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This might be the smallest keyboard out there or is there anything smaller? Layout: 47 keys (40% keyboard) Material: Aluminium case and PBT keycaps Macro Support: Yes Weight: 0.40 kg / 0.90 lbs. Wrist Rest: No Anti-Ghosting: Six-key-rollover Media Keys: Available as a layered function Dimensions: 76.2(L) x 248(W) x 25.5(H) mm Cable Length: 1.8 M Software: No Switch Type: Cherry MX Blue mechanical switches Backlighting: Limited to some keys(on the base version) Interface: USB Warranty: 1 year https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Vortex/CORE/

Ok... So, this might be a stupid question, but I cannot find the info anywhere, so here it comes... Can the Cooler Master Nepton 140xl fit inside a Raidmax Vortex V4 case, which I am currently using? If not, which is the best and cheapest liquid cooling that can? I've read that the case supports 120mm fans, but I just have to ask so I'd know. Thanks!

Hey guys I'm looking to get me some decent headphones and after some research and reviews I think I've stopped on either Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT or Anker Soundcore Vortex but I can't decide which ones to get. Their main use is gonna be listening to music from YouTube daily while I'm in the office working. I'd really appreciate if whoever has any experience with both of these could give me some advice. Also I should mention that I'm not looking to spend a lot of money since I won't be using them too much outside of work so I'd say 80-90 usd is my budget

I don't know how many of my fellow LTT Forums peers play Fallout 4 let alone mod it but I thought I'd see if anyone has any recommended mods I should check out. I recently re-installed Fallout 4 after not playing it for probably a year and a half, I have a few mods downloaded right now mainly Weapon Mods like the RU556, AK400, Service Rifle, and some others I've liked in the past along with one quest mod which is newer called The Machine and Her(which I have not started yet). I'm interested in pretty much any mod recommendations I love weapon mods and armor mods, I want to get into some more story driven quest mods and any good ENBs to improve the visual quality and such, or any mods you guys think are a must have! Thanks everyone!

This is for anyone thinking about replacing their existing keycaps with a PBT set. Firstly - I own the following keyboards and have tried the keycaps on all of them - but be aware that Corsair and Razer keyboards have certain keys on the bottom row that are not standard so not all the keys will fit- the space bar on both Razer ansd Corsair is non standard - - except of course the Corsair PBT which is specifically made to fit on a Corsair keyboard. Corsair K70 Rapidfire RGB - Cherry MX Speed Corsair K70 Vengence - Cherry MX Red Corsair K70 Lux RGB - Cherry MX blue Razer Blackwidow Chroma V2 - Razer Green ( Greetech ) Razer Blackwidow Chroma V1 So firstly - the corsair PBT keycaps have a rough texture to them that takes some getting used to - and I have to say that even after 4 months I still have not quite taken to the rough texture - The vortex PBT's on the other hand have a much more pleasant feel to them. The downside of the Vortex set is that the numbers on the keys are below the characters so the LED illuminates the character and not the number - The corsair set on the other hand has both the number and the character situated in the top of the keycap and therefore the LED light illuminates bot functions clearly . Now - the major drawback of the Corsair PBT keycaps is the fact that the translucent plastic that allows the light of the LED to shine through is made of some kind of material that blocks a lot of the light and doesn't let enough through so expect your keyboard brightness to drop by at least 30% if not more when using the corsair PBT keycaps The vortex PBT's on the other hand allow a lot more of the light to shine through and therefore the LED's are much brighter than the corsair keycaps . Another thing that I dont like about the Corsair PBT keycaps is the fact that the Translucent plastic that lets the light shine through to illuminate the characters has some kind of pinkish hue so that all white light looks a little bit pink - and this has nothing to do with the LED's as I've tried both Vortex And corsair across all my keyboards . Overall - the vortex PBT feel better quality and the texture is much better than the corsair PBT's - the only good thing about the corsair set is the fact that all the keycaps fit - even the bottom row. FWIW - if you plan on getting a PBT keycap set - decide how critical it is to see the numbers on the top row illuminated clearly - if you are a touch typist and know your way around without having to constantly look dow the vortex PBT's are superior in every way - Quality - Feel - and illumination - honestly - I love corsair Keyboards overall but I feel the PBT's - even though it was a good effort - are sub par and were nolt tested properly - The Translucent part of the keycap blocks so much of the light and gives it a pinkish hue that I wouldn't recommend them to anyone - Dissapointed - But i'm hoping a new improved PBT Corsair set will eventually make it's way to consumers - For now - I'm very happy with the vortex Back-lit white PBT keycap set that I bought a few years ago -

Amazon: http://geni.us/2b3P NCIX: http://bit.ly/23Gu5YH MSI wouldn't let Linus take it apart at CES this year, but he FINALLY got it in his hands, and now it's time to unveil all of the Vortex G65's dirty little secrets...

Amazon: http://geni.us/Bhu NCIX: http://bit.ly/1qqecUR MSI wouldn't let me take a very close look at the Vortex G65 at CES 2016, but I FINALLY got my hands on one! Let's see how it performs...

