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Five Star Reviews:

71%
Blackwidow Chroma Killer
September 27, 2017
Hands down one of the best RGB Keyboards ever.My last true 16.8 Million color RGB keyboard was a Blackwidow Chroma 2014 with their clicky Kailh switches. They felt okay, but they were very loose and mushy. Not to mention the spacebar wire broke after 5 months of use. This Strafe has Cherry MX Brown switches and they feel and sound amazing. When it comes to switch quality, look no further than Corsair.The design is slightly different than the Corsair K70. This keyboard is made of strong plastic, which does NOT pick up finger prints! (thank god.) The cable is not braided, the switches are not exposed like the K70. For example, the K70's design is more similar to the Blackwidow X While the Strafe has a similar design to the regular Blackwidow Chroma with a white back-plate. Oh, and there is no volume wheel, but you can change the volume using FN + F5, F6 Or F7, so you still have volume control. The overall design is very nice. You also have a USB Pass through as well, which is nice. The RGB Version comes with a wrist rest, which is nice considering how the original strafe does not include one. However, I don't find it as comfortable as the one that comes with the K70 Lux non-rgb. But I won't let a wrist rest affect my final verdict.Finally, the lighting. The lighting on this keyboard is beautiful. This keyboard has a white back-plate which makes the colors look brighter and more vibrant. Each key is individually backlit so you can change the color each key without it affecting others. On the sides of the keyboard you have the light strips, but from as far as I know they only stay white, it would be nice if could change the color of them like on the K95 Platinum.Finally, the software. CUE Has gotten easier to use over the years. It's pretty easy to use now if you don't have "advanced mode" turned on in the software. Once you know how to use the software is when you realize how powerful this keyboard can be.So, would I recommend it? YES! If you don't mind not having a volume wheel, braided cable or metal build quality, then this is the keyboard for you!
Easy on My Fingers - Good for Writers
September 8, 2017
I have an unusual problem. I wear dark glasses when I use my desktop PC. (Not everything has a dark theme and some of them are awful.)I damaged my fingers years ago by spending hours on the computer with the keyboard at the wrong height. I've used mechanical keyboards for years.This is the kind that make people say foolish things like it "makes typing fun." I've never used one more kind to my fingers.The red keys are easily seen even with my shades on. (I am a touch typist except for the some of the function keys and all the number keys.)If you process lots of text, you may find this keyboard an excellent choice.
Perfect!
August 31, 2017
First mechanical keyboard, loving the cherry keys, better than the other Corsair because this has a white background to help show off the backlights under the keys.If you're curious what the CHERRY versus other types is like, google a youtube video and you'll hear the sound difference and feeling difference. I suggest cherry or brown for your first keyboard and never buy blue unless you want to make enemies.Am NOT using the special keys for gaming because they feel slightly different than the normal keys and that messes with me when I use the keyboard for normal everyday typing. Not a big loss.Does not have a digital screen like other keyboards. Keeping it simple.
Great first mechanical keyboard that is not to laud
July 17, 2017
My first personal mechanical keyboard. I enjoy typing on the keys. It feels similar to the blue cherry mx keys without the laud clacking sound. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the clicking of the keys, but everyone around me might not enjoy it.The only cons that I see is you need to download hardware to make the keyboard work.I use it strictly as a keyboard, meaning I have not set up any gaming macros. I have not tried to do any key programming, so I do not know how difficult it is.I would also recommend a wrist rest as well.It also does not have ports for headsets, so that may be an issue for online gamers?If you have never used a mechanical key board, yes it is worth the $80.
I am very happy with this purchase and so is he
February 3, 2017
I will tell you what I got this for my 16 year old with a gaming anger issue! LOL this keyboard is about the toughest thing hardware wise I have seen on the market. My son games a considerable amount of time after all this responsibilities are completed. He is very tough on keyboards he broke several Razor and Logitech keyboards. This corsair has been a different story whether he is playing mine craft, Gary's Mod or the multitude of other games he plays, anything he could throw at it the keyboard with stood and then some. I am very happy with this purchase and so is he, no more replacing keyboards every three months. It is very responsive and built to with stand use from any type of PC gamer.
