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I would say this is a great deal, especially if your card is used and his not. Calculate like the following: Before New Releases: Pay $150, because what you spent originally is unimportant, to get a new RTX2080 FTW3 Hybrid (Good Card) After New Release: You sold your card for $450, now you have to pay something between 200 and 300 bucks depending on where the "old" cards will end up in pricing.

The quote continues, this time the feels section: Feels How a keyboard/switch feels is arguably the most important thing when choosing a board, and this is what most people have questions about, so let's start here. There are many different kinds of keyboard switches. All of them can be considered "mechanical," but they all feel different, and some are embraced as "mechanical" more than others: Type of Switch General Feels Picture Example Rubber Dome By far the most common type of standalone keyboard it is cheap and easy to find. Unfortunately has a lower lifetime and many people think they feel like mashed potatoes after using a Mechanical Keyboard. See /r/Keyboard for more info. Rubber Dome Switch Picture(ew) Logitech G19s(actually pretty sweet, but I say no more.) Scissor Switch Usually rubber-dome based. Originally designed for laptops these have a short travel from 1mm in the Surface Pro 3 to 3.2mm in some Logitech Keyboards. An advantage is there are many Tenkeyless and Full Size standalone keyboards in wireless and backlit configurations. For more info see /r/keyboard Scissor Switch Picture Your Macbook Pro Buckling Spring Feels good man. Relatively high activation force (~75g). Nice Click upon activation, and Clack upon deactivation. A good metaphor is like wearing fat boots on a wood floor. Like a cowboy. Clunky and crisp, in a good way. Please see Ripster's Shoe Theory for more shoe/switch metaphor. A user once said that every key on a buckling spring feels like the launch button on a space ship! Buckling Spring Picture IBM Model M (doesn't look like much, but it's a legend) ALPS There are all different sorts of ALPS, but most are found on uncommon keyboards. There are a variety of feels associated with these switches, similar to the variety of Cherry Switches. These are less common, but there are more details in Ripster's Switch Science Guide. ALPS Switch Picture Dell AT102W Topre Some say this is the most elegant feels. It's said to feel smoother than Cherry, but far more solid than a standard rubber dome. They're soft when bottomed out, and are not clicky. They're only featured on a few, expensive keyboards. They use a combination of a rubber dome and a spring for their mechanism, so it's said they adopt the best of both worlds. Topre Switch Keychain Picture Realforce 104UG Cherry MX FINALLY! These are the switches that most modern mechanicals will have, the most commonly used. There are a large variety of switches, but in general, Cherrys are what you think of when you think of mechanical switches. They are solid, have a good feel, and have a variety of options. These options and differences will be highlighted below. Cherry Switch Picture Ducky Shine 3 Kailh Kailh switches, are knock offs of popular Cherry MXs. They come in a variety of types (colors) which resemble original Cherry types (Yellow being an exception) - Blue Kailh = Blue MX, Red Kailh = Red MX etc. Kailh have also started to innovate around 2016 and introduced new product lines called Speed, Box etc. Cost of keyboard using these switches is their biggest advantage - prices start from $40. Although rated higher than Cherry MX in MTBF at 60M the jury is still out whether we will see defects like Switch Chaaatttteeerrrriiinnnng. Kailh switch picture. Fry's Gearhead Razer Switch Well, it is said that they're MX but made just for gaming. Produced by a variety of Chinese companies, which is currently believed to be TTC at the moment, they come in three types - orange, yellow and green. Green is similar to MX Blues whereas orange is something near Browns. Are these switches made for gaming? Yes. Are they worth? Not really, as several reviews show the difference (0.2mm, within margin of error for Cherry MX) to be negligible, while some claim to notice less uniformity from switch to switch. Razer Switch picture Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Steelseries QS1 Also produced by Kaihua, but this one is not based on Cherry MX. Linear Switch. 3mm travel with 1.5mm actuation and a big RGB LED in the middle. Ripster QS1 Switch Guide SteelSeries APEX M800 Logitech Romer G Produced by Omron. 45g and actuates at a distance of 1.5mm. Has a centered light pipe design for even glow. Tactile and dampened but generally regarded as "mushy" Romer-G Switch Picture Logitech G910 Orion Spark, TKL G410, and TKL G310 (Asia Only) Gateron Clones of the popular Cherry MXs. They come in a variety of types (Colors) which are similar to the Cherry types. Blue Gateron = Blue MX, Red Gateron = Red MX etc. Gateron's were actually largely considered smoother than Cherry MX's made in ~1994-2016, and provide a more unique feel many people like at a much cheaper cost. Housing comes in many forms from black, to milky, to clear. Some gateron science located here and here, and relevant Gateron vs Cherry MX discussion here. RGB (Clear Housing) Gateron switches can be purchased here. Cherry MX http://i.imgur.com/wskQOwc.png There are three kinds of switches that Cherry sells: A tactile switch has a “bump” when it is pressed. When you push a tactile switch, you push with the most force up until you reach the actuation point of the switch (i.e., how hard you have to press the key to register it), after which the switch will depress fully with very little resistance. In theory, this lets the user know exactly when the key has been actuated. Note that the actuation point is never at the bottom of the switch, meaning actuation will always happen before the switch is fully pressed down. A clicky switch is similar to a tactile switch, except it produces some sort of sound when it activates. This kind of switch can be annoying to some, due to the click being quite loud for fast typers or gamers. Some prefer the “soft click” of the Cherry MX Whites, which still offers a click but is less distinct. A linear switch doesn’t have a “bump”. Simply put, the deeper you press down a button, the harder it pushed back against your finger. Think of it as pushing down a spring. One thing to note is that tactile switches and clicky switches feel almost completely different when pressed. This is because the clicky mechanism has a "snap-back" point (which is what creates the click sound), while the tactile switches are more of a smooth bump. So, if you really like clicky switches, tactile switches might not cut it for you. Cherry offers each kind of switch in varying degrees of stiffness (i.e., how hard you have to press down before it activates.). This table below shows some of the variants. The Table of Cherry MX Feels Linear: No physical feedback Tactile: Quiet bump feedback Clicky: Loud bump feedback Medium(45/50g) Red (45g) Brown (small bump) Blue Slightly Stiff(55-65g) Nature White (55g) / Black (65g) Clear N/A Very Stiff(80g) Dark Grey Light Grey Green and White

