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.
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.
Both depending on what I'm doing. Which is why I have a 65% for gaming and a 1800 for office tasks.
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%?
Not using anything fancy, just a keychron k6 and a k4. Both do the job for me.
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.
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
Smort. I did the opposite. I built a 75% first and missed my numpad which is why I built this.
I don't love having a numpad, but I don't hate it either.
Your setup looks great!
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.
65 for daily use, full Kbm for work.
setup looks sweet!
I'm a sucker for 100%.
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.
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%.
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.
Just takes up space on my desk, I’ve used TKL boards for years and love them.
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.
I did the same and ordered the polycarb plate and separate GMMK numpad. Can’t wait!
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.
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.
Numpad is ok, but if I had one I would want it on the left side
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.
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.
QWERKey-UK t1_iyd6bku wrote
I prefer a separate numpad, but I'm not gonna lie, that does look kinda sexy.