The CUE software is great (quick tutorial inside)
July 22, 2016
First impressions:* Keyboard on a whole seems well built/high quality* White painted sides + keyboard backing mesh well with the rgb lighting, reflecting and diffusing the color in a pleasing way* You can make your keyboard a visualizer* The CUE software is powerful as all hell and has a number of user-made profiles available for download on Corsair's website* THE SAILS LOGO YES (No one asked for the corsair gaming logo, sails all the way)* YOU CAN MAKE YOUR KEYBOARD A VISUALIZERQuick and dirty CUE tutorial:1. Abandon trying to figure out how to program the app2. Navigate to the Corsair gaming site to download profiles (search for "corsair rgb share", then scroll down to the STRAFE section)3. Download the coolest looking profile (I highly recommend "Everyday amazing color & animation" by Timothy Cook (picture attached))4. Open up the Corsair CUE software, navigate to the Profiles tab (default)5. Click "Import/Export Profiles", then click "import"6. Navigate to the folder containing the profile you downloaded, and import it7. MOST IMPORTANT STEP: Choose the profile you want in the large dropdown menu, then click on the three horizontal lines button directly next to that dropdown menu, and check "set as default profile". Not doing this will cause the keyboard lighting to revert to the default profile when the cue software is no longer focused.IF YOU WANT YOUR KEYBOARD TO VISUALIZE MUSIC:Download the "Corsair Effects Engine" (easily googlable) off of the Corsair forums and run that WITHOUT the CUE software running.Tutorial for the CEE should be on the same site as the download
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Four Star Reviews:

15%
Useless lightning effects, thick cable and rattly spacebar - otherwise a good keyboard
August 17, 2017
Got myself the Corsair Strafe keyboard with Brown switches. I tried Red switches first and did not like the complete absence of the "click" effect. I tried green switches too, they were too "clicky". The brown switches seem to be the best compromise, but you have to try yourself.I did not like that the spacebar has a different texture. Also, it rattles making a characteristic ringing noise that cheap keyboards make, but this one is not cheap, so I was a bit upset, but decided not to return it just because of the spacebar.The cable is as thick as a 220V industrial electrical cable, does it really have to be this thick? Same with USB connectors, they take too much space, I am afraid the USB ports on my computer could be damaged because of the strain.The lightning effects are mostly lame, but I do appreciate the simple backlightning, good for working at night.Overall, a decent keyboard.
Decent
January 13, 2017
Besides the USB cord being obtrusively huge It's decent. I've never seen a thicker usb cable just for usb 2.0 pass through. The keys are wobbly compared to other mechanical keyboards I've tried. It does have a a metal frame, in case I wanted to beat someone with it. I wouldn't say the price is fair, just because of the supposed hype around mechanical keyboards has driven price to stupid levels, but that's business. Description: red back lit mechanical keyboard, no extra frills about it. All the keys are the same as any keyboard. I have tried all of the Cherry MX switch colors, and the red switch type was the one I tended to like the best.
nice keyboard, feels solid. well lit.
December 9, 2016
great keyboard. feels sturdy and solid. way better than the crappy backlit one had previously. one point off for not being able to go to their website to download the software for it. my browser gave a strange warning about going to the website and something about the formatting of the web page. still, the basic features are all i wanted anyway, extra software running in the background wasn't something I really wanted anyway. so it was win-win either way.
Almost Great!
October 29, 2016
This is a great keyboard... The CUE software is the only thing that holds me back from giving it a full 5 stars.I love how you can NEARLY completely customize the entire keyboard... you just can't change the colors of the side LEDs. Also, without the CUE software, the keyboard does not light up on its own, not even with default colors. What do I mean? Say for example, you start your PC in a dark room... when Windows (or whatever operating system you have) loads, your keyboard will not light up until you are logged in. My wife absolutely hates this (lol).Otherwise, it's an overall great keyboard as long as you can type without looking at the keys as you login to your PC.
