You DON'T Need A Gaming Keyboard... (Get a Keychron instead.)

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  • @HipyoTech
    @HipyoTech  ปีที่แล้ว +61

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    • @Grahamszn
      @Grahamszn ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey do you still sale your old keycaps before the hippo ones

    • @imtheengineer
      @imtheengineer ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm just gonna say it. What's up with all you custom keyboard ppl who don't use the whole keyboard? I use all the keys. I like cool things too. I'm with Stephan. Those aren't even real keyboards.

    • @LowPriceEdition
      @LowPriceEdition ปีที่แล้ว

      link to the shinny blue key thingy?

    • @NewmanCraft
      @NewmanCraft ปีที่แล้ว

      U should do the Gamakay tk68

    • @chad_8313
      @chad_8313 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keychron boards have very high latency, and are not suitable for any sort of competitive gaming.

  • @VivicaGsy
    @VivicaGsy ปีที่แล้ว +570

    3:10 as a finance bro who dabbles in coding, i have never understood the absence of num pads. They're so dang useful.

    • @Jigmie
      @Jigmie 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      what you are saying does not match your profile picture at all

    • @KelseyDrummer
      @KelseyDrummer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      I worked in insurance for a couple years and it ruined me. Num pads are a requirement.

    • @ChevyConQueso
      @ChevyConQueso 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      I cannot live without them, and I'm not a finance bro. I worked an inventory job 20 years ago where we had these 10 key belt hung computer units, and had to enter numbers as fast as you could think them. I got really good, and now it's a requirement for me. Only once did I screw that up with a 10 key-less laptop in college back in 2007. I ended up having to buy a USB acessory one. Never made that mistake again. It's literally the reason I have a Precision 7680 and not a Precision 5680, which would have done the job ok. I'm happier with twice as much RAM and an i9 anyway, but dead serious, no 10 key was what killed the cheaper model on arrival.

    • @silentshadow867
      @silentshadow867 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I am torn because I use my numpad but think the 65 and 75 are far more aesthetic. I am pretty sure when I pull the plug I’m going to do a 75 and buy a separate numpad.

    • @qetchp1870
      @qetchp1870 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      nah i have a keyboard without a numpad but it still has arrow keys and controls above and it's sooooo much better without the numpad but I also don't do finance stuff and am capable of using the literal line of numbers at the top of the keyboard.

  • @_colonial_
    @_colonial_ ปีที่แล้ว +1118

    Steven is so real for wanting a numpad. I get you can get detached ones, but then they're lower quality than your main keyboard, etc etc so it's nice to see some 100% love

    • @susantuna3434
      @susantuna3434 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      i know right i need that numpad a lot also is just cause im use to it since i was a kid ( 90s kid here)

    • @morgan5941
      @morgan5941 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      The central numbers are okay for small numbers, but for large numbers or doing calculations, the numpad is 10x better.

    • @CharlieMikeNS
      @CharlieMikeNS ปีที่แล้ว +83

      @@morgan5941 Most of the people who don't use them never use their computers for serious productivity stuff. I couldn't dream of using excel without a numpad, and I use excel for so much.

    • @ZarBluestar
      @ZarBluestar ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Data engineer here
      It makes me so sad how hard it is to find full-size or a satellite numpad that won’t feel like poop compared to a nice custom board. Need both the pad and home cluster for my workflow. (And because I use them all day for work, I habitually prefer the numpad over the number row on my personal board too)
      Q0 is tempting to let me pick any nice tkl for pairing, but at that point, might as well just get a q6 and mod it.

    • @Isabel-vn3kh
      @Isabel-vn3kh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ⁠​⁠​⁠@@ZarBluestari felt the same so I ended up using the geon frog tkl + frog pad since they look really cohesive together. Only con is much higher price point and no matching colors so I had to custom cerakote, but my frog pad sounds/feels amazing and almost identical to my keyboard, especially after minor modding.

  • @ChevyConQueso
    @ChevyConQueso 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +204

    Steven wants a 10 key because Steven wants to be a responsible adult and productive member of society. I applaud Steven for his wise choice.

  • @PhroggiusPhrog
    @PhroggiusPhrog ปีที่แล้ว +868

    Nice to see some full-size keyboard love!
    Definitely want the Q6 as my first build.

    • @minhquanvu2944
      @minhquanvu2944 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Go with the Monsgeek M5!instead. Better aluminium quality and sounding. You won't need QMK/Via on a full size board

    • @ThatBassistK
      @ThatBassistK ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Q1 Pro with the Q0 Plus is a pretty nice 'best of both worlds' setups. It won't be taking out my KBDFans Odin v1 anytime soon but I needed a keyboard to travel for work and (modded) it's a phenomenal choice.

    • @PhroggiusPhrog
      @PhroggiusPhrog ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ThatBassistK Nice! I mostly want a full-size keyboard cause the numpad is a great macro-board for OBS and editing software cause, I am a content creator so it'll be very handy for me.

