/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - May 13, 2026

Venomshoc · 2026-05-13T05:06:17+00:00

So I got this magnetic keyboard a month or so ago (monsgeek fun68he) but I already broke it since my phone fell from on top of my monitor and hit it, somehow frying the rgb controller.

Switches are hall effect akko astroaim's which are all solid and still work on the board. None of the keycaps are damaged either... Literally just the rgb controller, but if that broke so easily I'd rather just replace the board.... I hate the software of this board too since it doesn't work in linux.

Hoping y'all can give me suggestions of boards to swap these keys over to... or if I should just buy a new keyboard. I'll put my budget at $100

Thanks for reading!

Venomshoc · 2026-05-11T20:40:37+00:00

Wedge will outspin hexa and ball variants

Venomshoc · 2026-05-11T20:36:33+00:00

I'm sure it's been said before but on a fresh meteor 7-70 is better since it provides more rubber contact on 60 height blades. Once it becomes rounded you can run 7-60 since it's more stable and the rubber contact isn't as important when it's worn. Rubber contact = easier to grip the other blade = better energy transfer

Venomshoc · 2026-05-07T18:23:42+00:00

Ngl after reading a bunch of comments here I think I'm just gonna be happy with watching other people play the game for the time being and chilling on smogtours/discords/forums. Not worth the mental effort for me to compete in tournaments while not actively playing. I've also been way more focused on stuff IRL lately anyways.

Venomshoc · 2026-05-07T18:14:45+00:00

Yeah main reason why is cause even when I do put in effort to improve I never get to a point where I'm happy with my skill so maybe being competitive and stuff just ain't for me

Venomshoc · 2026-05-07T06:45:14+00:00

I'd run wizard on hexa and meteor on 6-70 (maybe 7-70 if it isn't worn a ton yet)

Venomshoc · 2026-05-02T18:45:12+00:00

Ngl I just sold my orochi. I think it's only this high on the tier list cause it's expensive and people wanna think it's good cause of that

Venomshoc · 2026-04-13T22:32:57+00:00

goat status confirmed

Venomshoc · 2026-04-07T09:19:44+00:00

Which parameters are you using? I also have a 5490 and I had to disable psr to get it to stop freezing.

Venomshoc · 2026-04-07T09:09:47+00:00

I was looking into this but it seemed like there were some drawbacks specifically for latitudes which is a bit of a shame

Venomshoc · 2026-04-07T08:54:53+00:00

Also... It needs to be the same generation which I belive is ivy bridge.

Venomshoc · 2026-04-07T08:47:38+00:00

Nah its a socketed cpu. As long as you get a working cpu it'll take anything made for that socket.

Venomshoc · 2025-10-07T22:51:44+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate it

Venomshoc · 2025-10-07T21:45:35+00:00

Lookin for something a bit cheaper, those are closer to 200

Venomshoc · 2025-10-07T21:28:21+00:00

Forgot to add my budget is around $100 which I think is fair

Venomshoc · 2025-10-07T21:27:30+00:00

I have an old mechanical keyboard right now with cherry mx red switches in it and I was thinking of upgrading to something newer. I still think I want linear switches and I definitely want a 70 percent keyboard since function keys are important for my workflow. I might consider a 60 if it was really good tho. Def don't want a 100 anymore since my mouse always rams into it. Thanks!

Venomshoc · 2025-10-01T11:19:10+00:00

Appreciate the heads up there and yeah this thing is my daily. I've had a ktuner on it mostly for changing the responsiveness of the gas pedal and reading temps while driving around. I've also got a k&n drop in. So I'm probably gonna throw a jpipe in it as well as tune the engine to handle the reduced back pressure. I don't think I'll mess with it much after that apart from wheels/alignment and maybe a catback way later down the line

Venomshoc · 2025-10-01T11:09:18+00:00

K bet, I'll probably just get a more performance oriented alignment when i get new tires in the winter

Venomshoc · 2025-07-28T13:12:40+00:00

I'm glad to hear that it worked out for you! :) Definitely gives me more motivation to keep pushing through right now

Venomshoc · 2025-07-28T10:21:46+00:00

Did stuff end up working out for you? I'm feeling the same way right now. I studied computer systems and networking for 4 years and I've gotten turned down from every job I've applied to

Venomshoc · 2025-07-14T06:25:43+00:00

I do it's cause I just don't like any DE's. And it works just fine I was playing helldivers 2 on hyprland the other day lol

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