OCAU Mechanical Keyboard Thread (No selling here, please use the Trading Forums)

stenchlord · 15th July 2011, 2:24 AM

Taking the advice that was given in the Bought a New Gadget, Gizmo or PC Hardware and Want to Share? Show it Off Here! here I am creating a thread in which those who want to talk mechanical keyboards can do so without fear of reprisal or reprimand!

OCAU Mechanical Keyboard Thread

Required reading for those in the market for a mechanical keyboard.

Tips for maintaining your mechanical keyboard

Cleaning Keycaps with Denture Cleaning Tabs

Test out your typing skills

TypeRacer

Mechanical Keyboard Manufacturers

Where to buy

Reviews

Filco Majestouch Tenkeyless:

http://www.overclockers.com.au/article.php?id=888593

Filco Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless:

http://williamjudd.com/2011/06/10/fi...actile-review/

Das Keyboard Model Professional S:

http://www.overclockers.com.au/article.php?id=900540

Leopold FC500R:

http://williamjudd.com/2011/06/20/le...le-red-review/

Leopold FC200RT:

http://williamjudd.com/2011/06/24/le...-black-review/

Razer Blackwidow:

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/view...opic_id=158928

Razer Blackwidow Ultimate:

http://www.capsulecomputers.com.au/2...yboard-review/

Sound comparison - MX Blues vs Rubber Domes vs Scissor Switch

Sound comparison - MX Brown vs MX Blue vs MX Black vs MX Red

Any information you think should be listed in the OP let me know and I'll update.

DarkForceMage · 15th July 2011, 2:30 AM

I sold my blackwidow because the keys were too noisy for my gf when she's trying to sleep -.-

rubix · 15th July 2011, 2:42 AM

Razer make disgustingly bad keyboards, steelseries all the way.

Menthu_Rae · 15th July 2011, 2:57 AM

My Razer Tarantula was dying (Z and a few other keys worked sporadically) so I upgraded to a Filco Majestouch R Limited Edition.

Click to view full size!

'tis fair awesome

The smoothness/linearity of the keys makes me feel like I'm typing on a cloud of silk. I absolutely love it

Sundarjee77 · 15th July 2011, 3:08 AM

I've got an Amstrad keyboard I think is mechanical, I haven't been able to find it on the internet and I dont want to try and pull off a key and look.

How do I work it out? its not as loud as my white ALPS mechanical keyboard but it feels solid as fuck. its PS2

Lynch · 15th July 2011, 5:14 AM

bought a 6gv2 few weeks back, once i got used too it i love it for typing and gaming, used to the noise now... not too bad

firewizard · 15th July 2011, 9:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Menthu_Rae

My Razer Tarantula was dying (Z and a few other keys worked sporadically) so I upgraded to a Filco Majestouch R Limited Edition.

pix

'tis fair awesome

The smoothness/linearity of the keys makes me feel like I'm typing on a cloud of silk. I absolutely love it

This is the one i bought a while ago - Cherry Reds are easily the best one for gaming imo

h2oxide · 15th July 2011, 9:37 AM

Proud Filco Majestouch Tenkeyless owner here, cherry MX blue

Little Man · 15th July 2011, 9:45 AM

I think you're forgetting something

Quote:

Originally Posted by h20xide

Proud Filco Majestouch Tenkeyless owner here, cherry MX blue

Pete up at 7:37? What on earth?

