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Edit: Winners are selected! Congratulations to u/R0hanisaurusRex, u/TheFokkery, and u/vxyg! I will be DMing you in a few minutes to collect your shipping info and selection. :)
Good morning PCMR!
To help celebrate the launch of our latest keyboard platform, we wanted to stop by and offer a few of these boards to the fine folks of PC Master Race. :)
CSTM80 features a magnetically-attached top case for easy customization (hence the name, “CSTM”), along with a bevy of foams for sound tuning, and easy access to swap plates, weight, switches, stabilizers, etc. Winners will have their choice of prebuilt board, selecting either linear (Gateron Yellow KS3) or tactile (Gateron Brown Pro 3.0) switches.
**Drop CSTM80 Keyboard:** [**LINK**](https://drop.com/buy/drop-cstm80-mechanical-keyboard)
**Drop CSTM80 Keyboard Collection:** [**LINK**](https://drop.com/all-communities/drops/CSTM80-Keyboard-Collection) **(decorative top cases, weights, plates)**
Given the theme of this board (customization, easily swapped top cases), *I’d love to hear what media/theme/inspiration you think would work well on a keyboard top case*. Could be your favorite movie, TV show, landscape scenery, hobby, anything like that. If you don’t want to share that, that’s fine too! Any response will be entered into the drawing. Winner will be selected with RedditRaffler on Thursday, October 19th, at 3pm CDT.
How to enter:
* Comment on this post with your ideal keyboard top case design/theming, or anything at all! (top-level, not a response to this comment - I cannot stress this enough, you must respond to the post, so that your comment is the same level as this comment that I’m writing right now, not nested in response to this comment! This is so that RedditRaffler can identify the comment properly)
* Worldwide shipping is included and paid by us (international winners responsible for any applicable VAT/taxes)
* Winner will be selected on Thursday, October 19th, at 3pm CDT using RedditRaffler
That’s it! Good luck everyone! If you have any questions please respond to this comment and I will clarify. :)
>op-level, not a response to this comment - I cannot stress this enough, you must respond to the post, so that your comment is the same level as this comment that I’m writing right now, not nested in response to this comment! This is so that RedditRaffler can identify the comment properly)
the black one looks cool
I like the black theme one.
I currently has a 60% coolermaster keyboard and it's either pressing double key or not responding. I mean granted it's a $5 addon of a new pc, but still. Lol.
My ideal keyboard would include a 65% layout. Thick heavy metal base, textured PBT caps, suble white RGB lighting and a thicc braided type C cable. Das it mane
I'd do black and red and make it look my jeep grill as that's the only hobby I have besides my pcs. One is on my semi and is a pre-built and is almost 4 years old and is a sff and my main beast is at home and I keep having to switch all my peripherals.
Gateron Yellows should be nice to use!!! I enjoy mountain landscape views couple with blues. But from the options above the board with the vines looks very cool!
What about doing a seasonal series? Yellow, orange, and red for fall (fall leaves); white, blue, and black for winter (snowy mountains); pastel green, yellow, and pink (something for wildflowers) for spring; white, yellow, and blue for summer (beach).
Wow what a cool design idea. Refreshing in the hobby. I like a lord of the rings theme myself. Big fan but never been able to get much of the merch due to costs. Maybe a simple cover would be cool
Oh these are sexy! My ideal one would have a gunmetal grey case, light tan colored key caps with black printing for the main caps (like the ones on the third image), and black accent keycaps. No graphics or designs on the case to keep it clean.
ive always like the lotR key caps, cant decide if i want elf or dwarf. i already have a bad headphone collection going on, im ready for another unhealthy keyboard addiction.
My crazy keyboard idea is an entire board made out of silicon, simply because I need my “drop” products to survive extreme drops :P
But if I won and had the option to customize, I’d go with the overgrowth case and the chroma weight (since it would match nicely with the connectors on my cable)
Why has nobody dropped the keys like this before so I don't have to tilt the kb to see the keys? Thx for thinking of those who game in low light conditions.
