Reddit reviews Rosewill Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Cherry MX Brown Switches (RK-9000V2 BR)

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I think the most budget friendly option would be the Rosewill RK9000v2. No frills, just a decent quality board that'll last. Or if any of them want backlit boards, then maybe a MasterKeys Pro L White will work.

If you want to treat em then maybe something like the FC900R, with the sound dampening mat in the case and PBT keycaps, it's a much higher quality board.

As for O rings I'd just buy the cheapest thing off Aliexpress.

This article is pretty recent and does a good job explaining a lot of the technical side of mechanical keyboards.

I'm not as knowledgeable and so can't talk about the nitty-gritty like the article does, but having used one since the summer (this one though I bought it for $80), I can say I definitely found them to be worth the price.

It's a bit of a weird start to get used to them, and the first thing I noticed was that they required a bit more intentionality than normal keyboards (I felt like I was pushing down a lot more than before). However, what's nice about them is that even though it feels like you have to put in more effort initially, I realized I was doing a lot less "mushing" of keys and that I made typos way less frequently because I knew exactly what I was typing when I was pushing down keys.

Going from a normal keyboard to a mechanical keyboard was a gradual shift, but I definitely noticed the benefits slowly. Going back to a normal keyboard after getting used to a mechanical one was like night and day, however. During finals when I spend a lot more time in my school library, I noticed that I actually had such a hard time writing anything because the keyboards were just so flimsy! I got so used to the weight, the noise, and the feel of a mechanical keyboard that the rubber-dome ones felt like I was typing on mashed potatoes. I thought about bringing my keyboard to the library, but the noise would have bothered others so I just ended up doing a lot more work at home.

On that note, a lot of mechanical keyboards have "click-clack" noises, but quite a few don't, so you can pick out what types you want. That's the other thing that's very nice is that you can customize and find out what types of key switches fit best for you instead of just a "one-size-fits-all" of the normal ones. I personally found that I liked Brown switches because the noise was actually a positive thing for me (they help me tell when I've typed a character) and are really soothing for when I'm doing a lot of work. Others don't like any noise at all, and there's at least two types I can think of that fit that as well. Some like their keyboards to have more resistance and some don't like any at all, and there's a switch for each preference.

Anyways, that was kind of long-winded, but hopefully some of that helped. As someone who's always heard that I should get one since 2010 and finally made the purchase a few months ago, I really wished I bought one sooner because oh my god they just feel so much better than regular keyboards. I will literally never buy a normal keyboard in my life ever again!

Edit: Also customizing keycaps! This is a pic of my current keyboard, and the name of the keycaps are Taihao Sunset.

Ducky One

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Leopold FC900

Rosewill

I'm rather partial to the Rosewill RK-9000V2 for my no-nonsense work/gaming keyboards. ~$90 on amazon and prime eligible.

Rosewill RK-9000V2 w/ Browns no backlight

Rosewill RK-9100 w/ Browns red backlight (also available w/ blue backlight)

Make sure it is branded Cherry MX switches, not proprietary "mechanical switches" like some Razer keyboards have. Accept no substitutes.

Here's one I recommend
https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Mechanical-Keyboard-RK-9000V2-BR/dp/B00S5E4LX0

The Rosewill RK-9000V2 is a pretty good keyboard for its price i'd say

To be honest I wouldn't trust it. It would be worth to spend a little more and get something like this Rosewill from Amazon. You also don't have to order from overseas.

If you're looking for a full sized keyboard that's got a plastic case and nothing flashy, I would suggest the Rosewill Rk9000 line.

They're basically cheaper Filco's that are made in the same factory. I've been using one at home for 5 years no with no complaints

So after some research and waiting I've got my first new mechanical keyboard since the old Tandy days. I went with a Rosewill RK-9000V2 BR with Cherry MX Brown switches and Maxkey DOLCH doubleshot ABS keycaps. The caps just arrived and I installed them today. So, so nice! I am so totally loving this setup. Thanks to everyone who posts to this group for all the keyboard porn that got me hooked on spending the money and getting a new keyboard. Here are the links to to pictures and the sources I used.

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https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00S5E4LX0/ref=pe_3034960_236394800_TE_dp_1

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/MAXKEY-DOLCH-SA-Double-shot-ABS-keycaps-for-mechanical-keyboard/32818565728.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.KyKX1h

If you don't find anything you like here, you can get a Rosewill RK-9000v2 on Amazon with Browns for $79.99. I just bought one for work about a month ago, and I've been very happy with it. Very minimal, basic keyboard that gets the job done, no frills.

