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    Just wondering if anyone is using one...and if so which one?

    I am looking at taking the plunge and buying but have been stuck with a few choices:

    -Steelseries 7G (PS2 is a HUGE plus, minuses include lack of backlight, non-standard key layout)
    -Razer BlackWidow Ultimate (not sure about USB only (no PS2) and the green LEDs, also some people are saying the keys wear down)
    -Gigabyte Osmium (USB3.0 pass through!!, no PS2, really not sure about the Cherry RED switches)
    -Ducky Shine II DK9008 (choices galore, but no PS2)

    As a builder/gamer/and someone that never has enough USB ports I do value a PS2 connection, I do want backlight (my Antec 900 is blue LED so something matching would be nice). I am however not sure about switches....I have only been able to play with the Cherry Blue (clicky) on the BlackWidow, but the Black and Red seem interesting and a bit more gamer orientated.

    Help please!
    AMD Phenom II x4 965 BE
    Noctua NH-U9B SE2
    Asus M4A89GTD Pro USB3
    G. Skill Ares 16GB F3-1866C10D-16GAB @1600 9-9-9-24
    Samsung 830 Series 256GB SSD
    XFX Radeon HD 5850 Black Edition
    Corsair HX850
    Antec 900
    Winidows 7 -64bit

  • #2
    Saw this site the other day, don't know if it would be of any help

    https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/


    Pls offer comments on support I provide, HERE, in order to help me do a better job here:

    Tman

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    • #3
      thanks for that link.....shame only the same suggestions come up!
      AMD Phenom II x4 965 BE
      Noctua NH-U9B SE2
      Asus M4A89GTD Pro USB3
      G. Skill Ares 16GB F3-1866C10D-16GAB @1600 9-9-9-24
      Samsung 830 Series 256GB SSD
      XFX Radeon HD 5850 Black Edition
      Corsair HX850
      Antec 900
      Winidows 7 -64bit

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      • #4
        I'm not a gamer, but was looking for some info for my son, I'll check with him Mon or Tues and see what he's come up with.


        Pls offer comments on support I provide, HERE, in order to help me do a better job here:

        Tman

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Tradesman View Post
          I'm not a gamer, but was looking for some info for my son, I'll check with him Mon or Tues and see what he's come up with.
          Thanks......BTW I think I may have dropped the Razer from my list at this point in time.
          AMD Phenom II x4 965 BE
          Noctua NH-U9B SE2
          Asus M4A89GTD Pro USB3
          G. Skill Ares 16GB F3-1866C10D-16GAB @1600 9-9-9-24
          Samsung 830 Series 256GB SSD
          XFX Radeon HD 5850 Black Edition
          Corsair HX850
          Antec 900
          Winidows 7 -64bit

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          • #6
            He hasn't really messed with any to speak of, is suppose to email me a review on one he did look at, should be later today, I'll forward it to you


            Pls offer comments on support I provide, HERE, in order to help me do a better job here:

            Tman

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            • #7
              I managed to get a hands on for the Ducky Shine with RED/BLACK/BLUE switches, they are very well built and has lead me to believe that I really like BLUE switches for typing and can see the advantages of the RED/BLACK switches for gaming......stumped now
              AMD Phenom II x4 965 BE
              Noctua NH-U9B SE2
              Asus M4A89GTD Pro USB3
              G. Skill Ares 16GB F3-1866C10D-16GAB @1600 9-9-9-24
              Samsung 830 Series 256GB SSD
              XFX Radeon HD 5850 Black Edition
              Corsair HX850
              Antec 900
              Winidows 7 -64bit

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Tradesman View Post
                Saw this site the other day, don't know if it would be of any help

                https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/
                Nice. Always wondered what was so special about the color of the switches and what they did.

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