teamjeffrey Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Mechanical keyswitches last for about 50 million presses (per keyswitch). At least that's what Cherry claims on their MX keyswitches Membrane keyboards not quite as long (only number that I've found so far was about 15 million keystrokes per key). Exact timeframe in years depends on usage, maintenance, quality, etc. I've had my Razer Lycosa for about 3 years and I have some issues with keys not responding occasionally (moreso since I switched to Windows . I just want to upgrade from a membrane (Lycosa) to a mechanical (BlackWidow) Heck I've heard of some oldschool keyboards still going strong after about 20-30 years Edit: Here's some Cherry MX switches that I have lying around (added O-rings to quiet down the loud "bottoming out" noise when pushed down all the way). Ordered the keyswitch sampler from Max Keyboard. Blue: Tactile, loud click when bump is felt Brown: Tactile, no click when bump is felt Red: Linear, no tactile bump/click Black: Same as red, but spring is a little stiffer. use mine for gaming and regular stuff never done any maintenance to it i don't think it's mechanical keyboard people who have bought from me Team Bassick (ALPINE) Purplehaze nidus head unit sony dsx-s310btxsubs 2 12 incriminator audio king of basssubs amp incriminator audio 20.1mids/highs mids/highs amp incriminator audio 6.4equalizer clarioncrossover interfirealternator 1 mechman 240ampbattery's xs power 1 d2100 2 d3100sky high car audio 1/0 awg ofc wires memphis car audio 1/0 ofcxs power xs flex 4 awg sky high car audio 8 gauge ofc sky high car audio 12 gauge ofc t spec rca check out my building log http://www.stevemead...frey-build-log/http://www.stevemead...d-other-things/check out audio gear i have for salehttp://www.stevemead...51#entry1595151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardboardcat15 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I game, and I rage. So about 1-2 months for me. My Channel on YouTube. Check it out for cinematic-style Car Audio videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcSMhtT-rpopJbdybubDgnQ New 2014 Scion TC 4th Wall Build https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217173-2014-tc-4th-order-build-3-fi-sp4-15s/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey_Dog650 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Wow never knew keyboards were so versatile lol 13 Kia Forte Build! 07 Hyundai Accent Build ***Super Seller*** N8ball2013 And then he gets to say ok all you guys were right. im sorry for being a dummy poo poo head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4killer_ Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Lmao homie broke it down up there^^^^^ seriously. But ugh forever or until I fps Doug it and slam that ish. Which ever comes first. Setup: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Factory Unit via 4 chan NVX LOC Excessive Amperage "H/O" Alt Xs D3400/ Xs XP3000 Big 3. 2 Runs of +, 2 Runs of - DD M3b and 2 12" AQ HDC4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omg_spoon Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 My mechanical was one of the best purchases I made regarding computers. They are so nice to type on, using membrane keyboards feels so foreign now. 98 Mustang GTSinger 3202 12" Incriminator Death Penalties1 SAZ-2500dv22 D3100,1 D34002 Crescendo CZ-65SAX-100.2Door panels by Diablo Kustomz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4killer_ Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I agree.. I do prefer a good snap or click or w.e membrane ones feel mushy less exact I guess but then again I don't really buy the whole gaming keyboard being more precise aka better k/d ratio results kinda thing vs a 20 year old IBM ps2 keyboard I have.. Setup: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Factory Unit via 4 chan NVX LOC Excessive Amperage "H/O" Alt Xs D3400/ Xs XP3000 Big 3. 2 Runs of +, 2 Runs of - DD M3b and 2 12" AQ HDC4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emoxihax Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 i've had my g11 for as long as I can remember, the thing still lights up fully on the whole keyboard pretty impressive stuff 2004 Volkswagen GLI 1 10" Skar VVX ^^^ Looking for an amp to run it, Pm me if you have one ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__d_a_v_i_d__ Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I got a 10 dollar waterproof silicon one that I can roll up n put in my pocket lol.. Had if for a year no problems Chevy Impala Shocker Sigs / TC Sounds 12s Sundown NS-1 | SAX 100.4 Sundown Neos | Dayton Audio Neos ETCCC ETCCC ETCCC My YouTube ---- Subcribe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1ghtsn1p3r Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I'm planning on getting something like the Corsair K90 or K95, whenever the latter comes out. K95 is full mechanical (and black base), while the K90 is mostly mechanical (macro, F-keys, and the PageUp/PageDown cluster are membrane, plus silver base). I'm interested in trying a mechanical anyway, but not anything with Cherry MX Blues (too clicky). I doubt my gameplay will improve, but I'm just bored with membrane keyboards. Either the aforementioned Corsair or something else, like Ducky. Backlit preferred Lmao homie broke it down up there^^^^^ seriously. But ugh forever or until I fps Doug it and slam that ish. Which ever comes first.Am I right? 2016 Ford Focus SE No build log yetDC Audio 1.2K2x DC Audio Level 2 10" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I didn't even know keyboards had a lifespan. I've always thought they were eternal lol ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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