Glorious PC Gaming Race Gmmk TKL - Barebone, ANSI-LAYOU

After slapping in some akko switches and a keycap set. I downloaded the software wich to note is a little outdated. Not a lot of options. I got this board for software controlled rgbs. The board itself if very nice build for the price.

Solid construction and good sound when paired with Gateron Reds. The only caveat is that the RGB brightness less than stellar. I tried out several switches just be sure. You do defiantly want switches that have a cutout for SMD RGB even though these are flush with the PCB (see pictures 2 and 3, RK Reds made for RGB and Gateron Reds that are not). The extra room allows for more light through. Still when using the same keycap and same switch, my EVGA Z15 outshines the GMMK TKL by about 50%. Still typing out this review on the keyboard is great and if you can always go with a colored keycap and not worry about the RGB. I also added a O ring to the stems and the key sound has a nice thonk sound now. Doesnt look like it comes with foam between the plate and the PCB like my RK61 so I may add one later. Really does have a nice weight to it and feels like its not going to move on my desk. Black with aluminum accent looks nice in full sun also.

I dont need any other expensive brand keyboard when i have this one. I have wasted so much money on good keyboards. This keyboard is crazy fast with silver switches and the typing sound is just amazingly quiet. There is NO ding sound in ANY of the keys when you type or play. This is the keyboard you need, not the expensive ones. Glorius...... Thank you for making such good product.

My grandson loves this. Great value for the money.

I got this for my partner, and she loves it. I used it for a little bit, and its very sturdy and stable, and paired with the right switches and caps, makes every key press veru satisfying. Hotswapping is a huge bonus. We were able to try a range of switches very easily.

Good for value

as the title says, you get a little more than you pay for. its durable reliable and pretty good all around. the only problems i have with it are: a few loose sockets where the switches can fall out without much force (could just be a defect with mine not too sure), and its a 3 pin plate mount keyboard meaning you will have to clip the 2 plastic legs. thats all that holds me back from giving it a higher rating . despite those 2 problems its a really nice keyboard and definitely worth it if youre a new enthusiast. however there is a new version coming out called the gmmk pro and if youre willing to spend the extra $100 buy that instead

not the best for thocc custom keyboard(i will have to try a tofu65 keyboard next) but this is a solid choice. Band aid mod, tape mod, and some milky yellow lubed switches and its a decent sound.

Is this the best way to build a custom keyboard without spending ridiculous amounts of money? Yes. Is this an incredible value? Yes. Is it perfect? No. The build quality is solid, and the non-detachable cable doesnt particularly bother me, but there are still a couple things wrong with it. The first thing is the lighting. The RGB is pretty weak, especially with thicker doubleshot PBT keycaps. You really have to use the brighter colors if you want decent shine-through. Depending on what color you like you backlighting, it may or may not be a problem, but its something to note. The second thing, and the more important one, is the stabilizers. The lube job is inconsistent at best. Some of them are perfectly fine, others are severely overlubed or underlubed. My backspace is bone-dry, while my spacebar got all of the lube that my backspace key didnt. Its a minor thing, I suppose, but considering that the Glorious Panda switches are lubed pretty damn well from the factory, I expected a bit better quality on their board. Even their pro, which costs quite a bit more than this (despite being less keyboard) shares this problem. I dont know what caused them to have such an inconsistent lube job, but if they were to fix that, I would be willing to give them 5 stars, even with the weaker RGB. Regardless, great board, especially at the current price ($55 at the time of this review), so if youre looking for a solid full-sized board, the GMMK is nearly impossible to beat for the money.

Perfect for anyone who is building their own PC. Keyboard is perfectly compact for anyone who likes the keys close to each other and you have the option of changing the height of the keys. Very happy with this purchase.