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  Thank you!
context: I got a GMMK Pro as a holiday gift and I'm very interested in the keyboard space now a days.  Been building PCs for years, but want to explore another tech hobby.  This would be my first time exploring a keyboard like this.
  I'm going to use panda switches and will replace the stabs with ZugGear V2 (screwed in)
  In regards to the lube for the switches and stabs, since these are tactile switches, I was reading that KryTox 205g0 is a good brand. 
  But does it matter that much as long as it's a form of dielectric grease?
  I might be overthinking this lol >
  
  Ahh gotcha.  So the dielectric grease for just the stab wire, but for the stab housing and switches, the KryTox is recommended?
  Follow up question.  Do you know of any useful/reputable guides for lubing switches and stabs? >
  
  To the first part, yes. Dialectic for wires, krytox/tribosys for everything else. You could also use krytox for the wires if you don't want to buy a separate thing but many people don't recommend it.
  For guides, I found Taeha Types, Alexotos, and Keybored to all have good youtube guides for lubing. >
  
  Much appreciated! >
  
  You can also check out BlackSimon's youtube for more information as well. They're usually longer in duration, but much more informative into the details >
  
  Is there any review of the keychron silent pro switches ? Are they good? Any idea when they will be available again? I couldn't find any information or review of them.
  They are prelubed, so I am thinking of ordering them over the gateron silent switches as I really dont want to lube the switches myself.
  Or is lube not so important? It's my first ever mechanical keyboard, so I won't know the difference anyway? >
  
  The best part of silent switches is they make less noise, so the only other factor becomes push feel and smoothness.
  Lubed silent switches feel smoother then unlubed, but I swap the springs out on mine anyways; so I may as well lube mine in the process. 
  If it’s your first, I think pre-lubed is fine to help you get a mechanical keyboard in-hand to use. >
  
  Im new to this world and tough about making my own first custom budget keyboard however im more into the visual part. Im currently looking for a keyboard/barebone that has Side leds (Like the GMMK 2/PRO) or full ring leds (Like the KBD75).
  The options i already checked were the fallowing ones:
  -TM680
  -Akko 5075s
  -tecware spectre
  -marsgaming mk4
  -hexgears impulse
  I would like to know if there are other budget alternatives?
  Also i don't care if its a full keyboard as long as it can be moded in the future.
  Thanks >
  
  Yeah pretty sure the option best fitting your requirements is the akko 5075s >
  
  Boomerang60 - still in IC >
  
  Holy shit it somehow got shipped to my man over here instead of me (laminar) >
  
  Will durock v2 stabs work with an Alice layout board? Specifically the keychron q10 >
  
  Are tactile switches much louder than linear? I currently am using a build with epsilon switches and am interested in trying tactile switches for the new build I am working on. I was thinking about getting boba u4t switches but don’t want to if they are going to be much louder. >
  
  It depends on the switch. Some are a little bit louder, most won't be. >
  
  Looking for a nice dark blue cherry profile keycaps set. Should be very high quality, price doesn't matter too much. No worries if it's only available in group buys too. Got any suggestions? >
  
  GMK Blue Samurai Custom Keycap Set is the only one group buy dark blue keycap set i know of that high quality . most high quality keycap sets are group buy only >
  
  Thank you, i‘ll look into it! >
  
  My wife loves her Ajazz K870T but it now won't charge or connect via USB-C. We've tried all different cables, chargers and outlets with no luck. I know it's a long shot asking about something so specific, but if anyone has had a similar issue or has any suggestions for fixing it, I'd love to hear about it. Thanks! >
  
  I have been scouring the internet for days trying to find this keycap set ever since I missed out on a listing on Mercari. From what I’ve deduced, it was a group buy in China a little while ago, and the official name translated to English is “New Zealand Manor.” I HAVE found a single listing for them here but I know this site typically just resells and up charges Aliexpress stuff. Which leads me to believe they have to be out there somewhere for cheaper (and I would prefer the set without the legends which this site doesn’t sell.) Any help is greatly appreciated :) >
  
  Anyone have some advice on deciding between a NuPhy Halo75 and Keychron K2 Pro (Aluminum Frame)? Both were released recently so there isn't a huge amount of reviews/testimonials imo.
  Leaning towards the Halo75 due to having 2.4G wireless which I'd prefer to use rather than wired mode for gaming. I also slightly dislike the stock keycaps on the K2 because the F key colours alternate abit unevenly.
  Thanks in advance for any feedback :) >
  
  Hi everyone!
  As I was saying, I have a Cooler Master CK530v2 (red switches) but after 1 year of use, some keys are not working as expected. I don't know if I can apply for the warranty but if not, I really want to repair it (my wife gave it to me last Christmass so it has a sentimental value for me).
  I read here that this keyboard uses Gateron switches but I took off one of the keycap and the switch is labeled as TTC so I'm a bit confused.
  Image of the ESC switch
  If I'm going to replace all switches, which one do you recommend? I got used to this linear switch, but I'm thinking in some tactile alternative too.
  Also I have a few questions:
  
  I know it takes a lot of time, but which tools and supplies do I need to transform from soldered to hotswap switches?
  Can I do the hotswap to the 4 pin RGB leds?
  