    • @karvie
      @karvie ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's also the Q12 if you want the numpad on the left

    • @marloyt7786
      @marloyt7786 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I play war thunder, so it's basically a requirement.

  • @MarthVaderxvida
    @MarthVaderxvida ปีที่แล้ว +198

    I'm only at 3:48 into this video, but I am SO GRATEFUL to hear about the need for a 100% layout. I need the numb pad because so much of my work involves numbers. I'm on the edge of my seat and can't wait to see how this turns out.

    • @randomness32810
      @randomness32810 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah I don't see how 75% is so popular since they are missing all of the F-Keys. I use a few of them way too often. I've seen a few 96%s that are really interesting, though.

    • @bradhaines3142
      @bradhaines3142 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@randomness32810 96% i can get behind, but 75 or 60% are just useless to me. i wouldnt mind a smidge smaller, but F the nonsense of going without a numpad. i dont even use it for work, paying bills, doing taxes, all that crap is just so much easier with a numpad.

    • @azhp42069
      @azhp42069 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@randomness32810 75% has F-keys, it's anything smaller than that that doesn't have F-keys. 75% is the 81 key.

    • @cvbattum
      @cvbattum 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      As a programmer I can't live without numpad, home and end keys. And I wanted custom, non-fn multimedia keys (at least for skipping songs and pausing) because I listen to music a lot. That eliminates nearly all keyboards below 100% and even most 100% because no one does dedicated multimedia keys. I was very disappointed to see how few choices I had (I landed on a keychron v6 max with the custom keys mapped to multimedia)...

  • @kriskolish6423
    @kriskolish6423 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    I legit contacted Keychron support when I bought my Q6, because I thought the tools were missing from the box. It is incredibly gratifying to know I am not the only Very Smart Person to make this mistake!

    • @AMT99100
      @AMT99100 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I did the same lmao! I felt so stupid…

    • @QueLoKevinTV
      @QueLoKevinTV ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same! I contacted them and they asked if I took everything out of the box. I said yes of course I did, there's nothing there! I had no idea that it was basically a false bottom in the box.

    • @KX36
      @KX36 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@QueLoKevinTV I did this when I bought my car and I'd paid £200 for extra crap like a first aid kit and breakdown kit and cleaning products and things. I got the car and that whole pack was tiny. like 7x5x2 inches. It had the first aid kit logo on it and I thought it was just a first aid kit. I went in the dealership and complained that the rest wasn't there, and they got out one of the little packs and opened it up and took all the stuff out which wasn't a first aid kit and gave it to me and I just stood there too embarrassed to say anything and took it and walked back to my car. One of the salesmen came out to my car just as I was reversing out and asked me if I had done exactly what I had done, and I just said 'no' and drove off because 1. it was too embarrassing. I just paid you £20k. I know what I've done, you know what I've done; just let me go, don't shame me for it. And 2. they really ripped me off for that £200 kit with about £20 of stuff in it. They added it without discussing it with me when selling me the car and it was one of the 6 pages I signed in a row, not realising I was buying it, so F them.

  • @Tarodenaro
    @Tarodenaro 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    3:12 "It's not even a real keyboard" is truly the moment when a keyboard nerds gets absolutely pwned by people with actual money lmao

    • @Zippsterman
      @Zippsterman 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Fullsizes FTW!

  • @RavenSWE
    @RavenSWE 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +147

    As someone working in finance, not having a numpad is a total dealbreaker, it’s almost as bad as not using a real mouse and just sticking with a laptop trackpad 🤦‍♂️

    • @MiMi_MoMo
      @MiMi_MoMo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Same. I don’t understand how people can live without it! I’ve never worked in finance, but I used to field calls for a doctor’s office for several years, and typing in someone’s birthday when they say it super fast is impossible without the numpad. If you just use the row of numbers at the top, the / key is on the other side of the keyboard. But with the numpad, it’s just right there and you can type 01/01/2000 for example, so much faster than on a keyboard without a numpad. Numpads are fantastic and I don’t understand why people don’t like them!

    • @junaidv1989
      @junaidv1989 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are full size mechanical keyboards available for you guys

    • @RavenSWE
      @RavenSWE 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@junaidv1989 oh yes I have a keychron for the office, people are very interested in it, it’s almost like I rocked up with a sports car

    • @Mcs889
      @Mcs889 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Or get the numpad separately 👍

    • @A_British_Kid
      @A_British_Kid 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have to ask tho why do you need a num pad, there are numbers at the top of the keyboard?

  • @AleksiJoensuu
    @AleksiJoensuu ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I'm with Stephen! I use the numpad all the time and it's crazy to me how people seem to love not having one!

