I got a new keyboard and I hate it

[hampter]

After 30 minutes of using my new keyboard I got fed up with the tactile clicks. At first it seemed like ear porn and I couldn't get enough of them. The clicks still sound and feel relatively OK when typing, but playing CS:GO I just couldn't concentrate on the game as much. Anybody else that got distracted by the clicks??

The keyboard I got is a brand new Razer Blackwidow Elite with Razer green switches. Listening to the sound tests and trying it in the store seemed like a perfect switch setup but man did I just waste money on nothing, my old keyboard still works without problems...

[RADKILLA[420]]

Wear headset n turn it up.

[Quint the Alligator Snapper]

I used to have a keyboard like this back in the day, and I kinda would like it as a fun option, but it'd be annoying to anyone if I'm typing or gaming in the middle of the night.

[Azza ☠]

Was your previous keyboard a mechanical one?

If this is your first mechanical keyboard, then welcome... it will take a little time to get use to, but then you will find yourself never wanting to go back.

Mechanical keyboards however have different types of keys. I personally like the Cherry MX Browns (which is a good mix between gaming and typing for work), plus a bit more quiet, yet still have tactile feedback.

My personal fav keyboard is the Corsair K70 LUX RGB with Cherry MX Browns.

As for Razer...

Razer Green switch is roughly equivalent to the Cherry MX Blue, except that it has a slightly higher actuation point and shorter reset distance.

On the other hand - Razer Orange Mechanical Switch are for those who enjoy a tactile bump and feedback without the audible click. Those are the ones which are more quiet.

I would suggest giving a little time to get use to the new feel. However, if you don't like the key type, see if you can swap it for a different one. You need to find the right Cherry MX keys type for you.

Blue = Typing, are "clicky" switches like a typewriter, best for typing upon. Longer touch distance.

Orange | Brown = Stealth, a mix between typing and gamers.

Red = Hardcore FPS. Heavy. Shortest touch distance. Quicker key press. Linear Switch - Light, smooth, and loud if you tend to bottom out.

Black = Harder to endure on, get tiring after a couple hours of gaming, useless for typing. Some people love them, if they tend to press quite heavy.

[Magma Dragoon]

Still using a Dell OEM keyboard from 2003
Flat keys feel better for shooters but it's not a big deal, maybe I'll embezzle my work PC's keyboard from the trash when it gets replaced

[hampter]

引用自 Azza ☠：

Was your previous keyboard a mechanical one?

If this is your first mechanical keyboard, then welcome... it will take a little time to get use to, but then you will find yourself never wanting to go back.

Mechanical keyboards however have different types of keys. I personally like the Cherry MX Browns (which is a good mix between gaming and typing for work), plus a bit more quiet, yet still have tactile feedback.

My personal fav keyboard is the Corsair K70 LUX RGB with Cherry MX Browns.

As for Razer...

Razer Green switch is roughly equivalent to the Cherry MX Blue, except that it has a slightly higher actuation point and shorter reset distance.

On the other hand - Razer Orange Mechanical Switch are for those who enjoy a tactile bump and feedback without the audible click. Those are the ones which are more quiet.

I would suggest giving a little time to get use to the new feel. However, if you don't like the key type, see if you can swap it for a different one. You need to find the right Cherry MX keys type for you.

Blue = Typing, are "clicky" switches like a typewriter, best for typing upon. Longer touch distance.

Orange | Brown = Stealth, a mix between typing and gamers.

Red = Hardcore FPS. Heavy. Shortest touch distance. Quicker key press. Linear Switch - Light, smooth, and loud if you tend to bottom out.

Black = Harder to endure on, get tiring after a couple hours of gaming, useless for typing. Some people love them, if they tend to press quite heavy.

