WHY Do People Keep Buying CUSTOM Keyboards? (A $2000 Experiment)

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[@j.tek1]

First pog?

[@BeautifulPlaces-]

What keycaps are those

[@harshshelar6014]

i know its copy but still hey man i too need a new keyboard mine is not even a membrane and also not even mechanical it got the butterfly buttons with apple got but its of hp and man some buttons are comming of of it i would really appriciate if you gift me a new keyboar until christmas.. if you dont belive me then contant me please and i will send you a photo of my keyboard and you will cry seeing this please man iam poor pleasee give me a new one iam begging pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@bluepenguinsquad6201]

4th

[@Maybe_Ian]

im excited this christmas bc my parents promised to get me all the things i needed for my first ever custom keyboard. Thanks for getting me into a whole new genre of creativity

[@ShoobsTube]

The build turned out really damn nice! Great job Hipyo.

[@theepicbruhman2254]

D

[@4hat358]

shoobs can you make some anti-linears that are horrid to here but amazing to type on

[@user-ke1gn3ql1g]

@@4hat358 But WHY?

[@novaweeb]

@@user-ke1gn3ql1g I guess he hates his ears

[@12__99]

your cool

[@zgmurph]

As someone who recently got into custom keyboards and back into competitive apex, this was awesome to see! Great work on the keyboard it looks absolutely incredible!

[@AchilliesVl]

what rank are you on apex?

[@zgmurph]

@@AchilliesVl I got to masters both splits in season 11, I haven’t played much of season 12 tho not really a fan of the maps hoping next season goes back to storm point and worlds edge

[@Zaevia]

@@zgmurph aShit

[@leogames5183]

@@zgmurph this comment aged well…

[@insanevic]

You probably cause me to quit for a while on some random game I wouldn’t be surprised 😂

[@pobayy]

I have been wanting to build my own keyboard for like 3 years and this Christmas I'll make my first one. I'm very excited but this hobby looks to be a lot more complex the more advanced you get.

[@Idk-oy1bp]

It’s a great a fun hobby, when you get the hang of it you would be craving to build another one that’s why you see a lot of keyboards on content creators walls :)

[@potatosoup19129]

I built my first one yesterday. Dont have any lube or grease so I need to get that sorted eventually but for now it works and the normal keys sound so good (kbd67 with boba u4ts)

[@pobayy]

@@potatosoup19129 I'm kinda scared of lubing because it seems hard but I'll probably try to do it since it makes a big difference in sound

[@potatosoup19129]

@@pobayy yea, my keyboard and other stabilized keys sound awful xD

[@pobayy]

@@potatosoup19129 Lol, did you mod the keeb in any way?

[@unchartedchartz]

"This is your average budget keyboard" Literally takes out my actual keyboard I really need a new one.

[@unlink1649]

We all started somewhere

[@jimihendrix3143]

Now you find out how deep the rabbit hole goes......

[@PockyNinja7]

Man, I just got into mechanical keyboards like two months ago. Just finished my first build and I’m already seeing a lot of gatekeeping and elitists. Is this what the community is like or am I just unlucky enough to come across those kinds of people so often?

[@HipyoTech]

Like any hobby, really depends where you end up. There are great parts and bad parts.

[@zgmurph]

I have ran into a few elitists but for the most part just ignore those people and you will find a lot of people that are actually extremely nice and willing to help out people getting into the hobby. If I am being honest the elitist people are into the hobby for a different reason. They want to feel special, where as people who are genuinely into the hobby are typically more than happy to help people who are just starting out.

[@TheFowo]

yeah sadly there seems to be a ton of elitists. I made a post on /r/mechanicalkeyboards asking few questions about models that interested me and some tips that arent obvious for a beginner, got 2 responses and the whole post was downvoted to hell. Even people who responded to me got downvotes for being brave enough to help a newbie

[@zgmurph]

@@TheFowo I recommend checking out some discords from custom keyboard creators, I asked some questions in alexotos twitch chat and everyone there was super nice and helpful. I generally avoid reddit because people can be really weird on there.

[@walkerstandard2373]

@@TheFowo a lot of this is because they see the same thing over and over when they’ve been in the hobby for a while. When you realize that most of the information out there can be searched - you look down on people who cant do the same. 🤷 Most are just jaded and if you actually do your homework they’ll be more than happy to lend a hand

[@clonezi]

Hi there! Fun fact: While kintsugi is meant to mean “golden repair”, it’s been more and more common to see silver, platinum, and copper showing up in repairs!

