Ramen Man

Come to daddy!

Keyboards:
FC750r
HHKB Pro 2
HHKB Type-s
1988 IBM Model M 1391401

I got myself a new little toy.

Can't help but post this.
 
IBM Model F AT. Just got done restoring this, though it didn't need much as it was basically in new condition. Pretty much just cleaned the keycaps and the top of the barrel plate. Didn't even have any rust and the foam was perfect.
 

Scored an M0116 in great condition. Alps SKCM Salmons. 

The CouchSurfer Wireless Mechanical Lapdesk - Living Room Gaming/HTPC Endgame!
 

from a few months ago
 
maybe i'll take better pics later
 

 

 
anyway hi i'm on this forum now

Thought I'd share my little collection of mechanical keyboards. From left to right: YAS62 Custom Build, Varmilo VA68M, XMIT Hall Effect Keyboard
 

TX60 with GMK 9009

 
More photos: https://imgur.com/a/APoOZRD
 

I have seen a lot of people saying that the new switches that Razer are using for their mechanical keyboards are bad, being made by Kailh but a lot of other sources say that NOW they are being made by Greetech.
If that's the case, then why are they still getting hate for it, even Razer Greens feel slightly better than Cherry Blues? Ik that a lot of people would prefer the mechanical keyboards from Corsair like the K70 due to Cherry switches are more popular and reliable.
Note: I have the K70 with Cherry Blues (Daily driver, I have noticed that K70 had decreased my carpal tunnel by a lot, a reason why I use it daily) and I have my old Blackwidow with Razer Greens (Pretty sure the switches are not manufactured by Kailh).
Lemme know what you think below!

I recently bought the Cooler Master MasterKeys PBT S with Cherry MX Brown switches!
I thought there weren't going to be as tactile as some people said it to be, but my doubts got me wrong. Currently enjoying this keyboard which is replacing my Corsair K70 Lux with Cherry MX Blue switches (Can't do assignments at night with that :O)
Also could I get really good key cap replacements for my arrow keys and key caps? I would like to customize my keyboard at some point.

Current.
Filco Majestouch Ninja - Cherry MX Browns.  Zowie ZA11.  Steelseries QCK Heavy. Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro - 250 Ohm. Want.
Filco Majestouch Ninja TKL - Cherry MX Reds.  Filco FK1+ Steelseries QCK XXL  Sennheiser HD600's. 

I currently use the K70 Lux with Cherry MX Blue switches and i use the Mad Catz R.A.T 3!
I have also have the Razer BlackWidow with Razer Green Switches which also sits in my storage room to gather dust..
What i would like to have is any Ducky keyboard with hopefully with blue back lightning or even RGB lightning with Cherry MX Blue switches and would also like to try and own a Topre keyboard and Buckling Spring Keyboard!

custom watercool then it becomes holy FUCK

If you bought your Blackwidow after 2014 then you have Razer Green switches which are not the same as Cherry MX. The greens are louder and slightly more clicky than MX Blues. Cherry MX switches aren't that smooth overall,  gaterons are much smoother in fact so you might be used to a different feel than actual MX Blues. 

Ohh I thought he said it was Cherry MX haha
Not a bad keyboard man

Russia... It had to be.

HEY EVERYONE AMD IS THE Grreaa..... *Gets stabbed* ...test? *Gets stabbed again*
 
Team Reddddd!!!!! *Dies*

Yeah I just figured that out haha
 
But, there is alternatives. Would a W95 work for you? It's pretty close to the Model M, almost exactly the same. And it ships to UK
 
Also, there's this
https://www.amazon.com/104KEY-Keyboard-Beige-Layout-Rohs/dp/B000IQWVLW/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487698489&sr=1-8&keywords=ibm+model+m

Just put in a credit card on your Amazon account. You'll pay however much it is in pounds, and the seller will receive that much in US dollars

Overwatch
Borderlands 2 of you didn't play it on console

Where to start?
 
