There are three main types of mechanical switches: clicky, linear, and tactile. Here are examples and sound tests of a ...

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If there's one piece of hardware I'm not rushing to replace with a wireless alternative, it's my gaming keyboard. The slab of mechanical switches strewn across my desk needn't move all that much, and ...

First, let me state I have no idea how to navigate around all the newfangled mechanical keyboard nomenclature. Just an old grumpy keyboard guy here. Couldn't find an appropriate thread to continue - ...

Kailh Red mechanical switches are used in the MSI Vigor GK50 Elite TKL. They are fast linear, with a 50g actuation force, 1.9 mm actuation, 4.0mm travel, and a guaranteed 50 million keystrokes. The ...

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Whether you bought an off-the-shelf PC or assembled a gaming or office rig yourself, an oft-overlooked part of the computer buying process is sometimes the most important: your choice of keyboard.

The HyperX Alloy Origins mechanical gaming keyboard has an obvious weight to it when taking it out of the box. At just over 2 1/3 pounds (1075g), the keyboard sports a full aircraft-grade aluminum ...