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sartaingerous OP t1_j9ql1x1 wrote

NovelKeys NK87 Entry Edition

Dangkeebs Blue Sky Tactile switches

Akko Midnight caps

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RenoSinclairee t1_j9qza3g wrote

whaaaaaat? I'm using that exact same board right now. same comet blue colorway. I topped mine with EPBT Miami Night keys. I call her Jinx.

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boyishly_ t1_j9r12ub wrote

Replying to ThrowawayLocal8622 (#1,948,338)

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

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xxInsanex t1_j9r5zff wrote

Replying to ThrowawayLocal8622 (#1,948,338)

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?

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ThrowawayLocal8622 t1_j9rf8x5 wrote

Replying to xxInsanex (#1,950,868)

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.

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sartaingerous OP t1_j9rwcwq wrote

Replying to ThrowawayLocal8622 (#1,948,338)

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.

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LevanderFela t1_j9t295p wrote

Replying to ThrowawayLocal8622 (#1,952,143)

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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