The BEST Optical Keyboard for Gaming (CK80)

[@amightygrizzly]

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[@brykit1972]

AMG -AMightyGrizzly It’s a fantastic song. I’ve gone and listened to the full album a number of times now.

[@nickmccarty2696]

That songs sucks ass, tone deaf, and no beat. And the vocals make me cringe

[@sersoft_corp]

"I wish that I was a merman" try to unhear lol

[@techyescity]

Back from overseas travel, and domestic travel too, more regular content coming soon! Though am a bit curious... What content have you guys been enjoying the most over the past couple of months?

[@Bloated420]

everything with tech yes lovin inside

[@HazewinDog]

The used stuff is always my favorite, but spotlights like this one of good products that people may not know about are always fun too! I'm really itching for the bogan now though...

[@rodneyk6913]

All of your content is interesting, informative and entertaining. Thank you. For me, reviews of sweet spot tech that's not bleeding edge but recently superceded and good value for money.

[@nicovzz1795]

do some videos about your everyday life! is interesting for foreigners like me to see how people live in other countries, especially in the tech side, cheers from argentina!

[@gamesandsoftwares1441]

i want my daily used price/performance stuff. any content from you is good content keep up the good work .NOW GIVE SOME TECH YES LOVIN .please?

[@adunknowng]

100+ wpm! Damn you're in the top 1%

[@sabsi5378]

Owletterishere what is 115 wpm?

[@sabsi5378]

Oxa ??

[@atespeach5672]

Actually he's in the top 0.1% you little b1tch.

[@lashyndragon]

@@sabsi5378 words per minute. It's one's typing speed.

[@sabsi5378]

lilkoolaidmann I know OXa said “ok buddy”

[@nonsensze]

never clicked on a vid so fast

[@mitchmckeiver1429]

Couldn't complain about a good key board at that price :) My keyboard is a Razer Lycosa. I honestly know Jack about keyboards but it was free so I'm pretty stoked 😂 your channel has tough me so much in the last 9 months ❤

[@ArunShankartheRealOne]

I have been using a motospeed mechanical for over an year, my year old son likes the rgb lighting, so constantly plays with it, to my surprise it is very sturdy.

[@peterjansen4826]

The animation which you see in the video of optical switches is a rather primitive implementation of optical switches, on good keyboards with optical swtiches it also can detect how far you press the key, at least with a large enough amount of steps to get the granular control of a controller. It comes in handy for example for flying and driving in games. I can't confirm that optical switches last longer (I would guess that it depens on which material they used etcetera) but I can imagine that it is easier to make optical switches last longer because there should be less friction.

[@JoCruz]

That typing race though, not even close lol. 120+ WPM cray cray

[@FreakyDaimz]

I've used a bloody b820r with optical blue switches for a year and a half, and I've got no complaints about optical switches. At first I thought the switches would be sensitive to dust etc, but I've had 0 problems so far, even when left uncleaned for a few months

[@noneminor]

TKL keyboard underrated, well i need one.

[@tahsin8296]

love using my huntsman opto mechanical switches! optical switches are the future!

[@izashuu1113]

Currently using a Glorious PC GMMK TKL w/ 67g Zilent V2's to match my Model O-. Absolutely amazing tactile feedback while being virtually quiet. Very much worth the money for the keyboard and switches! (~$60 USD for the board and $90 USD for the switches).

[@forktailedd3vil82]

I have a Bloody B930 with optical switches. I love it.

[@harrymcgilligan5807]

Is there a way aussies can get the japanese parts cos australia expeeeensive

[@nonsensze]

ali express

[@techyescity]

Aus is really good when ebay have the big sales. Used parts is a bit of a roller coaster. But you just gotta become the roller coaster tycoon and you will be fine.

[@nonsensze]

@@techyescity I live in aus and the entire facebook marketplace is populated with people selling their 750tis for tripple what their worth

[@rodneyk6913]

@@nonsensze .... trying to sell their .... (ftfy) 👍

[@harrymcgilligan5807]

shitockymushroom i can do both

[@jb678901]

THERMAL PASTE: Using the Chinese GD900 (30g x 2) for 12 bucks delivered, that you had recommended. Excellent!!!!!!!!

