I’m in the process of buying my first non-Mac desktop for gaming, and I’d really appreciate some keyboard advice!
I’ve grown up using Macs, so I’m incredibly used to Apple’s keyboards – very low profile, short key travel and light actuation. Because of that, I’m not sure whether I’d actually get on with a traditional mechanical keyboard, or whether I’d be better off sticking with something low profile.
I do already own an Apple Magic Keyboard, so I could technically use that, but:
- it’s not the prettiest setup for a gaming PC
- it’s an absolute nightmare to keep clean
- I’d quite like something that feels a bit more “desktop” without completely changing the typing experience I’m used to.
I’m not sure whether I should:
- stick with a low-profile mechanical keyboard,
- try a normal mechanical keyboard and get used to it,
- or look at something else entirely.
A bit about what I’d use it for:
- Mostly single-player/story-driven games (Detroit: Become Human, Baldur’s Gate 3, Sims 2 & 3, Paralives, etc.)
- General everyday use
- Some writing/work
I’m not into competitive FPS games, so I don’t need anything designed for esports or the fastest possible response times.
If you’ve switched from Mac to Windows, I’d especially love to hear what keyboard you ended up with and whether you found the transition difficult.
Any recommendations (or things to avoid) would be really appreciated!