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/buying_guide The following is a quote from this page. All rights belong to the original creators. _______________________________________________________________________ How much are you willing to spend on your keyboard? In general, unless you’re willing to dig for used keyboards on eBay/local thrift stores, you will need to spend at least $70 for a good mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches. Most mid-range keyboards are in the $100-150 range. Anything over that can be considered expensive. Okay, so how much do you want to spend? I'm a starving student living in my parents' basement. I have no money, but I want the feels. Here are some keyboards in the $0-100 range (in Alphabetical Order): Keyboard Name Size Switches Description Coolermaster Masterkeys Pro S/M/L Tenkeyless/Hybrid/Full Cherry MX (Red, Brown, Blue) Two variants of the Pro version per size, one with RGB LEDs, and one with single color LEDs, as well as the PBT version with thick 1.5mm, etched PBT caps, but no backlighting or Hibrid version. Coolermaster CK530 / CK550 Tenkeyless/Full-Sized Gateron (Red, Brown, Blue) Cooler Master's latest mid-range offering, with RGB, Gateron switches and updated software with better macro support. Ducky One / One 2 Tenkeyless/Full-Sized Cherry MX (Brown, Blue, Black, Red) Ducky's TKL/full-size, starting at $85 with no backlighting, doubleshot PBT keycaps, and on keyboard macros. The One's Micro-USB port is replaced by USB-C on the One 2, along with a new case design. MagicForce 68 Compact Cherry MX / Cherry MX compatible A very popular budget keyboard from China. It is small and lightweight and well worth the price. Easily available on many common retailers including Amazon.com, ebay and special versions on MassDrop. MagicForce 82 TKL Cherry MX / Cherry MX compatible New Magicforce keyboard from 2017, 82 keys layout, more convinent than Magicforce 68. The non-standard bottom row on this keyboard can make it difficult to find replacement keycaps. IBM Model F (USED) Compact, Full-Sized Buckling Spring Made in the mid 1980s, the IBM Model F keyboard was, and still is, one of the best-feeling mechanical keyboards in existence. If you can’t afford a new keyboard, you might try going used - and there’s really one keyboard that is bulletproof, no matter how old it is. The king of keyboards, the Model F, will last a lifetime. Weighing in at about 6lbs (almost 3kg), this is a solid buy, and a historic and vintage feel that must be used to be appreciated. Typically, the Model F is praised for its loud clicks/clacks, its heavy touch, and its strong feedback. Great for typing, okay for gaming, and very loud. Great places to check are on Ebay or on /r/mechmarket. Less common models can be hard to find though. IBM Model M Compact, Full-Sized Buckling Spring The Model M was a cost-cutting effort which gradually replaced the Model F and it is still in production to this date. It is widely assumed that the older IBM models had a better build quality than later models made by Lexmark or Unicomp. Plugable 87-key/104-key TenKeyLess, Fullsize Outemu Blue (Cherry MX compatible) A new offering in the entry-level segment, featuring adjustable white LED backlighting and doubleshot ABS keycaps, starting at $43 for the 87-key Compact and $50 for the fullsize. Redragon K552 / K551 Tenkeyless/Full-Sized Outemu Blue A fairly popular and cheap entry level board with a few backlighting options, only offered with blue switches. Rosewill RK-9000V2 Full-Sized Cherry MX (Red, Brown, Blue, Black) Super cheap, well built full-size board. Standard layout for easy customization, and removable cable for easy transport. Almost always can be found for less than $100, sometimes as low as $50-60. Unicomp Ultra Classic White Full-Sized Buckling Spring If you want a buckling spring keyboard that’s been built in this century, this is it. The Unicomp Classic is a clone of the IBM Model M. The Classic is essentially a Model M with Windows keys; the Ultra Classic is the same keyboard with a slightly smaller shell but the same mechanical components. Versions with integrated pointing devices like pointing sticks or trackballs are available for $20-30 more. A very worthwhile keyboard and feel-goody keyboard, but not very pretty or easily modified. VELOCIFIRE TKL02 Tenkeyless Content(browns) 34$ good construction also there is a wireless version for 44$ wired version has non removable cable wireless