    • @spikeimperial
      @spikeimperial 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      epomaker has a solid gasket mounted Seperated one now for 40 USD you should check out :D. i hope it suits your needs if you wana check out other layouts

  • @SpookyOmen
    @SpookyOmen ปีที่แล้ว +846

    “It’s not even a real keyboard” bro offended the whole 40% community 💀

    • @Flocano
      @Flocano ปีที่แล้ว +67

      I really have no Problem with that. Why do they even exist (the Keyboards, Not the people)

    • @DukeDukey-l6r
      @DukeDukey-l6r ปีที่แล้ว +45

      40% of nothing is still nothing

    • @yulpark9299
      @yulpark9299 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      never even knew 40% keyboards existed until just now

    • @HipyoTech
      @HipyoTech  ปีที่แล้ว +321

      angry 40% noises (they cant even type half this message) 1234567890

    • @Nekst_Level
      @Nekst_Level ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Honestly curious what do people mainly use 40% for? Gaming I use the numbers for a lot of actions. Games like osu you only use few keys so that’s an option I guess until the wooting uwu. Typing if you never use numbers but I just don’t see the desk space saved justifying that bare minimum but lot of things in life aren’t practical its about being different

  • @mementolin
    @mementolin ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The other week, I finally bought my first custom keyboard. I used your old guide saying the V series was a solid first one. (I didn't have the money for the Q or I probably would have gotten it) And everything's been put together, and the difference between my old Corsair and this is night and say. It sounds and feels so much better.
    People like you also taught me to try out non-cherry switches and I learned the reason I liked Blues wasn't the clickyness, but the weight. And now I have a lovely weighty tactile that I'm typing on.
    Not sure I'm into thocc, I like Clack a bit more, but still, people like you helped it out, and it wasn't that painful. Pretty easy and fun. (If I ever find out they're doing another run of the Zoom TKL tho I may go for that as a fun side board)

  • @Ben_D.
    @Ben_D. ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Im with you Stephen. I need all of the buttons. I bought a K95 back when they had both numpad and 18 G-keys. And yes, I use them. I program them for all the different games I play and color code them. Never a single regret. In fact, I bought two boards. One with Reds, and one with Browns. Part of my command station, surrounded by electronic real estate... and numpads.

    • @final3119
      @final3119 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That was my first mechanical keyboard, too!
      And then they started getting rid of all the macro keys. Wtf?! Those keys were so damn useful!

  • @DirtyGingy
    @DirtyGingy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Do NOT use electrical tape for a tape mod. It is capacitive and can cause static discharge on the PCB, killing it. It's also very sticky and can rip components off the PCB if you need to take it off for any maintenance. Always use Painter's tape or masking tape. They're safe, non-static, non-conductive, and removes easily, meaning your PCB is safe.

  • @QoraxAudio
    @QoraxAudio ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Tip about keycaps: if you have a numpad, make sure the numpad caps are included with the keycap set.
    If not, make sure to order the additional kit for numpad keys.

    • @innovativeadvertising6463
      @innovativeadvertising6463 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey {{3}}! Thanks for your comment. I completely agree with you. Numpad caps are often overlooked when it comes to keycap sets. It's definitely worth double-checking if they're included or considering ordering the additional kit. By the way, have you ever heard of the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's an amazing tool for keeping your desk clean and maintaining your hardware. Worth checking out! 🖥🔧

  • @iemp7165
    @iemp7165 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    THANK YOU STEPHEN, NUMPAD ENJOYERS RISE UP

  • @Fawkes-y
    @Fawkes-y ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Hipyo really does have the best vibes on TH-cam, man. You just know he's fun and chill to hang out with IRL

    • @albertko1
      @albertko1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I dunno seems like there's some sus shenanigans energy going on there in all the videos with his friends and I'm all for it.

    • @Enigma1990ad
      @Enigma1990ad ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nah bro Hipyo's idea of fun is lubing switches and building a keyboard from scratch. That's a recipe to send any sane person into a nut house.

    • @innovativeadvertising6463
      @innovativeadvertising6463 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there! As a fellow tech enthusiast, I can vouch for the benefits of the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule. It's a handy tool for keeping your desktop and other spaces clean. With its powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, along with its compact size and versatile accessories, it's definitely worth considering for your cleaning routine. Plus, it's reasonably priced compared to other brands. Cheers! 🖥🔧

  • @tadghcr2175
    @tadghcr2175 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    LOVE the energy Stephen brings to this!! Also so glad seeing that random community post suggestion (iirc?) about Kilmat pan out SO great for you both.

  • @Aaron_Lesse
    @Aaron_Lesse ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's got to be full size, all the way!
    I built my first keyboard last year and went with a the (fully functional) LTC NB1041 Nimbleback Wired Mechanical Keyboard for $75. Then I upgraded to Gateron Ink v2 Black pre-lubed 5pin linear switches (60g Force), added some thick o-rings for extra THOCKINESS and noise dampening, then topped it all off with PBT (instead of cheap ABS) XDA Profile Keycaps in a lovely set of colors that matched my PC setup. I did it all for about $170 and I love every minute of my time with this board!
    Edit: the o-rings went on the keycap stems, not the switches. And I also bought a switch tester and a couple sample packs of switches first to get what I wanted after trying them out.

