Are all GMK keycaps abs?

as far as i know all gmk keycaps are thick double shot abs, meaning that it will takes you centuries to wear them down but they will polish at you type and get a shine, also they might yellow with time and sun (will take a fair bit of time) some other manufacturers use pbt (like old ibms) they will shine less and are …

How much does it cost to make custom keycaps?

Usually a budget keycap set will be in the $20-30 range, while an upper-end keycap set can go for $100-400.

Are GMK keycaps PBT?

PBT can have a more textured feel that does not wear down. ABS is most of the time is a much smoother texture. A lot of people still like ABS sets from GMK because they are very thick and have excellent quality (very clear legends). 95% of pbt keycaps on the market either have dye-sublimated or laser etched legends.

Does PBT shine?

PBT does shine. Played osu regularly on PBT (enjoyPBT) keycaps and saw firsthand that they can develop shine too.

How long does PBT take to shine?

Ripster’s PBT spacebar took 6 months to get “shiny” (it wasn’t truly glossy and slick) vs. the 1 month it took for the ABS spacebar to get shiny (actual shiny).

Are custom keyboards good for gaming?

Customs are only for those who value customizability and having something unique. The amount of money spent marketing products as “gaming” equipment directly subtracts from the build quality of the board. There’s no such thing as a gaming keyboard. If you value RGB, then yes, maybe a “gaming” keyboard might be better.

Is it cheaper to build your own mechanical keyboard?

You should only build a keyboard to get specific features you want that don’t exist in a pre-built keyboard. I say this because building a mechanical keyboard is not a cheap task. You won’t save money by doing it, what you gain is a keyboard exactly the way you want it. Let’s look at some common mechanical keyboards.

Is it worth build a mechanical keyboard?

“Building a mechanical keyboard” can mean two very different things. If you just want a 60% that does nothing special, then no, it’s probably not ‘worth it. ‘ If you actually want a board of your own design, though, it’s cheaper than the only other option, which is to pay someone to build it for you.

Can mechanical keyboard damage hearing?

Absolutely not! Sustained sound levels of 85dB or above are required to cause hearing damage, which unless you are putting your ears right next to the keyboard and you bottom out like a gorilla, you wont even get close to this.

Is a smaller keyboard better for gaming?

While you can’t do much about the size of your gaming rig, or things like your mouse and headset, it’s good to save a bit of space with a more compact, streamlined keyboard. And a smaller, more focused keyboard makes sense in a number of other ways, too.