version features a dongle and a usb-c/usb charger (it has a wired mode and there is a 2 ports from which to plug the charging cord) and both feature white back-lighting and doubleshot abs key-caps VELOCIFIRE TKL01 Tenkeyless Outemu(browns) 30$ good construction teal back-lighting there is also a wireless version with no back-lighting both 41$ feature and doubleshot abs key-caps VELOCIFIRE TKL78 Tenkeyless Outemu(browns) 30$ good construction teal back-lighting and and doubleshot abs key-caps VELOCIFIRE VM01 Full Outemu(browns) 41$ good construction teal back-lighting there is also a wireless version with no back-lighting 51$ both feature and doubleshot abs key-caps VELOCIFIRE VM02WS Full Content(browns) 60$ wireless with dongle white LEDs and doubleshot abs key-caps VELOCIFIRE VM90 Full Kaihl(black.blue) 92$ rgb wired keyboard VELOCIFIRE VM30 Full Kaihl(black) 92$ collored LED back-lighting wired keyboard I'm willing to spend a fair amount for my feels. Here are some keyboards in the $101-150 range (in Alphabetical Order): Type Size Switches Description Cooler Master MK730 / Cooler Master MK750 Tenkeyless/Full-Sized Cherry MX (Blue, Brown, Red) Cooler Master's top of the line boards, with Cherry switches, media keys on the MK750, and an included wrist rest. Ducky One / One 2 Tenkeyless/Full-Sized Cherry MX (Brown, Blue, Black, Red, Clear, Green, White, Silent Red, Silver) Ducky's TKL/full-size, with a range of backlighting (single colour/RGB) and switch options, with doubleshot PBT keycaps and on keyboard macros. The One's Micro-USB port is replaced by USB-C on the One 2, along with a new case design, and software control for RGB on those models that have it. iKBC F87 / F108 Tenkeyless/Full-Sized Cherry MX (Blue, Brown, Red) A slightly cheaper and more basic option than the Ducky, it's still solidly built and has doubleshot PBT keycaps and on keyboard controlled RGB. Glorious Modular Mechanical Keyboard (Build your own kit) Tenkeyless/Full-Sized Gateron (Cherry MX compatible; Hot-Swappable switches) Modular, full size or TKL, minimalist floating key-cap design, RGB backlit keyboard. Has modular/hot-swap switches so you can swap out any Cherry MX, Gateron, Zeal or Kailh switch without having to solder. This is a customizable/Build-your-own kit, you select any combination of board + switches + key caps you want to use (assembly is simply plugging in switches like you do with keycaps). Pricing starts at $60 for a barebones keyboard. Available also via Amazon Prime. RandomfrankP Youtube Review here. KB Paradise V60 Compact Cherry MX (Black, Blue, Brown, Clear, Green, Dark Grey (linear), Light Grey (tactile), Red, Silent Red, Silver; Gateron (Black, Blue, Brown, Clear, Green, Red, Yellow), Matias (Click, Linear, Quiet Click); Fukka 60% compact available in a large selection of switches, caps, backlight options, RGB underglow option, and the Type R models are fully programmable with TMK or QMK firmware. Prices range from $99 to $120. KB Paradise V80 Tenkeyless Cherry MX (Blue, Brown, Clear, Red, Silent Red), Matias (Click, Linear, Quiet Click), and many more TKL available in a large selction of switches, caps, and backlight options. Prices range from $109-$129. KBC/Vortex Pok3r (Poker 3) Compact Cherry MX (Black, Blue, Brown, Clear, Green, Red, Silent Red) A popular compact choice due to its relatively low price, customizability and solid construction, the Poker has become a subreddit favorite. The keyboard is partially programmable and comes with DIP switches on the base for key swapping. Backplate mounted. Cherry stabilizers. Non-backlit from $119, single-color backlit from $129, RGB from $139. Also available on Amazon.com and MechanicalKeyboards.com, and found rebranded as the non-backlit WASD VP3 and the backlit WASD Code 61-key. Leopold FC660/FC750/FC980/FC900 Full-Sized / Tenkeyless / Compact Cherry MX (Red, Brown, Blue, Black) Leopold's keyboards have a dedicated following in their homeland of Korea and among Starcraft players. Their compact keyboards come in many different varieties but all of them boast great build quality and clean, understated designs. High quality doubleshot PBT keycaps, and silencing pads inside the case on some models set them apart. Matias Quiet Pro Full-Sized Dampened White Simplified ALPs) ALPs switches were used in early Apple keyboards and is another switch you might like. The keyboard is billed as "the world's quietest mechanical keyboard" . The Matias AMA includes a discussion on