MX Cherry Switches

[SwapZ]

So i am gonna get a Corsair K70 RGB, my problem is what switch i wanna use. I've narrowed it down to either Red or Brown. I play CS:GO and some other games like Rocket League (also want to play GTA V some time). I Think that i also is going to do some homework sometimes, so i am not sure what to get. I am leaning most to brown, But idk. Some questions: Will you by some time get irritated of pressing WASD all the time on browns, or dont you feel the bump that much? And can you REALLY dont type on Reds, if doing homework? Are the Reds VERY light, like you can even put your hands on 'em? Will you get "tired" of browns after a While? Thanks.

[Moe]

Cherry MX Brown is the quietest of the tactile bunch and requires very little actuation force (45 grams). Like the other Cherry switches, it actuates at 2 millimeters, but it can travel as far as 4 millimeters to the bottom.

Unlike linear switches, browns have a soft bump to indicate actuation, but very little “click.” This middle-of-the-road approach makes Browns viable for both typists and gamers: their quiet nature is perfect for typing in an office setting; for gaming, their close reset and actuation points allow quick double-taps.

MX Red was introduced in 2008 to focus on the PC gaming crowd. Like Cherry MX Black, this linear switch has no tactile feedback and is relatively silent, though it requires much less force to actuate at 45 grams. It also travels 4 millimeters to the bottom, but actuates at 2 millimeters.

The lower actuation force makes rapid keystrokes much easier than MX Black switches, but mistyping is also a more common issue. Certain games require quicker actuation, such as first-person shooters, while others, such as real-time strategy games, require accuracy. It's up to the gamer to decide which works best. Cherry MX Red switches are generally more expensive due to higher demand.

[Moe]

Diposting pertama kali oleh SwapZ:

So i am gonna get a Corsair K70 RGB, my problem is what switch i wanna use. I've narrowed it down to either Red or Brown. I play CS:GO and some other games like Rocket League (also want to play GTA V some time). I Think that i also is going to do some homework sometimes, so i am not sure what to get. I am leaning most to brown, But idk. Some questions: Will you by some time get irritated of pressing WASD all the time on browns, or dont you feel the bump that much? And can you REALLY dont type on Reds, if doing homework? Are the Reds VERY light, like you can even put your hands on 'em? Will you get "tired" of browns after a While? Thanks.

as for fatigue i guess it depends on the person. These switches require very little force to actuate so it's doubtful.

[Azza ☠]

Blue = Typing, not loud, light to the press. Longer touch distance.
Orange | Brown = Stealth, a mix between typing and gamers.
Red = Hardcore FPS. Light and loud. Shortest touch distance. Quicker key press. You can still type on them, so long the clicking noise isn't annoying anyone.
Black = Harder to endure on, get tiring after a couple hours of gaming, useless for typing.

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I personally like Brown (Stealths) as the best overall, all rounder. You can type with ease, work as well as game away happily, without so much noise too. Great to game upon, but also, do hours of coding/work upon these with no issues.

If you can, go to the computer store and test them out for yourself. It comes down to a personal taste.

[initiaLiSeD]

I went for brown, but I'd had the benefit of testing Black, Blues and Reds as well.

They are good for typing and gaming, no keyboard I've ever used has caused my fingers to fatigue.

[Azza ☠]

Diposting pertama kali oleh initiaLiSeD:

I went for brown, but I'd had the benefit of testing Black, Blues and Reds as well.

They are good for typing and gaming, no keyboard I've ever used has caused my fingers to fatigue.

It's not unless you go 8 hour days on it, which it would actually become an issue. Or just click-click-clicking throughout the night when someone else is trying to sleep.

Enjoy those browns - it's the best of both worlds in my personal taste.

[SundownKid]

Cherry Red is the best for gaming IMO - fast response time.

Cherry Brown are better for typing if you like tactile feedback. (I don't that much so I use Red)

[Wholesome Wych]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Azza ☠:

Blue = Typing, not loud, light to the press. Longer touch distance.
Red = Hardcore FPS. Light and loud. Shortest touch distance. Quicker key press. You can still type on them, so long the clicking noise isn't annoying anyone.

I'm not sure you are talking about Cherry switches. Blues are loud, Reds are not.

[Azza ☠]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Wychunter:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Azza ☠:

Blue = Typing, not loud, light to the press. Longer touch distance.
Red = Hardcore FPS. Light and loud. Shortest touch distance. Quicker key press. You can still type on them, so long the clicking noise isn't annoying anyone.

I'm not sure you are talking about Cherry switches. Blues are loud, Reds are not.

Yeah, thanks for the correct, got the noise levels around backwards. I knew that, but must of brain farted when typing.

[SwapZ]

Thanks all!