea, rather than the guy trying to follow and make some easy cash.



well that turned out very philosophical..

CFShu

Wow, what a fast reposnse Dot.

I'm probably looking for durability (black switches), which will last at least 3-5 years. But then again they're harder to press and brown switches are in the middle of all switches; and theres school, so I have to type a lot and blue is most suitable for that job because of the fast pace.

I don't really care about the mechanical sound, I rather like it than hate it because it sounds like music to my ears.


EDIT: I just can't choose between the Blackwidow, or the Azio Mech.
Azio Mech5
-Black switches
-Detachable number pad
-Detachable D pad
-Volume kn.ob
-Anti Ghost
-5 keys back lit
-Water resistant
-5 keys on side (can switch between A or
-2 usb ports
-Program
-3 year warranty
Pics: http://www.aziocorp.com/productimage/KB577U/KB577U-F1.jpg
http://www.aziocorp.com/productimage/KB577U/KB577U-F2.jpg
http://www.aziocorp.com/productimage/KB577U/KB577U-F3.jpg
http://www.aziocorp.com/productimage/KB577U/KB577U-F4.jpg

BlackWidow
-blue switches
-anti ghost
-Audio-Out / Mic-In Jacks
-5 additional dedicated macro keys
-Program
Pics: http://assets.razerzone.com/eeimages/products/54/razer-blackwidow-ulitmate-2013-gallery-3.png
http://assets.razerzone.com/eeimages/products/54/razer-blackwidow-ulitmate-2013-gallery-2.png
(But without lighting)

BlackWidow Ultimate
-blue switches
-anti ghost
-Audio-Out / Mic-In Jacks
-5 additional dedicated macro keys
-Program
-1 year warranty
Pics: http://assets.razerzone.com/eeimages/products/54/razer-blackwidow-ulitmate-2013-gallery-3.png
http://assets.razerzone.com/eeimages/products/54/razer-blackwidow-ulitmate-2013-gallery-2.png

CFShu

The Steelseries 6GV2 is also black switches, so how hard are they to press for a key to register when you first got them?

mrjumba

http://www.roccat.org/Products/Gaming-Keyboards/ROCCAT-Isku-FX/

epic keyboard if you didnt think of this brand

karenKeSS

CFShu wrote: »

Either one of these.
Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2013: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=051697

SteelSeries Merc Stealth: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=019982

Razer BlackWidow 2013: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=051696

Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire Pro: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=047939

Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=061956

Azio Levetron Mech5: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=049928

(Note, the Steelseries Merc Stealth is not mechanical)
I have never tried any mechanical boards yet so I don't know much. I'm probably going to buy the Azio Levetron to test out the black switches if it's too hard in a week I'll return it and get a different board. My most anticipated one is either BlackWidow or Ultimate (I don't care about back lighting much.), Steelseries Merc Stealth (Even though it's not a mechanical) or the Azio which I plan to buy to test it out first.

I'm buying it this Sunday.

Note: I'll be going back to Canada tonight (so noon EST) and it'll take about 12-14 hours flight, so I won't be back to check this for a while.

Azio keyboard Up There Looks Awesome...But The First One Razer..etc...is Cute Too...
anyway Azio Is DA BEST

CFShu

mrjumba wrote: »

http://www.roccat.org/Products/Gaming-Keyboards/ROCCAT-Isku-FX/

epic keyboard if you didnt think of this brand

I already check this out, a while back. It's nice, buy not as good as mechanical.

karenKeSS wrote: »

Azio keyboard Up There Looks Awesome...But The First One Razer..etc...is Cute Too...
anyway Azio Is DA BEST

Well it's a new company and I have to admit, they do a good job.


I'm just going to buy the Azio to test out to black switches. If it's too after a week, I'm getting BlackWidow or BlackWidow Ultimate. Leaving less than 2 hours. ^_^

[Hpx]

CFShu wrote: »

Either one of these.
Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2013: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=051697

SteelSeries Merc Stealth: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=019982

Razer BlackWidow 2013: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=051696

Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire Pro: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=047939

Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=061956

Azio Levetron Mech5: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=049928

(Note, the Steelseries Merc Stealth is not mechanical)
I have never tried any mechanical boards yet so I don't know much. I'm probably going to buy the Azio Levetron to test out the black switches if it's too hard in a week I'll return it and get a different board. My most anticipated one is either BlackWidow or Ultimate (I don't care about back lighting much.), Steelseries Merc Stealth (Even though it's not a mechanical) or the Azio which I plan to buy to test it out first.

I'm buying it this Sunday.

Note: I'll be going back to Canada tonight (so noon EST) and it'll take about 12-14 hours flight, so I won't be back to check this for a while.

I have both the CM Storm QuickFire pro and CM Storm Quickfire XT, nothing really changes too differently other than the USB ports/mic/sound input or material around the keys. If its in your price range check out the Metadot DAS keyboards are really slick looking and made very well albeit priced higher.

You should check which key suites you the best though.
http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide

For me I love the tactile noise when I press a key on blues, it also has just enough tension on the keys for me.

Browns are suppose to be the middle road between Blues and Blacks since some people find blacks uncomfortable to type with.

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CFShu wrote: »

The Steelseries 6GV2 is also black switches, so how hard are they to press for a key to register when you first got them?

They register pretty high and I don't think I noticed any significant resistance out of the box.
Certainly now now either, its fluent.

Grabster

I have the Quickfire Tk, pretty nice.

[dot]

calvinkleinn wrote: »

When buying a keyboard there are a lot of factors to consider

Firstly, do you want a small keyboard or a big one?
Secondly, does brand or cost matter to you?
Thirdy, do you want the keyboard to type loud(ie; cherry mx blues) or quiet?(ie; cherry mx black)

I would recommend blues since they sound beautiful, and coolermaster make products that last. Steelseries is garbage IMO, they only make good mousepads

my 6gv2 has endured plenty of use and abuse.


but its just metal, switches and a bit of plastic.
no flashy nonsense like razer.

CrackinDomes

Have the Blackwidow Ultimate. Well worth the money I spent on it. No complaints whats so ever. Lots of people have used mine and it made them want to buy one and/or go mechanical.

Would recommend.

G3Dragon520

My sharkoon skiller gaming keyboard was cheap and lasted me 2 years. I think it by far one of the best keboard i had used and i have the razor the 2012 model (i dont use that much). So i would recommend the sharkoon skiller to gamers its cheap and reliable.


Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Sharkoon-Skiller-Gaming-Keyboard-000SKSK/dp/B009K7QB8O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379728770&sr=8-1&keywords=sharkoon