these custom switches. WASD V3 Keyboard (TKL and Full Size) Full-Sized/Tenkeyless Cherry MX (Blue, Black, Red, Brown, Clear, Green, Silent Red, Silver) WASD offers custom printed keycaps on their boards, while the V3 now comes with full key remapping, macros, and a large selection of switches. Varmilo VA87M / VA108M Tenkeyless Cherry MX (Blue, Black, Red, Brown, White, Clear, Green, Gray) Varmilo offers the high-quality keyboards with fair cost. Customizable - but takes time. Cherry stabilizers. Support backlit, with PBT keycaps. Start from around $120. I'm willing to spend a lot for my feels. Here are some keyboards in the $150 to $199 range. Most keyboard companies try to keep their prices below $150, but there are a few (in Alphabetical Order): Type Size Switches Description Ducky Shine 7 Full-Sized Cherry MX (Brown, Blue, Black, Red, Silent Red, Silver) Ducky's flagship model, with RGB and a zinc alloy faceplate paired with their doubleshot PBT keycaps. Filco Majestouch 2 Full-Sized/Tenkeyless Cherry MX (Blue, Red, Brown, Black) Well built but dated, Filco offers solid build quality, though their pad-printed ABS keycaps leave something to be desired against other modern options. iKBC MF108 / iKBC MF87 Tenkeyless/Full-Sized Cherry MX (Black, Blue, Brown, Red, Silent Red) Comes with RGB and doubleshot PBT keycaps, but the star of the show is the premium machined aluminum case that turns it into a tank of a keyboard. Topre Type Heaven Full-Sized Topre 45g The "Poor-man's Topre," The Type Heaven is a dream to type on. If you want a Topre keyboard, but don't want to break the bank (too much), this is your guy. If you can't drop >$200 for a Realforce 104 or 87, then this is your guy. Comes with ABS keycaps instead of the PBT like other models. Varmilo VA68M Compact Cherry MX (Blue, Brown, Red, Black, Gray, Green, White) Varmilo offer high quality keyboards for mech market. VA68M has aluminum case and led support, and customizable options. Start from around $150. WASD CODE Tenkeyless/Full-Sized Cherry MX (Clear, Brown, Green, and Blue) A minimal keyboard with a selection of either Cherry MX Clear or Cherry MX Green switches. This keyboard also includes a White LED Backlight on each switch, a non-branded black plastic casing, and other features. The Clear, Brown, and Blue versions start at around $150 dollars, while the Cherry MX Green version starts at around $170 dollars. Are you ready for The Topre Life? Want a Topre, Korean Custom, or want to build one from scratch? Type Switches Description Happy Hacking Keyboard Pro Topre (45g) The HHKB was designed by Prof. Wada as a minimalist keyboard for Unix systems. The brand is owned by PFU (Fujitsu subsidiary). Several generations and variants of the HHKB have been made since the 1990s, each made by a different manufacturer: original HHKB from Fujitsu, HHKB Lite from Chicony and HHKB Pro from Topre. All of them use rubber domes, but only HHKB Pro comes with electrocapacitive actuation technology. Unlike Topre Realforce, HHKB Pro does not have a metal backplate, which makes it very light and unique sounding. The difference between HHKB Pro and Pro 2 is that the latter features an USB hub. There are also quieter (S-Type) and Bluetooth versions. Leopold FC660C Topre 45g A small 66-key capacitive switch version of the famed Topre Realforce and PFU Happy Hacking Keyboard. Priced at $230. Leopold FC980C Topre 45g The capacitive switch version of Leopold's FC980M. Priced at $260. Balls to the wall custom MKB Cherry MX/Gateron/Kailh/ALPS of choice The be all and end all of your personal Mechanical Keyboard quests. From the ergonomic ErgoDox to the hallowed KMAC2, you can buy pre-manufactured kits and assemble them yourself. Ranging from the 40%er to the 96-key, the limit here is your budget. If that isn't enough for you, check out the Minimal Animal build and make your own design. The price ranges from an average USD ~100 to whatever your wallet is capable of paying for. Kustoms Cherry MX, ALPS, Gateron Small, limited run, high-end keyboards made in Korea. These are often true endgame boards. Most feature an appealing solid aluminium case with some having an insert to further increase the board's heft. Can only be purchased in small group buys or second-hand on /r/mechmarket or GH Classifieds, for example. Some Kustom brands are Duck, LifeZone (LZ), On The Desk (OTD), KMAC, and TGR. These will sell normally from $350-800 with some rare ones hitting over $1000 or even higher. My

