finally found the operating life for kailh pcb sockets: it's rated as 100 times, meaning you can swap switches for 100 times. (source: http://kailh.manufacturer.globalsources.co...CB-sockets.htm)

nice

personally i don't like the layout much so i skipped xd75re. hopefully there are more options in near future. i am beginning to get bored haha

with that budget, maybe used ikbc c-series or filco majestouch/ninja. you should check out garage sales section mymkb fb for good deals also.
er neither. i will choose xd75re if i were to go for those layouts. i prefer standard layouts (as in those found in pre-builts) however i might get some for casual testing purposes later lol

yeah the price is fine, replacement parts are easy to get, etc. actually it's good for those who wanna learn more about basic customs

arrived finally. this recently released dye subbed pbt key cap set supports gk64 fully.



there are some other sets but different profiles (from maxkey, double-shot abs). the price is not expensive.

not sure what a reverse dye-subbed means, but when i looked closely to these modifier caps, they are like doing dye sublimation for all five surfaces. the key cap is white in color initially (thick pbt, which you can observe from the bottom. the dye color is like fused into the caps)



the overall quality is not bad actually. the surface is relatively smoother than varmilo caps.

also, there are some other new sets  that are pbt based (different profiles, like modified sa - looks like sa, but shorter; still taller than oem)

for kailh box heavy or thick click switches, i might get some for reference and collection only. what i'm interested in more is if there is a silent version for their normal linear hehe

the legends on modifiers are sharp. they are the slim type some more. the background color tone is uniform (from my bare eyes)



hopefully if kailh produced silent versions, they can design the silencing part better.

imo gateron's implementation doesn't quite hit the spot. they are just slightly quieter than their normal linear. (they are still good switches especially after lubed, but the silencing and cushioned effects are quite off relatively) on the other hand, my silenced gk64 with lubed cherry mx silent red/black is almost quiet (still make a little sound on modifiers and space bar due to stabilizers, but the switches are good; and thick lube helps a lot)

Warranty?

Anyone can recommend compact mechanical keyboard with USB hub and Audio jacks

I'm currently planning my couch gaming set up. I have a wired mouse and a wired headset so I want the keyboard to have USB pass-through as well as audio jacks to minimize cabling. I also want the keyboard to be compact since I have a DIY lapboard about 70 cm (about 28 inches) wide.

No point in spending on wireless devices since I already have most of the equipment I need.

However, so far I haven't found ANY compact or tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with both USB pass-through and audio jacks. The nearest so far is the Roccat Ryos TKL Pro which has 2 USB ports (and quite pricey). Another option is the Roccat Sova MK which has a super compact keyboard integrated with a lapboard. Again, with 2 USB ports. I know I could get a 3.5 mm to USB adapter, but that usually comes with an intergrated sound card which I don't want.

So far Razer blackwidow ultimate 2016 is the closest I can get under RM 400, but it's quite big, so not much space left for a mousepad.

Seriously... isn't there any keyboard models on the market for this? I'm not a hardcore gamer so the switches aren't that important. Just want to get away from membrane keyboards this time.
PS
Sorry for the repost, but I got no replies in the hardware section, so I figured if anyone knows they should be in here.

Thanks for the input. Yes, I have been searching for some time now. The Sova is interesting yes, but I have a similar setup already that cost me less than RM100.
The Sova MK is still RM 1000 without the mod needed to get the audi pass through.
I based my DIY board on this guy who made the original post, be sure to scroll down to see his step by step assembly.

https://medium.com/@_jh3y/pc-gaming-from-th...rd-88d46beb9245

I'd rather search for the smallest keyboard I can find with built in USB hub and audio port instead.
Let me put it this way instead, any mech keyboard with USB hub and audio pass through below RM 400 available in Malaysia?
(Except for the Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2016 )

too bad. it's most probably just a lemon unit. i still have 3 boards from filco (2x tkl, 1x full-size) they're with me for years already. they are still working fine. (two of them were beyond second-hand; they're the oldest among my boards)

however, it's the right move to ditch sellers with lousy after-sale service and attitude. i rather support those with good business ethics.

I think this has been asked 2 years ago?
Is it still worth or safe to buy Filco from Taobao?
Looking at the local online retailer for the keyboard is more than twice as expensive, and it doesn't seems like anyone carry this brand anymore in Malaysia.