  Thanks in advance! >
  
  
  some keys are not working as expected
  
  You seem to assume that you can solve the problem by replacing the switches. But that may not be the case. If the cause of the problem is the PCB, replacing the switches won't help. 
  The Cooler Master website says that the warranty is 2 years. You're much better off sending it for warranty repair/replacement than acquiring the equipment and supplies to turn this one into a hotswap board -- which might cost more than buying a new CK530v2 -- and which might not even result in a working keyboard if the PCB is the source of the problem. >
  
  Does the top say gateron? It looks very similar to a gateron ink >
  
  It does. I googled and think they black ink v1 or2 I can’t tell. Is 67 for $21 good? >
  
  Yeah assuming 67 is enough for your board then 21 is lowkey a steal. Black inks are great switches! >
  
  Hi,
  I'm currently looking for a keyboard since my current keyboard (Corsair K70) is a bit too large for my liking. I will mostly be using it for gaming and typing (HW related stuff), but performance during gaming is a higher priority. I was considering a 60 or 65% keyboard, but I'm not exactly sure what the best options are for these sizes. So far, I've looked at the Xtrfy K5 (not sure if I should stick with Kailh or use Cherry/Gateron since I've heard bad things about it) since they're offering a free deskmat with a customized keyboard. I also am considering it for the customization since I can change whatever parts I want if the keyboard doesn't fit my preferences (keycaps/switches). I've also considered the Corsair K65 as it is currently on sale at Best Buy for $70 CAD. I was also looking into Higround keyboards, but some posts have warned against purchasing Higround products. The last two I'm considering are the Razer Huntsman Mini and HyperX Alloy Origins 60/65. I'm also planning to purchase a mousepad with all the keyboards except the K5. I'm mostly on the fence regarding the Xtrfy board since I'm not sure if the flexibility it provides is worth paying an extra 20 - 40 CAD.
  TL;DR
  Looking for a 60 - 65% keyboard, mostly care about how it feels for gaming, feel free to recommend other options.
  Options:
  Xtrfy K5:
  
  customizable/flexibility in the future
  free deskmat with purchase of a custom board
  not sure what switches to use
  total price: roughly 190 - 200 CAD (shipping and taxes included)
  
  Corsair K65:
  
  No customization but reliable
  can't upgrade in the future
  affordable due to sale
  total price: Around 130 - 140 CAD (shipping and taxes included)
  
  Higround:
  
  heard they're overpriced and bad quality, but also heard they're good, so not sure
  total price: Around 200 for the keyboard alone (shipping and taxes included)
  
  Razer Huntsman Mini:
  
  Kind of customizable
  affordable due to sale
  total price: 160 CAD (shipping and taxes included)
  
  HyperX Alloy Origins 60/65:
  
  Reliable brand
  No customization/ability to upgrade in the future
  total price: 180 CAD (shipping and taxes included)
  
  All the prices except the K5 use a 40 CAD mousepad as an estimate.
  Thank you >
  
  I wouldn't recommend you get a gaming keyboard, in my own humble opinion. Check out Keychron for really high-quality mechanical keyboards, which you can use out of the box. These will sound and feel much better than all of the boards you listed, and although not necessarily aimed at being for gaming, should serve you well. (at least at their wired state)
  If you want to build your own, then this is where the customisation really kicks in. I would recommend looking at the posts on this sub for some inspiration, as well as Alexotos' Website and Keyboard University for more intros into that.
  Hope this helped :) >
  
  Hey y’all! I wanted advice on what to get as my very first mechanical keyboard. As a broke college student I don’t have a lot of options, and so far keychron seems to be the best option. So I wanted some guidance on what to pick from that specific brand that pairs well with my MacBook and how I can aestheti-fy it. Thank you! >
  
  Are you willing to build your own is probably the main question. If not, probably keychron. If yes, then there is a whole new world with lot's of different customisation options. Alexotos' Website is somewhere I would look for an intro to keyboards. Feel free to hit me up for more questions :) >
  
  Tyty! I’m kinda intimidated from building one. Keychron seems like a good option since it’s already made, but I’m unsure which one pairs best w MacBooks and is a good pick for premed/college students. If you could spare some insight I’d be very appreciative 🙏🙏 >
  
