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Offline krisman

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Hi......from the UK
« on: Fri, 10 April 2015, 07:57:58 »
Hi everyone,

Glad to join the family! Long time gamer, first time keyboard modder :)

My first question to you knowledgeable people is......where can I get some custom braided USB cables? Not the usual bunch on eBay, looking for something more fancy :)

Offline joey

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Re: Hi......from the UK
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 10 April 2015, 08:37:53 »
Welcome! Another UK GHer!

Pexon has some cool cables with lots of choice.

Offline krisman

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Re: Hi......from the UK
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 10 April 2015, 09:52:56 »
Hi Joey,

Thanks for that and hello to you too :)

I am keen to get some custom keycaps for my new Coolermaster Rapid I TKL. I had a look at those awesome Bro Caps but it doesn't seem there are any available to buy at the moment? :(

Offline joey

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Re: Hi......from the UK
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 10 April 2015, 10:14:09 »
There are Bro caps sales every now & then, you have to keep your eye out on the artisan forum. Also, there's no guarantee of getting in the sale, it's usually a sale/raffle/random order thing.

Offline LXXXIX

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Re: Hi......from the UK
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 10 April 2015, 10:29:29 »
Hello and welcome to GH! Here's some places you can get a custom cable;

ZealPC

Mimic

Pexon

BroCaps along with some other artisan services don't make their caps available all the time. They basically do a "lottery" from time to time with usually only 1 run of a color-way. It makes them more valuable and keeps the novelty charm. Basically just follow them and check their sales threads from time to time to see upcoming sales.

Offline krisman

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Re: Hi......from the UK
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 11 April 2015, 02:37:26 »
Hey, thanks guys! Will keep my eyes peeled for the Bro Caps. There are too many awesome caps out there, want to get them all but will try and restrain a little :)

Offline Karura

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Re: Hi......from the UK
« Reply #6 on: Sat, 11 April 2015, 04:14:46 »
Welcome! I'd suggest ZealPC/Pexon, both are reputable. Based on location wise, definitely go with Pexon as he's also located in the UK :)

Cheers

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Offline rowdy

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Re: Hi......from the UK
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 12 April 2015, 01:29:06 »
Welcome to Geekhack!

Seems like your question has been answered, but I'll also mention that the companies noted above also have vendor forums here, in the artisan services section.  Including Pexon.

Keep an eye on those vendor forums and sometimes discounts and/or clearances are announced :)
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