GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer Tactile (Gateron Optical Brown)

gk61 if you're just going to be gaming with it there's not much point in getting anything more

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY prob the fastest u will find

Been wanting a 60% hot swappable keyboard for a while, any recommendations under or around $100? I was looking at this but after some research found that the GK61 has horrible software and isn't that good for a long-term board.

I am open to suggestions!

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=mechanical%2Bkeyboard&qid=1596048194&sprefix=mechan&sr=8-20&th=1&psc=1

When ever this is in stock

Este

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=gk61&qid=1598679374&sprefix=gk&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOFlFMlYzR1ROQ1FQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDc4OTY0MzNZUFgyUzlLVkNQTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDM5MzUzMjhXWVJINFFURTRXSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl im not sure how it works tbh

Hi, I'm pretty new to mechanical keyboards and bought this as my first keyboard with brown switches. I've been looking for a new keyboard with different switches to try since I feel like a make a lot of mistakes while typing. I think the keys feel too light and sensitive at times which makes me accidentally press keys. Any recommendations for keyboards and switches would be appreciated.

I am getting the GK61 Hot Swabappable keyboard with gateron brown switches: https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=60%2Bkeyboard&qid=1588973650&s=electronics&sr=1-4&th=1

I am new to this whole keyboard thingy and I was told it was a good budget board. Thoughts?

For under $60, the gk61 is probably your best option at the moment.

You can get one (here.)[https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY]

Note it's listed as "hot swappable," but this is only with other gateron optical switches, and it's not compatible with other cherry mx-like options out there.

Amazon seems to have the board you're looking at if you want faster shipping

GK61 Hot Swappable Mechanical Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Gaming Keyboard, Waterproof Programmable, for PC/Mac Gamer, Typist, Tactile (Gateron Optical Brown) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_KFSUEbCRWRAF5

on the amazon page it says it’s only compatible with optical switches https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=gk61&qid=1585266993&sr=8-1

Don't they come with it retail? Am I missing something? https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY?th=1

This keyboard is killer for 59 dollars gaterons and hot swappable. I bought it for my son and it was so nice I got one for myself. Totally an eye opener.....

Amazon.com: GK61 Hot Swappable Mechanical Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Gaming Keyboard, Waterproof Programmable, for PC/Mac Gamer, Typist, Tactile (Gateron Optical Brown): Computers & Accessories https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY

i think it's good, pbt keycaps from the factory, rgb lighting for your rgb needs, brown switches, They won't say wich brand of switches they are, probably from themselves, but they fell very much like cherry brown.

For the same price you can get the rk71, it's practically the same but has better rgb and more actual bluetooth protocol up to 5 devices, but that's a 70% keyboard if you are interested.

In my personal opinion, i will pick this, is not wireless, and comes with abs keycaps, but it's a good keyboard for the buck https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_6CioEbCYABYES

For those of you want something that I consider better, try out the GK61. If you don't mind the form factor, this is an amazing keyboard for the price, and the stabilizers are crazy good (somewhat comparable to the clipped and lubed GMK screw-in stabilizers on my own custom keyboard. If you don't understand that, just know that they're good.)

If you don't mind dropping a bit more cash and a little bit of DIY, you can get the GK61 with just a pcb and throw in whatever switches you want. You can't do this with the prebuilt GK61, unless the switches are optical. Amazing value IMO.

I would recommend the GK61/GK64. I own a GK61 and use it for gaming and enjoy it very much. Going to probably build a 75% soon to replace it since I'm starting to miss the dedicated arrow keys and Function Row. Here is a link to the one I own. I didnt buy it from here though and got mine directly from AliExpress. This is a hotswap board, so you can change out the switches they come with, and you dont have to solder.

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY

Like the other person said, not that many optical switches out there. The GK61 is available in an optical version, but the software to control the lighting/remap keys is notoriously awful (if you care about that). I can't think of any larger boards with tactile optical switches.