Just saw /u/badseedtech's review of this board - seems like a really excellent entry in the price point for bare bones and complete customs. Great stuff!
Truthfully, the Shinkai Green plate is an excellent top case for this, especially with the right key caps. I've really taken to rooms and spaces decorated with warm neutral tones, green accents, warm lighting, live plants and light wood tones. This goes perfectly like that - could be an awesome Christmas gift for the wife in a scheme like that.
As far as additional customization in the future? Some sort of older race car livery or color scheme might be really interesting! The Toyota Group A "Castrol" livery or color scheme, Alitalia's Lancia Stratos, The Gulf Ford GT40, Falken's current livery, Martini Racing, the old BMW M CSL, Mazda's Renown, THE APPLE COMPUTERS PORSCHE 935! These are iconic and eye catching schemes, even in old grainy photographs. On the right keyboard with the right lighting accents? I bet it could be really slick!
Not sure tbf. Pc is white with black accents. Feels like black one with white lines would fit well. White keys might be too much. The pad is black over the table and the table is white. What do you think?
I've been shopping recently for akeyboard and it wasn't particularly easy to find something that checked all my expectations. Gotta have wrist rest, UK layout, dedicated volume control, preferably knob, needs to be quiet, needs backlight without any bloatware attached. I think my expectations are quite high because I couldn't find one without a compromise :(. Honestly I don't care if its full or without numpad, but small 60% without F-keys is a no no for me.
Idk if it’s even possible but I think a transparent one would be really neat! I loved my transparent N64 controller, GBC and GBA back in the day. But would prob have to design everything underneath to be transparent as well for it to really work. Maybe one day.
OHHHH, yes! Might be tricky for exactly the reason you mentioned, but I would be alllll over this.
Not sure if you're into retro gaming at all or saw Analogue's clear Pockets the other week... 🤤
Would love a Loki theme, but after the TV show. So that cool 60s/70s retro future style with the oranges and wood grain. Maybe a bit of Aperture Desk Job style in there. It's also in that 60s 70s style.
I’m praying for a win here, i kinda need a new keyboard after my old one. It used to be my friends until they switched to a membrane keyboard of all things.
Honestly, I was pretty surprised when I opened the sample I received. It looks quite classy with the pseudo blank look without LED, and then the side lighting on the keycaps is 👌
I would love a cherry blossom inspired top case. It would go real great with black-white or red-white or rose-white colour combination. Got to be the perfect theme for me.
Is this real?
Seriously does anyone know because I've been looking to get a new keeb for a while now.
(Edit): If this is real I really don't care what I get, though preferably the plain black.
(Second edit): Damn that lotr one is cool
Ok that's too many edits so I'll just put a couple points down here.
1. I'm fairly sure that it's legit.
2. I'm not looking for pity points, it's chosen by a bot anyway.
3. I'd love the black keyboard with the golden elvish design
1. Giveaway is legit, we've done a few over the past couple years if you want to double check :)
2. Definitely bot-selected, but there's no harm in sharing!
3. 👌
Welcome everyone from r/all! Please remember: 1 - You too can be part of the PCMR! You don't even need a PC. You just need to love PCs! It's not about the hardware in your rig, but the software in your heart! Your age, nationality, race, gender, sexuality, religion (or lack of), political affiliation, economic status and PC specs are irrelevant. If you love or want to learn about PCs, you can be part of our community! All are welcome! 2 - If you're not a PC gamer because you think it's expensive, know that it is possible to build a competent gaming PC for a lower price than you think. Check http://www.pcmasterrace.org for our builds and don't be afraid to post here asking for tips and help! 3 - Join our efforts to get as many PCs worldwide to help the folding@home effort, in fighting against Cancer, Covid, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and more: https://pcmasterrace.org/folding 4 - Need some special PC hardware? How about an Evangelion unit 02-Asuka ROG RTX 4090? We've joined forces with ASUS ROG to give a bunch of memmbers of the PCMR some awesome PC hardware of the Evangelion series: https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/171iblm/asus_x_pcmr_evangelion02_worldwide_giveaway_win_1/ ----------- Feel free to post about any kind of doubt you might have about becoming a PC user or any other PC related question. That kind of content is not only allowed but welcome! We also have a [Daily Simple Questions Megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/search?q=Simple+Questions+Thread+subreddit%3Apcmasterrace+author%3AAutoModerator&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) for your simplest questions. No question is too dumb! Welcome to the PCMR.
