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Full-size mechanical keyboard with detachable numpad, media dock, wrist rest, PBT keycaps and ARGB lighting

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be quiet! Dark Mount Gaming Keyboard Tactile Hot-Swappable Detachable Numpad Media Dock PBT ARGB BT002US

SKU CH-EX2K-6PGCY

Full-size mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable tactile switches, detachable numpad and media dock, eight customizable display keys, triple-layer sound dampening and PBT double-shot keycaps

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

Model Dark Mount Tactile

  • Hot-swappable numpad and media dock attach left, right or not at all for flexible desk layouts
  • Eight 140×140 display keys launch games, streams or macros with custom icons
  • Factory-lubricated silent tactile switches with PA66 housing and POM stem cut friction and noise
  • Triple-layer silicone and foam dampening absorbs keystroke sound for quieter typing
  • PBT double-shot keycaps with translucent legends resist wear and fading for lasting clarity

What the Dark Mount keyboard is and who it is for

The be quiet! Dark Mount is a full-size wired gaming keyboard that connects over USB 2.0. It ships with factory-lubricated silent tactile switches, PBT double-shot keycaps, per-key ARGB lighting and eight 140x140 display keys. A detachable palm rest, a numpad that mounts on either side and a media dock with dedicated controls let you reconfigure the layout to fit the desk space you have.

The specification that decides fit

The board uses hot-swappable 5-pin MX-style sockets, so every switch can be replaced without soldering. If you need a different actuation feel or want to repair a single key, you can pop in any compatible 5-pin switch. Buyers who want a fixed, non-modular layout or who require a wireless connection will not be served by this design.

Installation and common pitfalls

Plug the single USB cable into a 2.0 port and the keyboard is recognised immediately; the be quiet! IO Center software handles display-key images, macros and lighting profiles. The most frequent issue is forgetting to seat a hot-swapped switch fully, which leaves the key unresponsive until it clicks into place. Remember that the numpad and media dock segments draw power from the main board, so they cannot operate as standalone devices.

Highlights

  • Hot-swappable numpad and media dock attach left, right or not at all for flexible desk layouts
  • Eight 140×140 display keys launch games, streams or macros with custom icons
  • Factory-lubricated silent tactile switches with PA66 housing and POM stem cut friction and noise
  • Triple-layer silicone and foam dampening absorbs keystroke sound for quieter typing
  • PBT double-shot keycaps with translucent legends resist wear and fading for lasting clarity

Specifications

Brandbe quiet!
Keyboard InterfaceUSB 2.0
Design StyleGaming
LayoutFull-size
Palm RestDetachable
Function Keys1
Mechanical KeyboardYes
Key Switchbe quiet! Silent Tactile
Keycapsbe quiet! PBT double-shot
BacklitYes
TypeWired
Mouse IncludedNo

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Questions about this item

What does the 2.0 interface mean for real-world use?

The keyboard connects via USB 2.0, providing standard wired bandwidth for keystroke data and lighting control without needing extra drivers.

Which switch standard does the hot-swap socket accept?

The board supports 5-pin MX-style switches, so you can replace the factory-lubricated Silent Tactile switches with any compatible 5-pin variant.

How does the detachable numpad and palm rest attach physically?

The numpad locks to either the left or right side of the main deck, and the split palm rest segments connect underneath each section for flexible positioning.

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