MSI announces "Vortex", it's a gaming PC featuring Skylake Core i7 6700k (yes K) processor with upto two GTX 980s in SLI. Those 980s are in MXM form factor. the Vortex sorta looks like Mac Pro on the outside, even on the inside they have a blower fan on the top just like Mac Pro. Vortex has the following I/O ports on the back 4 x USB 3.1 2 x USB 3.1 Type C (With Thunderbolt Support) 2 x HDMI ports 2 x Gigabit Ethernet 2 x Mini Display Ports 3.5mm Microphone and Headphone Jack Upto 6 Display outputs MSI is promising that it'll 22dB at idle and Under 30dB underload. This small foot print has 6.5L capacity. MSI people told Linus that Linus will be the first person to review the MSI Vortex. Linus's Video on MSI Vortex Promotional Video from MSI YouTube And as Linus said in his video, MSI is saying that it's not the Final Product. Source: LinusTechTips YouTube, Tom's Guide. Pricing & Availability: Around $2000 for 960 in SLI with 6700k and Around $3000 for 980 in SLI with 6700k. It isn't launching until Q2 2016. And yeah, Linus mistakenly created a processor called GTX 6700k. Birth from GTX 980 and i7 6700k

Can anyone provide me a direct link to buy Vortex Backlit Doubleshot PBT Keycaps? I know it is on massdrop:- https://www.massdrop.com/buy/vortex-backlit-doubleshot-pbt-keycaps?s=vortex for $33.00 after shipping. But the 1 month to ship is awfully long. Is it available on any other site with faster shipping?

So lately I have been thinking about picking up a Pok3r (poker 3) with cherry mx clears, and i would like to hear from anyone that has experience with the pok3r. I would also like you opinions on the cherry mx clear. Thanks in advance!

http://www.ncix.com/detail/lepa-vortex-25dba-1600rpm-pwm-39-102354-1053.htm They seem like alright fans--can't go wrong if you love rebates. HighTechLegion's Overview: (There are more detailed results in the description)

Wanting to know if anyone on the forum has a Vortex KBT 60%, I'm looking into buying one after Christmas along with a new mouse and mousepad, I want to know if the back lighting on them is bright and if the build quality is good. I was also wondering if anyone on the forum has any experience with MX White switches. I already have a decent keyboard (CMStorm quickfire stealth MXBrown) but want something with back lighting, preferably purple or orange. The only other keyboard that I would go for is a shine 3 but I have a very small desk and need a big mousepad, so TKL or 60% is really the only thing I can use.

LINK: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/vortex-pokerii-keyboard Backlighting Choices: green or blue. Switch Choices: Cherry MX reds, browns, or blues. While it's not really discounted that much, it's still the cheapest price I could find with a quick search. The Poker II is easily one of the most compact mechanical keyboards you can get, it doesn't really get any smaller than this.

So my CM Storm Quckfire TK died and I'm on the market for a new board. I set budget at ~$135 before shipping. This board will be used mostly for gaming and school work ( a few papers and some programming). I really enjoyed the small form factor of the 80% boards and smaller since I really don't use a number pad that often. Plus with being in college it can be easy to transport and fit on my smaller desk. With this budget and looking for a small for factor board I found 3 boards that I am really considering: Vortex Poker II (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=459) : I love the looks of this keyboard but the lack of dedicated function buttons worry me since I do play a lot of MMO's and such and I like to key bind function keys to something (usual only f1 - f5 so I am really only loosing 5 keybinds). I also love how this board is able to be modded to look awesome ( I am also considering the backlit version of the Poker II)! Vortex KBT PKX7500 Race II (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=762): I love the layout of this keyboard, how compact it is while still having function keys and other dedicated keys that were missing in the poker (arrow keys) and I also think it is probably the best looking of the three boards. But the two things that concern me is that this board has irregular key cap sizes so I guess it makes it harder to get replacement caps. The other concern I have is that I guess since this keyboard has its switches just PCB mounted with no plate and I guess it doesn't give as sturdy of a feel. Ducky Shine 3 TKL (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=552): I have heard all the praise ducky gets for their boards and that is the main reason why I put it on my list. I also like the simplicity of replacing key caps since it has standard sized keys. However I really am not a fan of the asthetics compared to the other two choices. I'm just wondering if anyone has had any experience with these boards and can give me their input. Also which one do you think looks the best in your opinion? Also does anyone know where I could test all the types of switches? I have only had experiences with browns, but I cant find a switch sample kit that's under $25. Thanks Guys!

As far as I know, these might be the first keycaps that are: PBT Plastic Doubleshot Backlit compatible The original post is from their Facebook page and only has 6 pictures of the new keycaps and has no info on pricing or availability, hopefully more information is released soon. source = https://www.facebook.com/Vortexgear/posts/722020997865613 edit: They added another image to their Facebook page, explaining the keycaps are PBT with a POM plastic doubleshot which is what allows the light through. They will cost $33. https://www.facebook.com/Vortexgear/photos/a.259951927405858.58575.241720585895659/722567964477583/?type=1

As always I would like to start this thread off by saying THANK YOU to our friends over at Massdrop for providing us with the keyboard for this giveaway! They are an awesome bunch that provides great group buys so YOU save money on the things you want to buy. We will be giving away one Vortex Pok3r keyboard! This is a global giveaway! You can check out full info about the Vortex Pok3r at the drop page, http://bit.ly/1JlmT5S. Or you can head over to http://dro.ps/linustechtips and navigate to the page from there to let them know that we sent you. Now, on to how you can win this fancy keyboard... Post one (1) comment in this thread stating what your favorite keyboard size is and why! Do you love the 60% boards that stay out of your way when your not using them? Do you feel completely useless without a 104-key layout board? Let us know down below... The winner will be selected by random draw on April 25. One entry per user. This is a global giveaway. Thanks to Massdrop for supporting the channel, and thanks to every one of you for watching! EDIT: And the winner is @Xayer !