Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this VOD, I build the currently in GB Hope 75 from Velocifire. I was a bit underwhelmed by the unboxing, will my tune change?

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Unboxing: youtu.be/LLF98SzP-uY

Start - 0:00
Overview - 0:53
Foams - 2:22
Stabilizer Install - 5:10
Switch Install - 6:45
Assembly - 7:33
Switch Issue - 14:14
Brass Weight Install - 15:00
Zenclack Package Unboxing - 18:01
Keycap Install - 19:13
Keycap Fitting on Problem Switches - 20:08
Typing Sounds - 24:16
Initial Thoughts - 26:04
RGB Demo - 28:37
TLDR - 34:42


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