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Royal Kludge makes some decent boards, the only downside I see to that one is the non-removable wrist wrest and the huge bezels that make the board well... uh... pretty big, and the usb is non-removable.

I can see why its appealing, its on sale and a full sized board, but I don't think its the best option, if you don't need the numpad or don't use one very often you can go with a TKL (Tenkeyless aka Numpadless) board and then buy a numpad seperately (Jellycomb numpad is under $20).

With that being said, if your willing to loose the numpad I'd recommend the Drevo Calibur 71 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0QAB3V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_keD8ybWWVHTHJ
Its slightly longer than a 60% board but it gives you arrow keys and the nav cluster (pg up, end, ect.), and it has optional bluetooth.

Its not my primary board but its build quality is pretty good and for the price I'd definitely recommend it since its essentially a Magicforce 68 with rgb, the Magicforce 68 being another very popular option around here but its not RGB, not that that's a bad thing but the board you linked is RGB making me think your probably looking for a keyboard with RGB backlighting and not a solid color.

Maybe a bit late, but I will explain most of my choices, in a reply to this post since I went over the 10000 character limit reddit provides per post.

If you have any questions. Don't hesitate to ask I'll be around the whole day.

I actually took the time to look at what is available at your MicroCenter. I went with most products that were either the same or cheaper.

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PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $159.99 @ MicroCenter (combo)
Motherboard | ASRock B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard | $89.99 @ MicroCenter (combo)
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | $69.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Sabrent Rocket 512 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $59.98 @ Amazon
Storage | Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive | $54.99 @ MicroCenter
Video Card | EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB BLACK GAMING Video Card + CoD: Modern Warfare | $519.99 @ MicroCenter
Case | be quiet! Pure Base 600 ATX Mid Tower Case | $79.90 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Corsair RMx (2018) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $85.99 @ Amazon
Optical Drive | LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer | $16.99 @ MicroCenter
Optical Drive | LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer | $16.99 @ MicroCenter
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $99.95 @ Amazon
Wireless Network Adapter | Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCIe x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter | $33.99 @ Amazon
Monitor | Dell S2719DGF 27.0" 2560x1440 155 Hz Monitor | $319.99 @ Amazon
Mouse | Logitech G305 (Black) Wireless Optical Mouse | $47.99 @ Amazon
Mouse Pad | | $10.99 @ Amazon
Keyboard | Anne Pro 2 60% RGB Bluetooth 4.0 Mechanical Keyboard | $114.99 @ Amazon
Speakers | Creative Labs T30 14 W 2.0 Channel Speakers | $69.99 @ MicroCenter
Microphone | Blue Yeti Blackout + Assassin's Creed Odyssey Bundle | $105.99 @ Amazon
Microphone stand | Blue Yeti Black shockmount | @ $26.97 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes and discounts |
| Total | $1985.65
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But then I thought... I should have asked you guys for advice before buying. I did my own research so you guys, being veterans, might have a better suggestion.

I bought it off amazon for 52 bucks, had a lot of great reviews, probably the most well reviewed wireless mech for the price range. Went with the brown switch for a mix of gaming and typing, 71 key because when I'm playing games, extra keys tend to get in the way after a certain point and I'm a minimalist anyway. I also like the spacing on mechanical keyboards and this keyboard in particular. The general layout has enough room between the keys and the keycaps are clearly defined from each other so you don't accidentally mash more than one and it will register even if you do.

Are there better mechanical kbs for this price range/these specs, though? Amazon will let me return it if you guys have a better suggestion.

EDIT:

Here is the amazon link.

I have this one from Amazon but in just white backlit not RGB.

The switches are actually really nice (if you like blues) although VERY loud. I just put o-rings on last night which substantially improved sound...now all you hear is the switches instead of the keycaps themselves clacking off the board.

Also the keycaps seem to be of surprisingly decent quality, all double shot injection molded.
Another bonus I found was that the larger wire stabilized keys are not attached directly to the wire but to a '+' attached to the wire just like another switch.

It is also available tenkeyless.

(note - "e-element" "eagletec" and "mechanicaleagle" are all the same switches and for the most part the same board.)

It's a good idea to check seller feedback across all platforms. Most legit sellers usually have hundreds of reviews with a overall score of 90% and up.