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Are you 100% sold on that particular keyboard or would any with labeled media keys suffice?

Edit: Here, I went and found some keyboards that are full size, have brown switches, have labeled media keys, and are less than or equal to the price of that keyboard. All from US.

Rosewill RK-9000V2

CM Storm Quickfire XT

Ducky One

Das Model S

I am currently using Rosewill RK-9000V2s at home at at work, with brown switches and the O-ring kit. They're sturdy and heavy, without any flashy crap. Been using the one at work for 18 months now, no problems.

Hello everyone,

I am looking for a 100% keyboard with no-click Cherry MX Red switches (or maybe Brown or Black or another "quiet" switch). It's for typing a lot. It needs to have larger keys and/or larger key spacing than a plain old Dell KB212-B keyboard.

Any ideas? How about the Rosewill RK-9000V2 BR?

Thanks in advance!

It is a gaming mouse but the Razer Deathadder Essential is a really good, comfortable, and quiet mouse. It's great for office work and can be found cheap in plain packaging on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Razer-DeathAdder-Essential-Ergonomic-Comfortable/dp/B00AAS888S/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480653770&sr=1-2&keywords=deathadder+3.5g

And the Rosewill RK-9000V2 BR with MX Browns is a great upper-mid end board with solid build quality and switches that are not overly loud.

So basically you want a full keyboard with proper mech switches under $80? Only option I can think of that isn't cheap knockoff switches or bad polling would be something like Roswill's mech line. Like $70, you can choose between red, blue, or brown cherry MX switches. Full sized KB, reasonable build quality, and comes with a PS/2 dongle so you can use system interrupt protocol for your KB instead of USB. Also comes with a nice braided USB cable you can swap out if you manage to damage the thing somehow.

You may get Redragon or Rosewill

https://www.amazon.ca/Rosewill-Mechanical-Keyboard-RK-9000V2-BR/dp/B00S5E4LX0/ref=mp_s_a_1_26?adgrpid=57898022101&hvadid=310059670066&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9001077&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8853527168305914972&hvtargid=kwd-296614449107&keywords=cherry%2Bmx%2Bsilent&qid=1550438834&s=gateway&sr=8-26&tag=h0a61-20&th=1&psc=1

Then put O-rings on it. I don't know if you can get Silent Reds or their clones at that price. I wouldn't put O-rings because it took away the sounds.

I need help making a purchase decision. I bought my first mechanical a few months ago. It was a $40-something off-brand with Outemu blue switches, and OH MY GOD was it a breath of fresh air compared to the mushy swamp keyboard I'd been struggling with since college. Clickety clackety never going backety.

Now I want to replace my work keyboard. I prefer something sedate and professional looking, and I really like having a number pad. I've pretty much settled on Cherry brown switches this time, but I'm tossing around a couple of different models in the sub-$100 category. The thoughts of /r/mechanicalkeyboards are welcome:

• Rosewill RK-9000. A pretty popular entry-level board, and I know the brand.
  
• CoolerMaster Storm QuickFire XT. CM's seem to have a decent reputation at this price point, and I've read rumors that the QuickFires are made in the same factory as some Filco models.
  
• iKBC C104. This is the model I'm most curious about. It looks like a nicely built keyboard with higher quality key caps, but I can't find much information about the brand other than some references to a MassDrop sale a while back. What's the deal here?
  
  Thanks!

Looking to buy my first MKB, full sized, Brown (or Clear, but I see that they are rare/expensive), no more than $90, and it would be used 70% of the time for gaming. This is what I've been looking at, but I'm curious about peoples thoughts on it for general use and gaming. Also looking for other recommendations that would fit my requirements.

First timer here. Narrowed it down to two. Any thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-XT-Mechanical/dp/B00DKXXABK

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S5E4LX0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1M5NBBBKEIS1D&coliid=I2A35Y4NY4RQVI&psc=1

I would look at the rose will RK-9000 http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches-RK-9000V2/dp/B00S5E4LX0?th=1&psc=1 cheap and is fairly professional looking

I bought this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S5E4LX0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

it was 79.99 to match a newegg flash sale. The browns where sold out so it had a coupon knocking it to 71 (shipped a day later), I like it so far, its quiet but still has good feedback and noise. Not obnoxious but enough. Its heavy as hell for a keyboard which I like. Doesn't move. Like you could easily kill someone with this keyboard, its that heavy.

