My first custom keyboard. Waiting game begins, hope everything goes smoothly. 

My first custom keyboard. Waiting game begins, hope everything goes smoothly. 

Guys, I bought my first Mechanical Keyboard back in February, it was the Durgod K320- used one at quite a good price. Cherry red switches. Just want to share a bit of my experience. TBH it didn't turn up as how I thought it would be. The first impression is definitely good; well-made solidly build keyboard. Heavy. And the doubleshot pbt keycap simply is amazing attention to detail.

In term of typing experience.. I gave myself sometime to get use to it... I am only occasionally a gamer. Most of the time, I do normal typing(+-70wpm), and use with various softwares. After few months of using the keyboard, I think I can conclude that Cherry red Switch simply is not my favorite. I am not sure if I will like Blue or Brown switches. I thought gamer is swear by Red switches, but this 1-2 weeks I have been playing games more often, I found my finger rather tired, especially playing fps and car racing game, where I constantly have to press onto the "W" forward key. I feel like I need to use more force than i used to in compare to those typical membrane keyboard.

As for Typing, i also dont find it excel either... I think the best typing experience I had is the Razer Green Switch... I have tried a few Cherry Blue switch in the stores, and I still feel the razer green feels more "refined". I am thinking to replace my Durgod keyboard with smthing of a tactile keys... but I am a bit hesitate to go Razer as the build quality isn't as good , and the plastic keycap isnt doubleshot pbt which I really enjoy now. But at the same time, I think im more eager to trying out their green switch in my next keyboard.

Another mistake I made is that, I thought I will like the TKL layout... unfortunately for what I do, I really missed the numpad when needed,  I always like smaller footprint keyboard such as the 65% or TKL, for its compactness and look. Unfortunately I need both the F1-F12 function keys and occasionally numbpad.. Look like i just have to stuck with a Full size keyboard.

Any advice on what keyboard i should look for next? I really have been thinking maybe mechanical keyboard isnt the thing for me, and I considering jumping back to normal membrane keyboard such as the expensive logitech mxkeys. Before doing that, I like to give mechanical one more try, as I probably just choose the wrong switch.

btw, anyone interested to swap keyboard with me? I wan to experience different switches before investing in one that I really like.

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My first custom keyboard. Waiting game begins, hope everything goes smoothly. 

Glad you manage to get the DZ65RGB in stock. Though, in a hind sight, might want to ask KBDfans if you can top up a little for Cherry screw-in PCB mount, the ones in your picture seems like standard clip-in PCB mount. Also, in case they missed it, do let them know also that you would prefer if they pre-mod the case for the PCB (but might not be an issue for the V2, not entirely sure, it was an issue with the V1 PCB where 1-2 of the hot-swap sockets are nudging onto the case mounting posts)

ok.

note that this combo will have a weaker structural support, although it still work fine. it depends on only switches to secure top plate to pcb. also, the better choice of switches to be used in this case is pcb-mount/5-pin switches.

Noted, I'll see what they can do. Thanks.

Hmm, now that you mention it, never crossed my mind before this. Will have to try them out first when all the parts arrive only decide on changing the switches. Thanks.

you're welcome

as i suggested before, to play with custom springs, it's better to start with finding out spring weight range for yourself. this can be done by using stock switches on your current boards. this will help you narrow down the selection of custom springs significantly. it will be a waste if you get those that fall outside of the range. (i.e., too light, causing frequent mistypes; or too heavy, causing health issues for finger joints)

base on all the kibods i have, i like my gateron blacks the most. smoothness aside coz its optical, the weight is pleasing. but i never tried yellow which most ppl who like heavier switches, like oso.

so 65g-70g is ok for me i guess.

base on all the kibods i have, i like my gateron blacks the most. smoothness aside coz its optical, the weight is pleasing. but i never tried yellow which most ppl who like heavier switches, like oso.

so 65g-70g is ok for me i guess.

60g, 65g, 67g, 70g, 75g. 1 pack each. Campur shipping baru RM178. Bereh boss.

60g, 65g, 67g, 70g, 75g. 1 pack each. Campur shipping baru RM178. Bereh boss.

well, you should also check this one out:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboard...linear_tactile/

65g is actually no.3, after 68g and 62g, for linear and tactile switches. (of course, this might be related to demographics also hehe)

the poison is stronk !
my kibods all are cheaper than ur Durgod i think(depends on how good of a deal u get).
I have the Filco MJ2 if u want to try and that is if u r in Klang Valley. but give me few days to put on keycaps and try it myself first. long time no use so not sure if the switch is still clicky and consistent or not. i do have a green switch too. its heavier than blue and can get quite tiring after awhile of typing and it is full sized. This i rarely rarelyyyy use, only the first month of getting it i think. so switch feels new. owh, Filco is TKL.

just trying to help in this community. it is nice being nice to other ppl. if ppl dont repay me, someday somehow god will.

can borrow the ikbc bluetooth to test how it works? 

can borrow the ikbc bluetooth to test how it works? 

you guys' signatures are so nice

from now i will put my latest build specs in my signature also lol!

cannnn. but looks like u ipoh mali. kibods cant cross states for now
eh where's ur gaming rig? 

free up spaces for more important stuff lol

lol

kibod > all

hahaha this current build is my first build with tx springs. it really does not disappoint. (.. and i finally understand the true values of these branded custom springs)

now i really hope the maker of melgeek mojo75 will seriously consider to add a solderable pcb option.

now u really make me wanna pejam mata and buy the tx springs.

bye bye money for switches 

hahaha this current build is my first build with tx springs. it really does not disappoint. (.. and i finally understand the true values of these branded custom springs)

now u really make me wanna pejam mata and buy the tx springs.

bye bye money for switches 

Aiyo..... same la

This statement very poisonous.