Preamble
So I saw Linus' Mineral Oil Build Log when it came out and I thought it was amazing. When it came to doing my A2 Project for Graphics (UK) I was obsessed with Mineral Oil PC's. The only Problem being, I was a Graphics student not a Resistant Materials student. So without any thought on the matter I switched to fulfill my stupid fantasy of making a Mineral Oil PC from scratch. I have plenty of CNC experience but no wood or metal working skills to speak of. I have built a couple of PC's before which were quite high end, but have never water cooled let alone oil cooled.
 
Concept
 I Initially wanted to copy the Puget Systems build idea as it would literally just involve me Laser Cutting and gluing Acrylic panels. This idea was superseded by imagination and ambition which got the better of me. I decided the easiest way to achieve a high grade in a subject I have not much experience in was to create a circular design... Anyway its use is as a media server for my Dad and the design must fit in with his house (Hardwood was everywhere). Airflow for the Rads is one 120mm outtake fan with a vent on the back, and a 5mm gap in the lid for the difference in air pressure to draw air in. I was banking on the system being low power enough for the 400l/h pump and thick rad to keep the oil cool. I know the spec isn't really server focused at all but I had to next to no funds to build this after buying materials.
 
Spec List
 
I know the spec isn't really server focused at all but I had to next to no funds to build this after buying materials. I had a Budget of £400, which I found later was not nearly enough as Mineral Oil is sooooo expenisve. I persuaded my school to give me a grant of £100 for the oil. The rest of the money was spent on the spec:
 
- Phenom x4 965
- MSI Twin Frozr3 R7850
- 960GM-VGS3 FX
- 128gb Non branded SSD
- 1Tb HDD
-  120mm Magicool Rad
-  Phobya 220 12v Pump
- Blu Ray Slim drive
- Windows 7 64bit
- 8Gb DDR3
- 450W CoolerMaster PSU (I think I removed the sticker so can't quite remember now)
 
Materials
The only thing I had to buy pre-made was the acrylic tube for £60. The wood was sourced locally and is an eclectic mix of Hardwoods. I spent £30 on copper piping and fittings. Another £25 was spent on switches and wires. I had to perfectly laser cut a circular disc to fit perfectly inside the tube and then glue it in place. I also laser cut the hanging piece of acrylic and bend it to a right angle to mount everything. The upper section was Laminated together from wooden rings I cut out from the hardwood. I had a fair amount of help to build this due to my inexperience.
 
Finale
Well unfortunately not quite. I started the build in Jan 2016 after much planning. "Finished" in May 2016. I say finished because it was only finished to the level of allowing me to get a grade. Unfortunately the GPU artifacts horrendously after installing the drivers. After Messing about for hours before the deadline I found out the problem is the PCIe connection. I don't know whether or not the Motherboard or GPU is broken as wiggling the card around in its slot fixes it incredibly briefly. This is probably my fault as the I/O shield had to be scrapped to finish the build in time and as such the card is zip tied to the wood to stop it wobbling. Because the GPU is broken I didnt put the oil so I also don't know if the pump system works annoyingly. I believe this is what you call a 50ft mod. I am incredibly proud of how the PC turned out but when you look inside at the mounting system you can tell the rush and manic solutions I had to find to finish in time. 
 
Aftermath
For those wondering my practical grade was a B due to the interior being very rushed, but my overall grade was an A. I have just got the computer back and intend on finishing it but just need to save up for a GPU and fix some fittings and pray to god the oil hasn't gone off or something. As well as the pump working and being fast enough to keep everything cool with only 1x 120mm rad (although it is very thick). I did test the tube for leaks with water, but I am slighlty worried about oil dissolving the glue or heating up with the system and leaking somehow (When i eventually put it in). Pictures below of water test, and system booted into a BIOS. So yeah hopefully I can fully finish it soon!
 
Photos
 
 
                             

Right I am getting f*cking annoyed with the amount of notifications coming through over a small debate even though this forum thread is about me asking a simple question about the GTX 1060. Please stop, be more sensible and mature about it lads, if u want to continue, fricking continue some where ELSE.

Thank you very much.

its all opinion so this argument is pointless.