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Id go with a normal 65% one. Smth from keychron maybe Answer from kikamons on reddit.com

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r/keyboards on Reddit: HE keyboard or pure normal mechanical keyboard?

November 20, 2024 -

It is November already. I want to get myself a new keyboard to replace an old TKL one at home.

The problem is I don't know if I should get a HE keyboard which supports rapid trigger or a 65-68 mechanical keyboard.

My use is only for working (typing text a lot) and gaming (various, but csgo or r6s would be most).

The only issue I'm afraid of is the sound that the HE keyboard makes. Most of the sound test videos show that it sounds like a Gatling gun at midnight. I'm not a pro gamer and don't gaming a lot, but the delay on the current keyboard annoys me, so I want to reduce it as much as possible.

Which keyboard do you recommend for both use?

Id go with a normal 65% one. Smth from keychron maybe

Got a HE by accident cuz (akko yotd). Feels pretty similar to reds. Tried rapidtrigger instead of rapidfire in sc2 (I know not same as in fps, but im terrible in fps), still prefer rapdidfire, prolly cuz of 2 decade of muscle memory

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r/Keychron on Reddit: He vs mechanical

January 8, 2025 -

I’m going to get my first customisable Keychron keyboard. I am fairly new to keyboard modding, but I have been watching videos and came across the term thock, which I seem to like how it sounds. I also started learning about Hall switches, and they have a cool concept. I currently own Cherry MX Blue switches, and I don’t particularly like the extreme clickiness and sound. Which switch option would you recommend: mechanical or Hall, and why?

Ps: I have heard that the HE switches have fewer types and that they feel a bit metal due to the magnet.

I would avoid HE if you don't play competitive games.

Lots of folks are commenting that the magnetic switches are best for gamers, but I actually prefer my K2 HE for typing over my K2 V2 with Gateron G Pro Blue switches. Maybe there's something wrong with me, but I can't help gravitating toward the mag switches over the mechanical ones for typing purposes.

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r/keyboards on Reddit: Mechanical vs Hall Effect – Which keyboard makes more sense for me?

July 2, 2025 -

Hello,

I’m planning to buy a new keyboard but I’m a bit torn between going with a traditional mechanical keyboard or trying out a Hall Effect one. I work full-time as a software engineer, so I don’t get as much time to game as I used to. Back in the day I was more of a “sweaty” FPS gamer, but now I play whatever’s fun. Single player games, story driven titles, a bit of everything really. I know Hall Effect keyboards with features like rapid trigger and adjustable actuation are popular among competitive FPS players, but I’m wondering if those features offer any meaningful benefits for someone like me who mostly games casually now and sometimes competitive. I’m currently considering the EPOMAKER x AULA F75 for the mechanical option, and the MCHOSE Jet 75 HE, NUPHY Air 75 or the Keychron k2 HE for the Hall Effect side. I’d appreciate some insight—would Hall Effect be overkill for my use case, or still worth it in terms of typing experience, durability, or general feel? If anyone’s used either of these boards or has suggestions in the same range, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Honestly, unless you're looking to dump $100+ into a keyboard, HE doesn't make sense. Cheap HE boards are just not it in terms of reliability, build quality, and software experience. The cheapest HE board I can actively recommend is something like a NuPhy Field 75 HE or Air60/75 HE. Keychron's K2 HE or K4 HE are also a steal for what they cost. But it's all preference. Generally speaking, mechanical keyboards still have the upper hand when it comes to sound, and to a degree build quality. But if you're not particular about sound, and you can handle more or less only having linear switch options, HE is fantastic for both work and play.

I had this dilemma not too long ago. Mainly the question was for me : does getting a hall effect keyboard on top of the mechanical makes sense for my games and use. And if you don't make use of the rapid trigger, it wouldn't make much sense. The actuation setting felt more like a burden for me because I don't see a case where I want one touch to do one action going down and another one going up. And from what I've heard HE makes more noise. I like my not so clicky brown tactile switch keyboards So all in all, even for your use, very casual fps gamer and not good enough to justify the investment, I would invite you to go toward mechanical, and decide whether linear or tactile, silent or not, low profile or not, 75% or 98...

