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With an innovative, interchangeable decorative top case, our CSTM80 Mechanical Keyboard is adding a new layer to the world of keyboard customization. Now, with the CSTM80 Barebones, you can add a few layers of your own Read More
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Nov 15, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:2
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Pretty Solid
Programming it had some hiccups but otherwise a solid barebones option.
Recommends this product? Yes
penguingurl002
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Nov 6, 2024
Activities:Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:6
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Good for the price
Since I loved the CSTM65, I needed to build another keyboard like it. This one is not made out of metal, but the quality is great nonetheless. I love DROP keyboards and they are fairly priced. Once again, keyboard is very customizable with the variety of plates they have for purchase.
Recommends this product? Yes
Trevor1030
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Oct 10, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:4
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Decent for the money
This is a decent keyboard for the money their gasket system is solid. I do dislike the 8 screws holding it all together but this seems to be the norm with other companys too. It has some flex, not alot, i did a tape mod and lubed stabs and it sounds pretty good. I think the drop software is okay, but i prefer the via or vial software. I do like the top plate, i bought the white. it has a little bit of a creaking sound and doesnt feel perfectly mated together but its solid. Overall solid keebs. 4/5 i think if the quality of the top cover went up, or they fix some small things on the v2 i would say 4.5-5/5 easy! Now please make it in a 75% =)
Recommends this product? Yes
Hundenfi
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Oct 10, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:3
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Great barebones for the price
This is an amazing board and I recommend it to anyone who is starting out with custom keyboards. The issue that ONLY I HAD with mine was while using Akko Key Purple V3 and Clear V3 the switches will come off when taking off a keycap. The problem was resolved with a replacement plate
Recommends this product? Yes
Goobest
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Sep 22, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:6
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Good entry board to tinker
Good entry level board to experiment and practice with. Getting in and out of the case is fast with just a few screws. The acoustics create a deeper sound, but I kept all foams filled along with the stock PC plate. It is gasket mounted but I didn't feel too much flex, which I personally prefer.
Would suggest going for the pre-built version even if you plan on using your own switches and keycaps. The barebones do not come with stabilizers, so getting those on the side would already put you near the cost of the pre-built.
Recommends this product? Yes
clock75
10
Aug 4, 2024
Activities:Work
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:4
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PC Plate Problems
The keyboard plate is PC (polycarbonate), and it is so flexible that when i remove the keycap from the space key area, it always falls off along with the switch.I would like to replace the FR4 Plate as standard. Otherwise, I wish they sold it separately. Currently out of stock.Recommends this product? Yes
Murchant
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Aug 3, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:3
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Super Solid Board
Really nice TKL that instantly became my daily driver with kalih jades
Recommends this product? Yes
BlackPoodle
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Jul 21, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:12
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cstm80 keyboard
This is my first time seeing a plastic keyboard with this design. I really like it
Recommends this product? Yes
thefancyfish
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Jul 7, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:6
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Pretty good entry level TKL
For the cost, I say it's actually a great value if you're a first time builder. It has a 1.6mm non flex cut pcb, only one layout, and only one mounting style. And it's super simple to open up and build in. The one thing I would change is swap from phillips to hex or torx screws.
Recommends this product? Yes
Cory_Key
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Jun 15, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:3
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End game quality keyboard
All my other keybaords were pre-built. Don't miss the disclaimer like I did, this does not come with stabilizers.
I decided to switch to this keyboard from the now discontinued KBD75 since it has a standard key layout and I kept getting tripped up switching between my work office and my home office keyboard layouts. I used drop mt3 key caps and pre-lubed novelkey creams and stabs from someone on etsy. Using the same switches and keycaps, this is honestly the exact same feel and sound as my kbd, but with a more conventional layout and better stabilizers.
Recommends this product? Yes
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