The bump signifies that the key has registered the press and that you do not need to continue to press the key. For some switches, this is felt at the start of the key travel, for others it is felt further down. Tactile - A tactile key switch has a tactile bump partway through the keystroke.They are preferred by gamers but less so by typists who like to 'feel' the keypress more, resulting in faster typing speeds. Linear - A linear key switch has a smooth and consistent feel throughout the keystroke.There is quite a lot of variation between the available key switches, but they all fall into 3 main categories. Mechanical keyboards are very popular with gamers due to their smooth switches and high build quality. The primary reason for choosing a mechanical gaming keyboard is due to the use of a mechanical key switch rather than other switch technologies such as those on a membrane or scissor keyboard. I have included key switches that are compatible with the Cherry MX standard, making them suitable for most hot-swappable keyboards. If you are a gamer, specific styles of key switches are favoured over others. A set of key switches is also relatively inexpensive (USD 30 to 40), which can effectively give you a completely different keyboard experience.Ĭhoosing a pre-built keyboard, building a custom keyboard or choosing to upgrade the key switches of an existing hot-swappable keyboard requires you to decide on the type and feel of the key switch. This allows you to upgrade the feel of your keyboard as your needs change, or you simply want something different without the expense of a new keyboard. For example, I use the Glorious GMMK Tenkeyless keyboard that includes the Gateron Brown key switches as standard however, the keyboard has been designed to allow the key switches to be easily removed and swapped out. Some keyboards even allow you to swap out the key switches, called a hot-swappable keyboard. Some feel smooth and are quiet, others are more tactile and noisy (some very noisy!), and others offering a middle ground. Each key switch type has a slightly different feel when gaming. For example, the popular Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT is available with either Cherry MX Speed Silver, Blue or Brown switches. When choosing a mechanical gaming keyboard you are usually offered multiple versions differing by a choice of included key switches. What is a Mechanical Keyboard Key Switch?
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