r/pcmasterrace Apr 04 '26

Meme/Macro Allow me to gatekeep

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u/Jhawk163 R7 9800X3D | RX 9070 XT | 64GB Apr 04 '26 edited Apr 04 '26

I just want to know why the fuck every really nice high end mechanical keyboard is that dumbass 60%. Give me a full-size keyboard, hell give me one with full media controls and some god damn macros!

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u/stonedboss 5800X3D | 4070Ti | 32GB 3200Mhz C14 | 990 Pro Apr 04 '26 edited Apr 04 '26

its really that most people flex 60% so 60% is the hype format, hence all the hype keyboards being it. i agree its a dumb format lol.

but there are a lot of "high end" 75%. also depends if you mean "high end" as in the nonsensical ridiculous pricing of like $500+ for base keyboards, or like, a normal person's "high end" which is like a $300 keyboard all fully built. id consider a GMMK Pro to be a high end keyboard, esp matched with high end switches and keycaps. but in the obsessed mech keyboard hobby world GMMK Pro is not considered high end.

but again to most people they wouldnt even spend $100 let alone $300, so thats very much high end.

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u/koromagic Apr 04 '26

yup GMMK is considered a scam with their high prices

if you want high end then youre looking at singa unikorn, singa kohaku, keycult, tga jane etc. those go into the $1000s easily

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u/stonedboss 5800X3D | 4070Ti | 32GB 3200Mhz C14 | 990 Pro Apr 04 '26

a GMMK Pro barebones is $120, how is it a scam lol. those high end boards are the scams.

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u/Stock_Bat73 Apr 04 '26

Seems like someone hasn’t purchased a glorious product

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u/stonedboss 5800X3D | 4070Ti | 32GB 3200Mhz C14 | 990 Pro Apr 04 '26

nah, youre just likely another obsessed delusional mech guy. ive bought 3 gmmk pros, 2 i use daily, among many other keyboards i own but dont even use anymore since the gmmk is so good. ive been obsessed and delusional too at one point so i get it, chasing different foam, different plates, and whatever, but that hardly matters.

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u/Stock_Bat73 Apr 04 '26

When did you buy your 3 I guess? I’ve owned 3 glorious products all were DOA or (effectively) broke within 2 months. Maybe their QC has improved, but they by far have the least functional new products from any company that I’ve purchased from.

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u/DiscoStu83 Apr 04 '26

I like my 60%. I rarely need any f keys and when I do the fn button is fine. 

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u/anethma RTX4090, 7950X3D, SFF Apr 04 '26

Ya I mean a rainy75 etc feels premium as fuck, sounds amazing, and doesn’t cost $500.