[@xTheUnderscorex]

Racing stripes were actually functional. They make it much easier to identify specific teams/cars at distance, especially back when cars were otherwise painted in a single colour to show country of origin.

[@benjaminapplegate7684]

My friends were all getting one so I wanted to make one too after seeing them with customs. Your channel was a big help in finding lots of information and awesome keyboards!

[@harshshelar6014]

hey man i too need a new keyboard mine is not even a membrane and also not even mechanical it got the butterfly buttons with apple got but its of hp and man some buttons are comming of of it i would really appriciate if you gift me a new keyboar until christmas.. if you dont belive me then contant me please and i will send you a photo of my keyboard and you will cry seeing this please man iam poor pleasee give me a new one iam begging pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@randomusernames]

@@harshshelar6014 go make some money yourself instead of begging

[@dabomb7931]

@@harshshelar6014 don’t ask some random person for a keyboard

[@blast4726]

@@harshshelar6014 no hate but bro but stop begging cuz it's just a bad image, if u want a custom u don't need 300 dollars plus that is more premium to be fair Get a rk61/gk61 with yellow switches from amazon for 60 dollars ish then mod it yourself with modding it will be 115 dollars ish very cheap for modded keyboard sound and feel, otherwise u need to save up begging wont get u anywhere

[@harshshelar6014]

@@blast4726 see man if you don't know iam India ok don't think all Indian are poor.. But man iam 14 years old and I can't buy stuff dude I k ow heo to mod and stuff but no money

[@zomorion9183]

An Apex fan. Didn't watch Albralelie's streams too closely, certainly not enough to know TSM Albralelie had recently gotten a custom keyboard. Great to see Apex pros in the custom scene. Will inspire more options for the consumer.

[@takoyakeys]

Baller build my man!! Nothing feels better than a happy client ✨

[@Migski]

I think people tend to forget that we as people are willing to go the extra mile for self expression and/or just for pure style/cool points

[@emailing]

Yeah. It's like fashion and cool looking cars. Theoretically a plain white shirt and an old used car will do the same thing but it just feels good to have something just for your taste.

[@cheeseballs9579]

@@emailing that’s the dumbest thing I ever heard. What you going to go walk around public with your keyboard? Lol

[@xxcridonxx7614]

@@cheeseballs9579 it’s for self indulgence. They aren’t wrong. I got my own custom for the exact reason. To have something custom for yourself

[@orchdork775]

I think it's also that most people just don't know what they're missing. If they have never seen a custom keyboard before or heard the way it sounds, they wouldn't know that there was something better than the standard keyboard that comes with their computer. It was actually only today that I learned that custom keyboards are a thing, because yt reccomended that airup review and I wanted to check out some of hippyo's other videos, but now that I've seen how pretty keyboards can look and how satisfying they can sound, I'm interested in buying a nicer keyboard and potentially customizing it if I ever have the opportunity to. I think if everyone had the opportunity to actually try out a nice custom keyboard right next to a standard one, then a lot more people would be interested in the hobby, or at least want to spend the money to get a nicer keyboard.

[@orchdork775]

​​@@cheeseballs9579 Not many people see the inside of your home, but I imagine that you still want it to look nice, because you're the one who is going to live there and see it every day. Similarly, not many people are going to see the keyboard you use (aside from coworkers if you bring it to work, or people who come to your house,) but that's not the point. Expressing yourself isn't for other people; it's for you, because when you have something unique that you picked out/customized according to your own taste, then you are the one who benefits by getting to use something you really enjoy. Every time you see or use that object, it brightens your day and you feel a wave of happiness and fulfillment wash over you, which is worth a lot if you don't have many things in your life that bring you joy.

[@chrisdotdash5154]

The final build is so beautiful. Really awesome video Hipyo!!

