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I'm coming from a Logitech G910 Orion Spark mechanical keyboard. It is 7 years old and a few of the switches are dying. Rather just get a new one at this point. Anybody have any recommendations? Ty in advance!
These ones are specifically made for a shorter actuation distance and lighter force required to activate, so IMO a lot better for gaming and typing.What’s the difference between mechanical and optical switches. I’m willing to pay more if it’s easier to replace the switches individually.
You'll need to find a keyboard with "hot swappable" switches for that. The Corsair that Shark and I recommend doesn't have them.What’s the difference between mechanical and optical switches. I’m willing to pay more if it’s easier to replace the switches individually.
Never bought a Corsair refurb. I'd check if it has any kind of warranty before buying it.Hows refurbished from corsair? Anyone have experience? I need tenkey cuz I use it a lot for work.
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Certified-Refurbished/K100-RGB-Optical-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-—-CORSAIR-OPX-Switch-—-Black-(Refurbished)/p/CH-912A01A-NA/RF
Ended up getting the Corsair k100 optical mechanical. $180 at Best Buy. Most expensive keyboard I’ve ever bought. Still wish Logitech had an optical mechanical option.
Not gonna lie. That will probably be my next mouse when my current one starts double clicking.Logitech makes a lot of high end good stuff, but it seems like they take forever to adapt new tech to their keyboards.
They do have optical switches in their new G502X mouse though.
Not gonna lie. That will probably be my next mouse when my current one starts double clicking.
I'm coming from a Logitech G910 Orion Spark mechanical keyboard. It is 7 years old and a few of the switches are dying. Rather just get a new one at this point. Anybody have any recommendations? Ty in advance!
You'll need to find a keyboard with "hot swappable" switches for that. The Corsair that Shark and I recommend doesn't have them.
The Glorious GMMK Gaming keyboard is worth a look, but it ain't cheap.
Yeah, KBDFans makes some killer keyboards. Definitely worth checking out.I fell into the "custom" mechanical keyboard rabbit hole during the pandemic. If you want a nice "sounding/feeling" keyboard with hotswap sockets and not afraid of assembly (including lubing switches and stabs) and the ability to choose your switches at a reasonable price I suggest looking at KBDfans offerings. The KBDlite 67 and Tiger80 are far superior in sound and feel compared to Glorious keyboards and comparable in price and you don't have to deal with group buys. I have the original GMMK full size and two (2) GMMK Pro as well as the KBD67 lite and Tiger80 among other keyboards but KBDFans offers best bang for the buck by far (not including group buy options).
Yes most definitely! I gotta QwertyKeys QK65 on the way which should be nice... 13 sets of switches and way too many keyboards so gonna stop before it gets out of hand.Yeah, KBDFans makes some killer keyboards. Definitely worth checking out.
I agree... Having to type on a Lenovo at work I'm so used to typing on a flat keyboard... I actually type fastest on low profile since I'm so used it now. II went from the G910 to a G815 and really love the feel of the flat low profile keys. I replaced the G810 on my other system with a G815 as well.
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It also depends on the keyboard. I have the Solar one as well with low profile flat keys and I can’t type for crap on it.I agree... Having to type on a Lenovo at work I'm so used to typing on a flat keyboard... I actually type fastest on low profile since I'm so used it now. I
Agreed I can't type on low profile apple keyboards...It also depends on the keyboard. I have the Solar one as well with low profile flat keys and I can’t type for crap on it.
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man I'm really having trouble with this iCUE software. I much prefer the Ghub. It worked great on my peripherals. Might need to check out G815 again. But i do like optical mechanical. Since no more double clicking is possible.All done with Logitech. That G-Hub thing can eat a bowl of dicks.