  • @Flocano
    @Flocano ปีที่แล้ว +10

    1:43 How smart of him to Blur the actual Keyboard but not the recording on His Monitor.

  • @ZycheCiorre
    @ZycheCiorre 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The one thing stopping me from getting into customs are the lack of options for full size/with numpad and function key keyboards. Those are non negotiable for almost every day use.

  • @CharlieMikeNS
    @CharlieMikeNS ปีที่แล้ว +271

    I need a numpad. I will never buy a keyboard that doesn't have a numpad. I do way too much in excel to not use a numpad.

    • @ashleyjaytanna1953
      @ashleyjaytanna1953 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Agree

    • @TopOtheMorntoya
      @TopOtheMorntoya 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      I am in spreadsheets all day and need a number pad as well. However I have a separate mechanical pad that I have on the right side of where I put my mouse. Meaning my mouse is in the middle. I find I have less strain on my wrist using the pad at a different angle so I really like this setup over an all in one board

    • @trackno.1875
      @trackno.1875 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      I don't use excel but keyboards without numpads make me cringe

    • @curtislevey7639
      @curtislevey7639 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@trackno.1875 Honestly I have to remind myself to use the numpad so if I don't have one I won't miss it lol

    • @thierrybo6304
      @thierrybo6304 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I would like to see a lot more 100% keyboards but with the shape of the Cherry g80-1800. At the same time, we benefit from a shorter (but wider) keyboard and 100% of the keys.

  • @rebekahcooper656
    @rebekahcooper656 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I love when Hipyo makes unsuspecting victims build keyboards

  • @AluminumHaste
    @AluminumHaste ปีที่แล้ว +3

    But the keychron Q6 already has force break built in. There's rubber there, you missed it.
    At 15:04 you can see the rubber on either side of the screw holes.

    • @mihyonnn
      @mihyonnn ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately it's not enough. It still has case ping. I have a Q6 at work and after doing the force break mod the case ping was gone.

  • @gingersmedia
    @gingersmedia ปีที่แล้ว +4

    96% gang, I went with the Q5 because it still has a num pad (which I use daily) but gets rid of some of the navigation keys that I never use, perfect size IMO

  • @dnepuncake5198
    @dnepuncake5198 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Btw killmat is meant to be rolled flat, it performs much better when rolled flat rather than having the bumps on it. Keep up the great videos👍

    • @Shaderone77
      @Shaderone77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What does 'rolled flat' mean?

    • @dnepuncake5198
      @dnepuncake5198 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Shaderone77 killmat comes with a roller and you're supposed to use the roller to make the mat flat rather than leaving it bumpy

    • @LayneBenofsky
      @LayneBenofsky 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      the "bumpiness" is the air pockets that provide the noise insulation. The roller is probably used to make sure it adheres to curved surfaces better.

  • @ctheasianc
    @ctheasianc ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just bought the same keyboard and did the same mods. I have cherry red switches. It sounds amazing. Ironically, I was also using an old Razer blackwidow and so the upgrade is incredible. Thank you, Hipyo!!!!

  • @StephaneSbyBalmy
    @StephaneSbyBalmy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4:57 I can feel you : I sent an email last week to Keychron saying all tools are missing from my Q1 Pro box, they answered : under the Quick Guide...

  • @cac2244
    @cac2244 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I love my numpads too and this is why I use the Keychron Q5, which is 96% (also called 1800 by other brands) and it's a reduced footprint while maintaining the numpad. I have bought more than 100 keyboards in last 10 years and the Q5 is my ideal keyboard, so much that I got a lighter V5 (plastic) for my business trips.

    • @geometrist_
      @geometrist_ ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey just to let you know 96% is also my favorite layout. I feel like there arent too many of us out there! lol

    • @KX36
      @KX36 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really like 96% too, but I ended up buying the full size V6 because I thought it would be easier to get keycaps for. And because I want to teach my son what a real keyboard is after he's only used laptops.

    • @jordanphan2945
      @jordanphan2945 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@KX36W dad, good parenting

  • @Rockmaster867
    @Rockmaster867 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I tried using a keyboard without a num pad for 2 years, I really tried, but I had to get one with a numpad again.
    Also if you need a german ISO Layout your options are VERY limited. Keychron to the rescue if you have patience that the right model becomes available!