Thanks for all the info, never expected such answers in the first place...
Yes, this is my first mechanical keyboard, switched from membrane dome ones. At first I wanted to go with Cherry switches, but this keyboard was bought spontaneously for no real reason lol... I guess the weirdest thing about this keyboard is how much "dead zone" the keys have, it's like I have to actively think to press the keys down harder - it's difficult to explain but my previous keyboard was light in terms of key resistance.
Hopefully it'll grow on me over time!

[hampter]

引用自 Magma Dragoon：

Still using a Dell OEM keyboard from 2003
Flat keys feel better for shooters but it's not a big deal, maybe I'll embezzle my work PC's keyboard from the trash when it gets replaced

Is it also a mechanical keyboard?

[hampter]

引用自 Quint the Alligator Snapper：

I used to have a keyboard like this back in the day, and I kinda would like it as a fun option, but it'd be annoying to anyone if I'm typing or gaming in the middle of the night.

I can see why, this thing is loud AF, I knew it would be loud but this is not what I had in mind lol

[hampter]

引用自 RADKILLA420：

Wear headset n turn it up.

It's what I did in the end, but the click is so loud I can still hear it... FML

[hampter]

引用自 DØC：

nothing made in china is worth more than 5 american dollars.. i wish people would understand this...

Bad news for you m8, even if it says made in USA it still has Chinese components inside ;)

[whatamidoing]

Get a Unicomp Model M
CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG

[hampter]

引用自 whatamidoing：

Get a Unicomp Model M
CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG

oh god no, please... give me back the rubber dome

[Goose]

HP keyboarders from 2012 where you at???

[Azza ☠]

引用自 1.9 TDI Pumpe-Düse：

引用自 Azza ☠：

Was your previous keyboard a mechanical one?

If this is your first mechanical keyboard, then welcome... it will take a little time to get use to, but then you will find yourself never wanting to go back.

Mechanical keyboards however have different types of keys. I personally like the Cherry MX Browns (which is a good mix between gaming and typing for work), plus a bit more quiet, yet still have tactile feedback.

My personal fav keyboard is the Corsair K70 LUX RGB with Cherry MX Browns.

As for Razer...

Razer Green switch is roughly equivalent to the Cherry MX Blue, except that it has a slightly higher actuation point and shorter reset distance.

On the other hand - Razer Orange Mechanical Switch are for those who enjoy a tactile bump and feedback without the audible click. Those are the ones which are more quiet.

I would suggest giving a little time to get use to the new feel. However, if you don't like the key type, see if you can swap it for a different one. You need to find the right Cherry MX keys type for you.

Blue = Typing, are "clicky" switches like a typewriter, best for typing upon. Longer touch distance.

Orange | Brown = Stealth, a mix between typing and gamers.

Red = Hardcore FPS. Heavy. Shortest touch distance. Quicker key press. Linear Switch - Light, smooth, and loud if you tend to bottom out.

Black = Harder to endure on, get tiring after a couple hours of gaming, useless for typing. Some people love them, if they tend to press quite heavy.

Thanks for all the info, never expected such answers in the first place...
Yes, this is my first mechanical keyboard, switched from membrane dome ones. At first I wanted to go with Cherry switches, but this keyboard was bought spontaneously for no real reason lol... I guess the weirdest thing about this keyboard is how much "dead zone" the keys have, it's like I have to actively think to press the keys down harder - it's difficult to explain but my previous keyboard was light in terms of key resistance.
Hopefully it'll grow on me over time!

Yeah, it will grow on you.

Your fingers have muscle memory and are just use to the old setup. So it's actually quite normal for the change over from membrane to mechanical to feel odd and off at first. The touching pressure has changed upon you too. Within a few weeks you will come to love the mechanical keys, they are seriously so much better when you become use to them.

[whatamidoing]

引用自 1.9 TDI Pumpe-Düse：

引用自 whatamidoing：

Get a Unicomp Model M
CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG

oh god no, please... give me back the rubber dome

The American steel, though

[Goose]

German steel > American


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOX9tQr-sNM