if using black spring then will become mx panda clear
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_MX_Panda_Clear

if what i wan is something like kmac2???

haha nope.
I've been active at GH tho. Been awhile since I've logged to LYN.

hey guys.... i may have to replace my G15V1 keyboard which i LOVE VERY MUCH! unfortunately it started going kuku on me...

so im considering mechanical keyboards... usage is mostly for work and typing out syntaxes... but gaming is also a priority... mostly FPS... but the current keyboard i using temporarily pretty sux even for FPS with some keys not being registered after pressing a combo.

so whats a good and cheap mechanical keyboard that can replace my G15V1?

my main priority
- dedicated volume up and down button and dedicated mute button
- palm rest
- tilt height?

any suggestions? so far ive seen not many have them

pls recommend the cheapest option available as i also need to budget for a G13. i also might have to buy 2 sets of keyboard+G13

but feel free to recommend the higher range and expensive ones as well...just in case i have the budget

thanks.

EDIT: pls quote me when replying so that i get a notification in case i forget about this post.

thanks

This post has been edited by mADmAN: Dec 5 2013, 02:15 PM

kmac2 as in its metal casing?
what kb are you using right now?
there are plenty choices for tkl alu casing. I have vortex alu casing in mind and others are pricey
Just buy a used kmac2, less hassle and problem solved

or
http://www.originativeco.com/collections/k...products/kmac-2
DIY and it will definitely cost you more than its price.
or from Taobao, they have freebies if you purchase kmac series diy kits

This post has been edited by Lotus1109: Dec 5 2013, 02:22 PM

Chunk out at least RM1.3k and wait at geekhack for ppl letting go 2nd hand.

Keycool from taobao should do good.

ducky shine 2, want to build from scratch maybe

i trying to understand what u want, but failed to do so lol!
kmac 2 is also another type of custom keyboard where the user solder in their own choice of switches.
that's the whole point of custom keyboard, u do what u want with that keyboard.

would be easier if u state a budget for us?
i haven't come across any mkb that have dedicated multimedia button, but quite a handful of mkb have integrated multimedia function, for example, on a Ducky keyboard, pressing FN + F1 is mute, FN + F2 is volume down and FN + F3 is volume up.
not sure if this type is suitable for u?
palmrest mostly need to buy separately.

other than that, your option is gaming mkb.
Corsair K95, K90 and K70 seems got what u want...but if u want to change the keycaps, gaming mkb will give u a bit of a headache.

the vortex alu casing, can use to house sprit's pcb?
i tot it's only for filco.

No experience then buy 2nd hand
sendiri buat later apa pun tak tau very inconvenience.
buy a 2nd hand custom and observe every single thing.
then buy another custom to build. ini baru lah

Actually if one gonna built a complete custom
it takes damn long time to source different parts.
a switch will not give you best feeling without lubing.
except blue.

Chinaboards like flashget and greedwolf do have dedicated volume controller.

chinaboards are out of my hand already

nano 75 please..I need wireless for mobility

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-TqreW82jk

interesting

what type of these keycap?

This post has been edited by jepertine90: Dec 5 2013, 02:51 PM

so its like ur black abs shining already but still got the legend there
to shine through. Instead of coating like the ordinary one.

since it's a doubleshot abs backlit keycaps, meaning the legend will always be there right? won't turn nasty looking like razer's?
well...of course i still expect it to shine...haha!

he said is double shot not sure is abs or pbt.. but based on the video is kinda sandy surface, which is what I'm looking for.. saw your GB, does the keycap shine though? well shine not shine is not important.. does it have sandy texture?

i think it's abs with matte finishing coating.
i like the case

it has sanded texture.
man. the color is so nice don't you think so.

http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-universal-b...-top-print.html

the first universal keycaps set @ USD$40 (excluding shipping)
gaming mkb user rejoice