  • @ADreamingTraveler
    @ADreamingTraveler ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You'd be shocked how many people need numpads. My partner doesn't get how I can use a 65% keyboard without one. I never use it but for the work he does he uses it all the time so I can see why your friend prefers having one

  • @pointeplusplus
    @pointeplusplus 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm reevaluating my keyboard needs and I'm in full binge mode on your videos. One complication is that I type in dvorak. I didn't even realize that my keys weren't uniform until I moved them around and I was like ... that doesn't look right. But what I really miss are the home row "pointer goes here" bumps. My first thought (after seeing that all dvorak-specific keycaps I could find are not 'cute') was that I'd get unlabeled keys and then print/cut stickers on clear sticker paper for the keys. After seeing some side-print keycaps, I was like "oh I could get those, let qwerty users still see their labels, and have my own labels. Now I'm wondering if the keys would feel better to the fingers than the stickers, and if I should get normal keys and put the label on the side profile.
    I can feel some analysis paralysis coming on 😅

  • @maxmouse3
    @maxmouse3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I absolutely love the Q series, great board. And I like to see a clean and good full-size board as well :D
    And the guide, of course, is great!

  • @tca83
    @tca83 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Keychron Q6 + Durock Dolphin Silent switches + Keychron PBT doubleshot cherry MX profile keycaps FTW! (2 keyboards with the same specks for home and office and only the keycaps colours differ between the two) AND I love them! I tried the noisy switches and I do have 3 full sets of them at home but they drive me up the wall! 100% keyboard squad unite!

    • @tjbroussard3524
      @tjbroussard3524 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is it thock or silent?

  • @_Davepocalypse
    @_Davepocalypse ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The only issue I see with stuffing the keyboard is that the Q keyboards, as far as I know, have a sort of floating PCB that sits on gaskets. So the PCB moving is a feature. By cramming in foam and stuffing the case, you are eliminating that movement.

    • @adventurer3645
      @adventurer3645 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but you are also removing the echo chamber thereby reducing noise from keypresses.

  • @blotdjarl
    @blotdjarl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    is there not a decent FULLSIZE creamy keyboard that I can just buy?? I really do not want to have to get that into a keyboard. The most I should have to do is unbox it and use it.

  • @7PXL1
    @7PXL1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Recently bought a q1 with gateron oil kings and kfa pbt white on navy keycaps, i will never go back to a gaming board ty hipyo for opening my eyes to this amazing hobby, despite it leaving me penniless.

  • @willie9859
    @willie9859 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have this exact keyboard and I've wanted to mod it to this level. Awesome video and this has made me much more confident to do this!

  • @real1m0d42
    @real1m0d42 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was on the fence about getting this exact keyboard and now im convinced.

  • @analogicparadox
    @analogicparadox ปีที่แล้ว +12

    HELL YEAH 100% rep!
    Whish I could get a decent one with ISO layout. The Q6 only has the weird small return key version.

    • @Henrex2000
      @Henrex2000 ปีที่แล้ว

      It has both normal ISO and JIS versions

    • @analogicparadox
      @analogicparadox ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Henrex2000 literally not there on their website, and also sold out in general.

    • @JellyLancelot
      @JellyLancelot ปีที่แล้ว

      I picked up a Q2 the other week in the UK ISO layout with linears (the knob one), there are tonnes in stock if you stop around. Picked up mine from keyboardco.

    • @Henrex2000
      @Henrex2000 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@analogicparadoxsearch for Q6 iso in the site's search bar
      It's in stock
      I wish I can directly post the link

    • @anomalousresult
      @anomalousresult ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@analogicparadox I have a q6 uk iso :)

  • @francescalace3254
    @francescalace3254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was genuinely so helpful as someone who has an OG Razer Ornata, that has been going strong but starting to show some wear and tear from continuous gaming and writing, I'm wanting to build my first custom keyboard (and not break the bank) so this video was really helpful.

  • @jurotar888
    @jurotar888 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm picky and gave up finding a perfect keyboard for me a while ago.. But after watching this video I'm convinced that I just need to view my options for building one for myself! :D Cheers!

  • @emilemil1
    @emilemil1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can totally be without the dedicated arrow and function keys, I can remap them if I really need to, but a numpad is a must.
    Sound profile is completely irrelevant because I use a headset 100% of the time, even when not gaming.
    The biggest issue with using the same keyboard for work (typing) and gaming is that for typing I want tactile and a decent amount of top actuation force to avoid typos, but for gaming I want linear and barely any top actuation force for minimum latency.

  • @pontacat1200
    @pontacat1200 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Idea's good (as always). It's just that the frame keeps shaking and I get dizzy watching this one. :/

    • @HipyoTech
      @HipyoTech  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      sorry about that :(

  • @Yukeake
    @Yukeake ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you're using Kilmat for its "intended purpose", you're generally supposed to roll out the little "bumps" on the foil side. I've noticed very few of the folks who put it in keyboards do this. Is there a reason behind this, or does it just tend to work well enough without rolling that it's seen as an unnecessary step? (My guess is that the rolling tends to make it adhere better to vibration-heavy surfaces in a car, which you don't really have in a keyboard that remains mostly stationary, but I'm just guessing)

    • @HipyoTech
      @HipyoTech  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Its just quite hard to roll in a keyboard that flat, I've tried it and given up

    • @Justin-bm7zn
      @Justin-bm7zn ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not sure if you had already answered but what thickness mm kilmat do you go with?

