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Posted by: ShockCommando12

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I love the feel of the browns. It is hard to tell if you haven't tried any of the switches, but I tried blues and blacks once and I like the browns better. I post on forums a lot and game, so they accommodate me well.


So I should shop on Newegg for a keyboard with browns?
Get this if you desire a keyboard with blacks.

And this if you want browns.

  • 12.07.2012 7:05 PM PDT

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Posted by: ShockCommando12

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
I love the feel of the browns. It is hard to tell if you haven't tried any of the switches, but I tried blues and blacks once and I like the browns better. I post on forums a lot and game, so they accommodate me well.


So I should shop on Newegg for a keyboard with browns?
I got mine from Amazon, but I guess Newegg would work. But first, how much are you willing to spend?

  • 12.07.2012 7:12 PM PDT
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Posted by: ThirstyAvenge

Posted by: ShockCommando12

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
I love the feel of the browns. It is hard to tell if you haven't tried any of the switches, but I tried blues and blacks once and I like the browns better. I post on forums a lot and game, so they accommodate me well.


So I should shop on Newegg for a keyboard with browns?
Get this if you desire a keyboard with blacks.

And this if you want browns.


*sigh*

My mind...damn you internet.

  • 12.07.2012 7:15 PM PDT
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So, I can run a game (let's say...Killing Floor) very smoothly, but with screen tearing, but with vsync on, the movement is a bit choppy (not smooth at all). Is it that I need a monitor with over 60hz? Are 60hz monitors unplayable?

  • 12.07.2012 7:15 PM PDT
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Posted by: z0mbiebot
So, I can run a game (let's say...Killing Floor) very smoothly, but with screen tearing, but with vsync on, the movement is a bit choppy (not smooth at all). Is it that I need a monitor with over 60hz? Are 60hz monitors unplayable?
Depends on your monitor really.
I don't have issues with V-Synch or forced V-Synch from the Nvidia control panel.

  • 12.07.2012 7:30 PM PDT
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Posted by: z0mbiebot
So, I can run a game (let's say...Killing Floor) very smoothly, but with screen tearing, but with vsync on, the movement is a bit choppy (not smooth at all). Is it that I need a monitor with over 60hz? Are 60hz monitors unplayable?
Enable v-sync.

  • 12.07.2012 7:46 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
What type of mechanical keyboard do you have? I know it's Filco, but what spring? How do you like it, and how much was it?

  • 12.07.2012 7:57 PM PDT

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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
What type of mechanical keyboard do you have? I know it's Filco, but what spring? How do you like it, and how much was it?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VKUSG6

Browns, $150, and I love this thing. I've never used other mechanical keyboards so I don't know how this one compares to all the others, but it's supposedly one of the best for Cherry switches. Other good ones for this price range would also be the corsair K series mechanical keyboards or Ducky keyboards.

  • 12.07.2012 8:12 PM PDT


Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: ShockCommando12

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
I love the feel of the browns. It is hard to tell if you haven't tried any of the switches, but I tried blues and blacks once and I like the browns better. I post on forums a lot and game, so they accommodate me well.


So I should shop on Newegg for a keyboard with browns?
I got mine from Amazon, but I guess Newegg would work. But first, how much are you willing to spend?


As long as its a good all around keyboard, I don't mind paying premium.

  • 12.07.2012 8:14 PM PDT

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Posted by: ShockCommando12

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: ShockCommando12

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
I love the feel of the browns. It is hard to tell if you haven't tried any of the switches, but I tried blues and blacks once and I like the browns better. I post on forums a lot and game, so they accommodate me well.


So I should shop on Newegg for a keyboard with browns?
I got mine from Amazon, but I guess Newegg would work. But first, how much are you willing to spend?


As long as its a good all around keyboard, I don't mind paying premium.
Well lets see, there's the Cooler Master Quick Fire keyboards, Corsair K90, Ducky Shine II, Filco Majestouch 2, Steelseries mechanical keyboards.

You can find all of those on amazon. You can also ask the people here: http://www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalkeyboards

They have plenty of helpful guide and will help you pick out which would be the best keyboard to get. There are more brands than the ones I listed, BTW.

  • 12.07.2012 8:21 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
What type of mechanical keyboard do you have? I know it's Filco, but what spring? How do you like it, and how much was it?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VKUSG6

Browns, $150, and I love this thing. I've never used other mechanical keyboards so I don't know how this one compares to all the others, but it's supposedly one of the best for Cherry switches. Other good ones for this price range would also be the corsair K series mechanical keyboards or Ducky keyboards.
I guess a mechanical keyboard and sound card will be my next purchases after I put everything together. Also, what are the best mech. keyboard companies?

  • 12.07.2012 9:00 PM PDT

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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
What type of mechanical keyboard do you have? I know it's Filco, but what spring? How do you like it, and how much was it?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VKUSG6

Browns, $150, and I love this thing. I've never used other mechanical keyboards so I don't know how this one compares to all the others, but it's supposedly one of the best for Cherry switches. Other good ones for this price range would also be the corsair K series mechanical keyboards or Ducky keyboards.
I guess a mechanical keyboard and sound card will be my next purchases after I put everything together. Also, what are the best mech. keyboard companies?
A few are the ones I listed above.