Someone recommended me the Gk61

I haven't done any research on it, and its smaller than a tkl, nor is it on sale, but it looks like its not a bad deal.

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=60%25+mechanical+keyboard&qid=1590680940&sr=8-5

is this the board you're using?

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY

kit complete

Is the GK61 hot swappable with cherry style switches too? https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY

I want to know if I can try zealios and clementines with it

I bought this as my first mechanical keyboard 3 years ago, and it came with blues. It was nice for what it was, and reminded me very much of the old IBM keyboards.

I decided I was ready to move on, and just bought the GK61 ($59) (brown switches) as my first 60% board, and an waiting for it to come in.

silent reds have a rubber dampener at the end of the stem, which makes them quieter but some people also report that they feel "mushy". that being said we're all awful snobs and if you need a keeb that wont wake up the missus at night, they would work perfectly well.

if you're more ambitious you can get a "hot swap" board like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=hot+swap+keyboard&qid=1579406408&sr=8-4
and then invest in a fancier set of silent switches of your choosing. you could look at mx silent black, zilents, or aliaz

I looked at that but it uses optical switches. I know there is a version of the board that doesn't because there are two different versions of the PCB iirc (the 61 and 61x, maybe?) but this is the only one I could find on Amazon that was the completed board.

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=gk61&qid=1604976087&sr=8-2

for $65 + shipping https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY you can probably find a kb i little cheaper but 20-40 is pret hard

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2ZAH8BHV742MW&dchild=1&keywords=gk61&qid=1608140084&sprefix=rubber+keycaps+t%2Caps%2C703&sr=8-4

Free shipping to HK

Comes with gateron optical switches, according to this post it's essentially a clone of the base GK61, which if that's true (and i'd believe it) i'd just pick up the GK61 for way cheaper.

looking for budget 60% or TKL (hell, as long as its not full sized I'm OK) keyboard anywhere under $100. I don't care if its cherry switches or anything like that. This will be my first mechanical keyboard. I want it to be high quality but also budget. Some I have looked at so far are the Asceny one (currently out of stock, is really the only reason I haven't gotten it yet) and the GK61 (which is from china, and you know how that is right now). I'm definitely open to new ideas or reason why I should/shouldn't purchase the ones I've mentioned.

I bought this set a while ago for the mod keys and I think they are good for the price if you are going for a 60% and for the keyboard Anne pro 2 are nice started but I would recommend the GK61 because it is a hotswap

Some variants and rebrands of the GK61 have hot swap sockets which only take optical Gateron switches. ePathBuy is the only place I know of where you can buy optical Gaterons.

it is the GK61 from Amazon

Keyboard

Keycaps

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=60%25+mechanical+keyboard&qid=1595320698&sr=8-3

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you mean this one ? i can but it for 90$

or apex for 155$

Definitely this

Hey! I got a wrapped gk61, I wrapped it with some legend of Zelda stickers or something like that, it’s been a while so I don’t remember, here I’ll link the keyboard,gk61 , theres also the rk61 which is similar but I don’t believe it’s hotswappable unlike the gk61

I guess OP got the barebones kit, but it is available as purchase as a full keyboard. See this amazon link for example: https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=gk61&qid=1591884085&sr=8-2

(Note that that particular version of the GK61 uses optical switches)

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=gk61&qid=1606304759&sr=8-3 and https://www.amazon.com/Tecware-Phantom-Mechanical-Keyboard-Outemu/dp/B079HQM71L/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2ZS97QPVDM93Q&dchild=1&keywords=techware%2Bphantom%2B87&qid=1606304790&sprefix=tecware%2Bp%2Caps%2C-1&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUFozRFA3VjFVR1RGJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjI2NjkyMlFBMjNPR0FDRVcxTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjI2NTEzV1NNTUM1R1o5Wkk5JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

no idea why the second link is so long but yeah

I ended up getting this one, which has 87 Keys. However, before I made the purchase, I was looking into these ones:

-GK61

-DIERYA

-Keychron K2

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Edit: I also found a few others on Newegg, if you want me to link them for you.

