This Is One SLEEK Keyboard - CIY X79 Review & Mods

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  • Опубліковано 14 січ 2025

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  • @josejimenez896
    @josejimenez896 2 роки тому +1

    Try to unplug the cable from the daughter board, not the main PCB. For some reason, the end on the PCB will hit the Hotswap socket. It's way easier to remove the other end

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому +1

      That's a great tip! Can't believe I didn't even think of trying it that way.

    • @josejimenez896
      @josejimenez896 2 роки тому

      @@HarvindG Haha you're okay, it's kind of being a sneaky connector and hiding.
      Also, in theory if you're going take out the daughter board for, say a silicone pour, you don't even need to disconnect it. Just remove the daughter board. Hehe

  • @BIGDRAGON57
    @BIGDRAGON57 8 місяців тому

    Have one X79, very nice Keyboard at correct price, Thanks for your video !

  • @inesribeiro9731
    @inesribeiro9731 2 роки тому

    love your shoots! Great video :)

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much! 🤗

  • @arlenham
    @arlenham 2 роки тому +1

    underrated

  • @Zombie101
    @Zombie101 2 роки тому

    great board, solid from stock. just picked one up and its rock solid thoccy

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому +1

      Agreed, one of the only keyboards I've had that I felt didn't need any mods at all.

    • @Zombie101
      @Zombie101 2 роки тому

      @@HarvindG Only thing I've now done is put akko lavender purples in, for some tactile feedback for typing. But this keyboard is legit amazing

  • @tacochad2191
    @tacochad2191 2 роки тому

    You should have more subscribers amazing video

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much, I appreciate that!

  • @Ashtorm
    @Ashtorm 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the review! I hesitate between this keyboard and the royal kludge rk61. They are both available on Amazon with an azerty layout! Appart the slighty different layout, which of the two do you think is the best?

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому +1

      That's a tough one! The X79 is better quality than the RK61, but the RK61 is much easier to mod and customize. I think it depends which matters more to you, both are great options to have. I'd personally go with the X79 because my workflow requires arrow keys.

  • @user-nn9rj2eg1g
    @user-nn9rj2eg1g 2 роки тому

    You seriously deserve more recognition! The presentation looks amazing and you have a really nice voice, very soothing. I just found your channel, these videos are so satisfying. Keep it up 🙏🙏🔥!

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому

      This comment made my day. Thank you so much!

  • @drakata27
    @drakata27 Рік тому

    Hey nice review. Do you know the actuation force of the switches?

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! The CIY Evo Red switches: 42±5gf

    • @drakata27
      @drakata27 Рік тому

      @@HarvindG thank you for the response, awesome work

  • @redetrigan
    @redetrigan 2 роки тому +3

    For $50 seems quite decent!

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому

      It really is! Surprised I didn't find out about this board earlier.

  • @drakata27
    @drakata27 2 роки тому

    Great review. I just got mine and im wondering if I can buy additional keycaps for this model?

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому +1

      Yes! You can use any keycaps you want on this. I've tried some cherry profile and OEM profile keycaps without any issues.

  • @apostolispat5462
    @apostolispat5462 2 роки тому

    So the key switches are heavier and / or scratcier than lets say cherry mx reds? thank you

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому +1

      Personally I feel Cherry MX Reds are scratchier and slightly heavier

  • @qualityblood5651
    @qualityblood5651 2 роки тому

    love the video! i would love your opinion on the ciy gas67! im thinking on building my first keyboard with the ciy gas67 but im still not so sure

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I actually have the GAS67 with me right now, but I haven't gotten around to building it and recording the review. Based on what I've seen, you can't go wrong with it. It's like a mini KBD67 Lite without QMK/VIA support.

    • @qualityblood5651
      @qualityblood5651 2 роки тому

      @@HarvindG awesome! thanks for the info! looking forward to that vid :)

  • @HarvindG
    @HarvindG  2 роки тому +1

    Any ISO users here? I usually use ANSI, but this was a welcome change of pace.