And speaking of sound cards, my STX got here last night: http://imgur.com/a/6D5I1

Have to wait until Christmas to use them though :(

  • 12.07.2012 9:03 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
What type of mechanical keyboard do you have? I know it's Filco, but what spring? How do you like it, and how much was it?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VKUSG6

Browns, $150, and I love this thing. I've never used other mechanical keyboards so I don't know how this one compares to all the others, but it's supposedly one of the best for Cherry switches. Other good ones for this price range would also be the corsair K series mechanical keyboards or Ducky keyboards.
I guess a mechanical keyboard and sound card will be my next purchases after I put everything together. Also, what are the best mech. keyboard companies?
A few are the ones I listed above.

And speaking of sound cards, my STX got here last night: http://imgur.com/a/6D5I1

Have to wait until Christmas to use them though :(
Why do you have to wait?

  • 12.07.2012 9:16 PM PDT

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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
Why do you have to wait?
Because they're Christmas presents. I just had my mom order those things from Amazon, and that's really all I'm getting along with a 3DS and Wii game, which is still pretty awesome. Can't wait to try those headphones out.

  • 12.07.2012 9:32 PM PDT
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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.

What headphones do you guys use? I broke my pair and need some new ones...

  • 12.07.2012 9:56 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....

AudioTechnica ATH-M50. I'm hoping to buy some DT-770s someday.

  • 12.07.2012 10:09 PM PDT

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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
AudioTechnica ATH-M50. I'm hoping to buy some DT-770s someday.
What amp are you using? The DT770s are supposedly somewhat difficult to drive.

  • 12.07.2012 10:13 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....

I don't have an amp. My ATH-M50s don't need one.

  • 12.07.2012 10:15 PM PDT

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Yeah, but they're entirely different headphones. I'm fairly certain you will need an amp to use the DT770s properly, but you should do some research on them first. One of the main reasons I got my STX was because it had a headphone amp built into it.

  • 12.07.2012 10:17 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....

I know, but I'm not planning on buying the headphones for a while.

  • 12.07.2012 10:22 PM PDT

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I have Turtle Beach X12s currently. Will upgrade to a real 5.1/7.1 headset when I get the chance.

  • 12.08.2012 4:09 AM PDT
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While I have a regular 2.1 speaker setup. :(

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This is one hell of a deal.

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  • 12.08.2012 4:43 AM PDT

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Posted by: ShockCommando12

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
I love the feel of the browns. It is hard to tell if you haven't tried any of the switches, but I tried blues and blacks once and I like the browns better. I post on forums a lot and game, so they accommodate me well.


So I should shop on Newegg for a keyboard with browns?
Compare the prices to Amazon and make sure one's not more expensive.

  • 12.08.2012 8:24 AM PDT

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Posted by: superbunnie
What headphones do you guys use? I broke my pair and need some new ones...
My gaming pair is my Audio Technica ATH-AD900's. It's the best gaming headset that you can get for $200.

Posted by: ThirstyAvenge
Get this if you desire a keyboard with blacks.

And this if you want browns.
Just be aware that both of these keyboards use Cherry stabilizers. They're better for switching keycaps, but don't have that "mechanical" feel that Filco, WASD, CM Rapid, CM Trigger, and Rosewill Non-Illuminateds have.

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
I guess a mechanical keyboard and sound card will be my next purchases after I put everything together. Also, what are the best mech. keyboard companies?
For low end, Cooler Master and Rosewill. For mid-range, Filco and Ducky. For high-end, Topre and HHKB. It also depends on if you want tenkeyless, backlighting, macros, media buttons, audio passthrough, usb ports, wireless, etc.

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
Basically, blacks are best for gaming, blues for typing and brown for both of them. Any mechanical keyboard is infinitely better than a membrane keyboard.
To expand upon this, blues are the only keys whose activation point is below the physical click point, so you'll want to either get O-rings for bottoming out or deal with the loudness. Reds are better than blacks for FPS gaming.

Posted by: ThirstyAvenge
People love the audible click. Well, to be honest, it's dependant on the switch type.

You can refer to this guide.
That guide is years outdated. I'd suggest looking at some of the links below for future reference.

Posted by: ShockCommando12
What are the pros and cons of a mechanical vs. a rubber dome keyboard? Which is better for gaming? For regular typing?
Mechanical keyboard /g/uide
Mechanical switch guide
Mechanical keyboard buying guide (A bit outdated)
/r/mechanicalkeyboards poll #2
Switch type flowchart
Keyboard story
Some keyboards
Actuation points



Looks like AMD is hurting.

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  • 12.08.2012 9:04 AM PDT

i managed to push my 3770k to 4.6 GHz using ASUS software suite, and I'm wondering if these are good voltages. im currently at 1.232 volts shown through cpuZ and temps in prime 95 are peaking at 75 on my hyper 212. are these temps and voltages alright? im not done stability testing yet so BSOD could be possible still.

  • 12.08.2012 10:01 AM PDT