Malaphax Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Kailh makes lots of switches, they do in fact make Chinese knock-offs for cherry switches which look the same. These switches (the low profile) are basically knock-offs of the Cherry ML switches This is what the kailh low profiles look like: Keep in mind that no one seems to use the Cherry ML switches anymore so it's not like there's a huge amount of options available. I tend to not have the same hangups on the Chinese knock-offs that some people do, I expect that these will be decent but not great. I've also heard you need to lube these keys periodically so they don't stick when you bottom out with them. Also be aware that keycaps that fit these are much harder to find than standard cherry keycaps (I doubt you care). Funny enough, I would actually feel more comfortable putting these in a custom board than buying something like the sharkoon keyboard you linked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted May 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01713K314 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 I like the aesthetic of these keyboards. They are using a proprietary switch the Titan switch which looks like they're re-badging the Kailh box switches. It's interesting they've paired these switches with very low profile keycaps. https://www.roccat.org/en-GB/Shop/Keyboards/Vulcan/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 I'm impressed by how futuristic that looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted October 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 https://steelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-650-wireless Logitech getting some competition? Maybe. Personally I don't like the shape. Weight has to drop a bit more before it can really threaten Logitech's latest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 Looks nice enough to me, I particularly like the 3 side button layout, I think much beyond 3 and you end up with an "mmo-mouse" but I can certainly see the appeal of an extra side button. Looks like it can be used while it's plugged in as well, which is a very nice feature that I appreciate on my g900. I'm glad to see some healthy competition, I have some respect for steel series products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 hmm couldn't find the weight w.o the weight system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted October 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, T1no said: hmm couldn't find the weight w.o the weight system. Specs: Quote Weight 121 g / 4.2 ounces without cable. Customizable up to 153 g / 5.4 ounces For comparison, the Logitech PRO is 80g and the G900 and G903 are 110g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Here's a corsair low profile keyboard review. These seem to be just low profile keycaps and still use the standard cherry mx switches. https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/corsair-k70-rgb-mk-2-low-profile-rapidfire-review,1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted December 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Quick video of some of the current top gaming mice out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 interesting list. i have the gpro wireless and its the best mouse i have ever owned. one issues. the battery reporting is inconsistent and logitech is replacing my mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted December 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 https://www.asus.com/us/Keyboards-Mice/ROG-Gladius-II/overview/ I had a chance to put my hand on a Asus ROG Gladius II mouse the other day. Usually find ambi shapes more comfortable but I was very surprised by how good this felt especially on the right side. It would be a downgrade over what I have now so there is no risk in me getting the upgrade itch but when the time comes for me to shop for a new mouse I will probably give some non-ambi models a real chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted January 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 Three new mice from Corsair. IRONCLAW RGB FPS/MOBA Gaming Mousehttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Gaming-Mice/FPS-Fast-Action-Mice/IRONCLAW-RGB-FPS-MOBA-Gaming-Mouse/p/CH-9307011-NA HARPOON RGB WIRELESS Gaming Mousehttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Gaming-Mice/HARPOON-RGB-WIRELESS-Gaming-Mouse/p/CH-9311011-NA M65 RGB ELITE Tunable FPS Gaming Mouse — Whitehttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Gaming-Mice/FPS-Fast-Action-Mice/M65-RGB-ELITE/p/CH-9309111-NA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 I can't tell what the difference is between this version of the m65 and previous versions. A new sensor? Slightly different dpi button layout? Everything else looks the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted January 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 New sensor. PMW3391 (new) vs PMW3360 (old). Also after removing all the weight, the new one can get lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 https://www.anandtech.com/show/13987/logitech-relaunches-legendary-mx518-mouse-with-16000-dpi-sensor Relaunch MX518. Just updated the sensor to one of the new "perfect" ones. They even left the weight the same (102 g). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 product page - https://www.pcgamingrace.com/products/reservation-glorious-model-o-matte-black 68g weight 3360 sensor wired ambi shape 2 left side-buttons software is apparently only optional $60 This is the latest hypebeast in mice (inb4 vaporware). I have not tried any of these sub-100g mice but people are kinda crazy about them right now. I would be interested but I don't really have any major issues with my mouse right now so it would probably just be wasted money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Needs more speed holes. I understand the current trend is to make things as light as possible, but I dislike the skeletonized look that most of these mice are using to achieve that. I'm curious what the quality is like from some of the PCMR mice and keyboards, I do have some wrist rests from them but nothing electronic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 This looks kinda nice: http://www.coolermaster.com/peripheral/keyboards/sk650/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 13 hours ago, kuhla said: This looks kinda nice: http://www.coolermaster.com/peripheral/keyboards/sk650/ Building off of this... Cougar Keyboard VANTAR Gaming Keyboard Scissor 8 Color Lighting https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAH417YP0339 https://cougargaming.com/us/products/keyboards/vantar/ Ohhhh. Actual full size "gaming" keyboard that uses scissor keys. Something I have kinda wanted for a long time. Hmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted May 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 link - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/microsoft-pro-intellimouse/8rs0hww7dhnk?activetab=pivot%3atechspecstab Microsoft already re-released the intellimouse but now they are bringing a "PRO" model with an up-to-date gaming sensor and a different paint job. Some people will be very happy about this. MS is using the 3389 sensor which is equivalent to the 3360 which is used in a lot of gaming mice now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted July 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T4VW9WP silly pre-order page - https://mm710mouse.com/ Cooler Master MM710 52g weight 3389 sensor wired ambi shape kinda small 2 left side-buttons $50 This was already announced back at Computex but I think Cooler Master is the first of the really big companies that is doing the ultralight-with-holes style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 i like this but its wired XD. i wish logitech would just make the wired logitech pro wireless that is super light. LOL they can totally do that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted July 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 2 hours ago, T1no said: i like this but its wired XD. i wish logitech would just make the wired logitech pro wireless that is super light. LOL they can totally do that right? You have the gpro don't you? That is only 80g. If the size and shape work for you then I'm sorry to tell you but there is nothing better out there right now (in terms of both weight and performance). There have been some modded G305 that are a tiny bit lighter but I don't think people are expecting wireless to get much lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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