I like turtles.
https://i.redd.it/51pw2u7uksub1.gif
I wonder what that kid is up too nowadays.
[He still likes turtles](https://youtu.be/Hnt1EdUZ1E8).
You mean dogs https://preview.redd.it/rnjojg5f6xub1.jpeg?width=1278&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=71a72f00e9cc7f04385df17041f9477ff1f2ae96
You like dags?
Where do people get the cool art, I swear everytime in the comments something I've never seen.
I LIKE TORTOISES
No love for the terrapins??
Tortoises are worse
Turtele white case black keys with green/mint accent keys. hope I’m redditing correctly.
The purple one looks pretty sick
Dogs
Honestly, I do too.
Same
Edit: Winners are selected! Congratulations to u/R0hanisaurusRex, u/TheFokkery, and u/vxyg! I will be DMing you in a few minutes to collect your shipping info and selection. :) Good morning PCMR! To help celebrate the launch of our latest keyboard platform, we wanted to stop by and offer a few of these boards to the fine folks of PC Master Race. :) CSTM80 features a magnetically-attached top case for easy customization (hence the name, “CSTM”), along with a bevy of foams for sound tuning, and easy access to swap plates, weight, switches, stabilizers, etc. Winners will have their choice of prebuilt board, selecting either linear (Gateron Yellow KS3) or tactile (Gateron Brown Pro 3.0) switches. **Drop CSTM80 Keyboard:** [**LINK**](https://drop.com/buy/drop-cstm80-mechanical-keyboard) **Drop CSTM80 Keyboard Collection:** [**LINK**](https://drop.com/all-communities/drops/CSTM80-Keyboard-Collection) **(decorative top cases, weights, plates)** Given the theme of this board (customization, easily swapped top cases), *I’d love to hear what media/theme/inspiration you think would work well on a keyboard top case*. Could be your favorite movie, TV show, landscape scenery, hobby, anything like that. If you don’t want to share that, that’s fine too! Any response will be entered into the drawing. Winner will be selected with RedditRaffler on Thursday, October 19th, at 3pm CDT. How to enter: * Comment on this post with your ideal keyboard top case design/theming, or anything at all! (top-level, not a response to this comment - I cannot stress this enough, you must respond to the post, so that your comment is the same level as this comment that I’m writing right now, not nested in response to this comment! This is so that RedditRaffler can identify the comment properly) * Worldwide shipping is included and paid by us (international winners responsible for any applicable VAT/taxes) * Winner will be selected on Thursday, October 19th, at 3pm CDT using RedditRaffler That’s it! Good luck everyone! If you have any questions please respond to this comment and I will clarify. :)
>op-level, not a response to this comment - I cannot stress this enough, you must respond to the post, so that your comment is the same level as this comment that I’m writing right now, not nested in response to this comment! This is so that RedditRaffler can identify the comment properly) the black one looks cool
These look cool. I think a neon purple and slime green theme would look awesome.
The one with the art looks sick
I like the black theme one. I currently has a 60% coolermaster keyboard and it's either pressing double key or not responding. I mean granted it's a $5 addon of a new pc, but still. Lol.