  • @JellyLancelot
    @JellyLancelot ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Picked up a Keychron Q2 with Gateron Red Pro's a few weeks ago as an upgrade from my Ducky Mecha Mini on Cherry MX Browns, wasn't expecting a big difference, but I was absolutely blown away by the Keychron. Its a THOC machine, the linears are far better than the browns and the isolation is fantastic. I'm finding any excuse I can to type, its soooooo nice. Especially when I swapped over my custom double shot PBT key set from my old Ducky, which only added to the THOC by removing some of the higher pitched click from the stock Keychron set.

  • @Jawn562
    @Jawn562 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To those who just bought a Q6 pro. The insides are very different. The battery is actually on the side where the killmat goes. It would be cool if we got a video for the q6 pro cuz im now terrified to mod it. Just going to do the force break and thats it.

    • @jackpolyak9634
      @jackpolyak9634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good to know. I just got a Q6 pro a few weeks ago and was looking at the killmat mod. Might just do the electrical tape and force break mod and decide after that about the killmat.

  • @org4ngrinder
    @org4ngrinder ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "most people" don't prefer 75% keyboards, just people in this niche little group lol

    • @orange3203
      @orange3203 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gen z gamers don't use numpads as a rule. Millennials and older like myself still like a numpad.

    • @froggotheboi
      @froggotheboi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@orange3203what about programmers and excel users?

    • @orange3203
      @orange3203 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@froggotheboi I imagine most data entry people still use a num pad. A good chunk of the gamer/mechanical keyboard nerd club don't have any use for them though. It's all about desk space to them.

    • @jordancalandre9474
      @jordancalandre9474 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nah ! I'm a programmer, use numbers all day (doing mathematics) … and instead of having a physicl numpad, I just made a Layer on my keyboard with numbers.
      This way, I can access my numpad without moving my arms. That's way more comfortable ! Less movements, and less space on my desk.

  • @roywennekes8548
    @roywennekes8548 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    9:22 sounds like my kinda weekend...

  • @Amaaaaax3
    @Amaaaaax3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    your channel inspired me to build my own keyboard! im waiting on some of the things to come in but so far i love it, thank you for getting me into the hobby!!! i can 100% say it was fun :D

  • @thorslam3791
    @thorslam3791 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Damn Hipyo, I got a new Keychron K10 Pro, immediately after watching your video. I did 1 layer of the tape mod as the model comes with a sound dampening layer underneath. Have to say the THOCKINESS IS WILD. You've converted me completely!!!

  • @JoseOnTheAir
    @JoseOnTheAir ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I think the most shocking part of this video was that a Razer Blackwidow lasted 9 years...

    • @zintuplet
      @zintuplet 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I arrived here after my black widow died after 2 years.

  • @johnterpack3940
    @johnterpack3940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I get that some folks only need WASD and space for pretty much anything they do on a computer. But a numpad is immensely helpful for many applications outside of CS:FortGrounds. Plus, fullsize keyboards are more comfortable than the squished-down alternatives.

  • @Chuffies
    @Chuffies ปีที่แล้ว +5

    5:01 Theme of Guts

    • @RabbelArmster
      @RabbelArmster 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      comment that i was looking for

  • @ddman12345678910
    @ddman12345678910 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've never really got the whole no num pad thing. I used it all the time so it's a must.

  • @ToyKeeper
    @ToyKeeper ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're right, I don't need a gaming keyboard... and I've been very happy with a Keychron instead. V1 or Q65, with Durock T1 switches and MT3 or AF SA caps. Would love if they made a V65, since I love the "69%" layout but prefer their simpler / thinner / cheaper plastic V models over the heavier / more complex Q models. Is that heresy?

    • @tuoikien602
      @tuoikien602 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gmk is the best. Keytroll is the worst

    • @ToyKeeper
      @ToyKeeper 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tuoikien602I don't think this is really a best-and-worst kind of thing. It's like trying to rank the best and worst pizza. Different people like different things.

  • @meson183
    @meson183 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Having watched this vid, I just finished building my own _Keychron Q6._ I'd already picked the Q6 because, a) it's metal, b) ISO UK layout and c) keypad.
    For mine I'm gonna be using it for gaming, so I opted for linear switches, so I bought a set of _Gateron Box Ink V2s_ pre-lubed and filmed.
    I also got a set of _Ghost Judges Black Shimmer Cherry PBT Doubleshot_ keycaps.
    I applied the same mods, specifically the force break mod, PCB tape mod and instead of Kilmat, I opted for some Mass Loaded Vinyl to do the same job.
    Turned out a treat. So much thock.

