oh you're looking for full-size. i thought you're looking for tkl, which is like 599rmb for base models

personally i prefer varmilo to ducky because of varmilo's much better stabilizer optimizations for modifiers and space bar. no, it's not about modding, but for you to have a relatively better oem board.

Ah good info, I have to google what stabilizer is lol.

So one board leads to another, saw another model IKBC C104, which has the most review/sale among the 3: Akko-Ducky, Varmilo  and IKBC. It's also the lowest priced at RMB549. Do you or anyone has experience with this keeb?

Can I rank them like this: Varmilo > Akko-Ducky > IKBC

Want to make sure I'm getting value for my money before dipping in. Thanks for feedback.

Hi, this will be my first mechanical keyboard purchase.

Does the Tecware Phantom Elite come in TKL format?

Checking prices online, trying to decide what's the better value:
1. TKL Phantom - RM 169
2. Full Size Phantom Elite - RM 169 (board) + RM 75 (Gateron switches)

Do you think the Gateron switches are worth the cost? I've never tried a TKL format, willing to give it a shot.

Appreciate any feedback!

I exclusively use KBD4X now. In fact, I stopped using my other keyboards altogether.

Ortho + 40% + QMK = Endgame (?)

Anyway attached is a picture of KBD4X × Kailh Box Red × DSA Alchemy and FC660C × 9009.

hello

hello

this is nice also

rev6 pcb?

Thanks!
Yep! Haven't had the chance to solder on the RGB underglow or install the rotary encoder yet

hello

nice, lucky you, always wanted a proper planck, but kinda blew budget on other things.  i am playing around with the encoder stuff on my qmk promicro breadboard. i like how it still emulates keystrokes instead of going full analogue.

Beautiful champ.

How long you waited for it?

no, there is no news about tecware phantom elite yet

the price for gateron switches is ok. however, if you want, you can also find other options at taobao (e.g. for linear switches, there are gat yellow and black)

tkl is just a full-size minus keypad in general.
oh you're looking for full-size. i thought you're looking for tkl, which is like 599rmb for base models

personally i prefer varmilo to ducky because of varmilo's much better stabilizer optimizations for modifiers and space bar. no, it's not about modding, but for you to have a relatively better oem board.

like horns said, TKL is just minus numpad.

it really depends on ur usage. if u do a lot of number(maybe accounting, data sheets, or anything that need to key in a lot of numbers), yes it is needed.
but if u dont(like me), so no i dont miss it much.

and TKL is also more ergonomic.

the choice is yours bradah ! 

edited : if u play games that needed numpad, u need it too. fortunately, i dont. so TKL is best for me.

I went ahead and got myself the normal Phantom TKL in brown switches. It's louder than I expected but loving the feel. Thanks!

I went ahead and got myself the normal Phantom TKL in brown switches. It's louder than I expected but loving the feel. Thanks!

welcome to the journey of click clacking.
lubing, modding and making ourselves less money !

hora hore !