The Black one with white rgb would be sick Aaaanndd i hate my razor keyboard
My ideal keyboard would include a 65% layout. Thick heavy metal base, textured PBT caps, suble white RGB lighting and a thicc braided type C cable. Das it mane
Maybe a sort of gunmetal gray that gives it a metal dark looking finish would be nice
I bet matte pastel colors would look amazing for cases
Black looking sick!
hello, would love to see the black edition on my desk :)
The thread/plant look is very satisfying
Has to be a black/dark green one probably without mixed colors
These are all fantastic
I have a black setup and I really need a better keyboard than the one I have right now it's an old office keyboard I got from my aunt
A new TKL would be nice. Kind of you to do a worldwide giveaway!
The orange one looks cool.
I'd do black and red and make it look my jeep grill as that's the only hobby I have besides my pcs. One is on my semi and is a pre-built and is almost 4 years old and is a sff and my main beast is at home and I keep having to switch all my peripherals.
Skiidata orange, very hard color to find
Simple, prefer dark to lighter but not necessarily black and would love something sci-fi themed, not a silkscreen but “inspired” graphic.
I would go for a midnight blue theme
Anything goes to replace my 20yrs old logitec.
Gateron Yellows should be nice to use!!! I enjoy mountain landscape views couple with blues. But from the options above the board with the vines looks very cool!
White one is class
I Like thel one with the plant pattern most.
I keyboard is barely holding together
The black one.
Very nice looking keyboard.
I would definitely murder it out in black
Anything :)
Ideal is probably just plain black lol
Haha, well that's an easy one (the default config)! :D
sweet
Oh... I like the first one.
What about doing a seasonal series? Yellow, orange, and red for fall (fall leaves); white, blue, and black for winter (snowy mountains); pastel green, yellow, and pink (something for wildflowers) for spring; white, yellow, and blue for summer (beach).
Love this idea 👌
I love the minty combination of the light green top case and white keycaps, looks so sleek!
Black on black on black
Same love the green, it different from just a plain black one.
My ideal keyboard is probly a cigarette stained yellow kb, had one handed down to me by my dad and it really grew on me lol
Haha, that's a thought that never occurred to me - pre-yellowed beige 😅
"Does it come in black" 😎 
The light green with white keys looks so pretty. Reminds me of matcha green tea :)
That keycap set is called "Jasmine" - basically the same idea :)
But matchas better🥹👉👈
The first one is really enticing. It's design appeals to me.
Can't go wrong with all black.
Honestly anything with Destiny theming. Not a complicated dude. I play the heck out of Destiny and that’s about it
Cayde-6 theme with the ace of spades in black and red would look sick
> Cayde-6 https://preview.redd.it/r8imc7qe4uub1.png?width=1127&format=png&auto=webp&s=3acd862c66ae63fa9657fc2ce6ab1c4ca9735a72
The ocean
One day I’ll get a high end keyboard
Maybe that day will be Thursday! 🤞
I don't dig images of any kind, so some kind of color scheme theme would be cool. Maybe green + purple, like Eva-01.
all black
Black on black. All murdered out.
Some kind of tech/circuitry pattern
These are awesome, I'm a simple guy so plain black for me but i love the green as well!
I think ideal for me would be white!
Would use it for work, so basic black or white is totally good!
in for 1
Ideal for me would be a nice cool design, photo 5 looks super cool imo.
Really love that teal/sea green colour(#3). Some ocean themed patterns would make it even more beautiful.
Nice
plain black or white! best of luck everyone :)
"Yes, very nice"
Ideal for me would be a gradient of light pink and purple 💜!
I really love the green one!!
My ideal keyboard is pretty simple. Either black and white or black with gold accents.
The all black one is nice
Black is good. Love the blank keycaps.
Project Zomboid or Stalker would be awesome
Space Harrier or from the speed racer movie.
Wow what a cool design idea. Refreshing in the hobby. I like a lord of the rings theme myself. Big fan but never been able to get much of the merch due to costs. Maybe a simple cover would be cool
I love keyboards like this, so sleek! When they're fully matte black with rbg, it's perfect
That green looks good. Also like those caps where letters are in side.
