Building a NICE Budget Thocky Keyboard | QK65

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This is my friend's keyboard, I just built it for him
Case: QK65
Plate: POM
Switches: Banana Split (Lubed w/205g0 & Deskeys films)
Foam: All foam
Stabilizers: Owlab stabs v2
Keycaps: Clone GMK Blue Samurai
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[@Vainsz]

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[@devilroaster_]

Hey

[@springytrapp23]

Hey

[@springytrapp23]

THIS IS THE BEST KEYBOARD

[@brid1674]

i wish they were able to transform them to my country

[@arue3562]

vainsz: makes a custom keyboard for the 5th week in a row me: *crys in membrane*

[@davidsmith9267]

Corsair k63 is 50-60 british pounds

[@ieshaherrera1307]

If ur broke get a budget pre built keyboard and then mod it :) and if it is soldered use a syringe filled with lubricant to mod jt

[@fishkleos]

maybe try the ciy tester 68 its super cheap

[@ieshaherrera1307]

@@fishkleos true it’s like $20 buy there is the ciy gas67 basically a budget kbd67 lite but $60

[@fishkleos]

@@ieshaherrera1307 yey

[@anbuknight]

It's nice knowing that $160 boards are getting close or better than $400 boards in terms of sound, quality, and features.

[@delicious3201]

Yes by stuffing them with foam.

[@rainix7817]

@@delicious3201 ion know how foam really works but i was suprised by how many layers of foam was used

[@shinobistealth4111]

@@delicious3201 i would stuff foam regardless of price, cuz in the end, the sound is either way really great

[@tuvu8394]

@@delicious3201 does it matter if the end result is the same?

[@user-kz9rz8ui1c]

@@delicious3201 but then again the Suit and the Jelly were also around $400 (or more for the jelly) on groupbuy depending on config and they are highly lauded by the community. Suits are still sold to this day at around 800$ each. Same with the Vega. On the aftermarket, still sells for around $400 but its literally worse then a qk in terms of sound unless you put way more foam then is necessary in a qk65. Pretty much all the windx boards also need a similar level of foam to sound good, but they still sell are "well respected" by the community. Don't even get me started on the bear65v2, that thing literally sounds worse then the qk does with no foam in both and people in the comments of some reviews/sound tests still said stuff about how "clean" they think the sound is. In reality, the community is hypocritical as fuck. The qk is legitimately a good board, even if qwertykeys sold it for $300. But it would receive a hell of a lot more praise and a hell of a lot more community support from the "true enthusiasts" if qwertykeys made some bullshit claim about how they "hate foam" or something like that and just sold the board without anything else (literally what the bear65v2 creator did). Thats what makes me laugh so much. That a qk is literally a different layout bear65v2 with more options given at like half the price but the same people who "love" the sound of the bear65v2 also "hate" the sound of the qk65, with or without foam.

[@piolocsin8154]

Now that is a nicely built keyboard, nice job dude!

[@lowlighters]

I love how ur moise and keyboard match so well with colours, beautiful job

[@gan.91.]

Hoping to pick up a QK65 soon, glad to see you doing your own build

[@OfficialPandaBear]

me: oh a budget custom keyboard video ! « enters video » vainsz: case 160$ 💀💀💀

[@blizzard1984]

ive watched this over 50 times, it never fails to satisfy me. Great job vainsz :)

[@certiq3044]

Now THIS is what I call keyboard perfection ✌️

[@phant3xom579]

Easiest looking keyboard in ur channel in my opinion, keep up the good work

[@jtlam5203]

nice vid if you want the board to be more thocky, you should remove the silicone dampener and put either some polyfill, t-shirt or a thin piece of foam like pe sheet.

[@phoenix_NRG5873]

DO YOU HAVE ANY BUDGET OPINIONS FOR a 75% keyboard kit because i wanna build one on my own but the ones I look at have to much input delay and I play rhythms games so it is annoying

[@Parallax9999]

Hey, a quick FYI The qk65 is 170 USD (for hotswap) BEFORE SHIPPING, which is around 43 dollars for CONUS, since it ships directly from CN. Might be something to consider if you want to build a budget board.

