Rosewill RK-9000BR is a good choice as priced only Rm299 for a full size mechanical keyboard

If you want backlighting, Ducky is a good choice but will over budget as it priced at Rm449

There is a Rosewill Blue Illuminate RK-9100BR priced at RM399, blue led brown swtich.

I am actually typing this post with my CM Storm QuickFire Rapid MX Red.

Not sure is it only me or what, the Cherry MX Red gives a very different typing sensation when compared to the MX Blue. It has a very smooth and light feeling that is quite pleasant when I am typing. Another phrase to describe it might be "cloud of boobs"
I had typed quite some assignments with this keyboard, and I did made a few mistakes in the beginning, most probably because I haven't get used to it yet. After spending some time with it, my typing accuracy had actually improved.
Another thing is that when I game using this keyboard, the MX Red feeling just kinda blends into the game that sometimes makes you feel like there is no keyboard in front of you

I bought a Filco with MX Blue switch as my entry board, and I absolutely love the clicky and tactile feel if it. It really feels that nice. I also game with this keyboard sometimes, and yeah it handle games just fine, no problem or whatsoever. Besides the click sound actually helps me a lot when I am unsure if I really pressed the keys or not, whether in typing or gaming.

I tried my friend's Filco Ninja with MX Brown, and I can say I totally dislike this switch. The tactile bump is too weak, in my opinion, which also makes the switch feels like MX Red, but with a very weird friction in there. Well that's just me.

TL;DR: You need to try out all kind of switches possible before proceed and purchase one. You can do that in some shops that offer demo units for you to poke with.

Nice budget - go for Rosewill non-backlit or Filco.

seconded for Filco suggestion.

3rd times the charm

Go to Heavy Arm and test drive them to your heart's content
https://www.facebook.com/Heavyarm412?fref=ts

For a no-nonsense mechanical keyboard, stick to Rosewill RK9000 or Filco M2/Ninja.

Thanks for all the suggestions and recommendations guys! You all have been really helpful. Will definitely try out the different switches before i make my purchase.

Have fun.

I'm heading to lowyat tmr, anyplace I can check out and test mech boards?

If I wanted a backlit TKL mechboard below rm400 which would be the best.

I thought you already bought your board..

backlit TKL? quite rare I must say, you can straight go for kai's KBT Race

not yet still got a week or 2 to decide finally

go to viewnet and try filco keyboards!!!yay

lol backlit TKL.
-Ducky 9087S2 (probably over your budget)
-KBTalking Oni
-Keycool 87
-Ducky 9087G2Pro (only WASD got backlit)

they're not TKL tho

Well atm my top 3 choices are.

Ducky shine 2
KBT Race or Oni
Rosewill 9100

You can't go wrong with these keyboards... just pick which one you like~

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Added on November 6, 2012, 1:19 amGo crazy, and never look back to membrane keyboards... Now I using it, so mushy and so unreal to type on..

This post has been edited by jepertine90: Nov 6 2012, 01:19 AM

Opss. Miss look at it

Hello there,

I am going to get a mech keyboard soon but dont know which to choose I'll be using it mainly for FPS games and I am going to use the brown switches.
I am thinking of Filco Majestouch 2 , SS 7G or Rosewill.

Hope some one can help out
Thanks

For info: i was informed by logitech singapore that the g710+ will be available only in february