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[kennah]

Give in.

You shut your whore mouth.

*googles*

Oof. $140. Out of my league

 

[Koroviev]

You shut your whore mouth.

*googles*

Oof. $140. Out of my league

What about this DAS?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003M4XGI4/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Or the Noppoo Choc?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091QHIR2/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Anton668]

yup, tween this and the keyboard thread I went the mechanical route. but I have to have Num keys. though it seems i went the road less traveled route and bought a Gigabyte Aivia Osmium

Gigabyte Aivia Osmium

 

[kennah]

I hate you

EDIT: This is more my speed

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B008CXTW42/

 

[Horse Detective]

Those all look too Gamer-ish to me.

I'll keep dreaming

 

[Anton668]

well the Aivia is listed as a gaming keyboard. And, well, I am a gamer... so.... yeah.....

and yes, I am a sucker for purdy lighting

 

[Ultrabum]

Seriously, the best keyboard, nice and clean.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823201040

I have been using this for a while now, I will NEVER go back. EVER.

 

[Rand0m TAG]

are mechanical keyboards actually that good?

 

[Koroviev]

This thread is dangerous. I used to be happy with my Logitech wireless

I've had my CM QuickFire Pro for a few days and I pulled my Logitech wireless out of the closet this morning to try it out again.

Nope. Not going back.

Those all look too Gamer-ish to me.

I'll keep dreaming

Yeah, I prefer the inconspicuous look, although my current one isn't particularly low-profile. Incredibly solid otherwise.

are mechanical keyboards actually that good?

http://www.daskeyboard.com/

Look at that. It's beautiful!

It just feels so much more satisfying than typing on mush.

 

[Anton668]

at least nobody here bought one of these.....

madcatz strike7

its not even mech and costs about $300

 

[Ultrabum]

are mechanical keyboards actually that good?

The best way I can describe it, is like when you go from a hard drive to a solid state drive.

Your not even aware of what your doing to yourself, and then its just like.... my god, I can never go back to that.

That being said, I've heard some people just don't care. I use my keyboard a lot, so why not have a nice one?

 

[Horse Detective]

are mechanical keyboards actually that good?

Every click of a cherry mx blue key sends pulses of pleasure throughout your body.

 

[DJ_Lae]

I'll get a nice mechanical keyboard when my current keyboard dies (second gen G15).

I don't think I'll go with blues, though, too loud.

 

[Koroviev]

I'll get a nice mechanical keyboard when my current keyboard dies (second gen G15).

I don't think I'll go with blues, though, too loud.

Browns got your back, bro

 

[Infinite Justice]

Hmm

Honestly, It's just that I don't know how to pick out parts. :/ Don't know how to check what's compatible with what and such, so to me it's just easier to buy something Pre-Built, and when/if I want to upgrade, It'll be easier later on.

I'm actually trying to make a build right now on NewEgg. Got a case, and after that I'm stuck.

Thats why this thread is here man, plus posters to give further advice/help.

 

[Anton668]

are mechanical keyboards actually that good?

hmmm... yes?

this is my first and the way it "feels", much better. and this thing is built like a tank. weighs a lot, doesnt feel cheap at all. if somebody breaks in i could prolly take them down with this keyboard!!!!

 

[scogoth]

"I need a New PC!" 2013 Part 2. Mech, 120Hz and SSDs. Read da OP

 

[Koroviev]

"I need a New PC!" 2013 Part 2. Mech, 120Hz and SSDs. Read da OP

Amen!

SSDs or ban.

Spoiler

I'm not ready for 120Hz

 

[Anton668]

"I need a New PC!" 2013 Part 2. Mech, 120Hz, SSDs and Samsung memory. Read da OP

so well quit having to remind ppl every page lol

 

[Koroviev]

at least nobody here bought one of these.....

madcatz strike7

its not even mech and costs about $300

That thing looks ridiculous. Bleh.

 

[Horse Detective]

so well quit having to remind ppl every page lol

Only one build in the OP actually features Samsung ram, even though it is clearly the most popular option here.

 

[Dave_6]

so well quit having to remind ppl every page lol

Well the first two parts I have on the way are the Samsung Memory and an SSD so I'm on the right track!

 

[Varg]

Looks pretty great to me, but I'd wait for some other people to weigh in first.

Edit: There's also the Gigabyte version, which appears to have some factory OC as well: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3891137&SID=KRB

Oh, and it's only $380 on Amazon! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00752QYLK/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Gigabyte considered better?

 

[xrayregime]

At what point is a cpu cooler recommended? Is that only for overclocking or would it be recommended for any build? I'm just looking at a general gaming build, and probably going to pick up a 660Ti. Just starting out, so I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing, but this 3770k deal at microcenter has piqued my interest.

 

[DTKT]

At what point is a cpu cooler recommended? Is that only for overclocking or would it be recommended for any build? I'm just looking at a general gaming build, and probably going to pick up a 660Ti. Just starting out, so I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing, but this 3770k deal at microcenter has piqued my interest.

If you don't overlock, you can skip a cpu cooler. But honestly, overlocking is so easy and can provide such a performance boost that it's a no brainer.

 

[Koroviev]

Gigabyte considered better?

It's the one I would pick.

 

[Gibbo]

guys thinking of upgrading my 7870 to maybe a 7970 or gtx670. anything which would give me a reason not to? would there be new cards coming out very soon?

