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Vortex Cypher Mechanical Keyboard
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From Vortex, this 65% mechanical keyboard wastes no space. It offers a full set of numbers, arrows, and modifiers, all packed into a compact frame that won’t take up too much real estate on your desktop Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downJimDetroit
124
Feb 15, 2019
m28mAlso notice the keycaps on Amazon are OEM profile, not DSA, and that they are laser-engraved, whereas the ones here are dye-subbed. Also, the colored keys you get here.
Rosebud41
278
Feb 15, 2019
Why an upcharge on the dull as dishwater "industry standard" MX Browns? For a $110 KB, this seems like picayune nickel and diming.
Also, would be nice to see other key options on this and other KB drops besides only Cherrys. No longer cutting edge and overpriced. One can pay less and get more with other brands.
m28m
35
Feb 15, 2019
I read a lot about kailh box switches stems breaking or cracking keycaps.. is this still an issue?
JimDetroit
124
Feb 15, 2019
m28mSources for Box switches have received the re-tooled ones by now. I have ordered several packs. Not an issue for this current drop, of course, since these are Cherry's. Check the usual sources for notices on their websites which say specifically they are the re-tooled ones.
MightyJabba
451
Apr 23, 2019
This is a good board, but it's $10+ cheaper at mechanical keyboards dot com (admittedly, that version has black keys that may not be quite as nice, but that's a matter of preference and many people end up replacing their keycaps anyway). I suggest using the onboard programming to make the right "Alt" key into a dedicated Delete key. Here is mine with SA Green Screen keycaps (from Massdrop).
scottlu
346
Feb 17, 2019
is it possible to change the "ESC" to "~" ?
because I working under linux a lot. the ~ is home folder.
Jiv_au
100
Feb 18, 2019
scottluYou can create 3 different profiles (they call it 'layers' in the manual) so that you can change ESC to ~ and more.
Manual: http://www.vortexgear.tw/db/upload/webdata4/6vortex_20188221365892480.pdf
Or you can load it with a different keymap using Vortex's own online utility.
http://www.vortexgear.tw/mpc/index.html
Instruction: http://www.vortexgear.tw/mpc/plugin/Instructions.pdf
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Trekeyus
7
Feb 16, 2019
Reminds me a bit of my gk64. How's the software for programming this one as the software on the gk64 is atrociously bad.
Pham0100
3
Feb 18, 2019
If you use the online editor, you will lose onboard on-the-fly programming as it requires separate versions of the firmware to work. Keep that in mind. You could always reflash the original firmware, though.
jwordfish
67
Feb 19, 2019
The silent black version is one of my most used keyboards, and this DSA keycap iteration looks cool. The only thing I really, really dislike is the useless Pn key. Another mod key on the right side would be so much better.
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Interstate74
78
Apr 23, 2019
jwordfishI agree. I used a Pok3r as my daily driver for a long time and after the first day I never used that Pn key again!
jwordfish
67
Apr 23, 2019
Interstate74Yep, it's wack. Programmability is now a must have for me... I can't justify investing in another keyboard if the keys don't do exactly what I want them to. This is still an amazing value, but for 65% I'd probably recommend a Tofu65, maybe with an LFK65 pcb...
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Jiv_au
100
Feb 18, 2019
I would have bought this if I didn't already own the Vortex Race 3. Minus the top function key row is a big plus.
However, I'm not a big fan of the border on this.
Both the Race 3 and Core (I own both) do not have borders, so it takes up less space on my desk.
I see that other places are going for $105, but only in black keycap (not a fan of black).
Pay $5 extra for the white/grey + color keycaps. Sounds fair.
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m28m
35
Feb 15, 2019
Anyone keep up with keyboard news? I want this layout, but with RGB. I'm wondering if vortex will release and rgb version since the pcb has spots for LEDs.
m28m
35
Feb 15, 2019
Oh ok.. thanks for the advise.. I guess I assumed they might not want to say if they're releasing something like RGB cause it might reduce sales on the current cypher. I was looking at the vortex core and its pcb also has cut-outs for LEDs, but they haven't released an rgb version so I'm doubting they'll make one for the cypher, sadly. I hope I'm wrong.
A community member
Feb 15, 2019
m28mI mean, it never hurts to try and ask, worst they can say is they can't divulge that information!
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