[@akemi187]

I don't know how I found your channel, and I definitely have no budget for a keyboard right now, but I can't stop watching your videos. 10/10, you've piqued my interest

[@traviswrigg5158]

Actually for ergonomic boards (boards for typists) you want to reduce overall travel distance, thus meaning a shorter bottom out is preferable. The whole "When typing you shouldn't be bottoming out thing" is to do with trying to keep your travel distances low. Personally, I've never managed it simply because it feel like I have to carry a lot of tension through my fingers to do it, and that straight up feels bad. Kailh Choc switches have become exceedingly popular with typists for the precist reason mechanical keyboard hobbyists who like things like heavy tactiles hate them

[@EdwinPohan]

This type of build is definitely for the people who want way more than just “nice to have” and certain for the 1%. It doesn’t mean that the other 99% can’t enjoy it from the distance!

[@strictnonconformist7369]

Agreed… My professional life is attached to keyboards for software dev and all that goes with it, and… I can’t justify spending anywhere near this. This is a hedonic treadmill level of keyboard here. To outdo (read: outspend) will be a bad addiction. Well, better than most addictions!

[@TheGamingMotionTGM]

@@strictnonconformist7369 That is if the build quality doesn't betray the price tag. As long as it doesn't, even a long time membrane/scissor key user like me would have felt like receiving a package from god's workshop (build to last).

[@strictnonconformist7369]

@@TheGamingMotionTGM even then, random failures/things happen, and all things designed and made by man die eventually.

[@ProgramKiraTV]

Cablemod made my power cables for my pc, ATX power and the GPU power cable. Beautiful stuff!

[@eTiMaGo]

I blame you and Betty for giving me the keyboard bug :p I don't have hundreds of dollars to spend so I ended up with a Keychron K2V2 with hot-swappable brown switches (I'm a programmer, lots and lots of typing) that I stuffed with foam and tape modded because that's basically free :D And I love it! Putting some money aside to get a nice set of PBT keycaps, but here are sooooooo many to choose from, argh!

[@joefinazzo50]

I have found your channel a few months ago and since then I haven't missed a single video. Your videos have helped me find a place to start with building keyboards and I just finally decided to drop money to build a keyboard. In addition I would just like to say that as much as you may not realize you and your videos bring joy to a-lot of people. I am a college senior, and the day you did your big giveaway stream I was having a really bad day with my school work. I had been basically doing homework since you started the stream; anyway when you announced that you had been streaming for 5 hours, I got really depressed realizing that I had been sitting doing homework all day and I commented in the stream "who else has been her for 5 hours" as a joke. However you just reacting to my comment the joyful and fun way you did brought me so much joy. I'm sure your not gonna read this or maybe not care, but long story short don't stop what your doing cause you bring a lot of joy to a lot of peoples lives.

[@Sizzler1174]

I like that custom board and it does have a really nice clack to it. Thanx for the upload Hipyo Tech. 🤜💥🤛

[@FriedLivers]

One of the reasons i personally love buying custom keyboards is you can personalise it in the way that fits you

[@ArchaziTV]

Was waiting for this video. Huge fan of him in Apex and saw his stream unboxed this custom keeb. Wonderful build!

[@bashirsfar3825]

Day 1 of asking Hpyo to make a full size keyboard because thats what's actually useful

[@7evYT]

Yo Hipyo! I've had this gmmk compact for quite awhile now and was inspired by your videos to throw some reaaaal ghetto mods inside of it this evening. Also spent all night popping open my switches and lubing them. It was well worth the effort! Appreciate it.

[@milesisgoodatlife948]

I love your videos you inspired me to start to take apart and mod keyboards.

[@kaledotzler7143]

Racing stripes on cars was actually functional, it helps with alignment on the track (and knowing if your steering wheel is off kilter that one time).

[@kaledotzler7143]

They also add +20hp per stripe.

[@mrjeffery152]

Idk why but I love hearing one of my favorite youtubers that isn't related to apex, mention apex as it is my favorite game

[@erickmurda]

Sick video. Been playing since day 1, big Mac fan. Spent this whole year grtting into keyboards, thid was a sick build ! Hope you get more like these 👍

[@SteashEdits]

I like the stock mode65 colors so much more lmao. Especially the polycarb case with the bronze front plate oof

[@ziqqerlad]

Me: *literally bought a budget blue switch mechanical keyboard online* KZbin: May I introduce you to a great youtube channel about keyboards Weird, but I'll allow it. Been starting to binge watch your channel.

[@brandon14125]

Love to see hipyo collab with mac. keyboard turned out awesome!