Currently using a Corsair Strafe with MX Silents that I've had for a few years but am really disliking the caps and switch feel. Been looking for a clean, full size PBT board with Brown or Black switch, but really can't settle on something. Backlighting is a bonus if the caps are still PBT. Typing is important, but gaming needs to be accounted for alongside noise, hence the lack of Blues/Greens. Was looking for Gateron switches, but it is difficult to find boards with these for some reason.

Currently been finding some cheap boards like the iKBC CD108 and the Rosewill RK-9000V2 BR, but kind of scared in case quality might not be up to my personal standards. There is also the Cooler Master L boards with PBT options with constantly fluctuating prices.

Any thoughts? Keeping the cost under $100 is preferred. I'm probably going to sell this Corsair board to someone that really wants the gamer aesthetic since I don't care for it.

I picked up a Rosewill RK-9000V2 with brown switches, and I've really enjoyed it so far. I haven't done much gaming on it, but a fair bit of typing so far. I would imagine it'd be great for gaming as well.

As far as mech keyboards go, it's about as non-flashy as you can possibly get. No superfluous lights, no flashy logos or wrist-wrests, and the logo has been specifically de-emphasized for the V2 models.

And you can get one cheap. I think I paid $70 USD on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S5E4LX0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

EEk. I really can't recommend anything sub $50 on amazon except this but I would much rather go with their Gateron switches which runs $62. For other options, I can recommend this sale. It's not the prettiest, but it's a fantastic board for $20 more that will last you forever. These last two although cost more, would actually have resale value if you wanted to put it on ebay or mechmarket.

This is the one I have, no led, ps/2 or usb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S5E4LX0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xvDRCbW5S7908

Hey there. I'm looking at the rosewill rk-9000v2, and I'm wondering if the spacebar is standard size. Anyone know?

[Link to keyboard] (https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches-RK-9000V2/dp/B00S5E4LX0?th=1&psc=1)

Rosewill RK-9000V2 or iKBC CD108 plus some O rings. Leopold FC900R if you can increase the budget a bit.

What about the CM Quickfire Rapid. If you don't mind buying second-hand, they go for $40-50 shipped on /r/mechmarket often enough. Cooler Master is definitely a well-recommended brand around here. Good mechanical keyboards (ex. Ducky, Leopold, Filco, topre) don't tend to go on sale all that often, so that's one thing. I'm not super elitist about quality but I feel like anything between $50-100 brand new is just an awkward price range. It's too expensive to be a "good deal" but not quite expensive enough to get you good quality.

For lesser recommended but still-better-than-Chinese-random we have this Rosewill and this Drevo.

I'm not super knowledgeable about cheap boards since I'm pretty picky about board quality but those should be some good starting points.

What about this Rosewill for $90?

In that case, the K65 compact is currently on sale. If you want something full sized, you can get one the of Rosewill boards. There's also the Magicforce, which you can get either backlit or not.

Rosewill RK9000-v2, no frills, inexpensive, no back light, MX switches. I have one at work, 3 years hammering the shit out of it. Great board. Go MX Brown or Clear for a work environment so its not too loud. Could also add rubber dampeners on the key caps if people complain.

If you feel like spending more, DAS keyboard is well respected are built extremely well, but cost double the Rosewill ones do.

Not a fan of the keyboard you linked for work use; the Roswell K9000 is more subtle, better yet MK Typist is a much higher quality and versatile board.

To go with the mouse is a good mousepad; I like the SteelSeries 9HD. Another worthwhile investment is a good set of headphones; I prefer studio style over "Beats" or whatever, so I have Audio-Technica ATH-M40x (due to this review) and a DAC (due to the same guy reviewing it).

Not trying to discourage you, what you have is very similar and if it suits your taste then more power to you.

Hi! I'm pretty new to the keyboard game and I was wondering if you guys could give me an opinion on some keyboard choices I've chosen. Based on my preferences:

• brown switches or tactile switches (anything that is quieter than a blue)
  
• mix of typing and gaming
  
• budget is around 120$ CAD
  
• 104 keys
  
  I am looking for suggestions if these aren't worth the price.
  
  DREVO Tyrfing V2 104Key- Otemu Browns
  
  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07FC967M6/?coliid=I3R4H16FQ1NAJC&colid=3P1UZUR6HQHP6&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
  
  HAVIT 104 Keys N-Key Rollover HV-KB395L
  
  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B074QM6F7X/?coliid=I1P95V5VPZPPK7&colid=3P1UZUR6HQHP6&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
  
  I know these are blues, but to me the low profile blue switches doesn't sound too clacky...
  
