SuperBiiz has the Cooler Master SGK-4000-GKCL1-US CM Storm QuickFire Rapid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for $75 - $10 off with coupon code JOE0210 [Exp 2/20] = $65 with free shipping. Features mechanical CHERRY MX Blue switches, laser-marked keycaps, anti-ghosting, 1000Hz/1ms response time in USB mode, multimedia shortcuts, rubber coated surface, and includes extra key-caps with keypuller.
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Is there really any advantage to using one of these for gaming?
i just got this in today. i paid 80 for it like a bacon challenged. this thing is great. google cherry mx blue switches and make sure you like the sound of the blues first; there not for everyone.
Yes #1, the key movement is TaCtIcAl
... also the switches will hold up a lot longer under highly repetitive uses like gaming, BUT 10X as long as a $7.50 keyboard would? Doubtful but this you'd enjoy using more than a cheapie.
I have been using mechanic keyboard for over 20 years ( IBM model M) - I definitely love it over the current membrane keyboard. I have been trying to use other famous keyboard like Logitech gaming keyboard but eventually give that to my son or sold @ eBay.
Compare membrane keyboard, scissor switch membrane keyboard and mechanic keyboard- The mechanic keyboards get the most of the part so it take more work to build- it got audible click while typing but it is also the most durable ( estimate 20 to 50 million keystrokes . membrane keyboard--> 1 to 10 million keystrokes ) And due to the Keys snap back quickest, so it allowing maximum typing speed. In the long run, the membrane will also degrade- so membrane keyboard will feel soft or sticky in future. But that won't happen on mechanic K/B So in general, Mechanic keyboard is way better than membrane keyboard unless you feel the click sound annoying. But you hjave to pay higher price due to it's complexity.
At 1990 era- when K/B switch from PS2 to USB- a lot of people dump the IBM K/B and switch to USB. I collect quiet a few of them at that time.
Thanks guys, was looking at gaming mechanical keyboards from Razer, ThermalTake, Corsair, didn't even know Cooler Master had one too. Seems like a steal for $65.
I'm still wondering if I will like linear non-tactile switches (no bump during key travel). I wish I could try one out in a store. I want to use for typing as well as gaming and I'm about a 70-80 WPM touch typist (depending on the keyboard). So far I can type fastest on scissor-switch ones with short key travel.
Mechanical keyboard guide for your reference
http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide
^ lol, nice guide... 1,324 pages of posts about keyboards.