  • @MG-nr2kk
    @MG-nr2kk ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the best videos around this subject. Not too nerdy, keeps attention till the end and is kinda funny as well. Keep with a good work guys😊

  • @elatedbento
    @elatedbento ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I do NOT have the patience to lube 100 switches. Where can I buy Silent Red Linear pre-lubed switches?? Thank you for your help and the great videos :)

  • @NaudVanDalen
    @NaudVanDalen 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a numpad and it's nice an all, but every time I type, I have to take my right arm off my armrest. Every time I put it back, the armrest gets a tiny bit damaged. Over time my right armrest has gone to shit while my left armrest is perfect. Or I can move my keyboard to the right, but then I have to use my mouse at an awkward angle. Either type uncomfortably or use your mouse uncomfortably. The best is a split keyboard plus a separate numpad, so your wrists don't have to bend anymore.

  • @3Dsjk
    @3Dsjk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I really want to watch this video all the way through but the shaky cam is killing me.

  • @holdplease832
    @holdplease832 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks for the video! me and my husband are going to follow this to the T for our first build lol Your videos are great!!! :)

  • @raven6t6
    @raven6t6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Separate numpad is the move. I got a 75% and wound up liking the numpad on the left so I could still use my mouse/arrow keys with my right hand

  • @yeoldegaymer1906
    @yeoldegaymer1906 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Full size keyboard user for life! Great video. Appreciate the numb pad love!

  • @aiims_music
    @aiims_music ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THANK YOU FOR THIS BLESSING HIPYO! I WAS BORED TO DEATH TODAY 💀😭

    • @px2a
      @px2a ปีที่แล้ว +1

      fr

  • @ThomasBratberg
    @ThomasBratberg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got myself a Q3 at home, but needed numpad at work. Q6 to the rescue!
    Paired with Gazzew U4 switches and Keychron Iceberg caps.
    No pre-travel, great bump and silent stem, in both directions. (U4Tx for dampened top, and U4T if you want THOCK)
    Most silent keyboard in the office (by far), and i can use the palm-rest to get rid of pesky co-workers if they get to close.

  • @jadesprite
    @jadesprite ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a keychron v3 (plastic version of q3 to save $100) and i couldn't be happier with it. QMK on linux works with standard hid driver, hotswappable, pretty common key layout, love it

  • @robins7357
    @robins7357 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I feel like the option to just use a 75% and a separate numpad could have been brought up here also more options for ergonomics to just be able to put your numpad anywhere you'd like ... otherwise amazing video as always, love your stuff @HipyoTech !

    • @ddriese
      @ddriese ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The only problem there is where can you get a decent in-stock mechanical numpad? I'm genuinely asking because I could really use one myself.

    • @SharkWithADrill
      @SharkWithADrill ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ddriese keychron Q0

    • @Ezio470
      @Ezio470 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ddriese you build it yourself duh!!!

    • @ddriese
      @ddriese ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SharkWithADrill That's been completely out of stock for a bit now.

    • @jack_2612
      @jack_2612 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ddriese Meletrix (the Wuque Studio's sub-company that makes the Zoom 75 (which I ordered like two days ago, I can't wait) has an in-stock hot swappable numpad. It's not cheap at all and depending on where you do live shipment gets equally expensive, but maybe next time you upgrade or change your keyboard you may consider a zoom 65 or 75 and get a numpad too

  • @DaltonKevinM
    @DaltonKevinM 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally, a ANSI101 104 layout on this channel! I know you were gas lighting him as a joke, but FYI (for others).
    That Razer keyboard in the beginning is known as a 100% keyboard because it has all of the keys the the IBM Model M (ANSI101 if you're American) established
    The "Numpad" is also referred to as a "10-key" referring to the keys 0-9. Take that away and you're left with ~84%
    Between the numpad and alphabetical keys, include "Page Up", "Del," "End" and so on, referred as the "Nav Cluster" which does not include the arrow keys. Take that away and you're left with ~75%
    I can live without a numpad, but is as a touch typer, I have come to realize my nav cluster is precious to me

  • @HangryCow
    @HangryCow ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i didnt know they had a Q6

  • @skyegecko
    @skyegecko ปีที่แล้ว

    5:00 I immediately ran to my Q4 box and discovered the same thing. I bought some of these tools separately!

  • @cyrilleyong9615
    @cyrilleyong9615 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The most shocking thing in the video is a Razer Keyboard lasting 9 years

  • @vm2121.
    @vm2121. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first keyboard was a Razer black widow but now I’m getting into custom so I have a monsgeek m1 with fewer switch

  • @Dom-ny9dt
    @Dom-ny9dt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    that keyboard is more expensive than my graphics card its not budget friendly 💀💀💀

    • @StuninRub
      @StuninRub 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wait till you see how much non budget friendly keyboards cost.

  • @Nookbart
    @Nookbart หลายเดือนก่อน

    01:46 doesn't it speaks for the quality of Razer Switches? After many years of heavy usage the old switches still feels like new ones. I see no problem there. Clean the old keyboard and you are again good to go.

