New to the site. Just ordered a CM QF XTi, but desperately seeking a 96key!

[sinetwo]

Hi all,

So I just ordered a CM QF XTi MX Brown, but I've been looking for a Red Scarf III/ZZ96/RS96. I'm still hunting, but I'm hoping I may be able to get a kit through a taobao proxy as the GBs have finished.

If anyone's got any suggestions, I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

[xtrafrood]

Like this one? https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1902

How about the CM QF TK? Isn't that a 96key?

Welcome to GH

[sinetwo]

Hi csmertx, 

Sorry about  meant specifically the more compact type like this:
http://img04.taobaocdn.com/bao/uploaded/i4/TB1kuj1GpXXXXcoaXXXXXXXXXXX_!!0-item_pic.jpg


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[Spopepro]

Like this one? https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1902

How about the CM QF TK? Isn't that a 96key?

Welcome to GH

Both of these bring up the issue of talking about "96 %/key" as a layout. Neither of these has the arrow cluster, but those mentioned in OP do. The QF TK has the annoying OEM bottom row of death, which might matter, might not. There are so many different ways to do what more or less amounts to "full layout compact".

The best recommendation I have is patience, as some of the types listed in OP will show up in classifieds. But patience and geekhack don't go together so well, so I'll also suggest the winkeyless b.mini EX. Winkeyless boards are absolutely top notch, and there are a lot of nice features on that PCB. Yes, it has an extra column, but that can be a benefit.

[xtrafrood]

Oh right on. In the future, I'll try to answer questions AFTER coffee

Yea you definitely have the right idea. Taobao, if you don't want to reach your post count limit for the classifieds here at GH

And if you get super frustrated with trying to find that RS96 maybe some kind of 87key might work? B.Mini (winkeyless) and Plum 87 come to mind (Plum 35g capacitive rgb madness). Or maybe the plain ole Noppoo 87key choc mini? Hopefully you have some luck with the Red Scarf--RS cases are pretty damn awesome

[sinetwo]

Great! There's a b.mini ex 2. Do you know the difference? There's a very slight gap for the num pad but I can live with that!

This keyboard looks like sex on keys.
https://m.imgur.com/a/NB1v8

[xtrafrood]

Great! There's a b.mini ex 2. Do you know the difference? There's a very slight gap for the num pad but I can live with that!

This keyboard looks like sex on keys.
https://m.imgur.com/a/NB1v8

I found a few reference pictures. I'm not 100% sure but it looks like the b.mini ex x2 has a slightly different bottom row with 1.5u keys thrown in the mix

b.mini EX
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43865.msg2165760#msg2165760
(peep the hyperfuse )

b.mini EX X2
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/4i40r0/photos_my_brand_new_b87_ex_x2_with_gateron_clears/

[Spopepro]

Great! There's a b.mini ex 2. Do you know the difference? There's a very slight gap for the num pad but I can live with that!

This keyboard looks like sex on keys.
https://m.imgur.com/a/NB1v8

The "2" designation is just the revision of the board adding another row of RGB under-board glow chips. There are many, many layouts supported on the board and if you're buying the case, you can specify at checkout if you want a plate for a particular layout, or a universal one (combo) to make your mind up later.

[sinetwo]

Brilliant guys. This is the one! What would I require from them if all I want to do is solder the switches and get separate key caps?

Thanks for your help in advance everyone

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[xtrafrood]

Great! There's a b.mini ex 2. Do you know the difference? There's a very slight gap for the num pad but I can live with that!

This keyboard looks like sex on keys.
https://m.imgur.com/a/NB1v8

The "2" designation is just the revision of the board adding another row of RGB under-board glow chips. There are many, many layouts supported on the board and if you're buying the case, you can specify at checkout if you want a plate for a particular layout, or a universal one (combo) to make your mind up later.

Thank you for the clarification

[sinetwo]

Great stuff, thanks for explaining the difference. I've sent him an email but he's not responded, the chap from WKL.

[rowdy]

Welcome to Geekhack!

Chiming in a bit late, apparently )

And with not much to add to the above.  Some great links there

[sinetwo]

Many thanks. I guess for the SA caps I'll need to be on the ball for good group buys. I was hoping SA caps would be readily available but seems they're exclusive to SP. I wish I never got into MKs....

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[rowdy]

Many thanks. I guess for the SA caps I'll need to be on the ball for good group buys. I was hoping SA caps would be readily available but seems they're exclusive to SP. I wish I never got into MKs....

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There's lots of other profiles to try while you're waiting for an SA set to become available!

[sinetwo]

Many thanks. I guess for the SA caps I'll need to be on the ball for good group buys. I was hoping SA caps would be readily available but seems they're exclusive to SP. I wish I never got into MKs....

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There's lots of other profiles to try while you're waiting for an SA set to become available!

Please.... no... more.... spending... money... 

[rowdy]

Many thanks. I guess for the SA caps I'll need to be on the ball for good group buys. I was hoping SA caps would be readily available but seems they're exclusive to SP. I wish I never got into MKs....

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There's lots of other profiles to try while you're waiting for an SA set to become available!

Please.... no... more.... spending... money... 

This thread might help put things into perspective for a while