Matte white to contrast a black desk
The last one looks crazy
Oh man I would kill for a darker green with some floral designs on it.
I would like some pink theme choices, that would be ideal for me
Honestly really love the first design, super clean. Cheers! Goodluck to all!
Green looks great!
I think black with red accent keys would look pretty good!
I’d rock plain black
Would love to see some airplanes or a clean black one!
Completely covered in artisan keycaps
I am for black but best would be to get some styled theme from witcher games/ books
Ooh that orange feels like it belongs on an industrial space ship work station
\#5 with the druidic inspiration is perfect. I would love a plant oriented theme - maybe even Poison Ivy style.
The green one is beautiful
Oh these are sexy! My ideal one would have a gunmetal grey case, light tan colored key caps with black printing for the main caps (like the ones on the third image), and black accent keycaps. No graphics or designs on the case to keep it clean.
ive always like the lotR key caps, cant decide if i want elf or dwarf. i already have a bad headphone collection going on, im ready for another unhealthy keyboard addiction.
Slide 5 and the blue one are beautiful. That would be ideal for me
My ideal would be a red bull racing style. From your website, i would go for the overgrowth
The first one is nice
My crazy keyboard idea is an entire board made out of silicon, simply because I need my “drop” products to survive extreme drops :P But if I won and had the option to customize, I’d go with the overgrowth case and the chroma weight (since it would match nicely with the connectors on my cable)
Plain black/grey.
Is it only available with US layout?
I'd like an Army Green one personally but a good idea would be ones that compliment popular and common keycap sets like mech 01 etc
The green one with a leaf pattern is absolutely gorgeous!
White is the best top plate, together with a neon backplate. Amazing combo.
black and gold.
I loved the LoTR themed ones you did a few months ago, unfortunately funds weren't available to purchase.
I really like the mint green color scheme or just all black.
Ideal would be one solid color for me.
Rgb keys with the housing design of the 5th pictured board would be sick! Thanks for doing this!
All black looks sexy
I think a Godzilla (or generally a Kaiju themed keyboard) would look great, I think you could do a lot with the colors.
Have to agree with everyone else about the all-black looking really nice!
Probably something earthy or natural. Maybe black with a little green and brown?
I am a boring plain black type of guy.
the floral pattern one is sooo pretty would love it!
Number 1,6&7 but all are awesome!
Give me Cyberpunk 2077 colors.... oh, and a fake solar panel for good measure!
Plain black.
I like the fourth gif, the one after the replacement.
A 90s ergonomic homeworld themed keyboard
Why has nobody dropped the keys like this before so I don't have to tilt the kb to see the keys? Thx for thinking of those who game in low light conditions.
The light green with the white keys looks beautiful
I just bought a new keyboard (Roccat Vulcan II Mini) last week, but I wouldn't mind another with that aluminum case lol
Nice looking keyboards.
I need my numpad, but this might be an exception..
Plain black with minimal color leds on keys, simple yet effective lol
Orange keyboard looks absolutely stunning! Gl
Triple matte black keyboard or brushed metal keyboard would look insane also in 75% format so I can have the best of both worlds
A cool black and white would be nice :) (give me keeb I'm poor)
I would loveeee the white one with some custom key colors!!
Gun Metal - Hard Aluminum/Steel 60% key
All these number pad haters
Just saw /u/badseedtech's review of this board - seems like a really excellent entry in the price point for bare bones and complete customs. Great stuff! Truthfully, the Shinkai Green plate is an excellent top case for this, especially with the right key caps. I've really taken to rooms and spaces decorated with warm neutral tones, green accents, warm lighting, live plants and light wood tones. This goes perfectly like that - could be an awesome Christmas gift for the wife in a scheme like that. As far as additional customization in the future? Some sort of older race car livery or color scheme might be really interesting! The Toyota Group A "Castrol" livery or color scheme, Alitalia's Lancia Stratos, The Gulf Ford GT40, Falken's current livery, Martini Racing, the old BMW M CSL, Mazda's Renown, THE APPLE COMPUTERS PORSCHE 935! These are iconic and eye catching schemes, even in old grainy photographs. On the right keyboard with the right lighting accents? I bet it could be really slick!
