What kind of switch: I wonder what kind of cherry switch this dsi keyboard uses, blue, black or red?
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This uses cherry mx red switches. (Source: I bought mine thinking it would come with blues)
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You can use any. Best of the best are das ultimate and ducky shine 4. I would recommend if those are too expensive to buy any with cherry mx brown switches they are very nice. In reality anything would work.
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they are blue. and annoying get something with brown switches or black switches.
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I do not know, but I would seriously look at other keyboards. This keyboard is absolutely horrible.
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I agree with Duc. All the latest mechanical keyboards use the same switches from Cherry, so they're give the same basic feel. In terms of price, the Razer keyboards, which use Cherry MX Blue switches seem the best and combined with the macro software is a rather great choice. I have two Filco Majestouch keyboards, one with Cherry MX Brown (tactile, but not clicky) and one with Cherry MX Blue (tactile + clicky) switches. In my opinion, I feel that the Cherry MX Brown switches are better for typing, but they're easier to fat finger, Blues are better for gaming as it's harder to mistype a key. The only thing is Cherry MX Brown switches are harder to come by in the US, but both Filco, which are now purchasable on Amazon via a merchant and the Das S Silent utilize said switches.
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Hi, Leona WNice to see you,But I'm sorry, I couldn't answer your question because I have not open my box yet. Actually I don't need this keyboard, so I plan to return or give someone....Sorry about that.
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If you open the keyboard with keys facing you, the switch is on the right side of the keyboard. Right next to where you charge the keyboard, there is a tiny black switch for you to move up and down.
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This replacement keyboard is black not grey or silver. I did replace the silver one in my laptop and it works fine and looks great, you'd never realize that it is not the original keyboard.
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Hi GG,This keyboard is standard 'small' size and is a cheap piece of junk. Don't waist your money. It doesn't function as described, if at all. Very buggy and erratic operation. I recommend the Azio model KB336RP depending on your needs... It's a nice keyboard. Hope this helps.
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The illumination is blue. Red refers to the type of mechanical switch -- see here: http://www.keyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/an-introduction-to-cherry-mx-mechanical-switches/
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Mine has all 3 colors (Blue/Red/Green) left to right across keyboard. Check that your USB port can provide +5 volts to the keyboard. Some ports do not.
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I use blues, but I don't smash the keys, so the sound is more about clicking than banging. I work next to a guy pounds a rubber-dome board all day, and he's definitely louder. For the amount of typing I do in the office, blues are the best choice, but a lighter sound might be appropriate, depending on the background noise.I have used quieter cherry switches. They were quieter, but not much.
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The backlighting on the sliver keyboard is indeed blue while the black keyboard is red. Not switchable, but you can adjust the brightness level.
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To the best of my knowledge only green and orange for the Battlefield 4. My tower has blue led's so I know your pain on the mismatch but think the keyboard is still worth the money in any case the color isn't a big deal imo.
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No, there is a difference between the backlight and the switch. The backlight is the actual LED which you see under the keycap. The switch is what you feel when you press down the keycap, and in this case, it is the Cherry MX Blue switch. This keyboard varies in different switches, although the backlight will always remain red. If you want a color like blue, green, white, or something else, you could look into some other Cooler Master keyboards, or another brand such as Logitech or Ducky.
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green to greenwhite to whiteblack home wire (hot) to maxxima red or blackblack home wire (light/fan) to maxxima red or blackto be honest i forget the exact labels but the first time i switch them around and no harm was done. BTW I love these switches, i just haven't left a review yet
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I guess I should be more specific. Anyone find a KVM that will allow this keyboard to light up? It will work as a standard non-lit keyboard with any KVM but no backlight and what good is that?