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ShadowHearth · 10-06-2013 11:14AM

INTERNET IS BACK!!!! Restarted rooter today when back from work for ****s and giggles and it is up and running!!! SWEET!!!

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marco_polo · 10-06-2013 12:16PM

To the mechanical keyboard gurus, I'm trying to get a feel for how loud brown switches are, I currently have a really crappy €10 keyboard and looking at an upgrade.

Compactness and backlighting are the biggest priority (16" is about as wide as I can go on the current desk).

TBH the the CM Storm QuickFire TK Brown for €62 ish on amazon is about as much as I would be willing to spend at the moment, the only problem I can see is that the PC is in a common area so I really can't have something that is too 'clicky'. I suspect a red would be ideal but that version seems quite a bit more expensive.

I know it brown switch is quieter than the blue for example, but since I have never heard either of these in the flesh, this knowledge is somewhat useless to me.

If the browns would still be a little loud for a common area I might leave it for a few months and hopefully up the budget a little bit.

Serephucus · 10-06-2013 12:25PM

Most of the noise coming from switches that aren't Blues with mech. keyboards are from bottoming out - the sound of the bottom of the key cap hitting the base plate. Browns (meaning the switch itself) are pretty quiet, not that much louder than bottoming out on a regular keyboard.

You can solve the problem of bottoming out somewhat by buying a set of o-rings to put on the bottom of the key caps. This doesn't eliminate the noise, but it lessens it. I'm back in Dublin (Balinteer area) permanently now, so you're welcome to try out my keyboard if you like. I have a few o-rings as well so you could hear the difference (they're cheap, probably no more than €5 for a full set or something).

Gumbi · 10-06-2013 12:25PM

I'm in exactly the same boat as you marco polo. I'm spending a nice bit on my PC come payday (:P)and would be interested in hearing response with regard to mech keyboards, as that's one of the items on my list, for the same reasons as yourself, too.

NTMK · 10-06-2013 12:25PM

marco_polo wrote: »

To the mechanical keyboard gurus, I'm trying to get a feel for how loud brown switches are, I currently have a really crappy €10 keyboard and looking at an upgrade.

Compactness and backlighting are the biggest priority (16" is about as wide as I can go on the current desk).

TBH the the CM Storm QuickFire TK Brown for €62 ish on amazon is about as much as I would be willing to spend at the moment, the only problem I can see is that the PC is in a common area so I really can't have something that is too 'clicky'. I suspect a red would be ideal but that version seems quite a bit more expensive.

I know it brown switch is quieter than the blue for example, but since I have never heard either of these in the flesh, this knowledge is somewhat useless to me. If the browns would still be a little loud for a common area I might leave it for a few months and hopefully up the budget a little bit.

the reds and browns are the same on noise levels afaik and there are a lot of variables on how you type. (im a heavy typer so i bottom out keys almost every time i type)

If your set on mechanical there isnt a switch that is quieter than browns, blues are the only ones that are louder than the others

Serephucus · 10-06-2013 12:29PM

I'm still in the middle of sorting my room out (still at the post bomb detonation stage) but I'll try and record comparisons if I can at some point today. No promises though. :P

marco_polo · 10-06-2013 12:45PM

Serephucus wrote: »

Most of the noise coming from switches that aren't Blues with mech. keyboards are from bottoming out - the sound of the bottom of the key cap hitting the base plate. Browns (meaning the switch itself) are pretty quiet, not that much louder than bottoming out on a regular keyboard.

You can solve the problem of bottoming out somewhat by buying a set of o-rings to put on the bottom of the key caps. This doesn't eliminate the noise, but it lessens it. I'm back in Dublin (Balinteer area) permanently now, so you're welcome to try out my keyboard if you like. I have a few o-rings as well so you could hear the difference (they're cheap, probably no more than €5 for a full set or something).

Thank for the test offer, but I think there is enough info in the helpfuly replies from yourself and NTMK to make a decision.

I hadn't realized that there was not much difference between everything except the blues so that was the only thing really bothering me, and since I am set on mechanical I can safely go with the brown in that case.

Worst case scenario, I can either develop a lighter touch or get a set of o-rings, I didn't know such a thing existed so I can definately go mechanical now, knowing that the safety net is there if I start getting dirty looks from the couch while gaming.

Gbear · 10-06-2013 12:58PM

When people talk about "latency problems" with SLI/Crossfire what does that mean in practice?

marco_polo · 10-06-2013 01:08PM

Gbear wrote: »

When people talk about "latency problems" with SLI/Crossfire what does that mean in practice?

A long article but probably the most comprehensive.

http://techreport.com/review/21516/inside-the-second-a-new-look-at-game-benchmarking

NTMK · 10-06-2013 01:13PM

marco_polo wrote: »

Worst case scenario, I can either develop a lighter touch or get a set of o-rings, I didn't know such a thing existed so I can definately go mechanical now, knowing that the safety net is there if I start getting dirty looks from the couch while gaming.