Not sure if this is your same one, but [this seller] (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anne-Blue-Red-Brown-Switch-Mechanical-Backlit-Gaming-Wireless-Keyboard-/311796508197?var=&hash=item4898852625:m:ms7wfAfhvJmr88yRTOvxIqA) on Ebay seems legitimate.

With your requirements and at that price point, the Anne Pro is your best best. The only wireless alternative I can think of is the [Drevo Calibur] (https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-Wireless-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B01N0QAB3V/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EHXFX5PQZPZ1WKY6CDW4), but that's a slightly larger form factor. Good luck!

I bought this DREVO keyboard on Amazon Prime Day, it doesn't have FN keys but I love the rechargeable wireless component to it and it's been very enjoyable to use. It can be wired if you connect the charging cable to the PC's USB port. It's a little small (no FN row or numpad, full size keys though) but I try to keep my system somewhat portable. The keys light up and you can make them any color combination you like. I'm really happy with it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0QAB3V/

I got it in black with brown switches.

Hi, so this is going to be a tough one...the price range you provided is very low. Personally, I don't own anything that is of that price range but I have heard that for a cheap beginner board that is decent quality the Magicforce 68 by Qisan is a pretty good board.

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https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0

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If you're willing to spend a little more:

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Anne pro 2: https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B07M66R9DG/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=anne+pro+2&qid=1562175943&s=electronics&sr=1-2

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Ducky one 2 Mini: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4322

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Best of luck!

Edit: I should have read your whole post before replying. I don't think you'll be able to have a fullsize keyboard on your lap with your surface and still be comfortable, sorry. I wasn't even comfortable with the official keyboard. The kickstand dug into my legs in laptop mode.

I suggest a good 60% keyboard (just search amazon for "60% keyboard" or search on https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/).

A good random one is this one: https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B07M66R9DG

It's got a few issues here and there with the wireless but it should treat you well.

There's a lot of other wireless cheap options too if you want something less expensive, especially if you go TKL instead of 60% which will be a little bigger.

Another thing to consider is that you WILL need a mouse. I had a surface pro 3 before the battery controller died, and for actual work the touchscren just won't cut it after a few hours.

I think another good option is to just go all logitech. That way you can use the same adapter for both the keyboard and the mouse and not worry about bluetooth connections. I've been happy enough with all my logitech products.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EFOJ0L6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492807077&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

I've been using this board weekly for maybe 2 years now. I really like it.

The back lighting is quite a novelty, there's a few fun modes etc. The switches are nice enough, definitely better than a membrane board anyway.

And it's got a nice solid metal construction. It feels much more high quality than you might imagine for the price.

It's a little over the $50, and you might be able to find something else, perhaps without backlighting, for a better price. I'm just recommending this one because I was in a very similar situation to you when I bought it, and it scratched that itch.

You probably won't get original Cherry MX switches and RGB for this price, so here 2 boards with what r/mk deems decent clones. Both of these are branded E-Element, they come with clicky blues and are compatible with pretty much all custom keycap sets made for Cherry MX:

1. If you don't care for the color orange you can get the absolute cheapest RGB keyboard available now as far as I know, the E-Element Z-88 with Outemu clone blue switches (louder than their Cherry MX counterparts) which is on amazon for $52. Every key on it can be set to any of these 7 colors: Red, Yellow, Lime Green, Light Blue, Dark Blue, and Magenta, but that's it. No true RGB.
   
   
2. If you want true RGB and like "floating keys" (visible switches from underneath the keycaps), the E-Element RGB keyboard with Outemu clone switches would probably be right for you.
   
   You can get it in black for $66 from amazon,
   
   or in silver for $80 from mechanicalkeyboards.com.
   
   Massdrop seems to have a weird version of it with ALPS stems on the switches, which means that only ALPS keysets will be compatible with it.
   
   Here are some gorgeous photos of it with a set of custom keycaps, also some discussion about the switches in the comments.