[@Cartier_99]

@BIGCHUNGUS123 I think it’s Canada

[@im_adm]

@@Cartier_99 it's china.

[@Cartier_99]

@@im_adm thank you

[@G.A.G6]

can i just say that when he builds his keyboards he puts a perfect amount of lube on his stabs

[@JustAara362]

Can u put a link to the case you used the qk65 because i cannot find it on their website

[@nerdykid-us8rr]

hey, can you list links where you got all of these becasue it had a really nice sound and i'd like to build it myself. thanks :)

[@nobanjer]

Now that’s my type of keyboard not to cheap not to expensive just perfect

[@jak5411]

@Mihir💙 it’s not expensive if you arnt broke

[@nikocayetano1805]

@Mihir💙 $200 for a total build isnt bad since they last longer and feel much better compared to laptop keyboards and membrane. Its an investment just to have comfortability when typing and something special because this board is something you made and there is no other board like it.

[@brokecat3350]

It is literally 160 dollars

[@streaming8362]

@Mihir💙 lmao, i feel you bro

[@carson6131]

@@recessedsubhuman Lol you clearly don’t know anything about the value of money, while 200$ isn’t expensive for a custom keyboard, it is expensive for what your getting out of it, better sound for when your press letters and they show up on the computer screen. 200$ is expensive for what your getting from it lol

[@juantoreno]

If your stabs feel mushy which I think your left shift might be you normally cut the pe foam where the stabs fit cause your already have the pre cut bandaids there

[@bananacorperation]

do you mean the case foam?

[@juantoreno]

@@bananacorperation nah pe foam

[@whyuclick8557]

Wdym by a “mushy” stabilizer? I’ve never really known how to differentiate between good and mushy stab

[@DarkTheHunter]

@@whyuclick8557good it’s good mushy is sticky and mushy

[@jackonethan4287]

I love how he does all this on his deskmat and not a workbenche

[@carmelleapril6173]

Question i want es to but a QK64 four but i d’identité know it was combine from roumania. Is three an alternate.

[@Redozas]

I think it fits just amazing with your mouse.😃

[@silncc]

Another amazing video by Vainsz himself ❤

[@LuisGarciaHerrero]

One question I’m getting into building keyboards and this might be my first one. Is there like a qk65 kit in which everything apart from switches and key caps is included? And if there is may I have the link pls

[@ral3xmgaming118]

This keyboard is hella underrated. In my opinion this is the best keyboard you’re ever built

[@Hirotara]

From my experience, the silicone dampener only does more harm than good for the board. It mutes the board like crazy. Those who just got this board, might as well just all the foams instead of the silicone itself.

[@KeybiKeyboard]

true. sounds a lot better without the silicone but i kept all foams inside. the silicone might help if ure bringing it to an office tho to keep the volume a little low for an office environment

[@lindis8030]

Very true, I left it out on my QK65 config.

[@konolinkuda3586]

250 with the upgrades, nice "budget" keyboard you got there buddy 👍

[@cvtr_883]

250 is budget :/

[@mk24zz]

I can't find the qk65 case anywhere, any sites that have it in stock and ship to uk?

[@vincentvandeperre1670]

Whats the diffrence between buying these parts loose or prebuild. Doesnt really make sense to me

[@kcxy1996]

Did I hear ticking on the right side of the spacebar? Also, nice color match! I see you’ve chosen the gasket jackets instead of the socks which I think many people has opted for. And since it is so foamed up with the silicone dampener, pcb and plate foam, I’m guessing it has a very stiff typing experience, yeah? Anyways, really nice build! Love the sound of PE foam and pom plate makes it even better. Maybe you can try tape mod as well and compare tape mod vs no tape mod.