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use either "alsamixer" or "amixer" to change sound settings. You may have to install them first as Manjaro is based on arch.

Their Laptops and PCs are a great option for non-techie people to use linux too. But that is really a niche use case. Most people who actually know the benefits of Linux and how to use them could actually build their own computer. Pop!OS is a rather unspectacular distribution - and there are way better Desktops than Gnome. For somebody using Linux for the first time something like KDE Plasma would be a way better option and it also provides the customisability pro users want. So a distro like kde plasma or kubuntu is more what you would want to use in my opinion. On the Hardware side of things the word unspectacular actually describes it really well. First off Their machines are definitely pricey in comparison to other prebuilt computer venders that build in the US. That'd be no problem, if it wasn't for the lack of actual features and good hardware. Sure, they have their nicely designed open source case with some gimmicks, and an internal open source IO board thingy - but they lack on cooling, expendability and features for a better design language. All in all it is a Product for a really small amount of people: The overlap of people that do not care nor know about hardware, and want to switch to linux without knowing how to install linux or build a computer. BTW: I would've really liked the focus of the video to be less on Pop!OS. That is a free piece of software which will run on every computer and not the product or service being sold. Great video tho

@LukeSavenije @Jurrunio Wow, actually this thread just got way more informative through the discussion, thanks guys! With Intel I used to go for EVGA, but now I should reorient to Taiwan. May I ask you which Boards you would ultimately recommend for X570? Both Hardware and BIOS wise.