[@Manuel-fg1ol]

the fact that im watching this while having the same keyboard he used to have its amazing and shows how far u can go with jsut a budget keyboard

[@Aidan-wu2ec]

dude your channel grew so much I was here when you had like 16k and that was almost a year ago

[@bingus649]

ive been using a laptop membrane keyboard this whole time and im getting my own mechanical keyboard in 1 week. already ordered it just gotta wait.

[@emailing]

Congrats on the board! Hope it fits your needs.

[@tulpa1940]

I just got a keychron k7 and wouldn't spend time building one for a while now. It is more amazing than I ever could've hoped and my wrists are thanking me

[@Ogorodovd]

Love your videos man, only wish your sound tests were longer :)

[@malachi_hatessin3573]

I'm getting my first one for Christmas 🎄 I'M SO EXCITED!!!

[@malachi_hatessin3573]

I've never gotten my comment hearted before... I feel special 🤍

[@splunkyy]

@@malachi_hatessin3573 what are you building?

[@malachi_hatessin3573]

@@splunkyy A tofu60, brass plate, aqua king switches, akko world tour Tokyo keycaps, and durock v2 screw in stabs. For mods im ganna obviously lube the switched and stabs, o ring mod (don't remember what it's called but the one where your put 2 o rings on both sides of the pcb for each stand off), holy mod, and maybe tape mod

[@milkkee540]

@@malachi_hatessin3573 sounds like a great build honestly

[@splunkyy]

@@malachi_hatessin3573 Ah nice, good luck with your build :)

[@offdre2482]

hey @Hipyo Tech, I think it would an awesome idea of a video to do a video on keyboards that help those with hand disabilities. I have a hooked middle finger and destroy my keycaps (wasd), having to get metal caps now.

[@emailing]

seconded! would love to see some disability friendly boards that aren't just the regular split/ergo layouts

[@kailerpetersen6404]

TLDR: there is absolutely no reason to have a super expensive build… but it cool doe

[@cassidy8307]

Those keyboards look so pretty, but from a functional perspective I hate how most of them lack keys. I like having the numpad, macro keys, and media keys for all sorts of useful binds.

[@Dazdigo]

I just built my first keyboard today! It was a kprepublic BM80rgb, with durok stabs, and cherry mx brown rgb switches.

[@gaplayz4223]

@@BFF.Studios who cares? dude is happy so stfu

[@wardope]

making Custom cables for your keyboard. as in Making the cable from Scratch. is just as much a part of the hobby for me as building the keyboard.

[@ryuzaki3607]

when i see the vid *Why is everyone building custom keyboards?* me: because of you hipyo

[@pplebite8844]

I can't do Cherry MX browns anymore! There has to be a better switch or switches out there, and I know there is! But then, Betty corrupted my ears with the Boba U4 switches....THEY WERE SILENT!!! I had to have them!

[@toecurlersupreme]

i love my bobas the sound makes me feel like im typing on marshmallows

[@-who_took_the_name-5199]

Tkls will always be my favorite for looks and use

[@milesbrowne]

dude you've blown up, it seems like i subbed only a few months ago...wait i did. i subbed when you were at 50k, now look at ya, almost 300k. love the content keep it up!

[@dlcpack9358]

Looking forward to my first mechanical keyboard arriving and I’ve got everything ready to mod it and will be following your videos. Thanks Hipyo!

[@professionalretard9637]

I like how I'm watching this channel whenever I'm trying to figure out how to take an old broken laptop I got for free and take the keyboard out of it cuz I can't buy my own for my PC

[@professionalretard9637]

Yay I got a heart

[@fruzzle3352]

I've only spent like 100-120 usd on building a kb and i'm already satisfied

[@MAGAIVER]

Stay away from keyboard content then or you won't be satisfied any longer. The urge to build another keyboard eventually comes.

[@Dirtdaredevil]

good work on it but the keyboard he has uses gateron optical switches meaning he has pretty much no delay but noice build

[@donaldhawkins6610]

When soldering, a good fume extractor will help with it bothering your nose. If you can smell the soldering, you are probably inhaling toxic flux fumes!

[@DJaquithFL]

I'm an FPS gamer, I can play just the same on my old Corsair K100 w/MX Browns as I do on my $600 Custom w/Holy Pandas. Frankly all that lube slows down the keys .It's all in the Mouse for input in addition to your PC and Monitor.

