Peripherals Longweight's Mechanical Keyboard Guide

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  1. GeorgeStorm

    GeorgeStorm Aggressive PC Builder

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    They sound gorgeous, worth the money just for that in my opinion.
    May have to look into getting a set.
     
  2. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    I will let you know how I get on with modding mine, need to buy a Dremel and a small vice now!
     
  3. GeorgeStorm

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    Mm, I'm not a massive fan of the look, so wonder if thick PBT caps have a similar sound/feel or not. May have to look into it.
     
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    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    I think the noise comes from the material and the weight so think PBT caps might not do it.
     
  5. hamza_tm

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    They honestly do sound fabulous. Imagine those on a buckling spring..
     
  6. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    Heh :D

    Well when I get my aluminium caps I will do a full typing test on the Filco with browns and the Noppoo with blues :)
     
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    I cannot wait! Also, if I don't like blacks, I'm straight away putting down interest for your Noppoo with blues! :D
     
  8. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    That sale depends on me finding a white Filco TKL ninja with blues :p
     
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    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    Some much better images of the aluminium key caps have been added :)
     
  10. Jester_612

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    I figure you are one for exacting standards, so you'll want to update the layout section with the ` key being grave accent I think. :)
     
  11. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    So it's called the grave key? Rep for you my friend! Thanks!
     
  12. Nexxo

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    Yup; you have:

    grave accent (accent grave): è
    acute accent (accent aigu): é
    circumflex accent (accent circonflexe): ê
     
  13. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    Thanks Nexxo :)
     
  14. MrDomRocks

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    I have just looked through this thread, and from what you have said Sir Longweight BROWNS are the best choice for those new to mech keyboards. I am in the market for one xD

    I am ot a very good typer. I can't touch type or really look at the screen whilst I type at least on a keyboard. Too many years using a laptop. I'd prefer full size rather than a smaller keyboard.

    Price wise I am willing to take the higher end price. Will be coming from a Cyborg V5. Which is an ok keyboard.

    One question with any of these mechanical keyboards would i be able to press multiple keys at once?

    And which manufacturer would you recommend?
     
  15. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    I would always recommend Filco as a first board, great quality and lovely to look at! Cost is around £120 for a full size board with browns, would you need UK layout?

    Most mechanicals have NKRO so you can press as many keys as you want, quite a few cheaper boards don't though so it is always worth asking before buying!

    Is £120 too much?
     
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    £120 isn't too much and I was thinking Filco having read the Mech KB Thread at least partialy in the past.

    UK Layout is preferred XD
     
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    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    I was just looking at that website :thumb: Probably going to buy it at the weekend xD

    I like to give things time before I go out and buy them. Simply as I am controlling impulse buying.

    I bought my SSD at 3am because I decided I wanted one. Oh and Diablo3 the other day another impulse buy.
     
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    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    I know the feeling! I spent £100 on caps this morning, that was meant to be my weekend money!
     
  20. MrDomRocks

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    Opps I will spending money out of my savings which I will then replace. As I have a job I can justify it!
     

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