Only then I can't get a nice EVGA or Supermicro Mobo

My mom had an old i5 2500. Surprisingly it's still up to most modern tasks, gonna use it for a htpc

There is probably a reason nobody feels the need to delid AMD Ryzen, if I think about it

You are true, that's definitely an option. Also, when it comes to stability, even Oak Ridge uses Epyc now, and I know much has changed since Ryzen. Just can't let go of Intel without being sad

Ok ok, I'll wait for the launch anyways and do my final decision then. Any tips when it comes to gpu and board manufacturers? evga seems like a good option

You are probably going to hate me for saying I don't like Team Red that much? Had a lot of Instability and Driver Issues in the past. Also most productivity tasks - excluding rendering of course - benefit from intel cpus, like CAD work for example.

Hey fellow forum member, I am right now planning a new pc build. One of the main things that are important to me is to have an option to reduce the heat output in the summer. When it's near 40C (100F) outside, my mobile AC can't handle the additional load from the PC and it's getting way too hot. My main plan to fight this is to invest in better parts and underclock, maybe undervolt, them, so that I get performance as good as with cheaper parts while using less power. I am currently looking at a 9900k and RTX 2080, which should go down in price after the super and zen 2 launches. Can you spot an error in my thinking? Please give me some feedback. Best Regards, Caspar PS: What would I look for in a motherboard for it to be good for undervolting? Currently having an eye on the EVGA Z390 ones.

I don't know where you are located, but in general I'd say eBay or Craigslist

First off you should Upgrade RAM and CPU. Every modern graphics card will be bottle-necked by your components. If you absolutely want to buy a GPU right now, get a used 970 or something cheap like that, to replace it later if you upgrade the rest.

I'm building a new PC right now, definitely waiting for the non Super cards to drop in pricing. The 2080 is ridiculously high priced right now. I am looking at 800 Euros for the good ones.

Ultrawides at 2160p are extremely overpriced tho, so only 1440p is an option. And on a 1440p screen you only have 75% of the space you get with 4k...

Hey, I am in the market for a new monitor right now. My use will be 75% Productivity/Text and 25% gaming. I either consider a 1440p monitor at 165 Hz (maybe ultrawide at 120Hz) or a 4k60; both IPS. The Question would be whether people here who have a direct comparison would say resolution is worth the downgrade in refresh rate when it comes to productivity? Thx; Caspar

Yes, I have. I was kinda surprised to see it actually works out. For Electronics the tariffs are 0%, so only the 19% import tax and shipping costs apply. When calculating I always added 100 USD for shipping and forwarding fee.

Hey everybody, I am thinking about buying some tech stuff online in the US, because even with full import taxes I can save up to 20%. But the problem is, that most online stores don't ship overseas, so I looked at forward shipping companies like the following: https://www.shipito.com/en/ https://www.parcl.com/ etc. the list goes on. Has somebody experience with those kind of offers? Thanks in advance, Caspar

I would like to see a video about Hardware holding/ losing value. For Example I know that in a year I'll maybe move somewhere I won't take a PC with me. If I build a Rig right now, I will definitely have a loss of at least 50% if I sell it then again, especially because of the smaller parts.