Zinc Keycaps $70

[Shd0w2]

I'd rather just get a couple gold keys for wasd.

[WoodenMarker]

Wow! I wonder what they feel like to type on.

There's a discussion tab where a few people who already have the caps were explaining how they feel on different switches.

[_ASSASSIN_]

lol "Deals" hue

[WhatTheQuack]

Awesome! I thought the Overclockers UK zinc alloy set was cool. This one is pimptastic! 

(http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-007-OE&groupid=702&catid=2705&subcat=2455)

[Rheinwasser]

silver sold out, darn 

[WoodenMarker]

silver sold out, darn 

That was fast..

I'd rather just get a couple gold keys for wasd.

Didn't find gold but there's a silver set: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2C519X7257

[spwath]

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/mkc-zinc-37-keyset

 

Not exactly the cheapest but wow, they're pretty and would be great for anyone who just has money to blow.

The silver set can be found cheaper on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MKC-Printed-37-Keyset-Metallic-Zinc-Cherry-MX-Keycaps-/331034660039?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d13340cc7

 

I thought it would at least be good eye candy to share.

 

 

Repost...  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/143585-zinc-keycaps-70/?hl=zinc

[WoodenMarker]

Repost...  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/143585-zinc-keycaps-70/?hl=zinc

Oh, I'll merge the threads. 

[xyza]

Wow! I wonder what they feel like to type on.

 

From what I've read they will actually make your keystrokes lighter due to the weight of the key caps. Not recommended on switches with 30g actuation point.

[spwath]

From what I've read they will actually make your keystrokes lighter due to the weight of the key caps. Not recommended on switches with 30g actuation point.

Would it be bad with my MX reds then?

[xyza]

Would it be bad with my MX reds then?

Well MX Reds are 50g so if you think Reds aren't light enough then go ahead lol. If you can find the weight of these key caps and what you are using you can try and imagine how much lighter they will become.

 

Edit; from the post

 

On reds they make the actuation force quite low. I don't have anything to measure it with but reds with the metal caps are very easy to deal with. Keeping that in mind, I find myself having less accidental actuations than I did on the 45g topre I was using previously.

[TheProfosist]

Their worth it in my opinion.

[spwath]

Well MX Reds are 50g so if you think Reds aren't light enough then go ahead lol. If you can find the weight of these key caps and what you are using you can try and imagine how much lighter they will become.

Seems like it would be nice. But, I've got other things to buy first. I need a new PSU before my current one blows up like many of the reviews of it state it did.

[TheProfosist]

Well MX Reds are 50g so if you think Reds aren't light enough then go ahead lol. If you can find the weight of these key caps and what you are using you can try and imagine how much lighter they will become.

 

Edit; from the post

 

On reds they make the actuation force quite low. I don't have anything to measure it with but reds with the metal caps are very easy to deal with. Keeping that in mind, I find myself having less accidental actuations than I did on the 45g topre I was using previously.

I think reds would be too light for the hefty caps personally. Also linear switches might be interested since there not bump to add more friction.

[Theo]

Do they make you better in cs?

[TheProfosist]

Their worth it in my opinion.

V1 Gold and V2 Silver

Wow! I wonder what they feel like to type on.

They feel AMAZING!!!

From what I've read they will actually make your keystrokes lighter due to the weight of the key caps. Not recommended on switches with 30g actuation point.

They do make them lighter so I especially wouldnt recommend reds, browns, and possibly even blues.

Do they make you better in cs?

What doesnt make you better at CS?

[TheNinjaNextDor]

V1 Gold and V2 Silver

They feel AMAZING!!!

They do make them lighter so I especially wouldnt recommend reds, browns, and possibly even blues.

What doesnt make you better at CS?

Good thing I got some money together and bought them  That keyboard of yours looks awesome btw

[TheProfosist]

Good thing I got some money together and bought them  That keyboard of yours looks awesome btw

Tell me how they are since those should be the V3 ones. Yes, I lover her so. The space and silver skull are titanium. :} *wub wub*

[TheNinjaNextDor]

Tell me how they are since those should be the V3 ones. Yes, I lover her so. The space and silver skull are titanium. :} *wub wub*

I'll try to remember. I was looking for some metal keycaps and this seemed like a pretty good time to do it

[TheProfosist]

I'll try to remember. I was looking for some metal keycaps and this seemed like a pretty good time to do it

Yea, best your going to get for anything close to reasonable. I should not stay away from the v1's cause if I try to pull them off their so tight id pull the stems out of the switches.

[TheNinjaNextDor]

Yea, best your going to get for anything close to reasonable. I should not stay away from the v1's cause if I try to pull them off their so tight id pull the stems out of the switches.

lol

 

I was looking at some custom keycap stuff and it was either $40 for the arrow or WASD keys or like $25 for just an aluminum space bar. I also found some other ones that were plastic and around $60 which was totally not worth it when these are the same price.

[TheProfosist]

lol

 

I was looking at some custom keycap stuff and it was either $40 for the arrow or WASD keys or like $25 for just an aluminum space bar. I also found some other ones that were plastic and around $60 which was totally not worth it when these are the same price.

Dude the alu spacebars are worth it I recommend the matt black one, though glossy may look better with those caps possibly.

[TheNinjaNextDor]

Dude the alu spacebars are worth it I recommend the matt black one, though glossy may look better with those caps possibly.

Really? I really want one, where do I get them? The only ones I could find were on eBay and I don't really know what's good and all that.

 

I just found this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MKC-Matte-Black-Anodized-Aluminum-Spacebar-OEM-Profile-Cherry-MX-Keycap-/231063996818?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35cc7cc992 I wonder if it's too long though.

[TheProfosist]

Really? I really want one, where do I get them? The only ones I could find were on eBay and I don't really know what's good and all that.

ebay get them from geekfeng (feng is his user name on GH) its usually quiker but a touch more expensive to go through ebay. The only thing you have to do is possibly lightly bend the prongs that hold the stem. This would especial be the case if you have Costar stabilizers. You may have to do this for the zinc caps as well just lightly bend them till they have nice snug but no tight fit. Another thing if you want to use orings with these grab at least two packs as all keys will need double and R4 keys need triple.

[TheNinjaNextDor]

ebay get them from geekfeng (feng is his user name on GH) its usually quiker but a touch more expensive to go through ebay. The only thing you have to do is possibly lightly bend the prongs that hold the stem. This would especial be the case if you have Costar stabilizers. You may have to do this for the zinc caps as well just lightly bend them till they have nice snug but no tight fit. Another thing if you want to use orings with these grab at least two packs as all keys will need double and R4 keys need triple.

Thanks!

 

I found this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MKC-Matte-Black-Anodized-Aluminum-Spacebar-OEM-Profile-Cherry-MX-Keycap-/231063996818?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35cc7cc992

 

Do you know if it would work for a K70?