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advise on Mechanical gaming keyboard

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i want to buy a new one under $100 but i dont have the lightest idea of which one to pick.
I mainly play shooters( Ex: BF, UT Overwatch etc, and dota 2 or all kind of whatever i see interesting. im looking for fast response and a quiet one . Thanks. ill be buying from newegg as 1st option ty
 
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Switch type is a personal choice, I do suggest you go to a box store and test as many as you can get your fingers on! The suggestions above are typical for most users, but for me I prefer blue and green switches (but they are not silent)... to each their own. What you really want to look for are things like full anti-ghosting, 6-key or N-Key Roll Over support. These will tend to have a serious effect on movements and key usage in gaming, and without these, can be a real pain to use. Also, do you desire Macro capability, does it need to be back lit, do you want a wrist rest, do you need software to remap the keys? Just a few things to ponder, and hopefully help you narrow your search.
 
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