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Durock Ice King Linear Switches

Clear housings, clean linear feel

The Durock Ice King is a fully transparent linear mechanical keyboard switch. Top housing, bottom housing and stem are all clear, so RGB from the PCB passes straight through and lights the keycap evenly instead of leaking out of the sides. If you have a board with per-key lighting and want it to actually show, this is the sort of switch to put in it.

Underneath the looks it is a medium-weight linear: 52 g to actuate and 62 g at the bottom, with a 20 mm progressive spring that starts light and firms up as you press. The switches come factory lubed and ready to install, sold here in packs of 10.

What to expect

Feel

Smooth and consistent through the whole 3.5 mm of travel, with no bump or click. The progressive spring gives a slightly firmer landing than a standard spring of the same weight, which helps if you tend to bottom out.

Sound

Nylon-based housings and a modified nylon stem give the Ice King a rounder, slightly deeper tone than the sharp sound usually associated with clear polycarbonate switches. Durock describes it as a unique profile with a crisp, responsive feel.

Lighting

Every part of the switch is transparent, so there is nothing blocking the LED. It suits shine-through keycaps, under-glow and anything in between.

Q&A & Specifications

Questions & Answers

Will these fit my keyboard?

The Ice King is a 5-pin MX-style switch. It fits any hot-swap board with 5-pin sockets, and 3-pin boards if you clip the two plastic guide legs. It can also be soldered to a standard MX-compatible PCB.

How many do I need?

Count the keys on your board. A 60% needs around 61, a 65% around 67, a 75% around 82 and a TKL 87. Each pack holds 10, so round up and keep the spares.

Are they lubed?

Yes, they arrive factory lubed. They work well as they are, and you can add a thin coat of your own lube later if you like a particular feel.

Is 52 g heavy?

It sits in the middle. Lighter than many 60 g plus gaming linears, heavier than the 40 to 45 g switches aimed at fast typists. If you are unsure, it is a safe starting weight for both typing and games.

Specifications

  • Model: Durock Ice King
  • Type: linear
  • Pack size: 10 switches
  • Mount: 5-pin, MX-style
  • Actuation force: 52 g
  • Bottom-out force: 62 g
  • Pre-travel: 2.0 mm
  • Total travel: 3.5 mm
  • Spring: 20 mm progressive
  • Stem: modified nylon, transparent
  • Top housing: polymer nylon, transparent
  • Bottom housing: polymer nylon, transparent
  • Lubrication: factory lubed
  • Manufacturer: Durock
Specifications

Model: Durock Ice King
Type: linear
Pack size: 10 switches
Mount: 5-pin, MX-style
Actuation force: 52 g
Bottom-out force: 62 g
Pre-travel: 2.0 mm
Total travel: 3.5 mm
Spring: 20 mm progressive
Stem: modified nylon, transparent
Top housing: polymer nylon, transparent
Bottom housing: polymer nylon, transparent
Lubrication: factory lubed
Manufacturer: Durock

Inside the box

10 switches

Compatibility

Fits MX-style hot-swap keyboards with 3-pin or 5-pin sockets, and works with standard MX-style keycaps. Can also be soldered into MX-compatible PCBs. SMD LED compatible, so RGB lighting works on boards with south- or north-facing LEDs.

Warranty

1 year manufacturer's warranty

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