1. Anne Pro 2- a very popular mechancial keyboard with nice tactile switches and good looking keycaps, it is wireless and has a pretty good battery life, retails for around $100. I would recommend this over this over anything that I will list
   
2. Logitech K780- Very similar to the Logitech K380 below, has mushy circular keycaps but has a tablet stand, also is multi-device, $80
   
3. Logitech K380-the same thing as the one above just without the tablet slot, $30-$40
   
4. Jelly Comb Foldable Keyboard-this is a small little foldable BT keyboard that retails for around $30, reviews looks good
   
   
5. Anne Pro 2-https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B07M66R9DG/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=anne+pro+2&qid=1572283956&s=electronics&sr=1-3
   
6. Logitech K780- https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/k780-multi-device-wireless-keyboard?crid=27
   
7. Logitech K380-https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-K380-Multi-Device-Bluetooth-Keyboard/dp/B0148NPH9I/ref=sxin_1_osp5-61ba2105_cov?ascsubtag=61ba2105-37f8-47e7-aa98-3fa1832c2a4f&creativeASIN=B0148NPH9I&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.61ba2105-37f8-47e7-aa98-3fa1832c2a4f&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=Logitech+k380&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B0148NPH9I&pd_rd_r=5416400c-5abd-427f-9e5f-91e1c0863b8f&pd_rd_w=Vd89b&pd_rd_wg=hMhfF&pf_rd_p=a23a388c-add5-49df-b293-a31ade89c6bf&pf_rd_r=JN7PV4DAZ8XJBTR3HBEZ&qid=1572283990&s=electronics&tag=androidcentralosp-20
   
8. Jelly Comb-https://www.amazon.com/Foldable-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Jelly-Comb/dp/B076V9Y2XZ/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=jelly+comb+foldable+keyboard&qid=1572284341&s=electronics&sr=1-6

It's all in the post: I got a max budget of about 200€ but if I can spend less I'm not gonna cry.I was looking at TKL with Italian layout, but something with this layout: https://www.amazon.it/DREVO-Tastiera-Meccanica-scollagabile-Interruttore/dp/B07TMXNSV1 would work fine too.

RGB, macro and media keys (even with just the function button) would be pretty nice.

Thank you

EDIT: I'm a big dum dum, the layout I meant with the link is a 75% with the Italian layout I didn't notice that the one on amazon was missing the F keys

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0QAB3V/

I have one of these, and I like it a lot. Very simple RGB low profile board you may not even need a wrist rest with. RGB is set on the board, and is limited to like 7 colors, which sucks, because it's got RGB LEDs in it, but they are nice colors. I have one, and it's very nice for the price. Otherwise, the keyboards listed in the guide posted by another user - eagletec, red dragon etc are very cheap, nice boards.

I need help trying to find some switches. I have cheap 60% from Amazon and I'm looking to get some new switches for it. Here is the actual keeb: https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Instago-Multi-color-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07S3DJBCZ/ref=sr_1_1?m=A1Q8NOYWRQ9ICZ&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1572395503&s=merchant-items&sr=1-1&th=1. I would like to get some brown switches for it but for the life of me I cannot find brown, hot-swappable, Gateron optical switches! If anyone would know of a place to find them it would be greatly appreciated! Also, I'm purchasing in the US if that matters.

With Zealios V2s, even a 60% keyboard will cost you $60 for the switches alone, leaving you with, at best, $90 for the keyboard itself. As far as I'm aware, your only option at that price point is the 60% GMMK Compact which, with pudding keycaps included, will cost you $88 without shipping. There could also be some cheap kits on Tai Hao or AliExpress that I'm not aware of.

As for alternative tactile switches, the main competitors for Zealios V2s are Holy Pandas and its brothers (similarly priced), Zilents (pricier), Topre (pricier and non-customizable) and Box Royals (Cheaper but may be too tactile). T1 switches are also an option but aren't readily available so you'll have to buy them aftermarket. I'm not too familiar with the more budget-friendly tactile options but Gateron Browns really aren't that bad. You could also try linear switches with some Kaihl Cream switches or Gateron Inks?

But at this price point with Zealios-level expectations, I think your options are very limited. If this is your first foray into mechanical keyboards, it might not be a bad idea to get a prebuilt keyboard like the Anne Pro 2 with your switch of choice or a GMMK customized to your liking.

The two most popular 60% brands that come with PBT key caps.

One two mini is the most popular ducky, but they have TKL and full as well.

