u/RANDOMCSGO1337

After having the original Tekkusai "The Beast" mousepad (V1) months since it's release, I started to feel dissatisfied with the coating. At the time it was the fastest mousepad, and I would argue that it still is up there in new condition. I spend a lot of time on the pad, and I keep it clean with a wet cloth each day. No scratching or wear in areas where I use the mouse the most; I can put the mouse anywhere on the pad and it feels the same.

As time went on, the pad just felt slower. It felt like it started to drag on the mouse more and more. My only solution was to apply a coat of MCT oil on the pad, and that restored it to the brilliance of the pad when it was new. That lasts about week or so.

Finally, I reached out to let Tekkusai know about my mouse pad situation with being inconsistent after months passed by. It is not frustration or negative, because the pad performs brilliantly for what I need it to do and is amazing, once I restore it every now and then.

Tekkusai stands by his products. He volunteered a 2nd generation pad, and while this one out of the box is not as fast as the original, it has been consistent for several months.

Some of you may have opposite feelings about him, as I have gleaned from several Reddit threads accusing him of not providing full disclosure on certain aspects of the final product sold to us. It happens in a lot of companies including this one, where the owner may not actually travel to the factory and watch the entire manufacturing process, leaving gaps of information which is never known until later; such as, any coatings applied to the pad that could potentially wear off. I'll stick up for him and his reputation on this one. Based on the replies to the marketing in the Reddit threads, I have a feeling this is what happened.

This issue has seemed to have been rectified and resolved, and Tekkusai has moved forward with a better understanding of the process. This new version (V2), while not quite as fast as the original, is consistent and feels the same after these months, even after deeper cleaning with a damp microfiber towel. Apparently, the finishing on this V2 is more durable, and I think that is correct. This was a very satisfying experience, and my positive review of "The Beast" mousepad (V1 and V2) and Tekkusai himself, respectfully.

I'm looking to swap the Torx 5.0 fan on the card. I need to reverse the flow to compliment the card's placement above the Arctic P12 Pro fans directly underneath it, feeding an upgraded Byksky 360mm x 40mm radiator in push-pull exiting the case. I feel like the fan is fighting to pull air into the card, and the card exit on the PCIE side there is another Arctic P14 Pro pushing air against it, both effectively fighting against the flow going into the card.

Are there any drop in reverse fan blades I can swap out to?

Can the fan be detached from the bushing and a 3D printed replacement put in place?

I would like to keep the card looking factory.

Realizing this is a long shot, I do appreciate the help. Thank you.