Well they are still better than most stock caps that come on mechs. Generally no they aren't any big deal and also are only mostly compatible as some caps are MY specific like the bottom row 1.25, usually space and caps lock won't be useable on most other brands boards either. Now, if you spot a set that have the deepdish FJ instead of the homing bars, those are worth spending upto $20 or so on. Nice thick sets with the decent smooth lasering.