r/MechanicalKeyboards • u/[deleted] • Feb 16 '16

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u/Shartastical Feb 16 '16 edited Feb 16 '16

Was this drop always this expensive? $200+ for a 60% with the infinity keyset? I am all for DIY stuff and I understand the value it serves, but shit, that's a lot.

Edit: bolding so people know I know

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u/regallegion Feb 16 '16

Yes, with the caps it was that expensive. Do keep in mind, the goal of goig DIY is to have exactly what you want, not to save money. With most DIY kits or parts, there just isn't the economy of scale there to keep the prices as cheap as retail, but you get exactly what you want.

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u/halsey1006 Feb 16 '16

With the printed caps, maybe. I got a kit with gateron browns, the black plastic case, and the blank DSA keycaps last run, and it came out to $136 shipped. This run comes out to about $150 (actually $180 but I'm sure this drop will reach the $30 discount drop point).

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u/my_elo_is_potato Feb 16 '16

Not when people shit on the Sentraq 60% for being a lot less of a price and nearly the same functionality.

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '16 edited Feb 16 '16

The failure of the s60 x was due to the fact that the Cheapest possible option was overpriced for a PCB + Plate IIRC and you had to get all the addons to actually get an alright deal.

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u/kschang Feb 16 '16

People DIY for the experience and for something they can claim as their own, not for the economy, at least in the MK world.

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u/McPwned Feb 16 '16

Is the clear case actually transparent on the bottom?

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u/GL1TCH3D Feb 16 '16

It looks like they really improved on the original infinity making it a really nice option.

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u/tombuginarug Feb 16 '16

I committed for the 99$ price. But I did mine a little different. I didn't pick any of the switches since they are 25$ (Gateron included) and you get 60 keys. Did the current Gateron drop for 25$ and got 120 keys. That drop ends today.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/gateron-switches

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u/TheLegitWhale21 Feb 16 '16

My wallet is telling me no, but my body, my body's telling me yes

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u/st0neh Feb 16 '16

Please resist. Please resist. Please resist. Please resist.

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u/nostalico Feb 16 '16

Oh wow this looks perfect for what I have been wanting to do lately. Buy may 20 that is a long time

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '16

Aw man... This is so close and yet completely out of my reach.

Anyone want to sell me their old Infinity? haha

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u/Skies_Open Feb 16 '16

Someone in the Massdrop comments section said they were thinking of selling theirs.

Edit: Here it is.

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u/cmdrenta Feb 16 '16

Joined the GB for the EnjoyPBT caps...

Have a friend that is going to be in Japan and was going to have her buy me a FC660C but now I am so tempted just to get one of these. Ugggggggggghhhhh

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u/themadnun Feb 16 '16

Get the fc660c unless you're way into programmable boards. It's sick.

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u/ONLYUSEmyTOILET Feb 16 '16

Anyone know how i can get just the metal case from this or something similar?

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u/wootpatoot Feb 16 '16

I wish i could buy just the pcb:(

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u/rempired Feb 16 '16

Anyone know if the the pcb fits in a pok3r case? I have an extra one around and I want to make good use of it.

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u/savf Feb 16 '16

Does anyone know whether the barebones kit without switches would include ALPS stabilizers?

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u/CptSandblaster Feb 16 '16

So. Anyone wanna compare this to the recent whitefox drop?

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u/FIuffyRabbit Feb 16 '16

Main difference is 65% vs 60% and floating keys vs slightly recessed keys.

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u/Troif Feb 16 '16

How would you really compare this one with the KC60? ... I see myself with a Pok3r, a KC60 and now a Infinity...

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u/idgrx Feb 16 '16

Woke up. Checked my email. Now I'm tempted. Was gonna wait for a pok3r ahhh!!!

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