[@louis3318]

very true! i feel very slow on lubed switches..

[@edwardpaulsen1074]

While I am ALL about custom KB with high utility, I am definitely not interested in paying several hundred, much less thousands, of dollars on one... Part of the reason I WANT a custom KB is so that I have extra buttons and options that are just NOT available on most regular keyboards... and so very many of them suck sphincter. But that is just me... I have very specific ideas for what makes a good KB and having been around since typewriters were fully mechanical and shoved a metal arm through a ribbon of ink onto a piece of real paper.... Fascinating video nonetheless!

[@Draytonx]

He's my fav streamer, saw the keyboard when he got it and had no clue you made it. SICK

[@FromDesertTown]

I use a full-size Magic Keyboard (with numeric keys). I've always preferred laptop keyboards over PC keyboards due to their low profile and low key travel. It's easier on my wrists and feel effortless to type on. This Apple board has a bunch of extra keys (F13 to F19) that you can map to anything. If there were a lower-profile full size keyboard, I'd go for it. I like ultra low profile keys with short key travel slim keys.

[@JicoZZ]

Yo hipyo, is there any site where you can design your own keycaps, like upload images for things like the escape and windows buttons? :D

[@appleborbs5065]

Nice keeb but that is not sandwich mount. Sandwich mount is where there is one screw screwing the top bottom and plate together so the plate is likr sandwiched between the top and bottom case

[@bigsin2422]

Sadly I don't plan on having the hobby of custom keyboards but I love these kinds of videos

[@the__man]

im already into keebs but if i wasnt the explanation of why someone would want a custom would have me just as confused as before lmao

[@queso2098]

Did not expect to see Albralelie in a Hipyo video

[@bqualitysnake6549]

Would you consider doing a review of a Miya Pro board sometime in the future? especially on of the ones that use Varmilo's ec v2 switches. I've looked around but i'd like to see a more in depth review and what you can do modding wise

[@MoistOwlette]

"So this is a cheap keyboard" - *Proceeds to smash the keys with fingers.* "And this is a modded keyboard" - *Touches each key with the lightness of a cigarette paper.

[@jacksonminglin5684]

It’s the fact he whips out my exact keyboard, used to have a k552w but it just broke somehow, like stoped working entirely. So I’ve been using my pc’s stock keyboard for a while. I’m thinking of dropping some money on a custom keyboard but it may not happen for a while since Christmas is coming up, spending money on people. And I’m going to be dropping a ton of money on stuff for my set up, everything but a keyboard. Because they cost a ton of money, like 400, 500 dollars, and I only got 600 bucks and that’s going towards Christmas presents and my setup. So idk if I should just get a razer huntsman mini or wait for a custom keyboard, or maybe even mod the huntsman mini.

[@mashu7633]

This video better helped me understand the difference in a budget prebuilt and your own build, wish I spent my money on my own keyboard. Even though I spilt sand in my keyboard (please, don’t ask)

[@godofchaoskhorne5043]

Honestly not a big fan of the white marbling type stripes on the back. Kinda feel like it would look better black or maybe some metallic colour. But that's just my personal preference.

[@wadeski1373]

hey hipyo! do you think you would host a givaway anytime soon?

[@ToyKeeper]

It's amazing sometimes how different people's tastes and priorities are. Like, the OEM / Cherry profile cylindrical keycaps would bug me, and it would never even occur to me to choose switches based on their color. It seems like a great board for its intended user, but someone else would need a totally different design.

[@alexanderbudinger8169]

Would love to see a really cool Full Sized Keyboard!

[@Luke-we9gj]

So few super high end ones of these exist lol. There’s the Odin, the Balance, the Wind.X,

[@Luke-we9gj]

Just so few of them exist to think of off the top of my head and no one wants to build them

[@mrolaf1598]

howdy hay, hipyo i love your videos thre so unique from any other keyboard channel its not like your asmr or loud your just so different and I love that keep up the good work ily

[@RambleStorm]

I will never forget a review on a razer board I saw this year where the reviewer mentioned the price "...a whopping 160$"....Yea if only...And i didn't even go overboard on my (in progress entry-level build)

[@FrankSeton]

Now this keyboard has some OOMPH to it.

