Spec me a (non corsair) mechanical keyboard please

game4it70

My 4th K70 in just over 2 years has repeating keys.Just spent 18 days back and forth with corsair support for them to come to the conclusion that there is a hardware fault but I'm out of warranty by 10 weeks.:mad:
I wouldn't mind if i abuse them but they get very little wear and tear.

So any ideas what to replace it with?

Requirements,
Full size with number pad and media keys.
Reds or brown switches are fine.
Doesn't have to be RGB but backlit is a requirement.
Ideally it would have a wrist rest but not a deal breaker.
Would not like to spend over 150e.

Thanks.

Blazer

game4it70 wrote: »

My 4th K70 in just over 2 years has repeating keys.Just spent 18 days back and forth with corsair support for them to come to the conclusion that there is a hardware fault but I'm out of warranty by 10 weeks.:mad:
I wouldn't mind if i abuse them but they get very little wear and tear.

So any ideas what to replace it with?

Requirements,
Full size with number pad and media keys.
Reds or brown switches are fine.
Doesn't have to be RGB but backlit is a requirement.
Ideally it would have a wrist rest but not a deal breaker.
Would not like to spend over 150e.

Thanks.

Qpad mk85 or mk 90.
Had the mk85 before and it was fantastic quality. 'Basically I could beat you to the death with it and still game on it afterwards' was how I described it to a mate.

game4it70

Thanks Blazer,I'll have a look at them.

Lu Tze

Coolermaster do a range of mechanical keyboards. Have had two, both got at relatively cheap prices and have been rock solid. Only got the second one as the first didn't have a dedicated numberpad, which I only realised how much I needed after I got it!

Both were cherry brown switches, which I like though I haven't tried any others

Grahamer666

Not a mechanical keyboard but i have a Razer Ornata Chroma and am very happy with it. I hear the Hyperx Alloy FPS is a nice mechanical.

game4it70

Cheers lads,will have a look at them.

K.O.Kiki

Have been happily using a Roccat Ryos TKL Pro for the past year.

game4it70

Thanks for the help all.
I think I'm going to go with the CM MasterKeys Pro L White LED and maybe pick up a wrist rest too.

twinsen

game4it70 wrote: »

Thanks for the help all.
I think I'm going to go with the CM MasterKeys Pro L White LED and maybe pick up a wrist rest too.

I had this one tkl version for about 2 years with brown keys. Survived after i poured jack Daniel's with coke on it. Whole drink.
Definitely recommend this.

2ndcoming

Lot of personal preference involved with keyboards but I picked up a Rantopad MXX with Gateron Red switches nearly a year ago and I love it.

I grabbed it on Adverts but I think it retails for $49.99 on Amazon US.

TheDoc

Just a word of warning on CoolerMaster. I got a Qckfire tenkeyless from them (the name was longer, can't remember) had to RMA shortly after receiving when some keys weren't working and replaced it last year finally after just getting sick of it. Keys would get sticky and it really annoying double clicks and stuff. I look after my stuff, but put it down to the range being bogey.

Although I went to a Corsair board and have been chuffed so I guess every brand has some issues?

Pretty happy with the Corsair I have though, no complaints and I'd be a heavy enough user.

game4it70

How did the rma go with Coolermaster?

There are lots and lots of complaints online about repeating keys on K70's.I like you take care of my keyboards but didn't make any difference as this one is my forth one to develop the problem.

The previous rma's went ok bar being slow to reply.This time it pee'd me right off.18 days of questions asking for proof or purchase,screen shots of Switch hitter showing the fault and to try things that i already had done which where highlighted in my first message of the ticket.
Then after all that "oh sorry we cant rma as you out of warranty and we dont do repairs"
Scan has lots of refurbished k70's for sale so obviously they do fix them.

Sorry for rant and hope your keyboard lasts a long time :mad::o