 

[Rand0m TAG]

Damn this thread, I came looking for a gpu, I may leave with a new keyboard and am tempted to just build a new pc, even though mine is just a year old

Their was a reason I keep out of this thread

 

[Koroviev]

Damn this thread, I came looking for a gpu, I may leave with a new keyboard and am tempted to just build a new pc, even though mine is just a year old

Their was a reason I keep out of this thread

We're all here to make your dollars go further

Spoiler

from your checking account

 

[Rand0m TAG]

so i know nothing about mechanical keyboards
suggest me one at a reasonably cheap price (i dont want to buy one but i got no will power_

 

[AkIRA_22]

at least nobody here bought one of these.....

madcatz strike7

its not even mech and costs about $300

I would rather bludgeon my grandmother to death with that, than have it in my living room where women would see it.

 

[Horse Detective]

so i know nothing about mechanical keyboards
suggest me one at a reasonably cheap price (i dont want to buy one but i got no will power_

What is a reasonably cheap price?

also, listen to this.

NOW.

 

[kennah]

Cheapest for a goodish one is the rosewill from newegg for 90

 

[Rand0m TAG]

What is a reasonably cheap price?

under a 100, hopefully 50
but i dont want to buy shit so if need be i will spend a bit more

 

[Horse Detective]

under a 100, hopefully 50
but i dont want to buy shit so if need be i will spend a bit more

I second Rosewill, personally. I don't mean to offend those who love CM's, but the branding man. The branding.

 

[scogoth]

Only one build in the OP actually features Samsung ram, even though it is clearly the most popular option here.

There's a reason for that. It keeps selling out and not available everywhere in the world(like Canada). It's hard to recommend something people may not be able to buy.

 

[Ultrabum]

I second Rosewill, personally. I don't mean to offend those who love CM's, but the branding man. The branding.

As I said earlier, I have the rosewill with blue's, and I love it. Make sure you know which switches you want, that's probably the most important part. Blue's and browns seem to be the most popular.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823201040

 

[catmincer]

guys thinking of upgrading my 7870 to maybe a 7970 or gtx670. anything which would give me a reason not to? would there be new cards coming out very soon?

I would suggest a second 7870.

 

[catmincer]

guys thinking of upgrading my 7870 to maybe a 7970 or gtx670. anything which would give me a reason not to? would there be new cards coming out very soon?

Double post.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Last dawn. Parts arrive tomorrow.

 

[scogoth]

Last dawn. Parts arrive tomorrow.

They will arrive at 7:31pm after they send you an e-mail at noon saying they have been delivered. Or they are stuck in Memphis. It's the rule of delivery when you want something.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Expedited shipping through Taiwan for all I know.

 

[Hazaro]

I have a 500W CX and it's served me well enough. No issues to speak of.

oh I have the same one you do. I swear i remember ppl saying it wasnt their better ones.

CX series is not something I would suggest due to better options, but you can certainly do worse. It's decent.

Only one build in the OP actually features Samsung ram, even though it is clearly the most popular option here.

Because it went up in price by like 50% and needs to be overclocked plus availability is spotty I chose not to include it. Welcome to be suggested though.

 

[Momentary]

Having a tough time deciding between the Max Keyboard Nighthawk-X9 or the Corsair K95. I don't know what the X9's chassis is composed of... I believe it's plastic. The K95 on the other hand is aluminum. They both have red switches. I would love to have a metallic chassis, but I'm kind of iffy on the G keys and the fact that aluminum gets cold.

I think they both look sexy. And I really need white backlighting and these are perfect. I might just have to flip a coin.

X9

k95

 

[memecomplex]

Having a tough time deciding between the Max Keyboard Nighthawk-X9 or the Corsair K95. I don't know what the X9's chassis is composed of... I believe it's plastic. The K95 on the other hand is aluminum. They both have red switches. I would love to have a metallic chassis, but I'm kind of iffy on the G keys and the fact that aluminum gets cold.

I'll go with an aluminium chassis. A rigid alu or steel plate under the keys adds to the pleasure of hitting the keys. My Quickfire TK has a plastic case, but a steel plate base for the switches and it feels more solid than a Ducky Shine without the steel plate. In comparison the Ducky Shine (Year of the Dragon Limited ed reds) feels sorta mushy.

 

[Anton668]

Having a tough time deciding between the Max Keyboard Nighthawk-X9 or the Corsair K95. I don't know what the X9's chassis is composed of... I believe it's plastic. The K95 on the other hand is aluminum. They both have red switches. I would love to have a metallic chassis, but I'm kind of iffy on the G keys and the fact that aluminum gets cold.

I think they both look sexy. And I really need white backlighting and these are perfect. I might just have to flip a coin.

X9

k95

i was looking at the corsair before setting on the aivia. the k95 is not fully mechanical and i found too many bad reviews for various aspects to waste my money on one.

 

[Momentary]

I thought K95 was fully mechanical? The K90 isn't though. I don't even think the K95 has been released yet.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Is there a nice cheap mechanical keyboard I can get? This cheap $3 Dell one I got like 4 years ago seems to being dying out and I would love to give one of these a shot on the cheap.

 

[Anton668]

ah, that could be. I was thinking bout the K60/90

wasnt aware of the 95. replacing the 90 or adding to their line up?

hopefully they will fix what was wrong with their other KB's


ETA: $150 for it???? um.... pass
ETA: although being able to set each key backlight on/off is kinda cool

 

[Horse Detective]

Is there a nice cheap mechanical keyboard I can get? This cheap $3 Dell one I got like 4 years ago seems to being dying out and I would love to give one of these a shot on the cheap.

I haven't seen any under $50 personally.