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r/keyboards on Reddit: Hall Effect vs Mechanical

July 2, 2024 -

I'm considering buying a He keyboard to play valorant, just wanna know does using HE keyboard really help for valorant gameplay or just buy the standard mechanical keyboard with better switches. For HE keyboard im consider ATK 68 and mechanical one is AULA F75, also can suggest other option for each keyboard with value price...

If you are bad it wont help and even then it will help not that much

it helps, a common difference is mechanical can sound and feel better, HE just plays games that require fast input better. Source: I have 2 wootings and 23 mechanical keyboards

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r/buildapc on Reddit: Are mechanical keyboards actually better for gaming?

August 18, 2025 -

Hi! I finally have all the pc tower parts and now I’m looking into a keyboard and mouse. I like flat thin keys (like laptop keyboards) cause I like having long nails.

I was wondering if mechanical keyboards are better for gaming? That’s generally what I see people use. I tried to look it up but the answers I found were kind of old and I didn’t know if anything changed.

If things haven’t changed, then are all mechanical keyboards created equally or are their certain things I should look for to actually get that possibly advantage that mechanical keyboards provide?

Any advice is appreciated :)

Not really, there may be a small advantage due to the low actuation point, but overall you don't buy a mechanical keyboard for a better gaming experience. They're usually just less fatiguing for long sessions, and of course better for typing

I got mine because it has clicky switches.

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Should I buy a magnetic keyboard or just a regular mechanical one? : r/keyboards

September 22, 2025 - HE keyboards are only more expensive if you don’t like the magnetic switches that it comes with and want to replace them for whatever reason. Magnetic switches are expensive, while regular mechanical switches have budget options.

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r/keyboards on Reddit: HE KB rly worth it?

August 30, 2024 -

Does the HE kb really worth it? Im looking to buy a new kb to replace my razer huntsman. There is like TONS of different stuff on the web and it's rly confusing. I don't play any cs go or valorant, very occasionally i play some Six Siege (but in a competitive way, no casual, always ranked) and very rarely some apex. I play mostly league and some mmo and all different kinds of single players games.

In a long term upgrade should i get a HE or a good mech keyboard?
My budget is around 100/150 €, i'm looking for a 75(maybe even 65 but idk if i would like it)%
and I don't rly care about sound I just want something that feels good and work good. If wireless even better.

Ty to whoever will contribute with their opinion.

it's all preference, there are some days I sit around and miss the low profile switches of my G915 and some days I think damn this HE is nice.

Save up some money and get a wooting 60he+ or save and wait for the 80he to release. These are the best keyboards right now.

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r/NuPhy on Reddit: Low profile HE VS mechanical low profile do you feel the difference?

December 13, 2024 -

Hello guys i was just wondering if anyone happens to have the hall effect air 60 and if there is a noticable difference in every day typing usage and some gaming with using the mechanical one...I got the air96v2 but i m thinking about preordering the air75HE and i dont know if its worth it, would it make any difference for light gaming and mainly typing?
Do you actually feel the difference in 8khz polling rate vs the 1khz? I dont play shooters, mainly play rpg games but i type a lot... what would you recommend ? what are your thoughts?

I have an Air60HE and I'm not a game player at all. Feels great for typing - much better IMHO than the Air60v2. But the people posting are correct in that the Hall Effect features largely go unused unless you're playing games. Though I do like the ability to change the activation point of the switches (I make it deeper to limit adjacent-key typos).

I'm loving my Air75 HE even though I don't use it for games that could benefit from HE. I've tried normal height and non-HE low-profile keyboards and low-profile HE is what I've settled for. I've set my keys to a higher (lower?) actuation of 2.5 mm which I've found works best for me by not registering so many false keypresses by just grazing keys on low profile keyboards with just over a mm actuation and the fact that I can do this on a low-profile is amazing. Never tried a normal height HE but didn't like normal height keyboards due to wrist strain.