[@Cartier_99]

He did that on the high 65

[@_Kyg0]

3:55 the bend tho☠

[@ethanbaerts9721]

its gasket mount lil bro

[@crystalphantasm]

its nice. soft typing feel

[@shadowblock54]

hi, can you please tell me what kind of lube you use and where can i buy it?

[@LS-is5ob]

Where do you buy your lubed and filmed switches or have u l+f them yourself?

[@Jennytsuugaming]

When did 160$ become a budget keyboard!

[@szymoniak75]

Americans

[@friskycuber]

@@szymoniak75 vainsz is not American lmao why did you just blame it on Americans

[@mmelon_]

Now that’s what I call clean and inexpensive.

[@Rivals-jo4ns]

Still expensive for me 😔

[@itaintitpewds]

@@Rivals-jo4ns inexpensive compared to the general market of custom mechanical keyboards

[@Rivals-jo4ns]

@@itaintitpewds true

[@user-mq2dw9lh9r]

rk g68 is also a nice budget keyboard~ maybe you can buy one and lubed yourself the typing sound also good

[@timelqss]

"hey" Vainsz! I know im a bit late, but i was just wondering where you can find the parts for this keyboard build. mainly the qk65. When i click on the link in the description, it sends me to the qk65 "parts" but thats just the pcb. not the actual case. Any ideas on where i can get them and when they restock?

[@crisp_tv]

Hi does anyone know where the keycaps are from like Alixpress or something

[@TechDoctorUK]

Hey (yes, i got that far) Could you build me a keyboard like this? Happy to pay and shipping to UK 😍

[@Vainsz]

Building it won't be a problem, but getting the keyboard is really hard since it sold out within minutes when the sale opened xd. Another option is to get it from the aftermarket, but the price is definitely higher

[@Teewaggy]

They are have an upcoming restock if you check their discord QwertyKeys!

[@Parallax9999]

Yeah, there’s an unlimited group buy happening very soon. It would take 4-8 to ship though because instead of instock theyre making it (basically what a gb is)

[@Pulsefxfn]

Updated setup tour?

[@Vainsz]

I'll def do it, just need more time to make it done

[@Pulsefxfn]

@@Vainsz yeah i totally understand. Being a content creator is really hard, stressful and time consuming but u doing great!

[@tombradley6723]

I rly want a keyboard like this but i couldnt imagine being able to build one myself is there somewhere where it possible to purchase pre-built ones? Im from the UK

[@prok1038]

Hey,also this is one of the best sounds I've ever heard in my life!

[@diogopinho1777]

I just love the fact that you said BUDGET keyboard and just the board costs 160 dollars

[@cvtr_883]

That’s really cheap for a custom keyboard which is actually good.

[@ricardocalderon9823]

You are tripping if you think $150+ keyboard is budget

[@user-pm1rd3dl4m]

For custom it’s budget

[@fxrleyyy4239]

Where did u get it from cause everywhere out of stock

[@nave1218]

“Hey” Nice keyboard! Love the keycaps and overall sound.

[@StillSpacey]

we are getting to a point where 160$ keyboards are considered ''budget''

[@idontwanthackersanymore5224]

yea especially when you live in a country where you money worth nothing like Turkey

[@cryptikzz.5385]

bro you call this budget ? loll

[@dragon_apex1.8]

It pretty much was cheap but now new boards are coming in.

[@AntiSocialFnF]

Hey sorry to break it to you but that’s the normal price for budget keyboards

[@spoodercat69]

Ive heard on reddit that the qk65 is coming back in stock ? With more colour options is tha right

[@OverPrint288]

Hey Vaisnz! i know the video is old but can you drop a link for the samurai clones since in the shopmech they only link the real ones. plss plspsl

[@zukman946]

ive been watching yr videos for like years it feels like now. ive made 3 keyboards just because of your videos XD i will never get as good as you

[@MightyRaph]

Would like to check does socks/jacket has any sound different? which feels more thockier??