[@StAlchemyst]

the link to the optical model is already dead. cant seem to find the optical version ANYWHERE either that or they dont label it correctly

[@NathanKirgis]

I would like to see more keyboards tested for KVM use. I want a wireless that will actually work on a KVM. Even wired keyboards are a 50/50 gamble that ALL of the keys will work and all of the functions will work.

[@Dragon151415]

Ive been rocking a k65 lux rgb for over 2 years and will admit coming from a strafe,i dont miss the num pad as much as i thought i would honestly

[@davidg4612]

Using an asus cerberus now. Wanted to the a bit more research to get a better one but I had a psu death which had warranty and I was offered to get 50% of the original price coupled with the kb which came out to be a way to good to pass deal for me. I grew to really like it. Only has 2 colors but I never switch from red. Also does not have mandatory bloatware install which is a priceless feature nowadays.

[@giglioflex]

You might want to try out a GK64 or GK62. You can get them in a metal, wood, or ABS case of your choice with a variety of optical switches to choose from. It features cherry stems as well so you can use any profile keycap you like. These switches are plate mounted, so you can buy another set of switches from them and changing them out is as easy as pulling the first set out and putting the new set in, no soldering.

[@Targetlockon]

Just in time for another Tech YES review video :)

[@billkabb]

well i use my bloody b930 with brown optical switches for over a year with no issues ... it is a great TKL keyboard

[@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE]

Nice typing speed mate haha! I'm about 108 wpm on the tests I've done for some transcription jobs I used to do (but they usually end up sucking hard due to extremely poor quality audio that takes you 10x longer to slow down and clean up to understand than typing it out in real-time.

[@RefinedHonkey]

Just when I need a new keyboard tech yes uploads this. My main keyboard is the Corsair k65.

[@luckyiktes]

Really, really good stuff, as always!

[@veridiumundaunted7978]

Good afternoon to you brian

[@twocsies]

Msy sells the Gamdias Hermes optical keyboard for $79. You can try it.

[@heni63]

Nice video :) I would love latency tests for keyboards :)

[@marccarter1350]

I just bought an old Sun Microsystems Mechanical Keyboard CP06 on eBay for 10 UK pounds. Not sure they knew what they had. A very decent piece of gear. . Once I paint a few keys orange, it will be even better :-)

[@harrymcgilligan5807]

What is a silver switch?

[@peterjansen4826]

Tech YES City Bryan, a skilled gamer can game well with any mouse which isn't worn-out. Having said that, that $50 white mouse with holes which you showed recently is on my shortlist to replace my Rival100. My main keyboard: Corsair Strafe Red. Why? Simply because there wasnt' any other one with Cherry Red back then, Corsair bribed Cherry to get a monopoly and I was a sucker.

[@OpressivePeach]

this is a great buy! and my main is an old Steeleries Merc Stealth i’ve had for years playing WoW!

[@HazewinDog]

dude I can't believe we type at the same speed haha. I gave it a try and typed along with you and we were neck and neck haha. I was already thinking visually that looked quite similar. Only issue is my cheap ($20 mech) keyboard makes some mistakes of its own sometimes... so in the long run I would trail behind as a result.

[@MMOStars]

Looks good, while I will keep my 20$ ajazz mech keyboard for now, I am still super exited to see more budget optical keyboards coming out to the masses as clearly this are the future in terms of keyboard peripherals.

[@zynan]

I saw you walking through Robina Town Centre today.

[@QuadraQuack]

Bought it on your recommendation. I hope it’s good. I don’t really need a keyboard but optical key switches? Gotta try it.

[@techyescity]

Yeah its my new main keyboard now, something about this keyboard that is really nice and lightweight for the hands.

[@fomingera65]

How is it now?

[@fomingera65]

@@techyescity Is it still alive? :d

[@techyescity]

@@fomingera65 Yeah still going strong.

[@fomingera65]

@@techyescity ohh, nice! Thank you!