I know the look your talking about. My model M used to make so much noise when i played starcraft that it could be heard from the other side of the house

I was told if i didnt learn to type softer my pc would be moved out to the shed :pac:

Aido888 · 10-06-2013 01:57PM

Yes

tuxy · 10-06-2013 03:20PM

I installed a better front fan in my 600t a while ago. With the extra air flow the noise increased lots, even though the replacement fan was supposed to have less noise.
It turns out the front grill was causing vibrations so since there is a dust filter covering it anyway I removed the grill with a dremmel.
It now makes less noise than when I had the stock fan even though there is more air flow.
So there's a tip for anyone with the 600t, it's an easy job as the dremmel easily cuts the metal.

frozenfrozen · 10-06-2013 04:52PM

Accidentally wrote my steam id rather than my examination number for irish paper 1 today... To be fair they both have a few 9's in them and they're a similar length

Gbear · 10-06-2013 04:55PM

What'd be the best quality speakers for under €75?

Have an AS Rock Z77 Extreme 4.

ShadowHearth · 10-06-2013 04:59PM

Gbear wrote: »

What'd be the best quality speakers for under €75?

Have an AS Rock Z77 Extreme 4.

I always found Logitech speakers to be great for the price. Its just depends what you need. 2.1 or 5.1

Squaredude · 10-06-2013 05:01PM

I have a set of logitech 2.1 speakers and they do a grand job,I only use them the odd time as I usually have my headset on.

Gbear · 10-06-2013 05:07PM

There seems to be a huge gulf in price between different speakers (both 5.1):

£60
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Z506-Surround-Sound-Speakers/dp/B003WJR482/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1370880231&sr=1-2&keywords=logitech+5.1#productDetails

£260
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Z-906-Surround-Sound-Speakers/dp/B004MY4PU6/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1370880231&sr=1-1&keywords=logitech+5.1

The obvious difference I can see is the wattage (the latter is double the first).

What should I be looking for? I'd like to get 5.1 if possible (I presume it's better). If it's too expensive, 2.1 is fine too.

Serephucus · 10-06-2013 06:14PM

Depends what your budget is. I have the Z906s myself, and when paired with a good sound card, they're fantastic. I previously had the older version of the 506s (X-540s) and these were quite a step up. I got them as a present, so if I'm honest, the 506s are probably better value. These speakers aren't four times as good as the old ones, but they are better.

Gbear · 10-06-2013 06:41PM

Serephucus wrote: »

Depends what your budget is. I have the Z906s myself, and when paired with a good sound card, they're fantastic. I previously had the older version of the 506s (X-540s) and these were quite a step up. I got them as a present, so if I'm honest, the 506s are probably better value. These speakers aren't four times as good as the old ones, but they are better.

That's grand so.

I was a bit worried with such a gulf in cost - like the 506s weren't "proper" 5.1 or something.

I'll go for them so.

Thanks as always lads.

BobbyPropane · 10-06-2013 07:20PM

If the Xbox one has those stunning visuals and dynamic worlds. I can't wait to see what is in store for next gen games on PC

Squaredude · 10-06-2013 08:11PM

Apparently €99 for a game for the xbox one.

BloodBath · 10-06-2013 08:12PM

bull****.

Squaredude · 10-06-2013 08:16PM

Its more than likely absolute rubbish but thats the rumour I heard.The Internet would never lie to me.

Serephucus · 10-06-2013 08:20PM

Wouldn't surprise me. If there was any time they could get away with such a big price hike, it would be with the next generation of stuff. If people get used to it...

Headshot · 10-06-2013 08:21PM

One good thing out of all of this is we PC Gaming Gods (lol) will benefit alot of the next generation of consoles

NTMK · 10-06-2013 08:26PM

Serephucus wrote: »

Wouldn't surprise me. If there was any time they could get away with such a big price hike, it would be with the next generation of stuff. If people get used to it...

70-75 is what the market used to bare for launch games.

speaking of wallet crippling whens the next steam sale?

Titanfall looks good

Squaredude · 10-06-2013 08:28PM

Steam sale usually around july isn't it?

Serephucus · 10-06-2013 08:33PM

Usually, yeah. End of June, start of July.

NTMK · 10-06-2013 09:02PM

ah thats ok so i plan on being broke then.

theres nothing like a MS conference to make you spend a horrific amount of money on a GPU. watch the whole conference and decided to buy a 780:pac::D

Damo 2k9 · 10-06-2013 09:08PM

EA on at E3 now, started off with plants vs zombies so yous didnt miss out on BF4 yet

http://uk.gamespot.com/e3/ea-press-conference/?tag=Topslot;Slot1

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