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r/keyboards on Reddit: Are HE keyboards worth the hype?

April 4, 2025 -

coming from mechanical and just ordered aula win60he, are features socd,rt game changing?

I barely noticed a difference when I had the chance to use one. Not to mention the abysmal switch feel

I think it depends on what game and how competitive you are

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r/keyboards on Reddit: Any disadvantages in HE keyboards?

October 26, 2024 -

Hey, Im currently looking for a new keyboard and i hear alot about HE Keyboards and that they where made to be good for gaming but currently im not gaming as much and im more in the productive world id say. So basically to keep it short if i buy a nuphy air75HE will it also be a good keyboard for productivity?

Good for gaming is kinda a misnomer. It's good for FPS games. Disadvantages are no standard switches. Not many switches in terms of variety. Typically a lot worst sounding then mechanical switches since the variety is near limitless. No true silent switches. Some also have awful software. And software is everything for HE

This video is about the best overview of HE Keyboards. https://youtu.be/lg_a1_g2nDY?si=SwVFqgl41B3PSHhv

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r/MechanicalKeyboards on Reddit: Discussion about Hall Effect VS traditional mechanical keyboards.

April 12, 2025 -

What do you think about magnetic keyboards?
The main question is, can magnetic keyboards have a place in our hobby?

Nowadays, they are being shouted about from all corners, what it is a great blessing.
Here my story. I got one. I played around with the actuation point setting for about a week. I don't know why and what it gave me. It's just the only new feature for me. And then I returned it to the standard 2.0 mm)
And the most annoying thing is that the keyboard sounds bad, even though it has 3 basic layers of noise insulation. I've heard all magnetic keyboards sound worse than mechanical ones. Is that true? And I can't make many modifications, lay some switch pads, or anything like that, because its affects the accuracy. Also looks like HE keyboards doesnt have gasket mount or flex cuts. I can't replace the switches here. Well, technically it supports hot swap and there are several different magnetic switches on the market and... they are all linear, it's clear why. They all have about the same actuation force. This is incomparable to the number and variety of switches for traditional mechanical keyboards. I even thought if the hot swap socket breaks it's easy to replace, and if the sensor breaks here? Is that all?

And I felt like I was locked up like in a prison with this keyboard. Damn it... I got some cool new silent tactile switches and my first thought was if I had another mechanical keyboard right now instead of this magnetic one I would install these switches there. What do I have now? I played around with adjusting the actuation point and that's all I can do with this keyboard.

So I got the impression that magnetic keyboards are completely unsuitable for our hobby. They are just one-way gaming tools, unlike traditional mechanical keyboards that have room for customization and flexibility.

Share your thoughts, maybe I have the wrong impression.

You just know this is going to be a thread where you get polarised opinions. Those with HE boards will say they're great, and those that don't need or want one will say they are bad. Always happens. Being sensible however..... The main question is, can magnetic keyboards have a place in our hobby? They do. You see people posting them in here all the time, and you can get HE PCBs for even Geon boards. Not sure what makes you think they aren't part of the hobby. It's a different kind of switch. They won't take over, or even become the dominant switch type for enthusiasts, but they're here to stay. There have always been different kinds of switches. I think the snobbery element of the hobby seems to look down its nose at HE because it's a gaming technology, not something that's particularly useful for a typist, and as most gaming boards are shit, by association, HE becomes shit in most people's minds. It's a simplistic, partisan type of opinion, but surely we're used to such in here by now, aren't we? :) Personally, I don't see the point unless you're a gamer and feel it gives you some advantage. I'm not sure what advantage it gives a typist - or at least I never found one. Technically, HE should me more reliable as there are fewer points of contact/friction, but realistically, when I have a MX keyboard here that's almost 40 years old and working just fine, I think this is a technicality, not something that makes any practical difference whatsoever in real life. I also used one for a while, and found that the actuation point that felt best was pretty much the same as the actuation point of a standard MX switch, so basically I was just recreating what I already have. Muscle memory is strong :) As for sound, there's no real reason I can see why they should sound any better or worse. I think it's because most HE boards are at the cheaper end of the market. I can see no reason why a Geon board with a venom PCB in it would sound any worse than one with a Galatea or Hineybush PCB. Different maybe... but different PCBs and switches will have a different sound even using traditional MX stuff. They're really for gamers, not typists. They have their place in the hobby, but the games I play are not really demanding enough to pretend that they will give an advantage, and I'm far more concerned about how a keyboards feels to type on, so they're not for me. No one can deny that they are here to stay though. They're just not for you, as they are not for me. Many things in this hobby are not for me though. Suggesting that they should not be part of the hobby because you don't like it is just being silly.