  Rosewill Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (RK-9000V2 BR)
  
  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00S5E4LX0/?coliid=I1IVYUXIOEAQKO&colid=3P1UZUR6HQHP6&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
  
  
  
  

This Rosewill w/ Cherry browns.

IT FEELS SO GOOD.

This keyboard normally goes for $82.90 on Amazon. It's still a nice discount but it's not as insane as the ebay pricing would lead you to believe.

I wouldnt worry about it. iKBC makes high-quality boards. "Real" cherry switches are no better than many of their competitiors, such as kailh switches and gateron switches, and generally tend to feel worse. If you do a search of this forum (which I strongly recommend, so that you learn more about mech boards in general), you'll find that most serious enthusiasts do not like the feel of cherry switches unless they have modified them in some way - such as taking them apart to apply lube, or swapping them into the housing of one of their competitors. "Real Cherry" is a marketing gimmick, and if this is your only concern, you can save money by getting a "knock-off" board for much less.

As for stabilizers: this is a case of you get what you pay for. Off-the-shelf boards with great stabilizers include: vortex vibe (60% + numpad), and the vortex race (75%, no numpad), but these tend to retail for around $130 USD. Other more expensive brands, such as leopold, have great stabilizers too. Rattly stabs are easy to fix, in any case.

Other brands you might look into: Coolermaster makes solid entry-level full-sized boards, and they have excellent stabilizers, and does the brand Ducky. Rosewill is another option: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00S5E4LX0/ref=s9_acsd_simh_hd_bw_bk38zb_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=5K7ZA2QY682GE8P8EK93&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=0717e713-00ea-5675-b7dd-2d1ae0cbad07&pf_rd_i=680461011

Another option still is RedDragon: https://www.amazon.ca/Redragon-KUMARA-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B016MAK38U/ref=lp_680461011_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523199659&sr=1-8

Cooler Master: https://www.amazon.ca/MasterKeys-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches-Keycaps/dp/B072C516B9/ref=lp_680461011_1_18?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523199659&sr=1-18 .

And yes, fees tend to be higher in Canada.

If you are really, truly, concerned, I would spend the time to do some keyword searches in this forum. I dont mean this offensively, but a lot of your concerns are fairly noobish and reading up on what other people say will probably assuage them, and make you feel better about spending money on whatever board you eventually do get (I speak from experience on this). Your keyboard needs are fairly straightforward, so you should be able to get a solid board that meets them without spending more than you want to.

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How would this compare to the Rosewill @ $80? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00S5E4LX0/?coliid=I2KEF9TKYTGIDM&colid=27EQH20ZEWM9Z&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

This is great information. Is this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S5E4LX0/ref=twister_B076K8TZN5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

close to what I should be looking at?

If you are willing to spend a little more, this is probably the type of thing you really want.
https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Mechanical-Keyboard-RK-9000V2-BR/dp/B00S5E4LX0

Pay attention to which switches you are getting if you work in a shared space. Blues may not be popular with others in the room due to the clicking. I've worked with a typist who made reds loud AF by slamming each key at top speed, and case/caps matter a lot for sound, but the clicks are a love it or hate it thing that I've seen most people keep away from in shared office spaces. If you love it then go for it, just be aware of your surroundings.

I would submit that, as a CS student, a board with programmable firmware and custom layers is a neat project that can help you keep your hands near the home row for less strain over the course of your career, but it can also be a major distraction, so there's no harm in starting off with something simple and plain while you build your skillset.

Take a look at this one, I'm using it right now at work. Its no frills, but has genuine cherry switches, nice minimal design, and standard layout.

Rosewill RK-9000

I got browns because I'm using it at the office. Blues are the way to go if this is for a home setup, light enough to not tire your fingers during long gaming sessions, but with great tactility that makes typing a lot nicer. Disclaimer, blues will annoy girlfriends/wives cause they are a lil loud.

I have this Rosewill and it's great at $80. https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Mechanical-Keyboard-RK-9000V2-BR/dp/B00S5E4LX0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468263382&sr=1-1&keywords=rosewill+mechanical+keyboard

At this point I'm either going Ducky One PBT or this rosswill since back lighting is no longer a concern of mine.

I use the Rosewill RK-9000V2. It is a superb keyboard for under 100$, and it's been doing me good for a while now.