Mechanical Keyboards

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Can you advise me please (lazysoci.al)

submitted 4 months ago by sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al to c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml

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I randomly got recommended Hipyo Tech on YouTube one day and since have been watching his videos. I haven't got a clue about mechanical keyboards, but I have strong tastes in terms of aesthetics. Long story short, I kept checking shit out and stumbled across a keyboard he hasn't reviewed yet and I think I'm in love. But I don't know if it's any good or is even Linux compatible. So… is the ATK V75X a decent purchase? Or does it suck?

https://www.atk.store/products/atk-vxe-v75-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard

The look I'm interested in, is the all matte black oka Gunmetal. I don't have the foggiest about the difference between the switches.

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[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

My suggestion is to get a keyboard with the features you want, then the keycaps you want. Then you can experiment with small switch sets to find one you like. Search for Outemu switches on Ali Express, they have very ~~adorable~~ affordable packs of 10. If you’re unsure whether you’d like a linear, tactile or clicky, get one from each at least. Get both regular and silent versions of tactile to try out. I really like the Silent Lemon tactile V3. People rave about the Panda.

Note that keycap material and to a lesser degree geometry will affect the sound too. You can also add o-rings to the caps to decrease high frequency sounds.

Edit: adorable/affordable. Autocorrupt made a funny.

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Is it sad that the features I want are RGB and not to feel cramped?

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

No, and welcome to the fold!

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 2 points 4 months ago

Thank you. I appreciate it.