  Trying to find the best 95 or 100% case. Does anyone know if the Q5/Q6 is worth the price over the GK108? >
  
  
  Q5/Q6
  
  is way better quality and features than the gk108 >
  
  Any other recommendations or is that the pinnacle? And are the switches & caps worth the extra $20? Idk how their switches feel or sound >
  
  I have a gmmk pro with the enter key very rattly on only the left side and I don’t get it. Holy
  Modded, lubed everything, please help. >
  
  How do I fix an unresponsive key? My Z key doesn’t work after I flashed the qmk configurator layout I wanted, I have no idea why because it used to work fine before. I’m using a Poker BM60 V2 pcb if that matters. >
  
  Hi. Any suggestion on a hot swappable 65% with a knob? let's say budget is 500EUR. I have a Epomaker GK68. I like it a lot but overall it doesn't feel like a high quality build. As far building my own, I don't have the patience to do it from scratch. I want a base with its pcb and everything there and I just have to add the switches and the keycaps. I appreciate any help or suggestions.
  ​
  Edit: now that I think about it, I wouldn't mind if there is some work into it. I just don't want to go through the soldering process. >
  
  I would wait for the Zoom65 to restock with extras (likely to happen in January, when the Group Buy is fulfilled)
  Not many very good or premium 65% boards with knobs around now, so I'd wait for those extras. >
  
  Yeah I noticed not a lot of options pop up, putting 65 and knob in Google :D Thanks a lot for the suggestion! I can wait for that >
  
  my keyboard macros are binded to the numbpad from 0-9, but for some reason they keep on swapping fro numbpad 0-9 to the equivelant whilst shifting, for example, key 0 is now insert, pls help me, i want them to be 0-9 >
  
  I don't have numlock on this keyboard. Also, on the VIA key tester, it says all of my (macro) numpad keys are 0-9 on the numbpad, but 9 is enter, but the first time i pressed it, it registered as both enter and 9. On any application, for example, notepad, the macros are home/clear/insert etc etc >
  
  i'm building a monsgeek m1, anyone has switch recommendations for if i want a budget clacky build? i'm currently looking at the ktt kang whites or the cherry mx black hyperglides >
  
  mx blacks are pretty clacky, but they tend to be used on more mid\~premium boards because they aren't exactly cheap. Most switches will be clacky with the right plate, foam etc, so I'd recommend checking out this video: Clack \~ Thock
  Budget switches I would recommend are the Ajazz Peaches (can be found on AliExpress) but the KTT Kang Whites are pretty clacky, so they are probably a good option too. Hope I helped! >
  
  After doing the holee mod on my stabs my spacebar doesn't seem to be topping out properly. When I take off the spacebar and pull on the stabilizers manually it doesn't feel like there should be anything dampening the top out. It feels like pressing on a silent switch. Checking the bottom row keys, I can see that the spacebar is maybe half a millimeter lower than the rest of the row so I'm assuming the band-aids have something to do with dampening the top out.
  I am using Gateron V2 Stabilizers (not inks) with Krytox 205g0. I assume it has something to do with the type of band-aids I used. They are fabric band-aids but they seemed a touch on the thick side. >
  
  I just bought a Melgeek Mojo68, took it out of the box, tried it out, loved it. Went online and checked out their firmware versions while downloading their utility tool KBTools and saw that the firmware was out of date. I downloaded the newest version and tried to update it through KBTools, starts for 2 seconds then says “Failure, abort” then the LEDs in the board shut off, the software doesn’t respond and doesn’t recognize a keyboard anymore, and I can’t do anything to get this thing to respond anymore.
  I am fairly certain I bricked this keyboard in the first 5 minutes by using a firmware update they specified for this board on their own website.
  I joined their discord, messaged support, and dm’d their account on Twitter. Haven’t had a single response and honestly their discord where they seem to say they do the most support is just a total crapshoot. 
  Anyone ever have this issue, even with a different board? Anyone have a potential solution even to just roll back the version or something? I like the board but honestly this support experience and their app is just killing it for me. Worried I may not even be able to get a refund if this doesn’t get fixed because I can’t even get a response from anyone in their business. Any help would be majorly appreciated. >
  
  Keychron K2 vs Keychron V1 
  Which one should i buy for my first keyboard? Also can someone share their experience with the K pro switches ? Red vs browns to be exact. >
  
  My newly bought IQunix OG80 Wormhole is having this high pitched pinging noise when using the keys. I’m having a hard time tracking down what is causing the issue. Any help would be much appreciated; I have cherry mx browns and costar stabs. Video with the noise >
  
  Hey everyone
  Was wondering if anyone knows where I could buy the Metaverse keycap set from DROP.
  I am also interested in buying from someone if they are lightly used.
  Keycaps >
  
  Ask on r/mechmarket