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Modular gaming keyboard with detachable numpad, media dock, aluminium top plate and per-key ARGB lighting

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be quiet! Dark Mount Gaming Keyboard Linear Hot-Swappable Detachable Numpad Media Dock PBT Double-Shot ARGB

SKU CH-Y16Q-ZMA54

Full-size mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable silent linear switches, detachable numpad and media dock, PBT double-shot keycaps and per-key ARGB lighting

  • Keyboard InterfaceUSB 2.0
  • Design StyleGaming
  • LayoutFull-size
  • Palm RestDetachable
  • Function Keys1
  • Mechanical KeyboardYes

Model Dark Mount Linear

  • Hot-swappable 5-pin MX switches let you tailor feel without soldering
  • Factory-lubricated silent linear switches cut friction and noise for quieter typing
  • Detachable numpad mounts left or right to match desk space
  • 8 customizable 140×140 display keys launch apps or macros instantly
  • Triple-layer foam and PA66 housing absorb sound for muted keystrokes

Modular Full-Size Layout

The Dark Mount is a full-size wired gaming keyboard with a detachable numpad that mounts on either side and a removable media dock with dedicated display keys. A split palm rest adds further flexibility for desk space. It connects via USB 2.0 and targets gamers who want a highly configurable typing surface.

For Customisation-Focused Gamers

Suits players who value per-key ARGB lighting, hot-swappable switches and programmable display keys for macros or stream controls. The silent linear switches and triple-layer dampening appeal to users who prefer a quiet keystroke. Buyers who want a compact tenkeyless form factor or wireless connectivity should look elsewhere.

Straightforward USB Setup

Plug the single USB 2.0 cable into a PC and the keyboard is recognised immediately; no proprietary drivers are required for basic operation. The be quiet! IO Center software enables lighting, macro and display-key configuration. Hot-swappable 5-pin MX sockets let owners swap switches without soldering, though incorrect pin alignment can damage sockets.

Highlights

  • Hot-swappable 5-pin MX switches let you tailor feel without soldering
  • Factory-lubricated silent linear switches cut friction and noise for quieter typing
  • Detachable numpad mounts left or right to match desk space
  • 8 customizable 140×140 display keys launch apps or macros instantly
  • Triple-layer foam and PA66 housing absorb sound for muted keystrokes

Specifications

Keyboard InterfaceUSB 2.0
Design StyleGaming
LayoutFull-size
Palm RestDetachable
Function Keys1
Mechanical KeyboardYes
Key Switchbe quiet! Silent Linear
Keycapsbe quiet! PBT Double-Shot
BacklitYes
Dimensions256 x 456 x 52
TypeWired
Mouse IncludedNo
FeaturesAluminum top-plate, ABS bottom, Media Dock, Removable Numpad

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Questions about this item

What PC port is required for the USB 2.0 connection?

A standard USB Type-A port on the computer is required for the wired USB 2.0 interface.

Can the detachable numpad be used while an older mechanical keyboard remains connected?

The numpad is physically part of this keyboard and cannot operate as a separate device alongside another keyboard.

How do I confirm the ARGB diffuser on each switch is lighting correctly?

Open the be quiet! IO Center software to run a per-key lighting test and verify even illumination across all switches.

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