[@b7shoota]

dudeee alb is insane. this is sick

[@George-ko4be]

amazing sound test

[@sfstone9403]

i named my newborn child after you hipyo tech his name is "hipyo tech"

[@iAmConfusion]

U built albralelie a keyboard that’s awesome man I watch him a lot he’s nuts

[@nofch247]

Bro I spent 1700 on my pc and this dude is out here spending 2 bands on something he could snap in a fit of rage

[@fireflame1260]

6:22 looks like someone threw the pcb of a scyscaper with all the dents.

[@coolhawk101]

He used the exact same keyboard I have as an example of a non custom one out of all of the keyboards out there

[@griff3n69]

I wish more keycaps had the second fonts

[@Alex-vr9vh]

I love that you considered that he needed short travel switches with faster acuation!

[@ericwebb3664]

Cmon bro you gotta have more than 10 seconds of sound test at the end of the video

[@CarIncompetent]

The way I froze when the Cyberpower keyboard popped up because I am guilty

[@xyner8834]

Can you build an amongus themed keyboard? It would be very funny and sussy

[@AltKage]

LOL

[@xyner8834]

My sense of humor is broken

[@L6IsHim]

anyone who thinks the word sussy is funny is like 9

[@HipyoTech]

[@-who_took_the_name-5199]

@@HipyoTech agreed

[@FunniestMonke]

I was waiting all day for this vid

[@namakoro_osu]

Never thought I would see osu in a hippotech vid

[@milktea1994]

“it’s time for me to stop teasing you and just pull this thing out”

[@adamweb]

I love how he described the switches as "soft"... assuming these were lubed or was he just used to clicky switches?

[@ray6903]

without finishing the video, maybe the old keyboard felt scratchier and had more resistance to pressing down too?

[@anonymouse9593]

you should do more stuff like this

[@TheDwarvenDefender]

Just once, you should say, "This part is made out of aluminium and aluminum," just to see the reaction from the audience.

[@Ifxw]

took me forever but i finally got myself a gb board, I grabbed one of the ikki68 Zen ponds

[@rizera1717]

nice beginner board, mode 65 is ok. ive tried and dont like too much, boards like unikorn r2 and kc are much more worth money

[@FranktheTank319]

It doesn't sound as good as I was expecting a 2k keyboard to sound. Lol I really like the custom design, though.

[@Umbruh_Prime]

I literally just wanted to find a tkl keyboard to save on mouse space on my desk and ended up getting into custom boards afte hearing how boards could sound, and liking it... a lot

[@MAGAIVER]

I was also looking for more mouse room, now I'm on a my fourth keybord, a 40% ortholinear with blank keycaps and I can touch type in Colemak. I got addicted to typing.

[@ThomasStuart]

"It's time to stop teasing you and pull this thing out. Feeling it in my hands it's decently hefty..."

[@Hi-lp9oo]

I just tried to get a KBD67 Lite.... sold out....😬

[@calrez]

ngl it looks shite for the price but to each his own. I am sure it feels great to type on tho

[@strictnonconformist7369]

As someone that works in software development, a keyboard is a vital tool of the trade, and I’m not paid peanuts compared to most. I could spend this much on a keyboard, but I’d rather spend far more modestly (keep it under $400/each) and equip my computers with high-end split keyboards I can customize the crap out of the firmware configuration to maximize comfort and efficiency (note: in software dev, all those symbols most out of the way? Yeah, those are the most commonly-used keys along with modifiers…) and still get a great result. Oh yeah: fully hot-swappable, with tenting, PBT keycaps default. Well, at least it keeps you out of the bars building these exquisite luxury boards (I’d hope all the expense makes it feel that much better and lasts that much longer) that I’m now thinking such a keyboard would be extremely painful to see the typical cat do what cats do, or the inevitable food/drink accident that happens if you seriously use keyboards over long periods of time, especially since truly custom beauties like this… may not reliably get certain parts at all, or on short order. Well, I’m glad there are keyboard high-rollers🤣 as it floats down to mere mortals sooner or later 😉

[@nefitru]

Dude I love that gold NK65

[@utubekebs]

F*k yeah! I have GMK Metaverse R2 still sealed!

[@seetecktee]

Only thing about customs is that default it's 125hz. Remember to flash 1000hz hex if ur main purpose is gaming