What is the opinion of Reddit about the
HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard 60 Percent | 61 RGB Rainbow LED Backlit Programmable Keys | USB Wired | for Mac and Windows PC | Hotswap Gateron Optical Red Switches | Black?

A total of 12 reviews of this product on Reddit.

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8th May 2021

I don’t plan on customizing any time soon but even if i did the non optical costs less than the optical. So since i’m getting optical which should i get? I’m thinking red or silver. The difference is about 10€ (from belgium btw i’ll link the Amazon)

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Should i get the keyboard if i’m not gonna be customizing? And in case i shouldn’t what should i get?

$60

GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Red, Black) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07QYHPCHD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Afg9Fb50M44NS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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26th Oct 2020

So I’m buying a “GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Red, Black)” on amazon and it has Cherry MX equivalent switches. Does that mean if I want alternative keycaps, and they fit Cherry MXs, they’ll fit on this keyboard?

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17th Jul 2020

thanks! this might sound like a dumb question, but if I were buying a pre-built GK61 from amazon or banggood, there would already be a plate included correct? Would this plate fit in the KBD case? I read on some thread that I would need a different plate to make these two fit.

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30th Oct 2021

I would recommend something like this which is $3000, and an additional $75 for keyboard.

PCPartPicker Part List

TypeItemPrice
CPUIntel Core i7-10700F 2.9 GHz 8-Core Processor$425.00 @ Umart
CPU CoolerThermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Black 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler$85.63 @ Amazon Australia
MotherboardMSI MAG B560 TORPEDO ATX LGA1200 Motherboard$155.00 @ Centre Com
MemoryG.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory$189.00 @ JW Computers
StorageKingston A2000 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive$137.24 @ Amazon Australia
StorageSeagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive$68.00 @ BPC Technology
Video Palit GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB GamingPro Video $1293.00
CaseCooler Master MasterBox NR600 (w/o ODD) ATX Mid Tower Case$79.00 @ I-Tech
Power SupplyMSI MPG A-GF 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply$138.00 @ JW Computers
Case FanARCTIC F14 77.3 CFM 140 mm Fan$10.00 @ Skycomp Technology
Case FanARCTIC F14 77.3 CFM 140 mm Fan$10.00 @ Skycomp Technology
MonitorAOC CQ27G2 27.0" 2560×1440 144 Hz Monitor$409.00 @ Centre Com
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total$2998.87
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-10-30 22:45 AEDT+1100
1 point

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13th Jul 2021

Gk61 GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Red, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QYHPCHD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DNN90HW1CFQDCXBNXK5B?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 and this set of keycaps CORN 61 Key Layout OEM Profile… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W56WFRF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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30th Jun 2020

Hello! I’m in the market for my first 60% keyboard. I have borrowed a Ducky One 2 Mini with Blues, Reds, Silvers, and I like the Reds best. I’ve been researching for better alternatives on Reddit and came across this post. I found the GK61s on Amazon for cheaper than the Ducky ( https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07QYHPCHD?th=1 ).

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Would the GK61 with Optical Reds feel the same as a Ducky with Reds? What makes the GK61 better than the Ducky? My friend who lent me the keyboards is bound to ask 😅. Thank you so much for any help!

1 point

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14th Aug 2019

Wait… Don’t you guys mean Switches and not Keycaps? I don’t know if the terms are just getting mixed or whatnot.

However, as for a gaming keyboard that won’t break the bank, I suggest going with a GK61 or a GH60. It’s hot-swappable meaning you can swap the switches in and out for a different feel when you want. I’ve had one for over 4 months now and I typically destroy switches within a matter of a couple of months (I play too much Osu).

Here is a link to their Amazon page, there are 3 different switch types available. Blues are tactile and clicky, Brown are tactile and reds are linear. I’ve tried all three on this keyboard in particular, and the switches are Gateron (so much smoother than Cherry, hands down).

GK61 (Optical): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QYHPCHD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

GH60 (You’ll need some switches and keycaps for this but it’s fun to build.): https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic/dp/B07N2MVRKR/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=GH60&qid=1565796372&s=electronics&sr=1-10

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15th May 2019

this one gives u switch options for the same price and includes 5 gateron black pieces as an extra, so use this amazon link instead

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QYHPCHD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Zjc3CbZA07MEG

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16th Jun 2021

PCPartPicker Part List

TypeItemPrice
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor$420.00 @ Amazon Australia
CPU CoolerEnermax ETS-T50 AXE ARGB 71.32 CFM CPU Cooler$39.00 @ Mwave Australia
MotherboardMSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard$158.77 @ JW Computers
MemoryCrucial Ballistix RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory$167.30 @ Device Deal
StorageTeam MP34 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive$169.00 @ PCCaseGear
StorageSeagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive$68.00 @ BPC Technology
Video EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB FTW3 ULTRA GAMING Video $1800.00
CaseLian Li Lancool II Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case$119.00 @ PCCaseGear
Power SupplyEnermax Revolution D.F. 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply$119.00 @ Mwave Australia
Case FanCooler Master SickleFlow 62 CFM 120 mm Fan$15.00 @ Mwave Australia
Case FanCooler Master SickleFlow 62 CFM 120 mm Fan$15.00 @ Mwave Australia
MonitorGigabyte M27Q 27.0" 2560×1440 170 Hz Monitor$349.00 @ PC Byte
MouseGlorious PC Gaming Race MODEL D Wired Optical Mouse$79.00 @ PCCaseGear
KeyboardHK Gaming GK61 Hotswap Mechanical Keyboard w/ Gateron Optical Red Switches$75.28 @ Amazon
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total$3593.35
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-06-16 12:44 AEST+1000

$400 leftover for any GPU price increases.

Note: buying this system means that you commit to buying a GPU, which will be very difficult right now due to the shortage. One week is definitely not enough to be looking for a GPU. If this is something you want, then try to buy a GPU first, then get the rest when you know you’ve locked one in.

Alternatively, you could buy an expensive prebuilt, which will guarantee you a GPU.

Black RGB airflow build.

Let me know what you think 🙂