    • @ThatCoasterEnthusiast
      @ThatCoasterEnthusiast 2 роки тому

      Guilty as charged! I guess you don't really have a choice when you are taught to type on one though lol

    • @ThatCoasterEnthusiast
      @ThatCoasterEnthusiast 2 роки тому

      Personally I daily drive this board, currently just use it stock but I'm looking into upgrading it. Only cost me £20 on Facebook marketplace... Really happy with that lol

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому

      @@ThatCoasterEnthusiast that's an insane deal for this! Get some nice switches and keycaps, tape mod or foam the case, and you've got yourself a heck of a board for under £100!

    • @Raziel_SSJ
      @Raziel_SSJ 2 роки тому

      Thank you for this nice review pleasant to watch and listen.
      I'm looking for a budget 65% AZERTY ISO layout wireless and the choice is very limited, but this one seems not _too_ bad.

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому

      @@Raziel_SSJ Thank you so much! I appreciate it. Definitely check this one out, for the price I don't really have much to complain about.

  • @decaftester
    @decaftester Рік тому

    My keyboard was rgb but when I got home it became red when I pressed on a key, how do I change this?

  • @CPILLOW
    @CPILLOW 2 роки тому

    great vid

  • @fmd2two
    @fmd2two 2 роки тому

    Thanks followed your vid for the mods and I also struggle removing the cable on the back too lol.
    Can you change the rgb lights to a single color?

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому +1

      Seems no one has managed to remove the cable on this keyboard haha. I think you can change it to a single colour, but I rarely use RGB.

  • @dbhy
    @dbhy 2 роки тому

    what are the best budget switches (lubed) in your opinion

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому

      The Gateron Oil Kings I have are excellent, but they might not be considered budget. You can try the new Akko CS switches that come lubed from the factory. Their non-lubed switches are already very smooth, I'm sure their lubed switches are even better.

    • @dbhy
      @dbhy 2 роки тому

      @@HarvindG thanks!

    • @AUFartool
      @AUFartool 2 роки тому

      KTT Kangs if u want a marbley keyboard. KTT Wines if u want a low pitched board. Check out the MMD HT (HoneyTactile) and other switches made by KTT, MMD and AKKO

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому

      @@AUFartool I need to try out some KTTs for myself, thanks for the recommendations!

  • @JJ-gk5tn
    @JJ-gk5tn Рік тому

    When u use cable mode and restart ur PC does it stay in cable mode ??
    Because someone said u have to put it in cable mode after every restart or shutdown of the PC Wich would be a huge no no

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  Рік тому

      Great question, I don’t know because I don’t have this board anymore. I used it on Bluetooth the whole time I had it, so I didn’t really notice the cable issue.

  • @bententen2525
    @bententen2525 2 роки тому

    Can you review the CIY GAS67 please, It’s a very budget gasket keyboard. I’m not pressuring you, but if you make a review on it I would be very happy.

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому

      Video of that coming out in August! 😎

    • @bententen2525
      @bententen2525 2 роки тому

      @@HarvindG AYOOOOOOO

  • @brian3387
    @brian3387 2 роки тому

    Haha, I couldn't get that cable apart either for the life of me.

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому +1

      That's a relief. Good to know I was not the only one!

  • @GreenMeteor_
    @GreenMeteor_ 2 роки тому +2

    That big enter button ruins it a bit in my opinion. But good keyboard!

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому

      That's the ISO layout for you. CIY also has an ANSI version of this on Amazon, that has the smaller Enter key. Thanks for watching!

    • @GreenMeteor_
      @GreenMeteor_ 2 роки тому

      I didn’t know that, thanks for letting me know

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому +1

      @@GreenMeteor_ You're most welcome!

  • @Kendingro
    @Kendingro 2 роки тому

    that enter key angers me. I can't stand iso boards. sick video though man.

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I thought I'd dislike it too, but the small left shift key actually annoys me more in use.

    • @Kendingro
      @Kendingro 2 роки тому

      @@HarvindG I have a couple of boards with 2u shifts, it's annoying. KBDFans LOVES having you use 2u shifts on their boards.

    • @Zombie101
      @Zombie101 2 роки тому

      @@HarvindG exactly ansi is annoying asf. thank goodness for iso

  • @glacius6860
    @glacius6860 2 роки тому

    Check out the gas67 by keeb monkey!

    • @HarvindG
      @HarvindG  2 роки тому

      I have it! Build and review vid coming up soon :)