To each their own I guess. Sound aside, I like my HE board more than all of my other keyboards. So much so that I’ve got a second HE board on the way for a stealth build with GMK Cosmos. You not liking something doesn’t make it bad.

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r/buildapc on Reddit: Mechanical keyboard is a hype or useful?

February 29, 2024 -

Hi, I have never used a mechanical keyboard in my life. I have seen many of us using mechanical keyboards. I just want to know if there are any extra benefits of it over the normal keyboard.

Thanks

I bought a Das Keyboard Model S in like 2013 and will never go back to using a membrane keyboard. The difference between a midrange membrane keyboard and a midrange mechanical keyboard is difficult to quantify to someone who's not used a mechanical keyboard, but for me it was a world of difference. Mech keyboards are a rabbit hole of trying to find the best switches for you personally though. For typing and general use I prefer MX Browns, for gaming I like my Speed Silver switches.

Well the fan boys will be out in rare form but I will risk the flames to try and give a practical response. Mechanical keyboards have a number of real advantages. The biggest for me is the audible and tactical feedback from making a key press. There is also the fact they are much more durable than membrane. HOWEVER, that does not mean membrane keyboards are "bad". I know more than a few gamers that swear by membrane keyboards and have never made the switch. I even know gamers that went mechanical and then went back to membrane. The reason for this is a keyboard choice is very personal. Some like a heavy keypress, I do because I am a hammer fisted hunt-peck typist. Some like a loud click, some like silence. It is all personal choice. before you jump one way or another try out a new keyboard and see if you like it. Make sure you have a good return option in case it is not for you.

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r/keyboards on Reddit: New to premium keyboards, Keychron Q1 HE vs Wooting Vs other options?

March 11, 2024 -

Hi all,

So, I am looking for a keyboard that is best for gaming and productivity (programming specifically); I prefer it to be wireless. My main game is Overwatch. After some searching, I saw that Wooting is best for gaming, and they are going to release 80HE soon (I prefer to have the arrows on the keyboard), but I also saw there is a Keychron Q1 HE QMK available for pre-order.

Is it better to go for Keychron since it's wireless, or go with Wooting and look for another keyboard for productivity? Or is there any other option for my use-case even if the price is higher?

Appreciate any help!

When it comes to gaming nothing is better than wooting.

If I were you I'd go with the Keychron, the Wooting beats it in raw gaming performance, but it should still feel nice, and should be a bit more of a better productivity-oriented keyboard. I think most people would say Wooting here, but I think that if you are also programming. and specifically looking for a wireless keyboard. the Keychron might be a better choice for you.

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r/keyboards on Reddit: I need advice on buying a HE keyboard. Could you guys please help me?

November 15, 2024 -

Hi! Basically i am Looking for a good HE keyboard which is gonna be used more for gaming that typing.

Can you guys please help me with buying suggestions?

Budget: $ 280

Size: 75% or above

Other: Hall effect, Hot swap and some type of sound dampening. Also, metal case or plate is nice but not a mandatory thing.

Some models I'm considering

- ATK-RS7 PRO

- NuPhy Field75 HE

- Sikakeyb HM80

- MelGeek Made84 Pro

- Pulsar PCMK2 HE TKL

-Other ?

The Wooting 80HE looks like a fine keyboard, but unfortunately the pre order time is quite long.

Any good recommendations?