Using only for typing - not gaming
October 27, 2015
NIce mechanical keyboard. I have not had a mechanical keyboard in decades, so I am getting used to it. I don't see the big difference for just typing - I do not play games. RGB is very customizable but the software is not clear - I called tech support, and they were helpful. I changed some seldom-used keys different colors so they are easier to find. 2 things I do not like is that the volume buttons need the FN key also (prefer to just press one volume key) and the NUM Lock key must be pressed upon start up. Tech support said it could not be changed - I changed a registry on another computer to activate this key on a laptop, so I do not know if it can be done on this keyboard - let me know if it can be done. Removable wrist rest is nice.
BLACKWIDOW CHROMA KILLER
October 5, 2015
First off let me say that I own both the Razer Blackwidow Chroma and now the Corsair Strafe so I have something to compare it to.Comparison Vid: [...]I was sick and tired of the Razer knock off clicky switches. It was nice for a couple months, but now it is quite irritating and unsatisfying to type on. Therefore I decided to get the Corsair Strafe RGB with MX Brown switches.DESIGN:Personally I like this design better than the Blackwidow. The Blackwidow seems to have a matte fingerprint/oil attracted finish to it. This keyboard however has a clean sleek design that trumps that Blackwidow. The finish on this keyboard seems to be fingerprint resistant and doesn't seem to stain as easy as the Blackwidow. ALSO IT COMES WITH THE OG CORSAIR SAILS LOGO (THANK YOU CORSAIR) not the new "Corsair Gaming" logo that everybody hated.KEYS:I have never owned a Cherry MX Keyboard until now and IT IS AMAZING TO TYPE ON. This keyboard has the option of MX Browns, Reds, or Corsairs "Silent Switches." I decided to get Browns because its halfway between a Red(Silent) and Blue (Clicky) switch, basically the best of both worlds. Browns are not as loud as blues, they're nearly the same as Reds actually. It's just that Brown switches have a more tactile feedback feel when you type on them compared to Reds. The keycaps themselves on the other hand are similar in feel and look to the Razer keycaps. BUT Corsair includes a set of FPS and MOBA keycaps ALONG WITH a keycap puller so you can customize it to your needs. Props to Corsair for that.LEDS:The casing for the keycaps are clear so you get the maximum shine of color from the switches. Every switch has their own RGB LED that is customize able to what game you're gonna play. There are also two white LED strips on the side of the keyboard to add a nice clean finish to the keyboard. I have attached pictures to clarify. And there are 3 brightness settings for you to choose from.OTHER:Like I said before, Corsair throws in some extra accessories to sweeten the deal:-MOBA/FPS Keycaps-Keycap puller-Detachable wrist rest (which is quite comfortable to use actually)Now to the reason why I'm giving this 4 stars...SOFTWARE:I'm just gonna say it, the Razer Synapse software for the Chroma is much better than Corsairs CUE software. It took me about 30 minutes to an hour to figure out how to set a certain keycap a certain color. They do have instructions on their website, but its not clear enough for all the features. When I got my Razer Blackwidow Chroma, it was simple (INSANELY SIMPLE) to customize the LEDS to your specific needs. However for Corsair, it seems like they're getting there but ever so slowly. For example you need to go to 3 or 4 different pages on Corsair software to set all the keys white and WASD a different color. It was just a very frustrating experience for me using the CUE software. Hopefully in the future it will be on the same level as Razers Synapse.OVERALLPROS:-Cherry MX Browns-Design-Price (Cheaper than Blackwidow Chroma)-Accessories (Keycaps/wrist rest)-USB PassthroughCONS:-CUE Software- No headphone/mic passthroughIn the end, I recommend this keyboard to anyone who is looking for an upgrade or their first mechanical keyboard. The price of $149 is very much worth it considering all the extra accessories that come along with it. As for the software, give it some more time and I'm sure major improvements will be made. If there is something I did not answer in this review please leave a comment down below and I will try my best to answer it.