Here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0875KDYQP/ref=sr_1_6dchild=1&keywords=epomaker&qid=1596663828&sr=8-6&th=1

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001206903546.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.d9d22551oNPiqz&algo_pvid=07238959-791b-4b05-9818-e8ffcc4c788c&algo_expid=07238959-791b-4b05-9818-e8ffcc4c788c-17&btsid=0b0a22a415966638727285505e66ef&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

https://www.amazon.com/Teclado-mec%C3%A1nico-para-juegos-GK61/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=gk61&qid=1596663937&sr=8-1

loooooooool

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heres a board tho for the most popular sizes

Redragon K552 is a popular tkl that is 40 bucks

probably heard of the GK61 it is one of the most poplular 60% but is 60 bucks

redragon K556 is a popular fullsize keyboard, also 60 buck tho

hard to find good keyboards at your $45 price point, But I hope that helps.

Durgod Venus with silent switches is slightly over your budget but high quality, on Amazon (restocks every 2 weeks), and quiet:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XBTF8J9/ref=twister_B07X8Q1MJJ?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Lower quality one that should be decent too (add o-rings under the keycaps to make quieter if needed):

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=durgod+hades+silver&qid=1595446607&sr=8-8

Spend $60 for hot swap switches

https://www.amazon.com/Teclado-mec%C3%A1nico-para-juegos-GK61/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=60%25+mechanical+keyboard&qid=1589384397&sr=8-6

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or this for wireless

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Multi-Device-Mechanical-Rechargeable-Switch-White/dp/B0731CJ4ZJ/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=60%25+mechanical+keyboard&qid=1589384397&sr=8-7

> hotswappable RGB keyboard

Drop Alt 65%

Drop Ctrl num-less

GK61

KBDfans DZ60RGB

The best possible 60% keyboard in my personal option would have to be the GK61 Keyboard, it comes with RGB lighting and mechanical switches. It cost 60$

Black Version - https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=gk61&qid=1604531926&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFFMFpQUENDSEYxN1UmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4NTk5MTgyUFZERTBJTUdGTkI0JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0MzkzNTMyOFdZUkg0UVRFNFdLJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

White Version - https://www.amazon.com/EPOMAKER-Swappable-Mechanical-Dustproof-Waterproof/dp/B08BBWYPJ4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=gk61&qid=1604532006&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWU02TkNZRkxMMFFQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTg5Nzk2MlVLS0xNU1VWMkMzWSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTY5MDUxMjBQTUMyOUMyTzg2WiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Budget, time, commitment, etc. are the biggest questions. It doesn't help that there is a lack of stock right now. The wiki is really the best place to start with questions like this: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/index#wiki_.22what_keyboard.2Fswitch_do_i_buy.3F.22

If you want to build out from your first mech, this is probably a good, cheap starting point:
https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY

If you just want a quality first mechanical keyboard, I would look at picking up a Leopold if you don't care about RGB.

Before and after update

Mouse Mat

custom mousemat maker

https://www.inkedgaming.com/

image for the mousemat (i used the full quality image)

https://wall.alphacoders.com/big.php?i=776515

increased the brightness of the image (by 50) using this website

make sure you export as full quality

https://www.photopea.com/

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Keyboard

GK61 (optical brown) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PT9NRRY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Old Keyboard - Logitech G810 (G Romer Switch)

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PC case

Evolv Shift Air - http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Evolv-Shift-Air.html

Full PC - https://pcpartpicker.com/b/D7D2FT

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Mouse

Razer Bassilisk X Hyperspeed - https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Basilisk-HyperSpeed-Wireless-Gaming/dp/B07YPBQSCK

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Speakers

Creative T20 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RNOHDU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the Keyboard.

With this one, I would like the optical yellows, not the regular ones from novelkeys. Do you know where I could buy the optical switches from?

Thanks!