Keychron Q1he is My end game keyboard of the ones I’ve tried. Software is the closest to Wooting while actually getting a quality product. Durrok v2 stabs, brass plate, tape mod, Jade switches for the larger keys and Cerakey v2 caps

I own both the Keychron Q1 HE and the GMMK 3 Pro HE. Both are great. But the GMMK Pro is too expensive and comes with crap switches. So I would suggest the Keychron. It is a full 75%, is silent with an all aluminum case, has all 3 connection methods, and frankly the Gateron Nebula switches are the best on the market. The downside is that you won't be able to use the same switches as a Wooting, etc. Since there are currently two competing standards that is going to be something you need to watch for no matter what board you get though.

reddit.com › r/keychron › are he switches worth it for productivity (programmer work) if i don't do any gaming?

r/Keychron on Reddit: Are HE switches worth it for productivity (programmer work) if I don't do any gaming?

January 29, 2025 -

So, I'm the market for a work keyboard. Currently, at home I have a Q1 V2. I'm considering the V1 Max Gateron Brown/Yellow since I can get it for a good price ($150 AUD), but have just now seen the new HE range and now I'm wondering if it's worth splurging for the Q1 HE ($350 AUD) or the K2 HE ($250 AUD) .

It sounds like people really enjoy the HE for gaming, but I would love to hear from people who are mostly using this for productivity (I'll be coding a lot for work), is HE worth the price premium?

Another minor question - are Gateron Juniper Bananas nicer than the Browns? The Retro style of V1, which I prefer the look of, isn't in stock with Bananas here, so wondering if Bananas are much nicer than browns, and if I should sacrifice the retro looks for the bananas. Not really keen on buying another set of switches after purchase.

I'm not very interested in physical modding; had to mod my Q1 to get the knob on and better sound profile and I just want something nice to work on that types well.

Thank you for your help!

No. Heck most gamers won't even see a benefit from them. The only reason I user one is that i like to change the actuation distance on a few keys that I often accidentally hit.

Unless you rapidly spam individual keys, or you want to assign multiple things to a single key to actuate depending on how far you press down the key, you're not going to benefit from any of the features HE allows for. You'd be better off getting a normal mechanical keyboard.

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r/keyboards on Reddit: Looking for a HE keyboard.

November 1, 2024 -

Hi,
I'm looking for a new keyboard with Hall Effect magnetic switches. My preferred size would be 60%/75%. My budget is 200€ including VAT (I live in Europe). I was looking at those ones:

Keychron K2 HE
Varmilo Muse65
Wooting 60HE+ (I don't like that its plastic and looks pretty cheap for its price).
Iquinix EZ60

Have you got any recommendations or could you share your opinions on those keyboards?

Edit: I would mostly use it for gaming, but also programming.

In my opinion get the wooting 80HE module with their switches, and when you have the budget later on change the case. I know wooting sucks a little but their software is 100% worth it

the drunkdeer in my opinion is the best HE keyboard besides wooting

reddit.com › r/keyboards › finally diving into good keyboards, he vs magnetic vs optical?

r/keyboards on Reddit: Finally diving into good keyboards, HE VS Magnetic VS Optical?

September 23, 2024 -

After going fairly deep down the rabbit hole, I’ve decided I definitely want the ability to adjust actuation points and use null binds or snappy tappy. I grew up on gaming laptops and have always used membrane keyboards out of familiarity. I gamed on my brothers mechanical keyboard and loved it, now I need my own.

From my research, it looks like magnetic and Hall effect is the same thing? Is this correct?

Are there any advantages or disadvantages for optical vs HE? Latency, battery life, polling frequency?

And last but not least, any recommendations on a Hall effect or optical keyboard outside of the usual huntsmans and wootings? If I can save money compared to these options that would be great, but I’m also willing to spend the money if it’s worth not going for a budget option.

Thanks in advance! I’m a noob looking to possibly go enthusiast in the future, I love hobbies that are intricate and this certainly seems like a hobby with a nice deep rabbit hole to go down especially once you get into group buy exclusive territory. For now I just want to get a good optical/HE keyboard, hot swappability would be great for future use but not necessary at the moment. Thank you!