[@reptilez13]

There are PBT shine throughs out there that are great. Not to mention boards around 100 bucks that blow everything away. But you can go 400 or 500 dollars deep into a single custom MK so it's all about what you want. I'm looking forward to a GMMK or Ducky One 2 Mini 60% with linears soon.

[@brykit1972]

Still rocking my Insignia potato keyboard. I’m keeping an eye out on Marketplace for keyboard deals.

[@CommodoreFan64]

Check places like eBay for vintage keyboards, as you might have some luck finding some overstock of something like a vintage Cherry G80 series board with MX black switches, and the build quality is much higher then a lot of newer boards. Also don't be afraid to go thrifting in places like Goodwill, Salvation Army, or other local thrift stores as I've found some vintage IBM boards that way for my collection that cleaned up really nice, same for my local recycle drop off where the guy could care less if I salvage something from the electronics bin. When your budget is slim, think outside the box, as you never know what you might find, even if it takes a little bit of leg work, and elbow grease.

[@thiscouldntblowmore]

ive been using couple of years this CHERRY MX-BOARD 3.0, didnt even know the keys were half height in it, till i watched this video, lol. And what comes to the thermal paste, MX-4 old vs new edit, i do feel the new one is better, i do have both and have used both many times during this year.

[@MisterJulius]

My main keyboard at the moment is the GMMK TKL with Gateron silenced reds. Hot-swap sockets which work with pretty much every MX-style mechanical switch. Got it as a birthday present, keeping it as my main since I can just rip out and replace the switches with whatever down the line. Already had to do that, switched from Kailh Box Reds to Gateron silenced reds because I'm just too furious of a typist for the clack to not come through my microphone. Software is wonky as heck, stabilizers are a bit rattley, but otherwise the board is pretty solid.

[@GamingwithSteeeve]

Have you tried the NPET K10? Would love to see a little review of it.

[@HD7970]

theres always some great keyboards for cheap and another keyboard is the cougar puri tkl for $70 and ive loved it for the year ive used it

[@rickylonghaul682]

Have any experience with graphene thermal pads as a replacement for thermal paste? I hear they perform similarly and can be reused many times. I think it is Phillscomputerlab that recently switched to just using them outright since he tests so many CPU's. It'd be neat to see one thrown in whenever you get around to doing a thermal paste round up.

[@I_am_Allan]

Currently my laptop is an Asus ROG Strix III so the built in keyboard is ok... but my preferred is the Logitech K800 because the keys are great to type on. I also have a Steelseries that has been collecting dust. For my tv I have a Logi one with the trackpad just the single device, not the 3x device one.

[@FunkCakes]

I use an old crappy Microsoft ergonomic natural keyboard with the built in palm rest and a dell optical mouse . As for thermal paste you can probably test out the Jaycar stuff you can buy in bulk for cheap as low grade application and they also have the 25% silver stuff for higher end applications. It would be some difference to the standard arctic silver 5 and noctua stuff.

[@lhaveAfoot]

Impulse buy confirmed, thank you. And enjoy any commissions etc.

[@steelknight5398]

What was that white keyboard with the round switches you had before?

[@monham5041]

Hey Bryan. Thanks for the keyboard review. How does your new keyboard from Korea compare to the models? Is that OK to use? Cheers, Mon from Brisbane

[@techyescity]

Oh I already sold the keyboard that I got in Korea LOL

[@gamesandsoftwares1441]

@@techyescity ALWAYS hustlin

[@DTXGaming]

For years now I've been successfully using Razer's DeathAdder, then a Basilisk mouse, so I went out and bought a Deathstalker keyboard to match a while back. Huge mistake and something for all to avoid, although now I find the name fitting.

[@Neodude991]

Funny enough, just brought a Motospeed ck61 keyboard on Amazon with kailh box switches and it's great for under £50. Accessing the second layer takes some time getting used too coming from a full size keyboard. Just goes to show that Chinese branded keyboards are better then "gaming" keyboards from bigger brands.

[@Popesta]

How come your an Aussie who lives in Australia and only provide US links???

[@CommodoreFan64]

Because most of his audience including myself is from the US? I guess you cater to the largest audience of your videos.

