Submitted by sartaingerous t3_11a99jw in MechanicalKeyboards
sartaingerous OP t1_j9ql1x1 wrote
NovelKeys NK87 Entry Edition
Dangkeebs Blue Sky Tactile switches
Akko Midnight caps
ThrowawayLocal8622 t1_j9qmx54 wrote
Really dumb question for a lurker who may be starting their first build soon, what is the cost of a "budget build" keyb?
xxInsanex t1_j9r5zff wrote
Not an easy question to answer since budget is a broad term.
Most enthusiast look at sub $250 kits as budget from what ive seen but a budget build is really just whatever you can afford without breaking the bank.
How much are you looking to spend if you dont mind me asking?
ThrowawayLocal8622 t1_j9rf8x5 wrote
I'm trying to understand before committing a budget to it. From what I'm reading, this isn't a hobby for me.
I was curious about some of the hackeyboard firmwares and was toying with the idea of a Commodore clone type thing for the kids to play the retro game on.
LevanderFela t1_j9t295p wrote
150$ is a baseline for a build that will be noticeably better than a gaming keyboard - Keychron V series (100$ for fully prebuilt, and then modding), Akko, etc.
Keychron is probably one of the best entries, as their Q/V series have VIA and QMK support (proper remapping, layers, etc.), are easily moddable and prebuilt versions offer great value, giving switches + PBT keycaps for 20-30$.
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boyishly_ t1_j9r12ub wrote
I’m a lurker too because I can’t afford this hobby. People on here who talk about budget keyboards usually mean $150 for ‘budget’. However, this build is closer to $200. I kind of don’t know what fantasy world some of these rich people are living in
yomikemo t1_j9r4yuq wrote
it’s more like “budget enthusiast”
where most enthusiast builds start around $500, and then you can pay as much as you want after that.
pancrudo t1_j9sjiia wrote
Nothing like seeing a $500 board on budgetkeebs and then everyone getting mad because they use budget as an endless number....
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sartaingerous OP t1_j9rwcwq wrote
Someone else nailed it, somewhere around $250. Base kit was like $95 on clearance + tax, switches were around $70, caps were off Amazon and like $50. There is an artisan cap on there as well that was given to me, but that would prob add another $50-75.
Definitely still not cheap but it’s much less than my other boards.
Lonnylasagna t1_j9qyum1 wrote
Really dig the colors, great keeb!
sartaingerous OP t1_j9rvw73 wrote
Thank you!
samvvell t1_j9rmffg wrote
Nice build! How are the Blue Skies?
sartaingerous OP t1_j9rvtku wrote
Quite liking them so far. First set of tactiles and I love the sound so much.
samvvell t1_j9rw76s wrote
Awesome. Enjoy the keyboard, it looks great!
sartaingerous OP t1_j9rwet0 wrote
Appreciate it!
Tifereth4 t1_j9rr8yj wrote
Incredible build! I have the NK87 Alu version in Pink Nebula but wow this color looks good!
sartaingerous OP t1_j9rvre6 wrote
Thank you! I love how it ended up.
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