Alps SKCM Blue

[tron]

Just picked up an Acer kb-101as with scooped double shot ABS keycaps and SKCM Blue Alps. The board is in decent shape, however, the steel back plate has minor rust spots and the case looks a tad yellow from age. The switches and caps are absolutely amazing and really do live up to the hype. The click/rebound sound they make is really unique and by far the best sounding switch I've used.

My question is: Due to the condition of the back plate, do you think I should harvest the switches and caps and use them to build a custom 60% board or leave it the way it is? I'm a bit worried about the switch sound loosing it's character in an aluminum 60% case. I actually prefer the sound of my Brown Alps in a plastic case. The clack is much deeper and less metallic sounding.

[chyros]

If you really want to transplant just because of some minor rust spots, you're looking for excuses to . I'd say leave it as it is! And yes, they'll sound better in the current chassis.

[tron]

If you really want to transplant just because of some minor rust spots, you're looking for excuses to . I'd say leave it as it is! And yes, they'll sound better in the current chassis.

I never thought I'd say this but I'm really starting to like the full size case  . I don't think it's leaving the office anyway due to the sound level. They are crazy loud (in a good way).

[klennkellon]

If you really want to transplant just because of some minor rust spots, you're looking for excuses to . I'd say leave it as it is! And yes, they'll sound better in the current chassis.

I never thought I'd say this but I'm really starting to like the full size case  . I don't think it's leaving the office anyway due to the sound level. They are crazy loud (in a good way).

aha, blue alps aren't even the loudest clicky Alps  )

[Auslander]

Keep them in the original case, blue alps sound horrible when put in any 60% case, even the nicer ones.