best cherry mx switch mechanical keyboard for FPS
what is the best cherry mx switch mechanical keyboard for FPS? Red / Black / Brown?

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(24 replies)
Created 2012-07-27 07:04 by: YOLO
For fps black
For RTS blue/red/brown

I personnaly have blacks and even if they feel quite hard for SC2 ( and it's just about getting used to it , since i dont play SC2 often it feels hard) , they are perfect for FPS , no better choice.
2012-07-27 07:09:11
Ive never used any mecha keyboard. everyday I use Logitech G1 keyboard for playing FPS games. Do I will feel hard when using cherry mx black?
2012-07-27 08:04:58
mmmmmm , what does make you feel hard right now ?

no seriously maybe try it out before buying , but i dont regret my choice :P
2012-07-27 08:18:02
Personal preference of course.

Blacks will most likely feel the closest to a rubber dome keyboard such as your logitech board. Reds are more sensitive than blacks. It is a general consensus that blacks/reds are good for FPS games.

Personally I use Reds. It took me a few days of getting used to how sensitive they are, but I love them. You will be happy with any mechanical keyboard with reds/blacks.
2012-07-27 08:18:55
Isn't it harder to double tap with reds cause of the lower push down distance?
2012-11-22 18:26:40
the push down distance is the same for all the variations of the cherry mx switch. 2mm for "actuation" or when the key registers being struck and 4mm to "bottom out" on the undercarriage. It is actually easier to double tap with reds because they are so sensitive.
2012-11-22 19:34:22
by: werk
#5
i just got the Filco ninja with red switches. even with the lighter red switches, holding down the wsad movement key's get's tiring after a while. i think black switches would cause carpel tunnel syndrome. it shouldn't be a workout.
http://www.youtube.com/user/webgorge?feature=mhee
2012-11-22 18:24:34
lol :x

you must have some weak ass fingers man because the reds are so sensitive, much more so than any rubber dome keyboard.

I could take that home gym of a filco off your hands if you're interested, let me know ^_^

Post edited 2012-11-22 19:41:51
2012-11-22 19:40:59
I'm also looking for a mech kb and I'm kinda stuck between the switches too. While I do game, I also do type a lot with work and such. Would browns be a good place inbetween?
2012-11-22 18:27:44
I've heard nothing but good things about browns, but it is preference of course. Personally I have never used them. Just remember that browns have a "click in" when you press a key, like you actually feel it click into the stem. Might be a little strange to get used to. It is silent though.
2012-11-22 19:36:39
My brown keys are certainly not silent :O
2012-11-22 20:39:02
well not silent i guess as you are still typing, but they don't audibly "click" like blues.
2012-11-23 00:11:55
I'm fan of Red
2012-11-22 20:08:20
red for fps
2012-11-22 20:26:45
Red or brown. Imo red are the best.
2012-11-22 20:29:44
imo black is the best
2012-11-23 00:19:22
I have a Cherry MX Red, Brown, Blue keyboard.

Honestly I do not notice a big difference between all 3 sometimes unless I really pay attention.

I think the biggest question you should ask yourself is if you are really only using it for gaming.

Linear switches are usually preferred for gaming, but non-linear/tactile switches are still definitely adequate for gaming. As far as linear switches go, I do not see a point of using Black over Red since Red is so much easier to press and much more comfortable in the long run (less pressure).

Another question you should answer is the sound of the keys you preferred since like I said the switches do not make a huge difference. For example, I first had a Red keyboard, and then my brother bought the Blues but I didnt like them since they were too loud, and then I recently picked up a Brown keyboard on sale and I love the feel as well as the sound the most. Currently I prefer Browns, then Reds then Blues. If you are really unsure I'd say Browns since they are considered the all around board and then you can try other switches later on when you see other good deals, but Browns is a good starting point.
2012-11-23 08:21:10
by: GoMeZ - HLTV.org
#19
To be honest,

Red Brown or Black - there a slight variations but nothing serious. Only when you are talking Blue/White/Other will you notice.

2012-11-23 09:29:18
Always been fan of heavy, well built keyboards. Black was my choice since I matched all the switches. If there were black+ switches with even harder press I would get it.
2012-11-23 10:07:55
Should look into Cherry MX Greens. Usually they are only used for the space bar but CM Storm I think are making a limited edition green keyboard. 80g of actuation force vs blacks' 60g.
2012-11-25 05:03:46
I think that I am so far from 50 milions key presses on my 7G. It still feels like new. Thanks for the tip and lets hope for bright future in development of mechanical keyboards :)
2012-11-25 16:38:28
I prefer a normal rubber keyboard, had a red mx switch keyboard for 3 weeks but brought it back cuz i dont like it :/. OldschooL keyboards ftw with rubber dome
2012-11-23 11:25:08
Its interesting because after 2 weeks+ the most of people get addicted to mechanical keyboards. While I studied I always preferred to sit down in front of computer equipped with 15 years old Chicony or IBM keyboard instead of new cheap chinese crap which you can twist in hands for about 45°.
2012-11-25 16:49:41
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