My Rosewill RK9000 died, need new MK.

[Mkilbride]

So I've been searching. the solder was poor, I tried to fix it, but I'm not good neoguh and my Uncle is a mechanical engineer who does it for a living but he says he doesn't have the tools at home to do it.

So, I need a new MK. While Newegg likes to offer the RK9000s cheap, and I enjoyed mine, they won't do shit for me. As it's a 1 Year warranty.

ANyways, been looking at new keyoards...don't want Newegg again, was hoping for good Black Friday sales, but so far they've been crap.

But I do have some thoughts on possible choices:

Top choice: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKXXAIS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER = Hoping for a sale of about 75$ or less.

Secondary choice: http://www.tankguys.com/mechnical-k...oard-mx-overclock-net-edition-red-abs-69.html |||||||| never goes on sale

Third choice: http://www.monoprice.com/Product/?c...d=1140102&p_id=9181&seq=1&format=1#largeimage

Cheap, cool features. Monoprice, I know they aren't known for their MKs, but it seems to be an QPAD MK80.

It looks the same as this http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-keyboard-nighthawk-x9-red-backlit-mechanical-keyboard.html

Only a lot cheaper. Though Max Keyboards is running a 50% off promotion, Monoprice is -still- cheaper. Sadly. There seems to be ALOt of these out there

http://www.overclock.net/t/1447188/maxkeyboards-up-to-50-off-on-mechanical-keyboards-bf-sale = Lasts til Monday. I see alot of QPAD keyboards out there.

I want Cooler Masters, and I WANT Red switches, and I WANT to spend under 100$, including shipping.

 

[NeverBackDown]

That Coolermaster you linked is very well regarded. Quality unit which seems to be your interest.
Here is a review on the Coolermaster TK.
Click me!

Here's a review on the Qpad MK80. Click me!

Reivew on the Ducky Channel DK9008 Shine 2

And lastly Corsair. Corsair's line up of keyboard are pretty decent as well and should also go into consideration.

 

[Mkilbride]

Nah, I read Corsairs have poor build quality / aren't fully mechanical.

I know the CM is good, but I really want a sale. The Ducky also never goes on sale. I want them under 100$, was just curious if anyone knew anything.

Saw that review before, as well.

 

[NeverBackDown]

Corsair bad quality? I'm no Corsair fanboy but saying they have poor quality products is absurd
Pretty much as mechanical as you can get to. Tom even made his own mod of one.
Video here

 

[looz]

If I lived in the states I'd probably buy one of these:
http://pckeyboard.com/page/category/UKBD
The looks do divide opinions, though.

 

[Mkilbride]

Corsair bad quality? I'm no Corsair fanboy but saying they have poor quality products is absurd
Pretty much as mechanical as you can get to. Tom even made his own mod of one.
Video here

No, I read they have terrible MK quality. Their other products are fine.

 

[NeverBackDown]

Don't always believe everything you hear or read. Most people who get terrible expeirences are the ones who go online and rave about how crappy a product is. The ones who enjoy a same product usually tend to not bother about reviews. Hence why you usually get emails or advertisements on the shipping box to review everything. Helps produce more sales and confidence in the retailer and company of the product.

 

[Mkilbride]

http://www.corsair.com/us/outlet-st...s-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-refurbished.html

Available for 50$. Good price. Thoughts?

 

[NeverBackDown]

A steal for mechanical keyboard! I would but it if i needed one at that price. Only problem is if you are ok buying their older stuff as they have newer keyboards with newer features and such, all comes down to what you want.

 

[Mkilbride]

To late, they sold out. I was only 2$ short of having enough. Fucking hate shipping. Ebay is holding my money for 21 days, but has the fucking audacity to to charge me "listing fees"

 

[NeverBackDown]

Keep an eye on neweeg and amazon for corsair/coolermaster MKs. They go on sale every now and then and more frequently during holiday season. Be quick though as the crap on those 2 websites always sells out rather quickly.

 

[Mkilbride]

I know, since last Thursday I've had Newegg & Amazon set to Check4Change every 5 minutes, on-stop.


No sales yet.

 

[Gamepro105]

Nah, I read Corsairs have poor build quality / aren't fully mechanical.

I know the CM is good, but I really want a sale. The Ducky also never goes on sale. I want them under 100$, was just curious if anyone knew anything.

Saw that review before, as well.

Corsair are absolutely fantastic but their drivers are TERRIBLE

 

[NeverBackDown]

I have not had any problems with their software or drivers?