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NYM96 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
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NYM96 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
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This 96-key mechanical keyboard strikes a perfect balance between a fullsize and tenkeyless board. It’s got everything you need—including function keys, arrows, and a numpad—but it doesn’t waste an inch of space Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downInsufferablePedant
17
Sep 20, 2024
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Paired Switch:Tactile
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My First Build
This was the first keyboard I ever built, and it was a fantastic experience. The case is comically heavy, I believe you actually could bludgeon someone to death with it - it always made for a fun talking point whenever I'd bring it in to the office. I did find the bottom edges of the case to be a little sharp, and the included rubber feet were a little too short and made it a little difficult to pick up. That being said, it was, otherwise, a great experience, and although I don't use this as much as I used to it still makes its way into my rotation from time to time.
Recommends this product? Yes
Banjo123
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Oct 9, 2022
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Heavy and good looking.
Great quality, heavy to pick up, feels like it'll last a lifetime. Daily driver since I purchased.
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fer.real
533
Sep 12, 2022
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A Good Value
Despite the fact that this is a very basic keyboard, it has some good features that make it well worth the price.
The NYM96 is a stripped down version of the Melody96. The lines aren’t as nice and it doesn’t have a diffuser for the underglow. It’s also a tray mount keyboard.
Despite all of that it still has some nice features. It has a heavy aluminum chassis. The PCB supports QMK. It’s nearly a full size keyboard, which is nice to have at times.
Recommends this product? Yes
WXYdd
82
Jul 13, 2022
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Great deal for what it is
Another one of those relics that used to be a great deal for a custom CNC'ed keyboard. Don't think anyone will buy it anymore today.
Pepo2181
5
Oct 28, 2021
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Pretty good keyboard kit for the price. Compact layout with numpad, a big plus for me.
Recommends this product? Yes
finkleiseinhorn
0
Apr 20, 2021
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Great looking board, wish I could use it!
This would have been my first board except it came with the down arrow switch soldered a bit too far to the left causing the keycaps to overlap when installed. I was waiting for the keycaps to come in and didn’t even know what to look for since I’m a newbie, and as a result I missed my refund window. Oh well, lesson learned and Drop threw some credits my way towards my next purchase so that was nice. Takeaway is, if you’re a noob like me, inspect the board as much as possible within the refund timeframe!
Recommends this product? Yes
Mike_NoLastNameLikeMadonna
38
Apr 13, 2021
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Good keyboard if you like the compact layout. No complaints.
longboarder131
0
Mar 4, 2021
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First foray into semi-custom Mech Keeb, LOVE IT
HEAVY. Maybe not so much as other keebs go, but for me, this thing has some heft, and I love it. Put some GMK Samurai on it, though I'm thinking of going for a more subdued key cap set. Either way, this keyboard is great. Tried my hand at QMK, not so bad. Switches are great, went with Cherry reds as a nice midway, ease-into-the-hobby switch set. I like em.
Definitely recommend if you're thinking of getting into this stuff. I love the 96 key layout, still got all my buttons, but it's in a nice and compact package. Only bummer is the lack of hotswap PCB. Oh well. Next one?!
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josh_b
266
Feb 6, 2021
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Great keyboard and a great value. Highly recommended. I'm just not sure why Massdrop isn't offering the hotswap PCB as an option.
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Syrihl
15
Jan 30, 2021
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Somewhat of a newbie to mechanical keyboards but this seemed to be the kind of compact layout I was looking for with a numpad. Overall very satisfied and seems to be a great value for the price. Thankfully arrived undamaged. Very solid. No issues with the USB connection contrary to other reviews.
Recommends this product? Yes
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