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Title: My first MK and suggestions for keycaps!
Post by: Mardrik on Tue, 22 August 2017, 11:40:57

Hi!
So, story short, I WAS thinking of building from scratch, but because of budget problems, decided to start with something cheaper.

I got this baby last week and until now, I must say the typing feels really great, I got it with Outemu Browns, it is the non-backlit version, so no dip switch on the back, which means no remapping of the Fn key :( (should have researched that before buying)

More

(http://i.imgur.com/SXYS28q.jpg)

rest of imgs: http://imgur.com/a/VNDvj (http://imgur.com/a/VNDvj)

Anyways, I'm looking to buy new keycaps for this beauty, I saw this Vortex (https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-75-Keycaps-Mx-Brown-Aluminium/dp/B071J5WTT6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503419055&sr=8-2&keywords=KBT) and loved the DSA profile, so, went to Alixpress and found this kit (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/109-Keys-DSA-PBT-Perfect-Arc-Spherical-Keycap-Dye-Sublimated-Keycaps-For-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/32812902216.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10065_10151_10068_10130_5430020_5410020_10307_10137_10060_10155_10154_5370011_10056_10055_10054_10059_100031_10099_5400020_10103_10102_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10324_10325_5380020_10326_5390020_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10178_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_5450011_10312_10313_10314_10315_10316_10078_10079_10073_5440020_5420011,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_2&btsid=42892a9b-78ad-47df-a1c6-6cae6f78b0a9&algo_expid=40c45da7-4e25-46bf-938c-7b47ba51c773-0&algo_pvid=40c45da7-4e25-46bf-938c-7b47ba51c773&transAbTest=ae803_3), the thing is, it doesn't come with a Function key, not a big problem really, just wanted to check with you all if you are aware of other DSA options for me to consider.

Thanks!

Title: Re: My first MK and suggestions for keycaps!
Post by: Mardrik on Tue, 22 August 2017, 11:43:56

Forgot to mention the model, in case you don't know, it is the White Silver Magicforce by Qisan, bought it on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=pd_sim_147_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2067AK7DDCJFW92TCYR9)

Title: Re: My first MK and suggestions for keycaps!
Post by: merlin64 on Tue, 22 August 2017, 12:09:08

That's a great keyboard to have. If you're interested in DSA, check out what flashquark has to offer. They are US based so I hope that works for you.

Title: Re: My first MK and suggestions for keycaps!
Post by: scwoopz on Tue, 22 August 2017, 12:15:27

as Merlin said, check out flashquark. As well, you can just buy granite from pimpmykeyboard.com which is the set you're looking for, though it's going to be a bit more expensive because it's from the real DSA manufacturer (Signature Plastics) not a Chinese manufacturer.

FYI, you can edit your post so you don't need to add a new comment.