Ducky (one 2 mini being the most popular ATM)


Anne Pro 2 (you can find them cheaper on eBay)

WASD is just the keycaps that came with the DREVO calibur keyboard. The rest is some cheap key cap set I found on amazon. They don’t feel all that nice, I have to be honest!

Drevo calibur: DREVO Calibur 71-Key RGB LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0QAB3V?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Keycap set: Customized Top Printed 87 104... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072QB89HC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

It depends what your budget is. If you want to really save a lot of money, you can go with Cooler Master Devastator II like the other comment said. Those are actually really good for that price. If you want to pay a bit more, and want a relatively cheap rgb mechanical keyboard, I use the Mechanical Eagle Z77.

https://www.amazon.com/E-Element-Mechanical-Dimmable-Keyboard-Conflict/dp/B01EFOJ0L6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1481083544&sr=8-4&keywords=mechanicaleagle+z-77

For my mouse I use the razer deathadder, but that is mostly because I have big hands so I wanted a big comfortable mouse.

I am keeping it after all. I am not wholly satisfied, but it's not too bad. I really wish I could reprogram the keys, though, and not all of that can be done in software.

The browns version is still available on Amazon.it where I got it, and also other EU Amazons I've checked, for the same price (DE, UK, FR). They are listed as available for international shipping.

You're currently out of luck if you need to order from US Amazon, but then I assure you the shipping cost would be silly high from here anyway... plus risk of Customs hassles.

Thanks Your comment was really helpful! Basically all I see on the back was Z77, But I hunted it down its the E-Elemental MechanicalEagle z77

The current description says Gaote/Outemu Blue Switches, I looked at it again and it says faintly "Outemu" on the switch which I didn't notice it at all.

Here are some pictures if it helps identifying the mount and style properly because I'm just new to this and confused from my searches.

I think the closest you'll find is the Drevo Calibur

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N0QAB3V/ref=mp_s_a_1_59?ie=UTF8&qid=1496478301&sr=8-59&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=rgb+keyboard&dpPl=1&dpID=41p4RHTp8SL&ref=plSrch

I'm on mobile, so I'm not sure if the Amazon link will work. Anyway I've heard it's a pretty good budget board like the Magicforce 68.

The YouTube channel taekeyboards has a review of it, check it out.

I'll do my best, let me know if I've forgotten anything! :)

• Case: Cooler Master MB520
  
• CPU: Intel Core i5-9400F
  
• Motherboard: B360 (4x DDR4) (2x NVMe M.2)
  
• RAM: 16GB
  
• Storage: 500GB SSD with 2TB HDD
  
• Graphics: RTX2060
  
• Screen 1 (Left): AOC C24G1 24" Curved Gaming Monitor
  
• Screen 2 (Right): Acer G7 Series 27"
  
• Keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NRV5LT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Blue Switch of course ;)
  
• Mouse: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KTVHQCR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Mousepad: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PQDLF51/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Headset: Razer Kraken Pro V2 (Quartz Edition)
  
• Chair: Sick ass computer chair I got for free :P - Will hopefully be able to upgrade at some point soon

I ended up buying a totally different computer lol. Mechanical and RGB. Something i'm very happy about.

Link if you want it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EFOJ0L6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is pretty good.

>Drevo Calibur

https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-Wireless-Mechanical-Bluetooth-Switch-Black/dp/B01N0QAB3V?th=1


Love it! Why is this better, Internet Stranger?

Depends on what you need from it. If you want it to be roughly the same size as the standard surface keyboard then you don't have many options and, given the reviews, all of those options are going to give you a worse typing feel.

If you can go a bit bigger then you can go with something like the Logitech K400 or go mechanical with something like the Anne Pro 2 which is going to be significantly thicker than the Logitech but will offer far better typing feel.

Finally made the switch to 21:9 It makes my workflow for editing photos and making music so much more enjoyable. So many pixels!

