GAMDIAS HERMES M5 Keyboard

[VSG]

GAMDIAS returns to TechPowerUp with the colorful HERMES M5. It is a minimalist full-size keyboard featuring GAMDIAS-branded switches, a two-tone keycap set, matching backlighting, and dedicated media play and volume control for a good price.

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[Mescalamba]

Seems as typical "you get what you pay for".

Maybe replacing switches/stabilizers.. if possible.

Thx for these reviews.

 

[VSG]

Seems as typical "you get what you pay for".

Maybe replacing switches/stabilizers.. if possible.

Thx for these reviews.

Definitely, but there are some instances of getting more than you pay for too with a few other brands.

 

[de.das.dude]

hey i was looking at buying this KB..


what options would you recommend at this price point? i really do like the a e s t h e t i c s of this though.

i use a shitty keyboard right now. non mechanical. this would be my first mech kb.

 

[SOAREVERSOR]

hey i was looking at buying this KB..


what options would you recommend at this price point? i really do like the a e s t h e t i c s of this though.

i use a shitty keyboard right now. non mechanical. this would be my first mech kb.

Holy thread necro!

The thing is at this price point in the mechincal keyboard game theres not much there. IMHO there are really two schools of thought with this. Are you already using a mouse or something from a brand that comes with a big stonking driver suite (think steelseries, razer, kingston, corsair, logitech) if so stick with their keyboard options if you are going to use one with drivers rather than running a mess of driver suites. If you don't want to mix and match shoot for something driverless, though good ones here get really pricy fast.

For cheap stuff

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-G...TenKeyLess/dp/B09G3GNDJF?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1 Chery switch keyboard made by cherry

https://www.monoprice.com/search/index?keyword=keyboard monoprice is always a good place to look as their stuff generally "just works" and is cheap as all get out, despite them being a respected brand.

 

[de.das.dude]

i am using logitech so ill stick with them i guess....

 

[SOAREVERSOR]

i am using logitech so ill stick with them i guess....

You're in luck! They have some the cheaper mech keys (steelseries and razer are stupid expensive).

https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/pro...13-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-008300.html

Logitech K845 Mechanical Illuminated Keyboard

Shop K845 Keyboard. Features aluminum design, angled keys, 5 backlighting options, and a choice of mechanical switches. Red, Blue, Brown, Cherry MX

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There's nothing wrong with these compared to some of the other ones they just lack some features and some of the switch options the others have. First one is gaming and has red switches, second is the typing and has blue switches... but you can use either for either.