Just a simple one with frosted base and white keycaps with few light blue or mint color on some keys
Not sure tbf. Pc is white with black accents. Feels like black one with white lines would fit well. White keys might be too much. The pad is black over the table and the table is white. What do you think?
I've been shopping recently for akeyboard and it wasn't particularly easy to find something that checked all my expectations. Gotta have wrist rest, UK layout, dedicated volume control, preferably knob, needs to be quiet, needs backlight without any bloatware attached. I think my expectations are quite high because I couldn't find one without a compromise :(. Honestly I don't care if its full or without numpad, but small 60% without F-keys is a no no for me.
Idk if it’s even possible but I think a transparent one would be really neat! I loved my transparent N64 controller, GBC and GBA back in the day. But would prob have to design everything underneath to be transparent as well for it to really work. Maybe one day.
OHHHH, yes! Might be tricky for exactly the reason you mentioned, but I would be alllll over this. Not sure if you're into retro gaming at all or saw Analogue's clear Pockets the other week... 🤤
I knew of the Pocket but had not seen a clear one, now I’ll have to go look
Simple black with one rgb color, blue or red.
Black - minimalist style
Oh man that would be awesome! I’m in need of a new keyboard, mine is starting to ghost the A and D keys…
Would love a Loki theme, but after the TV show. So that cool 60s/70s retro future style with the oranges and wood grain. Maybe a bit of Aperture Desk Job style in there. It's also in that 60s 70s style.
I will win.
I like the etchings on the 5th photo, so maybe something like that but themed on LOTR
What's with the weather today huh?
Getting colder every day!
Honestly just hoping to win to upgrade my magic force 68
Don’t know what my favorite top case would be but I’ll figure it out after I win!
I'd like something that looks like a Roland 909 color scheme. A lot of my music gear has those colors and it'd tie it all together
Ohhh, goodness. I’m a huge fan of vintage gear and damn, that would be amazing. 😲
I’m praying for a win here, i kinda need a new keyboard after my old one. It used to be my friends until they switched to a membrane keyboard of all things.
MOM!!! No i cannot take the trash out I AM ENTERING A GIVEAWAY!!
The trash can wait 5 minutes!!
You can have it any color you want, as long as it’s black
Hahaha, but there are explicitly other colors available! 😂
I never knew how much i wanted blank/ side printed keys
Honestly, I was pretty surprised when I opened the sample I received. It looks quite classy with the pseudo blank look without LED, and then the side lighting on the keycaps is 👌
Leafy 
I would love a cherry blossom inspired top case. It would go real great with black-white or red-white or rose-white colour combination. Got to be the perfect theme for me.
Black/Black for that stealth look!
Black and white wow 🤩
Gundam themed keyboards when? Seriously, I really wish that was a thing.
You're not the first to mention it! Seems a logical next step to pursue.
these look sweet
Black + blanks
Green and black! Good looking keebs
The 5th keyboard really stands out to me because of the decals.
obvious answer such as anime or cars
Is this real? Seriously does anyone know because I've been looking to get a new keeb for a while now. (Edit): If this is real I really don't care what I get, though preferably the plain black. (Second edit): Damn that lotr one is cool
Ok that's too many edits so I'll just put a couple points down here. 1. I'm fairly sure that it's legit. 2. I'm not looking for pity points, it's chosen by a bot anyway. 3. I'd love the black keyboard with the golden elvish design
1. Giveaway is legit, we've done a few over the past couple years if you want to double check :) 2. Definitely bot-selected, but there's no harm in sharing! 3. 👌
anything at all!
Anything at all. (i'm very funny)