GEAR LIST

Drevo Calibur

YMDK Carbon Keycaps

Felt Extended Mousepad

Dell u3419w

Logitech g602

WALLPAPER

Anyone got any reviews or thoughts about the Drevo Calibur board? It looks like a nice intro board that checks all the boxes for me (and has Cherrys) - link here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0QAB3V/ref=dp_cerb_1?th=1&psc=1

I have the full, non tenkeyless, version of this with backlighting. This model to be exact. It has a metal faceplate, the switches feel very nice, although I have never used MX blues, only reds, and overall it feels like a premium product. AMA

In that case there are 2 entry level 60%ers I can recommend. One is the Anne Pro 2 which can be used wireless or wired. And the other would be the Poker.

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Of course there are other more expensive options if you're down for that. You can get higher quality kits from places like KBDfans.cn or even go full custom. The board I'm on now is a custom that totaled over $350.

This is what I did. No interest in carrying my K95 back and forth from home to the office, so I bought one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-Wireless-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Switch-Black/dp/B01N6GBIOI

Not too big, wireless if I ever need to travel with it and I got it with Blues. People can definitely hear it, but I never had anyone actively complain.

Though if you don't mind waiting for them to come back in stock. I recently replaced it with one of these:

https://kono.store/products/nightfox-mechanical-keyboard

Comes with a nice hard case for transport back and forth. No click like the blues, but feels like really smooth and very compact so I can drag it around with me.

I've heard the e-element z77 is probably the best bang for buck ~$60 mechanical keyboard. I have it, it has a numpad too.

I was in the same boat as you and due to the backorders of the Ducky, so I got an Anne Pro 2 and I am in love with the thing. It's 60%, got RGB, plus optional bluetooth. Some people report getting boards with faulty lights, but I ordered mine from Amazon in case it was broken and Amazon's replacement policy is probably better than a lot of other sites. Luckily mine had no issues and am using it everyday, mainly for gaming. Got mine with Gateron Browns and have no issues. Take a look into it; highly recommended - https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B07M66R9DG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549562394&sr=8-1&keywords=anne+pro+2

Bought the drevo calibur yesterday and I do not like it, it’s really loud and not as comfortable to type on as I expected. Should I return it and go with the corsair strafe with mx cherry silent switches? The drevo is my first mechanical keyboard before this I used the wireless apple one. I will use it for mainly typing but I am planning to build a pc for gaming so if I go through with that I’ll also use it for gaming. Thanks!


Edit: I recorded the sounds: Sound test
First and Third sound is the mechanical one and second and fourth is Apple one.

I got this 71 key Drevo mechanical keyboard for $62. It has RGB led lighting and Bluetooth, which is awesome if you game from the couch.

It's on Amazon Prime so I'll have it by tomorrow. Thanks. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Obinslab-Anne-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Black/dp/B07M66R9DG/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Anne+pro+2&qid=1571233329&s=electronics&sr=1-3

the anne pro 2 looks good, but what switch should I get in it? The link to the one I found on amazon is here: https://www.amazon.ca/Anne-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B07M66R9DG/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=CjwKCAjwpuXpBRAAEiwAyRRPgX6KcA56ljfzWWQuP58yf2ZdYmFnENiLHcTbt5uFZEklXe9FvB-jOhoCiY0QAvD_BwE&hvadid=284161071282&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1001936&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9628667504438145259&hvtargid=kwd-489355715746&hydadcr=1497_9454455&keywords=anne+pro+2&qid=1564085521&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Anyone have the DREVO Calibur? How good is it? Are the switches replaceable?

Here are some keyboards to help start your search: Vortex Cypher Vortex Race 3 Annie Pro 2

For a first mechanical keyboard, would you recommend either of these?

AUKEY KM-G3
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches-104-key-Customizable/dp/B01IRASQA0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482130960&sr=8-1&keywords=aukey+km-g3

E Element RGB Z-77
https://www.amazon.com/E-Element-Mechanical-Dimmable-Keyboard-Conflict/dp/B01EFOJ0L6/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482133738&sr=1-2&keywords=e+element+rgb+mechanical+keyboard

I'm completely new to mechanical keyboards and I was planning to pick up a Drevo Calibur and change the keycaps. Is there any specific requirement for what kind of keycaps I can change it to? I was thinking that I would be able to change the keycaps to any kind that says Cherry compatible like these.

Not really. Their mostly all the same. I don't see a reason Corsair and all these companies are charging literally 4x the price of the cheaper ones.

I bought This compact E-Element keyboard and This full size E-Element keyboard. They seem just as good as the expensive ones I've had that are 2-3x the price.