Yes. Hall Effect and Magnetic switches are the same.

Is there a particular reason you want to jump into HE instead of just grabbing a good mechanical to start?

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r/keyboards on Reddit: [Coding & Gaming] HE and Mechanical Keyboard Recommendations!

August 28, 2025 -

Hey everyone! Recently employed as a Junior Software Engineer here, and I’m looking for some advice.

I’ve been using the same cheap keyboard for a few years now, an Akko 3087 I bought on AliExpress back during my more active gaming days. Since I recently started working, I’m considering an upgrade. A few years ago, I was obsessed with custom keyboard builds, so I’ve got a decent amount of knowledge on the topic, though I never actually pulled the trigger on buying a high-quality mechanical keyboard because I just couldn’t justify the cost at the time.

Right now, I’m looking for a relatively budget-friendly keyboard (under 90€) that I can use both for gaming in my free time and for coding comfortably. I’d prefer a 75% layout since having arrow keys is super useful, and I’d like to try a wireless keyboard, though I’m not sure how good the latency is on wireless options in this price range. A prebuilt seems like the most convenient option, but I’d love some feedback on whether that’s really worth it. :p

While doing research, I also came across the topic of Hall Effect (HE) keyboards and noticed they’re becoming a new standard for gaming. There seem to be some affordable options with great reviews (like the Monsgeek Fun 60 Ultra TMR, Mchose Jet 75, and Gamakay TK75HE V2). However, the feedback on typing feel and sound isn’t always great, and honestly, I have a hard time trusting sponsored reviews. I've come to realize that there are many great smaller brands which might have gone under my radar too, so I would love to hear your recommendations and feedback!

If you good reviewer of he keyboards i recommend eyejoker but it is in korean. In HE Keyboards whats most important is Software, without good Software keyboard is basicly a ewaste

Not sure about gaming but as a fellow SE, I recommend a 60% and learn how to use VIM

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r/WootingKB on Reddit: Rapid trigger vs mechanical switches

November 23, 2024 -

Hey guys im searching for a keyboard mostly for gaming but for work too. Is there a huge difference between he and mechanical? ty :)

So: A Hall Effect switch operates by bringing a magnet close to the PCB wich detects the height of the magnet. HE Boards are higly customizable as you can individually set the actuation point for each switch. A standart mechanical keybaord operates by pressing the switch stem wich moves down and closes a connection, resulting in the signal of a pressed button. That's the biggest difference and makes a big difference when gaming. HE boards feel much more accurate and precise. There are more switches for mechanical keyboards than there are for HE boards but this is about to change. The feel also varies from mechanical to HE. There are clicky and tactile switches for mechanical keyboards, most if nor all switches for HE boards are linear. If you want to buy a keyboard mainly for gaming I highly suggest you go for a wooting (or a HE board in general but the Wooting support for their products is insane)

HE is objectively better for gaming but MX has a better typing feel and you usually get more options the other guys explained in detail for me

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r/keyboards on Reddit: Should i upgrade to a HE keyboard?

February 22, 2025 -

I currently use my custom built budget keyboard, gasket mounted base with poron foam, akko silver speed switches (i lubed the housing and stem of each)

I was thinking of upgrading to a budget HE kb such as mchose ace60, monsgeek fun60 pro, mad60he (heard bad things abt qc)

Will i even feel a change substantial change in gaming? As i treasure my current keyboard and it works fine, kinda on the fence of upgrading due to the hype surrounding HE kb for gaming.

HERE IS THE RULE: If you just like to play with your friends and kinda show off - no. your basic mechanical keyboard with your preferred switches will do fine. HOWEVER If you ACTUALLY play FOR MONEY (as in playing major tournaments, regional qualifiers or even national competitions) then YES - upgrade and learn to become faster, more agile and more machine than mammal.

Depends what time of games you play, if movement is important in the games you play, you will feel a difference