I just received a Strix Scope II 96, and I feel this might be the sweet spot in terms of value.

I’ve hit the wall of diminishing returns with other hobbies ( IEMs in particular), where I know I’m getting 95% of the experience spending 5% of what is labeled as top-of-the-line.

What am I missing with this keyboard, that I could have with an unlimited budget?

And to have a broader discussion, what do you consider end-game?

To me, as I’ve come to realize, is finding the right keycap set. Especially as my favorite profile is XDA and all the cool ones are either Cherry or SA.

  • bluranerd@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    strix scope ii is nice consumer-wise but it doesnt exactly prioritize the hobbyist. they definitely are trying though with it being hotswap, but there are no choices of color, and the keycaps are probably just okay at best. i probably would say that, for a casual, an Asus board might be fine. but i could also point them in the direction of a barebones Monsgeek or Keychron Q series that is full metal, hotswap, and RGB. And then with some nice switches from Gateron or BSUN and some quality PBT keycaps, you could have yourself a much better sounding board with a more customized feel and look, leagues above Asus’ boards. at the same time, if the classic gamer look is what suits you and you are happy with your rog strix, then that is the board for you. my point of diminishing returns is perhaps just alot higher haha 😅