Is the F1-8X V2 Keyboard As Good As The Original?
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Keyboard: F1-8X V2
Board insulation: None
Plate: 5052 Aluminum Plate from DDS
Keycaps: GMK Striker
Switches: 2014 Razer Orange Stems in Broken in hyperglide MX Brown housings
Stabilizers: TX Stabilizers AP
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Geon never fails to unload his keyboards on all of us
huh?
i can always count on geon to fill me up with keyboards
Something about Kailh Burgundy Pro stems that really make for a deeper sound. Spacebar is absolutely perfect!
Thanks for dampening the hype so I can maybe finally get one. Did you use a cem3 pcb or fr4?
Never used 9deg/19mm but the PLX is 7deg/20mm and I initially thought I wouldn't like it because I'm used to the Ciel which is like 6deg/18.something mm, but it's surprisingly comfortable and easy to adapt. The larger front height I think also contributes to it having a little more internal room for the sound to reverberate and gives it a great fantastic clacky gasket sound, way before designers like Singa were designing gasket boards that fit that sound profile. The fact it's designed by an Australian duo also makes me happy to be an Aussie. I got mine secondhand BNIB for an absolute steal and I will never be selling it, this will remain in my collection forever.
I used a clackier switch in mine but the original V1.1 plate - and has blown every single one of my keyboards out the water. I love this keyboard to bits.
that 2 tone side profile doe 🤤
Honestly I like its nice and clean. Quote from the great Leonardo de Vinci , Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. I wouldn't pay over the market price but if had opportunity to buy one at market price I would. I am broke after buying the neson 810e so hopefully he doesn't have sale on them any time soon.
I'm pretty sure the v1.1 plate is made of 5052 aluminum as well.
I been on the hunt for F1 for a few months now haha the regal drop sold out in under 20 seconds
Bro hit the randomize button on the switch stem selection
How did you get a custom plate from DDS?
I'm using the exact frankenswitches. They feel great, the leaf ping might be a bit too much though lol. Did you lube the leaf or anything to reduce the leaf crunch?
Lubed behind the leaf!
Geon supremacy. Great vid 👍
With the F1-8X v2 groupbuy 2024 happening this week, do you still think this board is end-game tier?
Yes
literally guys, do not engage the after market at this point especially for Geon. he literally schedule and pump out extra units time to time, the keeb hobby is a long game, dont stress out.
despite being a bit rare, kailh razer oranges should be pretty cheap if you get lucky enough to find the right razer board to harvest.
a little bit of luck but shouldn't be too expensive!
Where did you get the custom plate from? Not sure what DDS is .
DDS is a manufacturer in China. There are also a ton of vendors offering custom keyboard plate cutting services
Hope he does more colors !
a burgundy maybe..
@@AndyVNguyen Geon made a special burgundy F1 V2 for a Malaysian store anniversary giveaway and it looks awesome!
This is the only vid that talks about the board haha 😂can only find typing tests sure all the tests sound good but that says nothing I joins the gb so I’m in only headache is the Pom vs pp question got Pom should I change it ?
After being apart of the F1-8x v2 Regal drop incident that lasted 20 seconds, I folded and bought a 722 off someone for $450. Hopefully the sound is just as good as the v2.
I was watching the page as it dropped (didn’t plan to buy one) and I swear they were all gone within 10 seconds lol
No surprises I think there was only 30 available
@@ChiefBrianIrons yeah, it was the first time I tried sniping a geon board so I severely underestimated the amount of people who had the same idea as me lol
I didn't even bother because when saw the number of units I knew my chances are slim to none. Also wouldn't be surprised people used bots I don't know if the Geon site uses simple captcha when buying a keyboard
I tried to buy, there was catchapa. I also did not get one, gone within 30 sec.
AFAIK, the V2 and the 722 sound is basically the same. They both share the same profile with typing angle and front height, so luckily if you like the sound of the V2 you'd probably like the 722 sound too!
(not me coping because I have a 722 or anything)
Just want to say, the 722 is stunning, and i would much rather have the 722. Since I don't have any of them, I will be buying the v2 in the upcoming GB
@@oscarsanchez298 man, the 722 is too big, the F1 is so heavy already and 722 with that tofu design is really difficult to lift up. Design aesthetic, I prefer the 8X with raw bottom or PC bottom, the v2 is okay
Didn’t know it was possible to make a switch that is pure memes. Sounds great in the keyboard though!
You asked to let you know what I think of the board? I joined the GB for one silver/ gray and one burgundy 😂 sure it’s a bit boring but it’s the only board I know of that is finally not budget board I only have budget boards lots of them wanted to try out a higher end board a endgame board what ever that is 😂
Geon supremacy
Some improvements I found to make f2 sounds better. Plateless + maybe buy a custom feet to lift up the case abit. F2 and frog feets make the spacebar terrible.
i didn't like plateless on any of the f1 boards i've tried. haven't tried it on f2 iirc
@@AndyVNguyen im running currently plateless and i love it. I also heard the new plate v1.1 helps.
Use different switches tho : ( but otherwise, quite solid. Waiting for the F1 classic or the F2 cookies and cream
Love this board. Got it built w half plate and it’s too good
it's a great board!
Switch used for half plate?
Nah bro 722 is a killer. I'll send you mine to check out.
Hey Andy, any plans on reviewing the Tofu65 FA? Its a neo65 competitor basically and maybe you would have a chance of reviewing it early?
i don't think they have plans for sending that out for me early
@@AndyVNguyen ah damn, thought theyd send it along with the 8X MK3.
silver case + blue keycaps never fail man. i might grab one but just skip the pcb + plate and just stick my 722 internals into it LUL
lmao then what are you gonna do with the 722??
@@AndyVNguyen probably switch between the two or i get another pcb in the future if i feel like having it built, i got extra plates from experimenting with the 722.
I love when I can’t tell if the board sounds good because the switches sound like shit.
I need a 5052 alu or pc plate for my f2, because it sounds endgame right now just a little off
VEE-TONE? Boy it's VI-TON 😂
Dammit I don't need to spend more money
it's worth it for a solid tkl tho.. be DONE..
Kended F1-8X
i stopped watching after i saw the 9 degree typing angle.. im good
That’s the v1
I disagree about the 722 not holding up to the original. They sound the same.
I would argue the 722 sounds better.
Bald supremacy
No one is doing a nice in depth review of this board not even a talk only blacksimon did a news thing and you
Anh là người Vietnam ạ ?
Yes
@@AndyVNguyen người việt nam tự hào về anh hihi
He's gotta stop making these my wallet is begging me to not click the trigger every time
L
i personally think Geon should stay away from trying to 'aesthetically' upgrade the F1 line, cause he honestly sucks at it. That curvy bottom housing just feels... out of place. For me, what made F1-8X(88) a cult classic that it is was its simple design bordering on brutalism. In this regard 722 was a successor in some regard (disregarding the sound signature). V2 kinda feels like a cop-out.
Looks boring