I have a B87 built with cherry MX clears, lubed and using 62g korean springs. Some like the tactility of stock clears, thus they don't lube it, just swap the springs. But to mod Pok3r, need to desolder everything, and mod one by one. So it takes quite a bit of time and if soldering skills is bad, you'll risk burning the PCB. Not sure if anyone want to do the job for you.

They are quite scratchy when new, after some time will be much better. One thing to note when removing keycaps, clear stem is a little tight, must becareful not to break the keycaps.

Hope these info will help you to decide, just my 2 cents.

Ebony wood wrist rest

Well, I was using the first gen BWU also before this. Cherry MX blue, loud as it is. Maybe that Cherry switch was worth the money back on the day, but after a year dead LEDs and dim LEDs. I don't feel it is any better then other option out there.

Now that they use their own switch made by Kailh, and the price keep going up. Kind of agree with Jusnits. Just my 2cents.

Interested

You need to win it to buy it. Even if you get the ticket, and you don't win, you won't get an invoice.

<RM200 for a full layout is kinda hard. I think the only options are finding from Taobao(clone switch) or hunt down for used units. Good luck.

I think it's pretty hard to value the depreciation rate for a used keyboard. I think it rely solely on how much the owner wants to let go, if they can't sell, surely they will reduce the price to sell it off. Some of them just refer to other seller's price.

In the case of custom keyboard, usually the price don't reduce that much. Some of them even gain value to a certain extent due to rarity like some of the korean customs or vintage keyboards. Rarity and configuration, like some built with switches that are more rare in the market, or specially tuned.

I know this explanation don't really answer what you asked, but hope it helps you. Just my 2 cents

I don't think you'll regret getting a Filco. Pretty solid and highly recommended.
Well if it's blue switch it's going to get a little noisy anyway.

Yuktsi is so kind

Then look at the recommendation list on the first post. Might have other options that suits your budget. If still feels expensive, find on Taobao for those built with MX clone switches.

Well, some people actually like typing on linear. I do enjoy typing on linear, tactile and clicky. I can't say which one is the best for me but I just like them all because they are different. Imo red is too light. Not sure where you got the info that red are very good for typing

Tactile is not too noisy, unless you bottom out with every keystroke. Linears can be loud too if you tend to bottom out the keys. Clicky(blue) is quite loud by default.

Just fyi, many people have "typo issue" with linear switch when they first started out, some get used to it over time and some just end up getting tactile or clicky.

Many seems to be really happy to type on browns. Hope this helps.

Erm, normal keyboard? You mean those usual rubber dome keyboards?

If you're referring to those, then you should think again why you came to this thread and how much do you understand about mechanical keyboards.

*No offense but seriously. If a 4xx ringgit brown switch Filco feels same as the free Acer keyboard that came with the home PC, I'll flip my table, smash that keyboard in pieces and burn it with gasoline. Just kidding

Of course they feels different, that tactile bump, surely feels more distinct than usual rubber dome, and the key travel is more satisfying. Not trying to make it sounds like the most perfect thing ever, but it certainly feels different and better.

Get a wrist rest. Quovadis's store is doing a sale now, wooden wrist rest can get at a quite decent price.

Yes, quovadis123. Just check his siggy, black walnut hard wood wirst rest for RM55 only

I think a numpad only is not so easy to find locally. I think it's better you save up a little longer, and get a full size mkb. Should be more cheaper than getting a separate TKL+numpad.

Razer, now using their own MX clone switch, labelled as Razer brand. They are made by Kailh. I've never use Kailh switch, so I can't say much. Generally the actuation point is "higher"/"shorter". It's said to be better for "gamers".

Well, everyone have different preference taking on stuff. Please take all the comments and recommendation with a grain of salt.

If not mistaken, only those older models use Cherry MX, good luck finding them. Still take note that they are not standard layout.

Tuhao (Chinese: 土豪 refers to the mainland Chinese people who are rich but uncultured.

But generally we mean those that are filthy/f**king rich. Custom are not cheap by all means.

You also using tuhao custom, i see Kmac and LZ

Well, I think your hope is too high for it. It's like comparing spritzer and evian. Evian definitely is better, but it's still water anyway. Scissors switch are like boiled tap water.

Next step, modded switch please.

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As quovadis123 said above, there are a few in the garage sales going for below RM300, you can try looking for them.

Welcome to the mkb world.

Yes you can. A B87 from Winkeyless Korea.
An acrylic keyboard with RGB lighting on the bottom, you can pick your switches(ergo clears, gateron blacks or whatever MX compatible).
Add on a set of decent Gateron dye-sub PBT. Should be below RM1k.
But you'll need someone to assemble it I think.
If aluminum custom, i'm not so sure that budget is enough.