  • @mrwitte
    @mrwitte ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a raving clicky fanatic with an open mind, I get the sense from this video that I'd love to hear more Hipyo On Clickies.
    What do you dislike about them the most; just the racket, or is there more to it than that? Are there any you do kind of like, or at least dislike less than most others? If you *had* to run a set of clickies for a month on your favorite deck, which would they be and why?
    Or just go on a full-drama hateraide-rant if you literally can't think of any potential up-sides: My bet is it'd be fun & informative regardless.
    Also, 96/1800 layouts are really nice options for people who Must Have Tenkey for work-specific functionality but still want something nice and compact & maybe less pedestrian-looking than a traditional full-size. Turns out I don't miss my Lock/Pause and *especially* Ins keys at all.

  • @ExacoMvm
    @ExacoMvm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Since when $176 is budget-ish for just the barebone version ? :D

  • @heirofdisa
    @heirofdisa 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so glad I found this video!! I need a full keyboard for work and it was so hard to see all those cute 75% ones... Now I can go grab this stuff and build my own!

  • @Charliendt
    @Charliendt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was going to buy the Q3, the white version but they won't ship it to Spain so I bought a V3 and painted the case white and bought some awesome blue and white keycaps, and also some baby kangaroo switches. At the end I think I got something nicer than if I had bought the Q3 for about the same price

  • @BLT7
    @BLT7 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For what it's worth: I like having a numpad not just for actual number entry, but also because when numlock is turned off it doubles as arrow keys, home/end, *AND* page up/down

  • @pauljmorton
    @pauljmorton ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been gaming on an uncustomized Keychron K2V2 Red for a few months and it works for gaming just fine. To me it's a gaming keyboard.

  • @Triquality
    @Triquality ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got my Keychron c1, and the stabilizers are well factory over-lubed.

  • @evilhipi9691
    @evilhipi9691 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had to pause and go back to 03:58 to catch it, but I did not know Linus started another channel

  • @JTickett
    @JTickett ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New to the channel. Really enjoyed this video! Loved that the 100% layout was a must-have, as I was starting to think I was crazy :')

  • @mrbrowman
    @mrbrowman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    have the same keyboard he has, passed it down to my brothers and still works great 😅

    • @TV-dp2lr
      @TV-dp2lr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      문제입니다 정말로
      좋은세상입니다 ㅋㅋ

  • @danbuter
    @danbuter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a mechanical keyboard with an ergonomic layout?

  • @xmst5
    @xmst5 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Many Keychron keyboards have issues where some keys will input multiple random other keys when pressed.

  • @iixxion
    @iixxion ปีที่แล้ว

    i am typing in that exact same razer keyboard from the exact same time ago and looking into building a custom keyboard! crazy

  • @dizmal90
    @dizmal90 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So i built my first keyboard today and used this build as my base, running a Q60max with duhuk matchav4 switches tape mod, kilmat and extra foam and cerakeys this shit sounds amazing thank you so much for the advice and the tutorial.

  • @doggomaru
    @doggomaru 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got my first custom keyboard today (Keychron V6 Max with the Gateron Jupiter Red switches), and I love it so far! I have some coffee-themed keycaps from Etsy coming in the mail, and I'm very excited! :D

  • @MrMokey24
    @MrMokey24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I love the Numpad, I work a lot with numbers and excel spreadsheets, but I also use ISO-DE layout. There are not a lot of options ;(

    • @NoNameBAM
      @NoNameBAM ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, blank keycaps are the easiest available option for ISO layouts, unfortunately. So many cool keycap sets are just not available as ISO at all, which is a shame if you use a German layout that expects you to use ISO (something along the lines of Neo, NeoQwertz, Bone, etc.)

  • @SpookyOmen
    @SpookyOmen ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yooo hipyo, do you think you could review one of the free keyboards you get from temu. My friend bought it and it’s honestly pretty solid for a free keyboard

  • @dcgame7100
    @dcgame7100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YOU NEED TO MOD AN EXTERNAL NUMPAD HIPYO!!!

  • @Carkand
    @Carkand 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I haven’t had a numpad in like 6 years and have missed it maybe twice? I enjoy the mousing area of my TKL/75% more.

  • @Enigma1990ad
    @Enigma1990ad ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No Clicky switches? *cries in Outemu Blues*

  • @papapk6711
    @papapk6711 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For me with the q1 i didnt need kilmat i liked it best with a forcebreak mod tape nod and the one sheet of foam they gave you, no ping, so good with some holy pandas.

  • @RJayRoberts
    @RJayRoberts ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do need to mod my Q6. It pings so much. There must be 108 blacksmith anvils inside.

  • @frogite135
    @frogite135 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:19 Love the little glarses thingy

  • @aidanplayz3401
    @aidanplayz3401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello HipyoTech, I have been wanting to build a keyboard to match my new white PC can you find me some cool white keycaps that are smooth because I don't know where to look.

  • @slash_estio
    @slash_estio ปีที่แล้ว

    I literally just bought a Keychron Qš with a knob - loving it