expired Posted by AmazonErrorKing • Aug 31, 2021
Aug 31, 2021 11:18 PM
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Item 1 of 10
expired Posted by AmazonErrorKing • Aug 31, 2021
Aug 31, 2021 11:18 PM
EVGA Z15 RGB Backlit LED Gaming Keyboard w/ Silver Switches (Linear)
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Clicky means that the keys are designed to create an audible click noise when the signal is sent to the computer, so you can hear and feel when you've pushed a key far enough to type a letter.
Linear is typically preferred for gaming, because if you need to do something like tap a key rapidly over and over, it's easier to just quietly slide the key up and down over that activation point. Clicky switches are sometimes preferred for typing (writing, coding, etc) as they give you clearer feedback and rhythm for typing quickly. You know if you miss a key etc.
Be aware that Clicky switches can be very loud and annoying if you have housemates, and are pretty much a no go in a shared office, as they tend to annoy other people that can hear them. There's also a type of switch called tactile that lets you feel when the switch activates without intentionally generating an audible click.
Linear, clicky and tactile switches are often referred to generally as Reds, Blues and Browns respectively, as those were the most common versions of those switches from the keyboard company Cherry. The versions on these EVGA keyboard are "speed" switches, which means you don't need to push the keys down as far to send letters to the computer, allowing you to spend less time and effort hitting each key, but it also means they may be too sensitive to rest your fingers on the keys etc if you're not used to it.
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i feel like this is the gigabyte PSU of keyboards right now. super skeptical.
The non keyboard enthusiasts don't understand what makes this board special compared to all the Razer, Corsair etc boards out there. You can customize this board as little or as much as you want to. You can drop in a complete set of Feker Holy Panda switches for $40 from Walmart ( https://www.walmart.com/ip/Feker-.../210857549 ) spend some time lubing those switches and the stabilizers, put some foam in the case, and you can have yourself a pretty incredible typing experience and (and gateway drug to a hobby) for less than $100. Or use the keyboard just as it is. It's not bad stock.
If you want a full size board, and don't mind the evga logo, go for it. The only other full size board in this price range I can think of that might make more sense for some people is the Hexgears Supernova at $45 from Amazon (if you're a prime member). It does not have the hotswap switches that make this EVGA board special, but it has an all metal top and bottom case, making it very solid, and if you like clicky switches the Kailh Box White switches they offer as option are some of the best out there: https://www.amazon.com/Hexgears-S...B07LFLX7NG
A casual keyboard enthusiasts review of the EVGA z15, for perspective: https://switchandclick.
i feel like this is the gigabyte PSU of keyboards right now. super skeptical.
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