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/