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[64gigabyteram]

I was kind of debating my thread in my head because there was already 2 of them but eh this is the last one for now.

My pastel colored mechanical keyboard came in. It's made by royal kludge, 75% (60 is too small for my liking and I don't use numpad enough for 100% or 98%) and it's fucking AMAZING

Typing on this thing reminds me of the sound when you're mining in Minecraft. It's very smooth sounding. Not to mention that it's easier to type on than my old membrane keyboard. It feels good and honestly it makes using my computer more fun

I also had a little adventure with my ram, turns out when I installed it a couple days ago it was still running at my old ram speed (2133mhz). Had to go through the bios, changed what seemed to be the memory frequency. Then my PC just stopped booting on me for a minute, was so worried lol

Eventually learned you had to change the DOCP profile in order to actually use the ram's speed instead of just adjusting the memory frequency. Did it and now everything works well.

The silly PC upgrade saga is over.... for now.

 

[64gigabyteram]

image of the keyboard

 

[hououinkyouma00]

I used to be into keyboard for a short period of time. I ended on a Nuphy low profile with Moss switches. . I don’t plan on buying another keyboard unless this breaks.

 

[IFireflyl]

Soodanim , are you as surprised by this thread as I am‽

 

[Magic Carpet]

I used to love my mechanical keyboard at work. Got one at home and the noise suddenly sounded too much like work. So, I replaced it with a Scissors version.
Scissors are better than mechanical.

 

[Soodanim]

Soodanim , are you as surprised by this thread as I am‽

 

[bender]

Scissors are better than mechanical.

That’s what she said.

 

[amigastar]

What switches does it have?

 

[64gigabyteram]

image of the keyboard

I'm having a lot of fun with the RGB on this thing. I'm usually anti-RGB but this might convert me... (for keyboards)

 

[Buggy Loop]

RGB?

Spoiler

j/k

 

[IFireflyl]

RGB?

Spoiler

j/k

No, no. RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

 

[Kilau]

I’m definitely not joining you on this one. I hate how loud mechanical keyboards are. Gives me flashbacks of typing class with real typewriters. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not Topher old, it was just a poor school.

 

[64gigabyteram]

What switches does it have?

silver switches. I've no experience with other types of switches. Apparently these are really fast and activate quickly compared to others.

 

[Topher]

I’m definitely not joining you on this one. I hate how loud mechanical keyboards are. Gives me flashbacks of typing class with real typewriters. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not Topher old, it was just a poor school.

 

[alphachino]

It’s basically at the stage now where they are just “keyboards” like they’ve always been. “Mechanical keyboards” have been reduced down to be as interesting as sticking stickers on your laptop cover

 

[dispensergoinup]

Happy for you, OP!

Had a Wooting two HE for a while but sold it, picked up a Keychron Q5 and haven't looked back.

It's chunky and I appreciate it not moving around too much.

 

[64gigabyteram]

“Mechanical keyboards” have been reduced down to be as interesting as sticking stickers on your laptop cover

dunno what you're talking about. the difference between this and my previous membrane is pretty palpable- i don't think I can go back to using that dusty old thing again even with more keys

 

[BossLackey]

It’s basically at the stage now where they are just “keyboards” like they’ve always been. “Mechanical keyboards” have been reduced down to be as interesting as sticking stickers on your laptop cover

Mechanical KBs are significantly better in pretty much every way to rubber membrane. Fucking gross.

 

[Crayon]

I've tried two, so far. Not for gaming. Just for work. Never warmed up to it, though. Both had really low tension on the keys and I get extra inputs all the time. I like the feel but have a much better time on normal bladder keys.

 

[Puscifer]

Well, if we're posting.


Wooting 60HE // Mv Terminal Key caps // 80G Linear Springs for my rough typing and the dual controller input for WASD ) // Tofu 60 Redux // Lubed Springs and Switches

Best keyboard I've ever used, I'm trying to convince myself to get the 80 HE and sell this one because after 2 years I'm missing my arrows and functions since it's becoming a multi use keyboard vs strictly gaming (I bring it to work with me)

 

[Topher]

image of the keyboard

Double shot PBT or ABS keycaps?

 

[StereoVsn]

Happy for you, OP!

Had a Wooting two HE for a while but sold it, picked up a Keychron Q5 and haven't looked back.

It's chunky and I appreciate it not moving around too much.

I got a Keychron V6 Max recently and it’s been amazing to type on. I also have a few Razer keyboards (mechanicals and one optical) around, but Keychron is so good for typing.

 

[Topher]

I got a Keychron V6 Max recently and it’s been amazing to type on. I also have a few Razer keyboards (mechanicals and one optical) around, but Keychron is so good for typing.

I like Keychron, but I prefer double shot PBT and, for some reason, I can't seem to find a Keychron with double shot PBT where the backlight actually shines through the letters. They all seem to just shine behind the keycap.

 

[StereoVsn]

I like Keychron, but I prefer double shot PBT and, for some reason, I can't seem to find a Keychron with double shot PBT where the backlight actually shines through the letters. They all seem to just shine behind the keycap.

Ahh, yeah, not sure about that. All I care about is how it feels to type at this point, lol, and it works very well for that. And they do have decent RGB but yeah, backlight through the keys would be nice.

I am not into the whole mech. keyboard community but aren’t there keyboards that are fully customizable now days?

 

[Topher]

Ahh, yeah, not sure about that. All I care about is how it feels to type at this point, lol. And they have decent RGB.

I am not into the whole mech. keyboard community but aren’t there keyboards that are fully customizable now days?