HrdwrBoB · 15th July 2011, 9:49 AM

I have a classic PS2 IBM Model M at home in the cupboard (G15 on my desktop) and I use a das professional silent at work.
Mechanical FTW.

qwertylesh · 15th July 2011, 10:12 AM

does anyone have a Cherry G81 black (mechanical afaik), are they any good? turns out that my work have two of them, wondering what people whove used G81s think, cheers

FarZK · 15th July 2011, 10:13 AM

I've got a blackwidow ultimate, it was a nice introduction to mechanical keyboards, but I had a few issues with it that made me go back to my G110 for the moment:

Had to remove a non slip foot as the keyboard was risen too high in the middle and would rotate in use.
Keyboard doesn't even seem to be flat and tends to be a bit wonky
Audio passthrough jack broke so I couldn't use my headset anymore

Should have known what I was getting into as I've had nothing but bad experience with other razer products, but hopefully will be getting a DAS soon.
Tempted on the steelseries 7g but I don't like the smaller backspace/larger enter key, and I hate the fact they removed the left hand windows key. Does anyone who has one know if you can get that key working as a windows key again? using the left windows key just feels unnatural.

h2oxide · 15th July 2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Man

Pete up at 7:37? What on earth?

I work full-time, derp

FOXH0UND · 15th July 2011, 10:22 AM

Filco Blue's for the win, haven't even started to use it yet lmao!

Wozzernux · 15th July 2011, 10:28 AM

Had my eye on the Das Model S Pro Silent for a while now, next time I do a PCCG order it'll be on my list... and I'll post a review up

15th July 2011, 2:24 AM	#1
stenchlord Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 5,587	OCAU Mechanical Keyboard Thread (No selling here, please use the Trading Forums) Taking the advice that was given in the Bought a New Gadget, Gizmo or PC Hardware and Want to Share? Show it Off Here! here I am creating a thread in which those who want to talk mechanical keyboards can do so without fear of reprisal or reprimand! OCAU Mechanical Keyboard Thread Required reading for those in the market for a mechanical keyboard. Mechanical Keyboards - What are you buying and why? OCN Mechanical Keyboard Guide GeekHack Mechanical Keyboard Guide Tips for maintaining your mechanical keyboard Cleaning Keycaps with Denture Cleaning Tabs Test out your typing skills TypeRacer Mechanical Keyboard Manufacturers Adesso DasKeyboard Deck Filco Razer SteelSeries Thermaltake Topre Unicomp (Buckling Springs) Zowie Gear Where to buy APCM EliteKeyboards MechKeyboards PCCG Unicomp WASD Keyboards Reviews Filco Majestouch Tenkeyless: http://www.overclockers.com.au/article.php?id=888593 Filco Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless: http://williamjudd.com/2011/06/10/fi...actile-review/ Das Keyboard Model Professional S: http://www.overclockers.com.au/article.php?id=900540 Leopold FC500R: http://williamjudd.com/2011/06/20/le...le-red-review/ Leopold FC200RT: http://williamjudd.com/2011/06/24/le...-black-review/ Razer Blackwidow: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/view...opic_id=158928 Razer Blackwidow Ultimate: http://www.capsulecomputers.com.au/2...yboard-review/ Sound comparison - MX Blues vs Rubber Domes vs Scissor Switch Sound comparison - MX Brown vs MX Blue vs MX Black vs MX Red Any information you think should be listed in the OP let me know and I'll update. __________________ OLYMPUS OM-D E-M5 \| OLY 17/1.8 \| OLY 25/1.8 \| OLY 45/1.8 JOHN PAULO STENGORD PHOTOGRAPHY Last edited by stenchlord; 1st March 2012 at 12:31 PM.

15th July 2011, 2:30 AM	#2
DarkForceMage Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brisbane, Southside Posts: 3,213	I sold my blackwidow because the keys were too noisy for my gf when she's trying to sleep -.- __________________ i7 2600k@4.5ghz Custom WC \| Gigabyte GTX 770 Windforce X3 \| G.Skill Ripjaws-X 4x4gb@1866mhz \| Intel 330 180gb Raid 1 OS + 2x2TB HDD Raid 1 \| ASRock z68 Extreme4 Gen3 \| Xfi Fatal1ty Pro \| NZXT Switch 810 \| Corsair AX-750W \| Samsung S27A950 \| Corsair SP2500 + Tiamat 7.1 \| Steelseries D3 Mouse & Max Keyboard Nighthawk X8

