The core of the mechanical keyboard lies in the switches, players should choose to make the keys of the operating speed has improved and the feeling of pressing and operating speed light and comfortable switches. Taking the much-loved FPS games as an example, the following are a few choices of switches suitable for FPS players and their characteristics:
FPS (First Person Shooter) gamers' needs for keyboard switches are usually focused on fast response, key triggering speed, and feedback.
1. Linear switch
- Characteristics: Quick trigger, no segmentation, straight up and down buttons.
- Advantages: Fast response speed, suitable for fast continuous operation. There is no sense of paragraph, the sound is smaller, and the feel is smooth.
- Recommended for: FPS players who are looking for fast triggering, especially those who are used to touching the keyboard lightly and don't like big feedback.
2. Speed Silver
- Characteristics: Improved version of the Red Shaft, with shorter trigger stroke (around 1.2mm) and shorter total key travel.
- Advantages: Faster trigger, almost designed for gaming, greatly improves reaction speed.
- Recommended for: High level FPS players who are very focused on trigger speed.
3. Tactile Brown
- Characteristics: Slightly segmented, but no obvious “clicking” sound, medium trigger force.
- Advantages: Suitable for both gaming and office use, clear touch, not easy to accidentally touch.
- Recommended for: FPS gamers who need a certain level of tactile feedback and don't want to sacrifice gaming performance.
4. Optical Switch
- Features: Triggered by optical sensing, faster triggering speed and shorter response time.
- Advantages: Ultra-high speed and durability for gaming players with extreme response needs.
- Recommended for: FPS gamers who are looking for top trigger speed and like to try new technology.
Other Precautions
1. Key longevity: Choose a switch with high durability, suitable for long-term high-intensity use.
2. Keyboard layout: compact more suitable for FPS players, to reduce the mouse area interference.
3. Feel preference: if you have the opportunity, it is recommended to go to the physical store to personally experience different switch, choose the most comfortable feel.
The most important thing is to choose a switch according to personal gaming habits and feel preferences, there is no absolute “best”, only the most suitable for you.
Keyboard Reference:
ATK Z87 Wireless Semi-Aluminum Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
ATK VXE V75 PRO Wireless Semi-Aluminum Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
https://www.atk.store/products/atk-vxe-v75-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard
FPS games in addition to the keyboard, the main thing is that the mouse also need to respond quickly.
The mouse needs to pay attention to a few points:
Sensor: photoelectric sensor or laser sensor, laser sensor has a high DPI, mainly to ensure the stability of the use of the mouse and higher DPI resolution;
Feeling: ergonomics, size, weight and appearance of a number of factors, mainly depends on personal habits of using the mouse;
Connection: wired connection, Bluetooth connection and wireless connection three ways, wireless than Bluetooth stable;
Mouse reference:
ATK Blazing Sky F1 Series Wireless Mouse
https://www.atk.store/products/atk-blazing-sky-f1-series-wireless-mouse?variant=45717693038810
ATK Blazing Sky X1 Series Wireless Mouse
https://www.atk.store/products/atk-blazing-sky-x1-series-wireless-mouse-pre-sale