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NYalex
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Jul 5, 2018
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plexabyte
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Jul 6, 2018
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NYalexPSA: Don't use WD-40, use a teflon grease like SuperLube for much better results 👍
GotEmAll
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Jan 24, 2019
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NYalexWas the space bar having a rattle? I noticed on a couple of YouTube videos that you can here a rattle in it. I was really looking at this board, but the thought of having to take this apart to try and lube the stabilizers does not sound fun.
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Jan 25, 2019
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NYalexEven the stabilizers that people use in the high end custom boards will rattle and squeak if the users don't lube them. There's absolutely no way a board like this will come even close to $50, even with the rattling stabilizers, especially given that this set comes fully built with switches, keycaps, backlighting, and a higher profile metal case.
GotEmAll
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Jan 25, 2019
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The difference is that on a custom board you already have it apart so you can go ahead and lube while putting it together. On something like this that is already prebuilt, many people dont have the know-how (or time) to try and take something apart just to lube it (and since its so expensive one expects the manufacturer to do it, goodness knows it costs them pennies, I mean they are made in china). Sure you can lube these now that they are complete, but sometimes you don't get the really good result unless you take it apart. Also there is always the chance that if you try to desolder it you can burn the pcb (some dude did this on a youtube vid, by by money) especially when you are new.
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This has 1 serious flaw.
and the only reason is a serious flaw is because the darn thing costs $160.
if it was a $50, it would be totally understandable, but on a $160 board, i expect perfection.
the issue are SQUEEQUING keys, specially the spacebar.
WTF, it makes the keyboard sound like a $25 mech keyboard from amazon.
i had to remove the keycaps and lubricate with wd-40. i resolved the issue, nothing major. but this should not be something i have to do on a $160 keyboard.
Other than that it has been a fantastic board.