Let me suggest a https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6GBIOI/ref=twister_B01N0QQALE

Heck of a good little kb.

This one is RGB with a brushed aluminum backplate, wrist rest, Cherry MX Blue clone switches, and you can also swap out the switches for different ones if you like.

Hmm. Well, if you want to go smaller than fullsize to reduce unused keys there's the rest of Velocifire's wireless lineup or the ever-popular Anne Pro 2.

Check this page. This is the one. They also came out with a Z-88. It ditches the arm wrest, but it takes up less desk space and has swappable switches. They are both solid budget boards.

Looks like an Anne Pro II, have one myself but with the default keycaps.

It's available on Amazon for the same price https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6GBIOI/ref=twister_B01N0QQALE

I know it is i have a 70E keyboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EFOJ0L6/ref=psdc_12879431_t1_B00YXFXMG2
this is it ^
I want to make my own backplate and my own case for it so its just the keyboard and keycaps
Edit: Not for this the magicforce

https://www.amazon.com/Drevo-Wireless-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B01N0QAB3V?th=1&psc=1

It's a keyboard I'm looking at. It's wireless but the latency for non gaming applications is minimal. And when you game you can easily just plug it in. RGB backlighting with no software so you don't have to put more software on your computer. Otemu blue switches, which are cherry mx blue clones

60% is just the letters and number row

here's a link from amazon

It does not (that I know of) The E-Element boards are Hot Swappable however https://www.amazon.com/Element-Mechanical-Keyboard-Programmable-Switches/dp/B01EFOJ0L6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1522705396&sr=8-5&keywords=e-element+keyboard

This?

Here's the keyboard

https://www.amazon.com/E-Element-Mechanical-Dimmable-Keyboard-Conflict/dp/B01EFOJ0L6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1478852012&sr=8-3&keywords=e+element

Drevo Calibur. Not cherry, but brown.

https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-Calibur-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Switch-Black/dp/B01N0QAB3V

Drevo Calibur 77

https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-Wireless-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B01N0QAB3V/ref=pd_sim_147_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01N0QAB3V&pd_rd_r=FEGV63608CF6GHARJK9T&pd_rd_w=6Nyjt&pd_rd_wg=0qCds&psc=1&refRID=FEGV63608CF6GHARJK9T

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0QAB3V/ref=twister_B07HF2FVZ4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 That is probably the closest to your budget.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0QAB3V/

Just got it last week. So far the bluetooth connectivity has been very reliable.

DREVO Calibur 71-Key RGB LED Backlit Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Mechanical Keyboard Black Switch Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6GBIOI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Z0q9ybYHE0MT5

Here's a decent looking one. Wireless, RGB LED, and of course, mechanical switches!

here are a couple of keyboards he can consider
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Doubleshot-Velocifire-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01M0QEYR4/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503772632&sr=1-4&keywords=mx+brown



https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Keyboard-Mechanical-Backlight-Magicforce/dp/B017N5SH6S/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503773272&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=magicforce+keyboard&psc=1



https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlight-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01HHTFSIK/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503773272&sr=1-5&keywords=magicforce+keyboard



https://www.amazon.com/Azio-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-MGK1-K/dp/B010M53SLU/ref=sr_1_14?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503773475&sr=1-14&keywords=mx%2Bbrown&th=1


https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-84-Key-Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B01K4GXJMA/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503773591&sr=1-8&keywords=mx+red


https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-Calibur-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Switch-Sliver/dp/B01N6GBIOI/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503773616&sr=1-12&keywords=mx%2Bred&th=1

Drevo Calibur
https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-Wireless-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Switch-Black/dp/B01N6GBIOI

https://www.amazon.com/Keyboard-Bluetooth-Wireless-Mechanical-Rechargeable/dp/B07CNGSWTL

Anne Pro 2s with gateron switches are on sale

https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B07M66R9DG/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=anne+pro+2&qid=1563220314&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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and here is a site selling them in both gats and kailth switches in both black and white cases

gaterons

kailth

Hope this answers any questions

Monitor - https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XF250Q-Cbmiiprx-FREESYNC-Technology/dp/B07G3YRT4H/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=240%2Bhz%2Bmonitor&qid=1564503792&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1

