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- Keyboard: Novelkeys NK65 v2
- Keycaps: Novelkeys Cherry PBT White on Blac
- Switches: Gateron yellows lubed with Krytox 205g0
Just got a Razer Huntsman Elite after fighting for years with my off-brand Chinese mechanical keyboard.
I generally thought that keyboard was fine, as I only rarely had issues like random double spaces and double Ts, but it was really wearing on me recently. That, and the clicky noise REALLY lost its novelty. It was a very loud keyboard, which was a lot of fun at first, but became very grating after three years or so.
Enter this keyboard: I opted for the linear optical switches for quiet typing, and man, am I satisfied. Obviously it's not silent, as the keys still have to bottom out, but it's a satisfying muffled sound. I'm also adapting to it very well, being able to shoot of quick bits of text, as well as sustain good speeds for a decent amount of time. The one thing I will have to get used to is how sensitive the keys are. Even gently resting my fingers on the keys causes them to activate, so I'm going to have to unlearn that, but it really shouldn't be an issue.
I'll also say, the detachable wrist rest being RGB is endlessly absurd to me. I like RGB, so no complaints, but it's almost more absurd than RGB mousepads to me.
I like tasteful RGB personally. My newest KB, unfortunately, doesn't have the best speed or brightness options. I picked up the dk61e since it's on sale.. Definitely going down the KB rabbit hole like I did with Headfi.
Now you just need to lube your switches and get the butter smooth thoccs
It's funny: for me, it's either full-blast rainbow RGB, or none at all. Miss me with that tasteful stuff.
The more time I put on this keyboard, the more surprised I am that it's marketed as a gaming keyboard. Don't get me wrong, it's fine for gaming, I just don't think that's its strong suit. The media keys are re-programmable, but outside of that there's no big gaming features like extra macro keys or anything. This thing, to me, strikes me as being more of a typist's dream. The actuation point is so immediate that you don't even really have to bottom out the keys. It's so smooth, and so quiet, you can just plug away at it for hours without it being annoying.
$200 is a lot of money for a keyboard, and it's not even some obscure boutique brand. But it's kinda making sense to me, as I could really see myself putting years on this without any issues. I definitely don't see myself bringing the ol' clacker out of retirement.
Man, I wish $200 was expensive for keyboards. I ordered all the parts for my "endgame" board. Let's hope..
Oh, I've heard custom boards are pretty much a bottomless rabbit hole. Sorta a niche within a niche, and demanding a price to reflect that. I'd say they're not for me, but every time I think something's not for me, I usually dive in at some point. I'm happy with me plebian pre-built keeb... For now.
Oh, I've heard custom boards are pretty much a bottomless rabbit hole. Sorta a niche within a niche, and demanding a price to reflect that. I'd say they're not for me, but every time I think something's not for me, I usually dive in at some point. I'm happy with me plebian pre-built keeb... For now.