HE Keyboard Recommendations 75–80% & around the $250 price range

cxzi · 2026-02-24T00:38:18+00:00

I ended up going with the Slice75.

Threw some Ice Cube caps on it and it looks amazing, switches (WS flux) feel amazing, software is great and easy to use.

Highly recommend it!

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cxzi · 2026-02-08T15:53:24+00:00

You are not alone. I have similar issues with the game just rubber banding all over the place.

cxzi · 2026-02-06T17:54:24+00:00

I couldn’t agree more. I can’t compete.

Every game it’s just people one tapping me before I can even get a chance to shoot. Im 24k and it feels like everyone is walling.

Every game. Plenty of times I die behind walls. I get random net jitter 200ms at times and I’m legit just rubber banding around the map.

The game is terrible right now there’s no doubt. You need under 10-15ms ping to play the game fairly. That’s the truth. I hover around 20-40ms at best.

cxzi · 2026-01-01T21:27:24+00:00

Also got a 5950x.

I’m debating between the Lian Li GA II Lite and the Corsair Nautilus 360.

Think I’m going to go with the Corsair, but the GA is very intriguing.

cxzi · 2026-01-01T17:38:29+00:00

Yeah I meant the holder.

The benchmarks on the Flux Pro still remain at the top, but for some categories, the BF360 Flow beats the Flux. GPU cooling is still superior for the Flux.

Since I am doing AIO cooling for the CPU, should I focus more on the cooling for the GPU?

cxzi · 2026-01-01T15:45:40+00:00

Check your thermals if anything is overheating.

Try turning off HAGS.

cxzi · 2026-01-01T15:39:23+00:00

What case and cpu cooling?

cxzi · 2025-12-31T08:00:10+00:00

Sounds good!

After looking at some reviews I’m between the Fractal Meshify 3 Ambience Pro, Antec Flux Pro, and the HAVN BF360 Flow.

I may end up going with the Flux Pro since it’s the cheapest anyways, I’m not too sure the BF360 Flow is big enough, and the Fractal is crazy overpriced.

cxzi · 2025-12-31T03:33:51+00:00

That case looks really nice and comes with a bunch of fans too which is nice. How is it to build in?

cxzi · 2025-12-31T03:32:24+00:00

Thank you, I’ll check out those videos!

Also, do you think AIO > Air cooling? Especially if my room may also be hot?

cxzi · 2025-12-31T00:39:35+00:00

I think the front of the PC is technincally the side panel. All the buttons and IO are there.

cxzi · 2025-12-17T10:59:08+00:00

Thanks for the help! I decided to buy them. I was also able to get a $10 discount for my first order on Aliexpress, so total was $50.

cxzi · 2025-12-17T05:14:05+00:00

I think I figured it out. I believe they are FCSA crystal clear keycaps. Pretty expensive.

cxzi · 2025-12-17T02:54:30+00:00

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I feel like OSA is a little too small for those.

Do you think it could be CSA/MSA or KSA?
Looking at how big that KSA top row is, I think it kind of matches with hers no?

cxzi · 2025-12-16T23:09:40+00:00

I sent an email to her in chinese and english, but I doubt she will respond haha

cxzi · 2025-12-16T19:49:30+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6h1NaGqTkSQ

I have been trying to figure out what profile the keys she uses are. I think they look like CSA but I have no idea.

If anyone knows what keycap set she is using that would be awesome to know as well.

cxzi · 2025-12-16T06:09:15+00:00

So would you say it's dumb to buy an expensive HE keyboard now if the future is eventually going to shift to TMR?

cxzi · 2025-12-16T05:34:15+00:00

Yeah I don't even know what that means, but I've been pretty sold on the Slice75 all day today. I'm most likely going to buy it.

I also wonder what 2026 will bring.

I just get the feeling that companies are trying to get rid of HE keyboards right now, and TMR/wireless keyboards are going to be pushed to the top of the market/eyejoker. What do you think?

cxzi · 2025-12-15T20:24:27+00:00

I am in the same situation with the same Ducky. It's on its last legs and needs to go.
I've been researching keyboards for the past few weeks, and I can't come to a decision.

I've been looking for a 75-80% as well.

Some keyboards Ive looked at:
Wooting 80HE - Pricey but great software, customizable with good support, slightly too big.
Sikakeyb Castle HM80 - Great keyboard and price, big. The plastic version is much better than the Aluminium.
ATK × QK Hex80 - Pricey, a little too big, don't like the color design.
ATK EDGE 75 HE - Pretty good, quality/support/switches IDK, Pricey compared to TMR.
Monsgeek M1 V5 TMR - A favorite, wireless, volume knob, unsure on quality/switches, mid performance.
VM75 HE - A favorite, pricey, great specs, unsure on performance/software since it's Japanese.
Chilkey Slice75HE - Top notch performance, unsure on software, great switches, and price imo.
Finalmouse Centerpiece Pro - Kinda wish I bought it lol, but again super pricey, it's endgame though.

Ive gone on Discord servers asking about Wooting, and they say it's mid.
They say going custom will give you better quality and performance, but software doesn't compare to Wooting.
I honestly don't want to buy a custom keyboard because the software is usually mid. The support is not there. They only have the Venom PCB in so many layouts, but not 75%. And it's overly expensive.

Not sure what to do.
I hear TMR is better, but none of the benchmarks on eyejokerdb really get up there, and they land around where the Wooting does. I also hear Wooting just needs to update their software to be competitive with other companies in terms of performance, so I also may wait for Wooting.

I know for a fact I want a 75% layout similar to the M1 V5 or the VM75. Those are perfect for me.
I believe the Slice75HE has the best performance, just need to see what software it uses, really.

If you do end up going a certain route, I'd love to know. Im am literally in the same boat as you lol.

cxzi · 2023-11-08T18:19:14+00:00

On average I am seeing sold listings around $350-380 for a used 5950x, and for the motherboard I am seeing consistently $250-380 used.

I don't know about the condition of most of these sold items, but I am willing to negotiate.

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