"Usually, mechanical switches have a lifespan ranging up to 50-80 million keystrokes, with Cherry MX switches offering a guarantee of 100 million keystrokes" - optical will probably be double this, depending on how long it is left on as the optics are on constantly.. but realistically, you'll be changing up keycaps (and/or keyboards) well before you hit those numbers.These ones are specifically made for a shorter actuation distance and lighter force required to activate, so IMO a lot better for gaming and typing.
I think they're supposed to last a lot longer than mechanical. No idea if you can just pluck them out and replace them on this board or not.
also what is the difference between linear, tactile, clicky?
Seconding the Glorious keyboard. I've had one with Kalih box white switches for a couple years and it's been fantastic.You'll need to find a keyboard with "hot swappable" switches for that. The Corsair that Shark and I recommend doesn't have them.
The Glorious GMMK Gaming keyboard is worth a look, but it ain't cheap.
Don’t replace, fix: https://www.overclockers.com/mouse-clicking-troubles-diy-repair/Not gonna lie. That will probably be my next mouse when my current one starts double clicking.
That is what I have been doing for over 20 years now, figured it out on my own, was looking to see if there was debris or something in the switch and ended up re-tensioning the curved spring area on the lever when I was putting it back together.Don’t replace, fix: https://www.overclockers.com/mouse-clicking-troubles-diy-repair/
Corsair has a flash sale on keyboards for 100 USD. Corsair.comIt’s my first mechanical keyboard. I like it. I enjoy having a 10 key as well. Was hoping $100 or less. I know nothing about switches. Just know that this keyboard did clickity clacks. I did enjoy that I could set the colors per keys.
If this is what your hands really like, then I would just replace it. Sometimes it is 'one and done' when you find the right input device. I started out typing on the Model F in school with a Model M at home and even after checking out nearly everything under the sun, I'm still with the Model M 99% of the time. My hands just love it so I just keep giving them one.I'm coming from a Logitech G910 Orion Spark mechanical keyboard. It is 7 years old and a few of the switches are dying. Rather just get a new one at this point. Anybody have any recommendations? Ty in advance!
Not a bad way to be. I think 7 years is a short lifespan for a mechanical keyboard or switch and I'd be a little leery about getting the same. If someone liked it well enough I could understand giving it another try though.If this is what your hands really like, then I would just replace it. Sometimes it is 'one and done' when you find the right input device. I started out typing on the Model F in school with a Model M at home and even after checking out nearly everything under the sun, I'm still with the Model M 99% of the time. My hands just love it so I just keep giving them one.
Today's mechanicals aren't like their older brethren since there's been lots of manufacturing changes in the last 20 years, hell even in the last 3. And this is the same for switch types too--hence why true vintage switches still hold some sort of value compared to the exact same thing that's brand new.Not a bad way to be. I think 7 years is a short lifespan for a mechanical keyboard or switch and I'd be a little leery about getting the same. If someone liked it well enough I could understand giving it another try though.
I've had the same KB/mouse for around a decade. I'm going to try a split board but I'm sticking with the same switch type.
I've thought about maybe giving vintage Alps a try but ISO enter boards are the only ones that tend to pop up for an okay price.Today's mechanicals aren't like their older brethren since there's been lots of manufacturing changes in the last 20 years, hell even in the last 3. And this is the same for switch types too--hence why true vintage switches still hold some sort of value compared to the exact same thing that's brand new.
The problem is if you're looking on places like ebay, all the sellers are knowing the tricks, etc. and just trying to 'max price' their wares. So you need to search local and off-grid if possible. I actually got a focus alps board (I think it's alps) for $6 or $12 locally.I've thought about maybe giving vintage Alps a try but ISO enter boards are the only ones that tend to pop up for an okay price.
I keep my eyes open for any decent vintage KBs and other PC HW but it's rare when I see anything old, let alone good. I did get a Natural Elite (near mintThe problem is if you're looking on places like ebay, all the sellers are knowing the tricks, etc. and just trying to 'max price' their wares. So you need to search local and off-grid if possible. I actually got a focus alps board (I think it's alps) for $6 or $12 locally.