[@Popesta]

@@CommodoreFan64 Aussies don't like shit like that. He's a sellout. Unsubsribed from the turncoat

[@nickmccarty2696]

Can you get it with cherry brown type switches?

[@Targetlockon]

9:27 -Thermal Comparison Video Send Thermal Pastes to: Bryan PO BOX 546 NERANG QLD 4211 Australia

[@FauzanFma]

like for the sync rhythm in 0:10

[@drnikhilverma]

Hi, you're doing great job and your videos are informative and helpful. Once you compared thermal paste, that was a great video. Now GD official store has range of thermal paste on aliexpress. Please compare all of them if possible because they have better than gd 900 that is gd007. I want to know if it worth to buy gd007. Thanks

[@danman9847]

Is the cable not removable?

[@BlueeBubble]

Hi can you replace the keycaps?

[@theg9811]

hey great intro song...where you source it?

[@MANNY100123]

I'm still quite happy with my Blackwidow, but this is a really nice keyboard!

[@bFOURdwZEROlf]

I want to make a custom optical keyboard, where do I go about buying optical switches?

[@constantine4357]

Dayum 130 WPM, almost 2x my WPM :O how do you improve your typing speed to such level?

[@havenbrush7100]

Type a LOT

[@constantine4357]

@@havenbrush7100 like i spent most of my 20 years of life in front of a computer, still couldn't imagine reaching 100+ WPM rly

[@FLAMEalan]

Constantine well if you’ve spent over 20 years typing then either you’re doing it wrong making you slow or you’re just naturally a slow person

[@techyescity]

Oh you gotta get a good wrist rest and also the right keyboard. This and the creative k08 were really good for how I type and game.

[@constantine4357]

@@FLAMEalan well, my typing speed is above avg IMO (I peaked at around 70-73 WPM, at least according to the website that I used), but I'm just honestly in awe with the fact that he can reach 130 WPM. (and the fact that he can get +10 WPM by merely switching between different keyboard, especially when he specifically said that he doesn't really like the feel of the moto one)

[@HazewinDog]

Brain.. just wondering, what's your opinion on the Thermal Grizzly Carbonaut thermal pad? As you probably know, Greg from Science Studio has switched to that stuff, and I need to buy some proper thermal paste/pads for my new PC upgrade. Do you think it's a good idea to get Carbonaut? The re-usability should be quite nice.. I will probably have to reseat my CPU heatsink a couple times to try some different RAM configs. Hmm.. I'm on the fence :)

[@ritech9583]

How do I make Thumbnail text like on this videos?

[@rekondaddy8109]

How fast do you type. Holy crap!

[@KarimDG]

Dude, try out the corsair k63 wireless... AMAZING mechanical keyboard

[@flaextreme1496]

can you do a comparison video on an aliexpress LT-100 liquid metal vs conductonaut please

[@bajarwas]

Is there a tenkeyless version of this ?

[@BenjaminSweetnam]

have a look at kbdfans for pbt keycaps.

[@ratnashekhar1740]

Can't find the keyboard on BZfuture..... The only CK80 listed there has mechanical switches..

[@DenvarShay]

au.bzfuture.com/gaming-accessories/motospeed-ck80-wired-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.html Has 3 options. Gold, Silver, Zeus(optical)

[@muddyducker3336]

Rockin a Merc Stealth keyboard. It has crappy worn out membrane switches but the layout is unbeatable for gaming. I desperately want and need a new keyboard but there is nothing out there that has this layout.

[@travisjames494]

if you cant find kryonaut again i wouldn't mind sending some in as for keyboards i love my logitech g pro paired with my g305 with the aaa to aa adapter and the ultra lithium energizer battery makes for a really good combo

[@ttma1046]

I had a chat with Motospeed sales on Tmall China. They have no idea there is a optical switch version of ck80. Are u sure it’s ck80？

[@TheDevil259]

What's up with the visual noise in this video?

[@modyym8235]

ill get x5670 what about AVX2 instruction - does it effect my gaming experiences on 2019 games or not?

[@hansonic]

Optical switch ey? might try it out soon

[@Roderico1985]

My ck80, out of nowhere its wheel has no function, you can turn it off, or it was a problem. All I had to do was restart the PC, which suddenly gave it away.