15th July 2011, 2:57 AM	#4
Menthu_Rae Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Northern Beaches, Sydney Posts: 6,880	My Razer Tarantula was dying (Z and a few other keys worked sporadically) so I upgraded to a Filco Majestouch R Limited Edition. Click to view full size! 'tis fair awesome The smoothness/linearity of the keys makes me feel like I'm typing on a cloud of silk. I absolutely love it __________________ System Specs: i7 3770S, Noctua NH-U9B SE2, 32GB Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3-1600, ASUS P8Z77M-PRO, 6GB ASUS GTX980 Ti, 256GB/512GB Samsung 840 Pro SSDs, 2x 5TB Toshiba HDDs [RAID1], Dell U3011, ASUS Xonar Essence One, Audioengine 5+, LianLi PC-A04B, 3x Noctua NF-F12-iPPC-2000, 3x Noctua NF-B9 Redux 1600PWM, 1kW Silverstone ST1000P. 50+ Trades.

15th July 2011, 5:14 AM	#6
Lynch Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newcastle Posts: 116	bought a 6gv2 few weeks back, once i got used too it i love it for typing and gaming, used to the noise now... not too bad __________________ RIG - ASUS P8Z77-V Premium \| i7 2600k @ 4.3Ghz \| G.Skill RipjawsX -2133Mhz 8GB@2133Mhz [9-11-9-28] \| EVGA 980ti 6Gb Classified \| Coolermaster Nepton 280L \| Fractal ARC XL

15th July 2011, 9:37 AM	#8
h2oxide Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perth Posts: 3,726	Proud Filco Majestouch Tenkeyless owner here, cherry MX blue __________________ DeathAdders and Poker mech keyboard Dell U2410 GoPro HERO4 Black w/ accessories

15th July 2011, 2:42 AM	#3
rubix Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 641	Razer make disgustingly bad keyboards, steelseries all the way.

15th July 2011, 3:08 AM	#5
Sundarjee77 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,252	I've got an Amstrad keyboard I think is mechanical, I haven't been able to find it on the internet and I dont want to try and pull off a key and look. How do I work it out? its not as loud as my white ALPS mechanical keyboard but it feels solid as fuck. its PS2

15th July 2011, 9:49 AM	#10
HrdwrBoB Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 610	I have a classic PS2 IBM Model M at home in the cupboard (G15 on my desktop) and I use a das professional silent at work. Mechanical FTW. __________________ This is a signature. It is made from fonts and kerning. Stuff

15th July 2011, 10:13 AM	#12
FarZK Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 909	I've got a blackwidow ultimate, it was a nice introduction to mechanical keyboards, but I had a few issues with it that made me go back to my G110 for the moment: Had to remove a non slip foot as the keyboard was risen too high in the middle and would rotate in use. Keyboard doesn't even seem to be flat and tends to be a bit wonky Audio passthrough jack broke so I couldn't use my headset anymore Should have known what I was getting into as I've had nothing but bad experience with other razer products, but hopefully will be getting a DAS soon. Tempted on the steelseries 7g but I don't like the smaller backspace/larger enter key, and I hate the fact they removed the left hand windows key. Does anyone who has one know if you can get that key working as a windows key again? using the left windows key just feels unnatural. __________________ clackclackclackclack Filco Majestouch 2 MX Blue \| Matias Quiet Pro \| Ducky Shine II 78 Version \| HHKB Pro 2 \| Filco Majestouch 2 TKL Yellowtop MX Blue \| Topre Realforce 104U Black \| KBC Poker II MX Blue \| Ducky DK9008G2 Pro PBT MX Blue \| IBM Model M 1990 \| KBT Pure MX White \| Ducky Shine 3 MX Blue \| KBT Pure Pro MX Blue

15th July 2011, 10:22 AM	#14
FOXH0UND Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3,733	Filco Blue's for the win, haven't even started to use it yet lmao! __________________ Steam Instagram

15th July 2011, 10:28 AM	#15
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