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Current setup

setup · PC · audio · keyboards

This is the current state of my everyday setup: the PC I use, the audio gear I reach for, and the keyboards that keep the desk interesting. I will update this note as parts of the setup change.

PC

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500
  • RAM: 32GB (16GB × 2) at 3200MHz
  • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5060 (8GB GDDR7)
  • Monitor: ASUS TUF VG259QM5A (24.5” 1920x1080 240hz)
  • Mouse: Fantech Helios II Pro

Audio gear

  • Philips SHP9500: daily driver at the desk
  • Moondrop Aria 2 Red: daily on-the-road driver
  • Moondrop May
  • Tangzu Wan’er

The SHP9500 is the usual choice at home, while the Aria 2 Red is the pair I bring with me. The May and Wan’er stay in the rotation when I feel like changing things up.

Keyboard collection

Each board below has its own take on feel, sound, and build philosophy. The photos are a snapshot of the collection as it is right now.

Neo60 Core

Neo60 Core custom keyboard
Neo60 Core — a foamless aluminum build with a gummy O-ring mount.
  • Switches: HMX Cosmic Purple
  • Keycaps: DaYe White on Black Doubleshot ABS
  • Stabilizers: TX AP Clip In Stabilizers
  • Plate material: Aluminum
  • Mounting: Gummy O-ring, 90A hardness
  • Notes: Foamless build

KBD67 Lite

KBD67 Lite custom keyboard
KBD67 Lite — a softer gasket-mounted build with a fully tuned foam stack.
  • Switches: Keebfront Honeycomb
  • Keycaps: Aifei Neon Doubleshot ABS
  • Stabilizers: KBDfans Polycarbonate Screw-in Stabilizers
  • Plate material: Polycarbonate
  • Mounting: KBDfans Margo Gasket Kit mod
  • Notes: Case foam, plate foam, and IXPE switch pad installed

Kawayo

Kawayo custom keyboard
Kawayo — a foamless POM-plate build with the brass Toblerone rear weight.
  • Switches: Kailh BCP
  • Keycaps: Clone GMK Jamon Doubleshot PBT+ABS
  • Stabilizers: Typeplus × YIKB Screw In Stabilizer
  • Plate material: POM, custom cut
  • Mounting: PCBsnap, 60A
  • Notes: Foamless build

Keeping it current

This is a living note rather than a final inventory. When a part changes or a board gets rebuilt, I will update the relevant section here.