[@datavre6170]

This makes me so jeolous but im still watching every one of your custom keyboard videos to support u and do more videos about this😁

[@lchwiii]

Where did u buy qk65, i cant find

[@_s6nn_]

where did you get the pom plate from

[@bloodlvstt336]

what is the screwdriver you using? can i have the link to it?

[@bushlikesplanes]

nice vid, i was wondering what site you got the keycaps from?

[@RMLeidy]

Disculpa, ¿En dónde se consiguen esas teclas personalizadas?

[@forcev9036]

Just finished this build with the tape mod and Tealios v2 lubed omg it sound bussin 🤑

[@forcev9036]

I did the same build but with no plate foam and instead I did the tape mod with Tealios v2

[@MangosClient]

SUCH an underrated KZbind I watch all ur vids you should have at least 2mill subs for this amazing content

[@fahad-p00psaleh98]

How can you buy the keyboard already built

[@Jin-lp5lt]

Custom mechanical keyboard people be like "Your keyboard isn't nice unless you waste a hundred dollars on a boring, bulky, and cramped one that doesn't even have room for proper arrow keys!"

[@noah.exe1]

where didi you buy the keycaps?

[@Diode7]

What kind of foam was that for the plate foam? Poron, eva??

[@_cypher_]

Those sounds are so satisfying 😍

[@pmd5959]

can you give a link to those keycaps

[@racegamerpro9066]

this guy is the definition of ASMR

[@bb-cp5sj]

Whats the brand name of keycpa clone??

[@FilipTheCreator]

Where can i buy banana split switches?

[@SlickStevieHimself]

Where did you get the switches from?

[@switch_3060]

hey man this is a great video to watch as everyone els has all this money to make these hella expensive boards with really expensive switches or keycaps but this is just like on mine adn most peoples line nice sounding without the huge price tag

[@tmocj7328]

where do you guys get these clones

[@Ivan_AUS]

where did you get your clone keycaps from? happy for you to PM.

[@skullykype7572]

what typing app did you use at the end also thank you very much because i am trying to build my very own keyboard and this made me learn a lot!

[@huunhanle3809]

It's Monkeytype :D.

[@force5698]

why did you get the clone blue samurai instead of the real ones?

[@TongNguy3nnn]

saw this video and i decide to bring home a QK65 as well, hope it will sound as good as yours

[@naufalzayyan2668]

What plate foam material did you use?

[@forcev9036]

Yo did the build come with the plate foam or did you buy it separately?

[@natehatent]

what typing test website did you use

[@xiserpenz6546]

Are these switches long pole?

[@louismacsherry6540]

where are the keycaps from

[@naimlacasse2366]

Yo what tool is that the thing that spins

[@4runks]

Is that all in one or swiches and keycaps are yours

[@jessieesquival7439]

Do you have to buy all parts separately or does it come with all the parts?

[@merve1755]

Damn that’s a lot of lug for them stabilizers!

[@DarkTheHunter]

link to the keycaps?

[@swtrisz6346]

Where do I get banana splits in stock?

[@eqge]

That is the keyboard sound that I want like holy crap it sounds good

[@definitelynotyoutube5672]

How do u get that monkey type thingy jfdjndns idk what it’s called

[@axil.]

do switches come with the keyboard?

[@godofdahedghogs5553]

bro where do you get these switches btw hey

[@CVSH9]

That left shift go crazy

[@bobasquid3339]

Amazing! Sounds incredible! ⌨️🤓👍

[@mr._.bones99]

That keyboard is POPPY! Also, amazing video!

[@user-kb5tc7nn1v]

what kind of switches?

[@LilDozyXD]

bro when you popped in those switches I saw those vainsz lol

[@kaitlyn6603]

@Vainsz my man you perfectly explained groupwork with your typing. Index finger: that straight A girl who does the whole project Every other finger: everybody else not doing anything

[@missestaytay88]

question did you buy the case only or did you buy all the parts seperatly

[@skullthew]

Where do I buy this at?

[@kr0_srt]

What is the quality of the switch on the keyboard?

[@itsfilloz3398]

what your wpm record?