Keyboard - https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B07M66R9DG/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=anne+pro+2&qid=1567365328&s=gateway&sr=8-2 (Gatteron Browns)

Mouse - https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Lag-Free-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B00E4MQODC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=logitech+g602&qid=1567365353&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Desk - school provided

Speakers - https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Multi-Device-Stereo-Speaker/dp/B074KJ6JQW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Logitech+speakers+z200&qid=1567365387&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Tablet - https://remarkable.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2K3rBRDiARIsAOFSW_6G_6NGNBcprJ6EFn0zumf1eha-zEg6jdQhR_krxdgyAYtw_TdeG5UaAitcEALw_wcB

Headphones - https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-RS-165-Wireless-Headphone/dp/B00SLVAVAY/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=sennheiser+rs+165&qid=1567365427&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Microphone - https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-Attachable-Microphone-Headphones/dp/B07KQF165L/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=modmic+wireless&qid=1567365446&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFXNTdOTklFUFIxTFgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMjY5NzAyMUxYNVM2TE1XQ0c3JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NzIzODkzTDEzS0xYNFFQM1pZJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Anne Pro 2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard 60% RGB Backlit - Wired/Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 PBT Type-c by Obinslab (Gateron Brown, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M66R9DG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ts8QDbMXDBX2E

Anne Pro 2

Blue switch version available for $47.24:

https://www.amazon.ca/Mechanical-Keyboard-Multi-Color-Backlit-Ergonomic/dp/B07S3DJBCZ/ref=sr_1_2

gotcha. Problem is there's no way to make the magicforce 68 wireless that's simple and good looking. There's no space in the case for it. You're better off finding another keyboard, if you really need arrow keys and bluetooth compatibility.

EDIT: Maybe this is what you want
https://www.amazon.com/stream/ref=nav_upnav_mobile_C_DetailAW

EDIT 2: (Sorry! Link didn't work)

https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-Wireless-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Switch-Black/dp/B01N0QAB3V?th=1&psc=1

That fully depends on you. I personally wouldn't buy any keyboards from the mainstream brands.

If I were in your shoes and I wasn't interested in the HHKB, I would look at an anne pro.

https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B07M66R9DG

I recently purchased a Drevo Calibur Mechanical Keyboard: link

It is mechanical with cheaper but still good brown keys, wireless that works well, has many lighting effects (including red), and can be wired if need be.

I've been using it for work mostly and have no complaints other than I do miss the 10-key. I knew when I bought it that I would, but I wanted somethings on the cheaper end for work and to be wireless. I can always buy a separate 10-key if need be.

The store is here in PA near me. They only have ONE of these keyboards and their stock is random. They had some cheap China boards come in back in June that no one was buying, so I grabbed one just as a test/demo last month for around $18. That was one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/C420-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches-Anti-ghosting/dp/B0763K88HF/

Okay i'm definitely drunk or something this morning. There is no sale. My bad.

Still, the price is lower than ordering it from US.

EDIT : Okay, that's because I saw this one first and it threw me off...

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There are plenty, here are the two best ones under $100:

$100: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823816107&Description=wireless%20keyboard%20backlit&cm_re=wireless_keyboard_backlit-_-23-816-107-_-Product

$40: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA26R8547541&Description=wireless%20keyboard%20backlit&cm_re=wireless_keyboard_backlit-_-9SIA26R8547541-_-Product

Personally, I think the more expensive one is better. There's also a shit ton more out there.




Fuck it, heres more:

• https://www.amazon.com/Adesso-AKB-150EB-Illuminated-Multimedia-Built/dp/B00N99LPC6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1541270023&sr=8-4&keywords=wireless+backlit+keyboard+10+key
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-Wireless-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Switch-Black/dp/B01N6GBIOI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1541270023&sr=8-6&keywords=wireless+backlit+keyboard+10+key
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/G-Cord-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Connection/dp/B07CZHVXMG/ref=sr_1_21_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1541270023&sr=8-21-spons&keywords=wireless+backlit+keyboard+10+key&psc=1
  
  
• This last comment is just to say the PCM company has completely ruined tigerdirect.com
  Holy shit, hadn't been there in a few years, its products are expensive and shit now.