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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: krisman on Fri, 10 April 2015, 07:57:58

Title: Hi......from the UK
Post by: krisman 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 :)

Title: Re: Hi......from the UK
Post by: joey on Fri, 10 April 2015, 08:37:53

Welcome! Another UK GHer!

Pexon has some cool cables with lots of choice.

Title: Re: Hi......from the UK
Post by: krisman 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? :(

Title: Re: Hi......from the UK
Post by: joey 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.

Title: Re: Hi......from the UK
Post by: LXXXIX on Fri, 10 April 2015, 10:29:29

Hello and welcome to GH! Here's some places you can get a custom cable;

ZealPC (http://zealpc.net/)

Mimic (http://www.mimic-cables.com/)

Pexon (http://pexonpcs.co.uk/)

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.

Title: Re: Hi......from the UK
Post by: krisman 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 :)

Title: Re: Hi......from the UK
Post by: Karura 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

Title: Re: Hi......from the UK
Post by: rowdy 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 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=160.0) section.  Including Pexon (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=146.0).

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