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A review for this board. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-tttABwLh4
Currently I'm not buying this keyboard and I doubt I would in future because of it using Geteron switches.... Make a Cherry MX version and WITHOUT RGB nonsense, and if it's available in future again I may actually consider it ! It's really a nice looking KB. But Gateron is the biggest deal breaker for me, along with the RGB rubbish. Imagine the KB can be sold so much cheaper without RGB or maybe just even it up by using Cherry MX instead by saving on the RGB nonsense....just my opinion. Then again there are still lots of KB choices out there my opinion could mean nothing.
Choose the $60 one without the switches and caps and put in what you like. You can turn off the RGB functionality by pressing Fn + Esc. Even with the RGB capability turned off, but still in there, it's cheaper than most mech keyboards that don't even offer hot-swap.
Here's a pick: http://i.imgur.com/QoIZaaR.jpg The two stems you want to clip off or file down are on the one on the left that appear on either side of the center plastic post. Also keep in mind that if you plan to use the lighting with it, you'll want the light to shine through the switch, so be sure to choose one that allows light to go through. If you want something that's quiet out of the box, then I suggest Aliaz switches. Otherwise, you might find you'll be modding your switches in some way. However, many people love the loud clacky stuff.
Ah I see what you mean, but since there is a plate mount ones I don't see any reason going for the PCB mount. But seems like PCB mount ones be more secure, that is if the KB support it. I didn't know there are different mounting lol. Never once bought a custom make KB before. Tks for the help. I never heard of Aliaz switches before, but on KBDFans it stated that it's manufactured by Gateron.
As in the metal plate itself, since PCB mounted switches don't require the plate and allow the board to just be a frame, PCB, switches, and caps. Omitting the plate reduces cost and changes feel.
Other than the two prongs on the bottom there is no difference between the construction of place mounted Cherry switches and PCB mounted Cherry switches.