Submitted by PanguskhanUwU t3_z8sxq7 in MechanicalKeyboards

New build. Keychron Q5, whale keycaps, oil king switches, durok stabs, tap mod, holee mod, removed the thin factory foam and added a slightly thicker half rubber half foam insulation used on cars. Next build is gonna be Epomaker TH96 on stream.

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QWERKey-UK t1_iyd6bku wrote

I prefer a separate numpad, but I'm not gonna lie, that does look kinda sexy.

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Blue-Bird780 t1_iyelvkd wrote

At work? Numpad every day, all day. I do data entry, not having a numpad is a dealbreaker.

At home gimme that sweet sweet 75%. I could probably get away with 65% but I do like having the function keys.

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Arioch404 t1_iyd8gf7 wrote

Both depending on what I'm doing. Which is why I have a 65% for gaming and a 1800 for office tasks.

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PanguskhanUwU OP t1_iyd9n9r wrote

Yessir. I have two 96%/1800 that I use for editing, a 75% that I use for gaming, and I plan on building a 65% to replace that 75%. Any suggestions on a 65%?

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Arioch404 t1_iyd9tcm wrote

Not using anything fancy, just a keychron k6 and a k4. Both do the job for me.

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lpavlov314 t1_iydigpk wrote

99% of all time it hinder. I used to use common number keys with 65% keyboard. More space for mouse. Also helps the hands to be in the center of the body when typing.

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NEXYR_ t1_iyes930 wrote

I just ordered my first build and I took a 100% bc I numpad is so useful but if one day I take another one I'll probably take one without numpad

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PanguskhanUwU OP t1_iyf7w61 wrote

Smort. I did the opposite. I built a 75% first and missed my numpad which is why I built this.

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Sliced_Orange1 t1_iyd4h9l wrote

I don't love having a numpad, but I don't hate it either.

Your setup looks great!

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VincibleAndy t1_iydoa8o wrote

I need one sparingly but when I do need it, I really need it. So I have a standalone 10 key that works great and matches my 65% keyboard.

Also love being able to have it to the right of my mouse, or above my mouse.

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Pinkisacoloryes t1_iyf8imd wrote

I currently use a 65 percent plus a macropad that acts as a numpad on the default layer. I do however find myself reaching over to the regular numpad quite often by accident, because at work I use a full sized retro cherry ATK.

To me if you use a numpad then it's function over looks. It's a keyboard afterall and no one but you should care which looks better.

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PanguskhanUwU OP t1_iyf944n wrote

Well said bro. This build was definitely more for function. So while editing, it’s a lot easier for me to punch in numbers repetitively with a numpad rather than the top row of numbers. But when I’m gaming, I swap over to the 75%.

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VAWLTGHOST t1_iyd7l7f wrote

Numpads are functional but are not completely necessary. As such, it’s not about love or hate - it’s about preference and what works for your setup.

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Ok-Party-3033 t1_iye0y4f wrote

Just takes up space on my desk, I’ve used TKL boards for years and love them.

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KnishofDeath t1_iye2174 wrote

This looks fantastic. I have a full size Ducky Shine 7 now but jumped on the GMMK Pro for black Friday. I need the numpad at work but excited for something a bit smaller for the gaming rig at home. I may bring the Ducky to the office, we'll see.

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RHero777 t1_iye30cv wrote

I did the same and ordered the polycarb plate and separate GMMK numpad. Can’t wait!

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KnishofDeath t1_iye51hq wrote

Sounds silly but I went with the brass for the look, even though you'll barely be able to see it under the switches and keycaps. I may try the O-ring mod IO Sam did to soften up the feel a bit, or switch it out with poly later if it just feels too stiff overall. I'll definitely be sharing pictures when it's done.

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RHero777 t1_iye5fmq wrote

Please do! Oddly enough I actually had the GMMK pro for a month with the stock aluminum plate. Then I saw the Black Friday deal so being a terrible person I used amazons wide open return policy to take the direct from GMMK deal instead. It sounded great with lubed Glorious pandas and I also have a set of lubed Akko Purples to try. I wanted more thocc and the aluminum plate was already completely solid as far as flex.

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fr4gge t1_iyef3hx wrote

Numpad is ok, but if I had one I would want it on the left side

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Hanuman87 t1_iyfcth8 wrote

I just bought the barebones Q5 kit for my next work build! Numpad is a must for the office and I wholly appreciate and approve. I feel like my red samurai keycap set is a little too loud for the office but I think that keycap set is *chefs kiss* Would be proud to rock that in my cubicle.

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NoOne-NBA- t1_iyfdxga wrote

The numpad is my one must-have item on a keyboard.

That being said, I found out I don't need an 1800 to get it.
I have one in the middle of my 60% ortho board, on top of the right alphas.

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