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friendmode OP t1_jcuputf wrote

Build specs:

  • Mode Sonnet with grey top, gold bottom, brass accent, brass internal weight
  • Durock v2 stabs
  • Gateron Oil King switches
  • GMK Moonlight keycaps

Love it already. I'm coming from a full layout so the 75% layout takes a little adjustment, but the typing feel and gaming responsiveness feel great on the Oil Kings.

If anyone has questions about the Mode specs and how they influenced the board, feel free to ask.

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bootaylious t1_jcuskjt wrote

Do you think the brass weight affects sound? I have an all copper one but simply got copper weight due to the theme even though it doesn’t show. I didn’t do a test with and without the weight.

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friendmode OP t1_jcutxd4 wrote

My impression is it does, and the brass absorbs a bit of the high-end. I watched this video comparing aluminum/brass/copper, and I can hear a bit more of a difference between aluminum and the other two, but brass and copper sounded extremely similar in that demo to me. So I picked the brass to go with the rest of the build, and because Mode is discontinuing the brass but keeping the copper, so I figured if I changed my mind later the brass would be better to already have on hand.

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bootaylious t1_jcuvr9v wrote

Oh they are discontinuing brass for everything in the future?

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friendmode OP t1_jcuyv8y wrote

Yeah, they announced discontinuing some parts (including all brass) in the February update recently. I'd guess copper won out in popularity between the two. The gold aluminum bottom is actually really close in tone to the brass accent in person too, so maybe they decided the brass didn't have enough of a unique angle to keep on.

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