Yeah, you can build your own keyboard from scratch. Not going down that road though.

 

[StereoVsn]

Yeah, you can build your own keyboard from scratch. Not going down that road though.

Yep, seemed too much of a pain for the outcome and too much $$ considering it’s a keyboard.

 

[64gigabyteram]

Double shot PBT or ABS keycaps?

Don't know, haven't opened the keyboard up yet lol

maybe later for cleaning purposes or if i ever get the urge to mod it.

edit: the amazon page says they're PBT.

 

[Topher]

Don't know, haven't opened the keyboard up yet lol

maybe later for cleaning purposes or if i ever get the urge to mod it.

Should say in the product description if it is double shot PBT. No biggie. I was just curious. Hope you like it.

Ah...saw your edit. Cool.....those are better.

 

[64gigabyteram]

Should say in the product description if it is double shot PBT. No biggie. I was just curious. Hope you like it.

Ah...saw your edit. Cool.....those are better.

huh, it is

impressive tech and materials for a 60 buck board.

 

[Topher]

huh, it is

impressive tech and materials for a 60 buck board.

Not bad at all

 

[Valedix]

image of the keyboard

Looking good.

 

[Rickyiez]

Welcome to the club , I've a couple myself

Logitech G913 Lightspeed (clicky , probably red switch)
Keychron K3
Generic China brand Hermes

And all I got to say is by far Logitech has the best wireless solution and battery life . It switches between 2.4G and Bluetooth flawlessly , never had any connection issues , and last for weeks of a single charge . The Keychron is crap in this . Tell me if there's something better .
My only regret is the logitech is not keycap swappable

 

[Valonquar]

Cherry Xtrfy with red silents. Replaced keycaps with front lettered keys since I nearly never need to look at the keyboard at all, and it upsets anyone that tries to use my machine.

 

[64gigabyteram]

it upsets anyone that tries to use my machine.

because having a pin/password on the login screen wasn't secure enough.

This is the keyboard equivalent of getting a manual to stop carjackers.

 

[Caffeine]

I have the same board just lighter blues it's nice

 

[Soodanim]

I've ordered and returned 2 mechanicals over the years. Just couldn't get on with them. Maybe it was because they were Cherry Red keys and I'd be better with browns for some feel.

For me I favour silence above all, so mechanicals and their famed thocking just aren't for me without serious noise reduction efforts. Like Magic Carpet I think I'm better off with scissor.

 

[The Cockatrice]

it was because they were Cherry Red keys

I've been using cherry red for 10+ years and had no issue, from Corsair. Replaced the keyboard with the same'ish model after 8 years. Fantastic quality and they're really good for me.

 

[Hudo]

I have a Cherry KC 500 MX LP and been pretty happy with it.

 

[KrisB]

Bought a Ducky Shine zero around 12 years ago and it’s still going. Once you use one all other keyboards feel terrible to use.

 

[dreamstation]

Have a Filco Majestouch 2 from what must be 10+ years ago and still going strong. Missus has the same.

 

[pudel]

Was long into mechanical boards before it exploded commercially (good times)....but still have all my boards. I prefer mx brown switches. reds are releasing to fast for my taste and clicky switches are just annoying af. Also dont like the small hipster boards...i need a numpad way too many times...so its fullsize only for me nowadays.

Pics:

Spoiler

customized Filco Majestouch 2 TKL

my daily driver - GMK Uniqey

 

[Von Hugh]

I have the Lofree Flow84 with tactile Kailh switches.

It's a low-profile board that sounds and feels amazing to type on. It's also wireless. I game on it a bit as well, no problems there. I went low-profile because I just can't type on those "normal" Cherry or OSA profile keys. I'm just too used to typing on a laptop, I guess.

 

[Sakura]

Happy for you, OP!

Had a Wooting two HE for a while but sold it, picked up a Keychron Q5 and haven't looked back.

It's chunky and I appreciate it not moving around too much.

I'm using the Q1. Great keyboard, though I wish I had gone for the num pad.

 

[OverHeat]

 

[samuelgregory]

I was kind of debating my thread in my head because there was already 2 of them but eh this is the last one for now.

My pastel colored mechanical keyboard came in. It's made by royal kludge, 75% (60 is too small for my liking and I don't use numpad enough for 100% or 98%) and it's fucking AMAZING

Typing on this thing reminds me of the sound when you're mining in Minecraft. It's very smooth sounding. Not to mention that it's easier to type on than my old membrane keyboard. It feels good and honestly it makes using my computer more fun

I also had a little adventure with my ram, turns out when I installed it a couple days ago it was still running at my old ram speed (2133mhz). Had to go through the bios, changed what seemed to be the memory frequency. Then my PC just stopped booting on me for a minute, was so worried lol

Eventually learned you had to change the DOCP profile in order to actually use the ram's speed instead of just adjusting the memory frequency. Did it and now everything works well.

The silly PC upgrade saga is over zoroto anime.... for now.

Would you recommend changing to a mechanical keyboard? If so, why? I wasn't asking if I would get better, but rather improve my habits but thanks for the feedback!

 

[64gigabyteram]

Would you recommend changing to a mechanical keyboard? If so, why? I wasn't asking if I would get better, but rather improve my habits but thanks for the feedback!

it's mostly for the feel and sound of the experience- I don't think jumping from membrane to mechanical will necessarily make you a better typer or gamer the same way buying a gaming mouse doesn't suddenly make you a pro CSGO gamer. It's just for the fun of owning one and enjoying the enhanced experience over a membrane (IMO)