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So I have been using the vortex vibe that @Den-Fi gave me for a few weeks now and I love it! The small form factor (60% with a numpad) took a bit of getting used to but pressing the num button to switch the numpad from arrows to number pad functionality is now a fairly quick task.
I know most people hate mx blues but I really enjoy the clickyness and definitely prefer them over the romer-g switches I was using before. Overall, this keyboard is just a perfect pick for my laptop bundle (pretty much a mobile desktop with how many things I bring with me) and I plan on using this for years to come. So, once again huge thank you to Den-Fi for sending this to me, you're the best.
This keyboard definitely confirms that I want to get more into custom mech keyboards so I have some questions for the more knowledgeable people. I think I want my next board to be full sized and I know there are very few available like this. The best I have found so far is the Glorious GMMK. So, is this a good keyboard to get or is there something better out there? I have no budget set and im willing to spend whats necessary to get something good. I would also like to try out a bunch of different switches and keycaps to figure out what I like best, so any recommendations for things to try would be very appreciated. Thanks for any help!
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On 5/4/2021 at 4:31 PM, Eschew said:
Thanks for all the incredible information! I have looked through and I think the gmmk is going to be my best option for now. When I order from their site, I think I’m going to get some extra switch sets to try some things out. It comes prebuilt with Gateron Browns (but i can change it to a customized one if these are bad switches).
The other switches they have for sale are:Kalih
SpoilerBlack, brown, red, white, bronze, copper, silver, and purple
Gateron
SpoilerBlack, blue, brown, clear, green, and red
I’m thinking of getting 2-3 additional switches, do you think any of these would be good to try? I’m looking to test a wide variety until I can narrow down what I really like.
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54 minutes ago, zeusthemoose said:
When I order from their site, I think I’m going to get some extra switch sets to try some things out. It comes prebuilt with Gateron Browns (but i can change it to a customized one if these are bad switches).
I’m thinking of getting 2-3 additional switches, do you think any of these would be good to try? I’m looking to test a wide variety until I can narrow down what I really like.
Out of Glorious's switch offerings, for a first-timer, I'd be inclined to try:
- Glorious Pandas (Tactiles): A tad expensive, but they've been generally well-received by the community. No personal experience with them, can't definitively say what they feel like.
- Kailh BOX Black/Red (Linear): Fine starter switches for peepos dipping their toes into linears. Adequately smooth that first-timers won't notice anything off.
- Kailh BOX White (Clicky): Decent clicky switches with a noticeable tactle bump and a crisp click, generally well-received by the community.
A shame that Kailh BOX Jades/Navys aren't included on the list. But perhaps try the BOX Whites first, before jumping on the clicky train?
Note that Kailh BOX switches are a bit limited when it comes to switch modding -- BOX stems and housings aren't interchangable with MX stems and housings, spring/stem diameters for BOX switches are smaller than MX switches, BOX housings probably aren't compatible with switch films (sized for MX housings) -- but lubing (on selective parts) should be fine.
Also, have a personal bias against Kailh's Speed switches (Bronze, Copper, Silver, Gold). I have a set of Kailh Speed Golds (clickys); actuation and tactility is inconsistent between switches, tactile bump is soft and sometimes nonexistant, and click acoustics is not as sharp or clean as Kailh BOX Jades/Navys. Only thing they have going for them is actuation is closer to the switch's resting position, but even that can be an annoyance for peepos that like to bottom out on their keystrokes.
Nothing against Gateron's basic switches (Black, Blue, Brown, Clear, Green, Red), but nothing about them particularly stands out to me. They'll be more receptive towards switch modding compared to BOX switches, I suppose.
No strong opinions on Kailh Purple Pros (Tactile), no personal experience with them. They seem to be equipped with heavier springs (50g - 70g) and have shorter actuation distances compared to Kailh's non-Pro switches (e.g. Kailh Browns)? Also comes equipped with standard MX stem and housings, should be receptive towards switch modding.
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24 minutes ago, Eschew said:
Out of Glorious's switch offerings, for a first-timer, I'd be inclined to try:
- Glorious Pandas (Tactiles): A tad expensive, but they've been generally well-received by the community. No personal experience with them, can't definitively say what they feel like.
- Kailh BOX Black/Red (Linear): Fine starter switches for peepos dipping their toes into linears. Adequately smooth that first-timers won't notice anything off.
- Kailh BOX White (Clicky): Decent clicky switches with a noticeable tactle bump and a crisp click, generally well-received by the community.
A shame that Kailh BOX Jades/Navys aren't included on the list. But perhaps try the BOX Whites first, before jumping on the clicky train?
Note that Kailh BOX switches are a bit limited when it comes to switch modding -- BOX stems and housings aren't interchangable with MX stems and housings, spring/stem diameters for BOX switches are smaller than MX switches, BOX housings probably aren't compatible with switch films (sized for MX housings) -- but lubing (on selective parts) should be fine.
Also, have a personal bias against Kailh's Speed switches (Bronze, Copper, Silver, Gold). I have a set of Kailh Speed Golds (clickys); actuation and tactility is inconsistent between switches, tactile bump is soft and sometimes nonexistant, and click acoustics is not as sharp or clean as Kailh BOX Jades/Navys. Only thing they have going for them is actuation is closer to the switch's resting position, but even that can be an annoyance for peepos that like to bottom out on their keystrokes.
Nothing against Gateron's basic switches (Black, Blue, Brown, Clear, Green, Red), but nothing about them particularly stands out to me. They'll be more receptive towards switch modding compared to BOX switches, I suppose.
No strong opinions on Kailh Purple Pros (Tactile), no personal experience with them. They seem to be equipped with heavier springs (50g - 70g) and have shorter actuation distances compared to Kailh's non-Pro switches (e.g. Kailh Browns)? Also comes equipped with standard MX stem and housings, should be receptive towards switch modding.
Thank you so much for all the help!
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A few days late but I recently hit my 1 year mark on the form! I learned way more than I ever thought I would and met some great people. So, thank you to everyone here for making this forum such a great place!
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Same! ...except that im a few WEEKS late...
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What I most like about you are your fantastic Tech News write ups and how we can work together in DM on one. We should do more of them for sure.
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20 hours ago, soldier_ph said:
We should do more of them for sure.
I 100% agree. Talking about tech news with you is definitely a highlight of my forum experience. Once school ends in like 6 weeks, I would love to continue where we left off and start making tech news posts again.