[@HazewinDog]

perhaps this would be a nice upgrade from my $20 mechanical keyboard :)

[@loerkue]

WOW Okay. Optical Keyboard inc 2020

[@giovannip.1433]

The Ballboard - keyboard sitting on a trackball. Track with your entire keyboard whilst typing. Speeds up typing by up to 100% (both hands on keyboard)...

[@sersoft_corp]

Low profile? Check. Optical? Check. Has a number pad? Check. Free shipping to Canada? Sold.

[@randalllawkin]

I have a Bloody opticle keyboard and it's spill resistant.

[@charlesballiet7074]

been looking at that as opposed to whats shown here I cant decide

[@Donbros]

However optical switches are a bit more annoying because if u remove switches they are always in true position :D rather than in false. It means if something happens to switch you will likely have to unplug the keyboard

[@WarriorsPhoto]

What can I say Bryan. I am interested in this keyboard now. (:

[@nimitaszia2674]

A4 tech have line up of LK switch and their Bloody keyboard and mouse years ago

[@peekal]

Review the k552

[@gazzacroy]

looks nice too :)

[@extremelypuppy]

My main keyboard is the Steelseries merc stealth, Probably the most unique Gaming keyboard i have ever heard of and a lot of people actually agree. The Steelseries merc stealth is no longer being made, it was discontinued for sale and production by Steelseries to make way for the "successors" the (Apex line). which makes no sense The Steelseries merc stealth is a much better keyboard than the Apex line ever could be. If you think i am wrong ask those who have a Steelseries merc or merc stealth, its just not the same, sure i like Mechanical keyboards, and i would love a merc stealth with mechanical switches, But fuck no would i ever give up my keyboard to make way for an inferior Mechanical keyboard(the Apex line). For me the ergonomic gaming terrain with the flattened palm rest, was undeniably the best highlight, and there is no keyboard on this earth quite like it. Yes the keyboard is quite long, but it fits perfectly on the inner arms of my recliner, hovering just over my legs by a centimeter or two. There is one other feature i love on this keyboard, and its also quite unique, no its not the lighting, or the volume control....it has a key on the very top right that can close any application, that is in front(selected) or in fullscreen, and if you hit the button when nothing is on your screen it brings up the "Shut Down Windows" box(window). This keyboard is the best i have ever had, to me it even destroys most mechanical keyboards i have ever tried. Sure its a membrane keyboard, but its far more comfortable, functional, versatile, and just plain easier to use for gaming, and normal daily use than any Mechanical keyboard on the market today.

[@zipperunamused9009]

Alright. Let's see how this KB does next to my IBM Model M

[@Donbros]

G102

[@nik4520]

Objection: Optical switches don't last nearly as long as hall effect switches. Then again, they should still stay in your family for a few generations before breaking XD

[@CommodoreFan64]

Yeah I don't think anything is ever going to beat hall effect switches for life span, the only downside is the key caps might wear out before the actual switch, and with some older hall effect boards, trying to find replacement key caps in the future is going to be a royal pain in the ass.

[@bruhmoment2262]

0:11

[@sunnysky9292]

This made my day!

[@bbbbBEOTCH]

shows me an entire computer for $8.43 and then shows me a $73 keyboard uh huh i see now

[@itsdeonlol]

Cool!

[@Goldenhordemilo]

my new old stock keyboard was made in the nineties and i use a basic acer mouse

[@Goldenhordemilo]

im using a SK-2500 keyboard

[@ZippetySticks]

I believe Hall Effect switches are more reliable than Optical but they are pretty close.

[@naujadiena]

I like ergonomic layout keybords. Old format (classical) layout keyboards are bad for typing and health. Switches are a secondary thing in the keyboard. And RGB are not important for typing at all.

[@Krydolph]

I am using steelseriec merch. Its old, and far from mechanical or anything like that. but I have big fat fingers, and I long ago gave up playing on normal wasd. When this one day gives up I might just retire from gameing... dunno what else to do.

[@Itbankrock]

I WISH THAT I WAS A MADMAAAAN

[@danman9847]

Analog is cooler if you ask me :)