MSI GK-601 Mechanical Keyboards
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kanej2007
Looks like a very basic keyboard, nothing special...
-=WolverinE=-
Except that it's mechanical, has laser etched keys and it's backlit? If the price is low this will be a winner.
Edit: The GK series is the backlit one, which is a shame. The yellow theme is kinda ugly. Also, there's no wrist wrest and choice of switches (at this time) which is a deal breaker for me.
TheDeeGee
Looks basic indeed apart from it being Mechanical.
I recently bought a Logitech G710+ as my first ever Mechanical Keyboard and i'm really happy with it. I did replace all o-rings with Red ones tho, ordered at WASD. I came from a G19.
mikeysg
Well, in Asia, Cherry Red is the more popular switch among users here, so perhaps MSI is taking its cue from here....:infinity:
eclap
My g710+ is coming on Tuesday. Why did you replace the rings?
TheDeeGee
It comes with Black o-rings and they arn't really soft. So they don't absorb really well.
deltatux
I would have preferred it if they had a Cherry MX Brown switch variant. It'll be great for those like me who do more typing than gaming but don't want the loudness of the Cherry MX Blue.
deltatux
Ryu5uzaku
I love cherry mx red over anything else O.o blues are horrid. Blacks are next best thing imo. Then brown. I own Gigabyte Osmium really good kb
TheDeeGee
Then get the Logitech G710+. You get some great profiler software aswell.
-Tj-
whats this cherry MX red, brown, blue, black you all talk about? 🙂
those mounting switches on keyboard keys?
deltatux
Ya, I know about that keyboard, but don't feel like replacing my current board, mechanical keyboards aren't cheap :P. I'll just stick it out with my Razer BlackWidow (Cherry MX Blue) board for a couple more years.
deltatux
TheDeeGee
It's the switches themselves, the different colors all work different. Some have more resistance, the other less deadzone, the other more noise.
-Tj-
Great, thanks!
Loobyluggs
I can recommend to anyone thinking about using a mechanical keyboard to advancing that thought process to a purchase.
Not just for gaming, but simple typing becomes a joy also as the keys have such a satisfying 'ping' to them; you'll want to type more. Run-on sentences are your problem. 🙂
Ryu5uzaku
True that and if possible test every switch before deciding cause. For me red was a clear winner. And for my friends brown. I just like the fact that these keys aren't tactile and actuation requires no force whatsoever. And well I don't exactly like the sound of typewriter that comes with mx blue 😉
TheDeeGee
The only thing i don't like about the G710+ is the Spacebar. But it been over 2 months now and nothing really bothers me anymore about it. You get used to it.
I came from a G19 which is dome keys, and the first week i was like "Screw this, i'm gonna return this noisy crap". Now i wouldn't want anything else anymore.
And i really really like the look of the G710+, no idea why ppl complain about it on other forums.
Another thing i done was paint the top of the activation LEDs of Numpad and such Black with a Marker, as the LED control doesn't change the brightness of time. But that was an easy fix 🙂
scoter man1
Backlit in yellow? What are they on? Wouldn't be worth it because I'd have to mod the leds to blue or white.
k1net1cs
This.
As much as I like gaming, constant typing when coding or making documentation means Red or Blue switches a no-no.
Ryu5uzaku
Yellow is way more easy on the eyes then blue or white. But ofc not as pretty.
Ryu5uzaku
Hmmm weird i like Red ones for typing, i guess it's personal reference. I just wrote my Thesis with these not that bad to write 4-8 pages a day feels good 🙂