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Three Star Reviews:

5%
ORSAIR makes a good keyboard
May 25, 2017
I really like this keyboard, I picked one up after messing around with one at my buddy's. I got it all hooked up today and the only reasons I'm giving it 3 stars are that I kind of wish there was a method or mod to make the space bar not quite as straight up since it conflicts with how I usually rest my hand on games.BUT the major thing is that I ordered this all new etc etc and the brand didn't even finish putting the first letter of their brand on.. haha so I guess I have an "ORSAIR" keyboard.
Overall the keyboard is great. The RGB lights are bright but not too ...
April 11, 2017
Overall the keyboard is great. The RGB lights are bright but not too bright, the cherry mx brown switches feel amazing and the build quality feels good. My only issue is that out of the box the lock indicator lights for num lock, caps lock, and scroll lock do not work correctly. The Numlock light stays on no matter what and the Capslock and Scroll lock lights don't turn on. The buttons themselves function just fine, but I would like to know when I have capslock on or when num lock is not on. Also I like to turn all the lights off when I go to bed but the numlock stays on no matter what. I updated the firmware and the CUE software but nothing has worked. If I can't get it fixed soon I will have to return it. If I am paying $140 for a keyboard I would expect the lights to work properly.
Great keyboard! Just started getting back into PC gaming ...
March 7, 2017
I am changing my review only due to me actually inspecting my keyboard and noticed there is a little bit of damage and paint chipped to the right side of the board, I know it was not me because I take extremely good care of my computer products and have never had an accident. But other then that the keyboard is great for Overwatch and my programming work I use it for. Just think it should come without a scratch on it if it is brand new.. Hopefully you guys find this review helpful! I will post pictures later when I get home from work to show you what I am talking about!
Not as quiet as I hoped, sketchy Linux compatibility
January 6, 2017
Note that even though this is supposed to be quiet it is still mechanical and louder than some membrane keyboards. If you are looking for a quiet mechanical keyboard I suggest you find one with o-rings preinstalled. I like the feel of the keyboard but my wife in the same room still complains about the key clack.For those interested in Linux compatibiliity...The keyboard did not work at all with my computer when I first plugged it in. For example, I could not access BIOS screens or toggle boot menu options with keyboard or type in my password to log in. After some struggle, here are my recommended steps:1. install open source (unsupported by Corsair) ckb software (available on github, Amazon won't let me post the link in this review) and allow it to update the firmware. My brand-new keyboard jumped from version 1.x to 2.x.2. uninstall the ckb software3. power off, unplug, reboot, make sure the keyboard works as a keyboard without the ckb softwareWhen the ckb daemon was active on my computer, I was able to change the backlight patterns, etc. So that is good and cool.However the keyboard was unusable for games with ckb running. My player would continue to move even after releasing the move key, causing me to run into things (or off cliffs!). Possibly due to CPU contention between the game and the daemon.After uninstalling the ckb software (removing the daemon) and with the latest firmware installed, the keyboard seems to behave like a regular keyboard and I no longer have those issues. Have not owned the keyboard long enough to know if the flakiness is completely resolved.
Awesome keyboard with some issues (poor QA, no Linux official support)
September 23, 2016
-Long story made short:It is a fantastic keyboard with the loudest, hardest-to-press Cherry MX Blue switches I have ever used (which is a plus for me). Typing experience is awesome, albeit loud (keep that in mind). There are some drawbacks, though, such as the apparent poor QA for the product, the erratic BIOS functionality (sometimes it works during BIOS, most times it does not) and nonexistent Linux official support (an unofficial driver exists).- The long story:I am currently typing this review from the very thing. I guess by now you probably found out that a considerable number of people here had hardware problems with this specific model of the keyboard (the STRAFE RGB with Cherry MX Blue Switches). I, for one, did not, although I can very well see what people complained about. I have not experienced "serious" hardware problems, but I can feel the keyboard is somewhat lacking in QA. I can't help but feel it was sort of rushed in the production lines, like it was put together and then simply stuffed in a box hopping for the best, without going past any team to proof test it. I say "feel" because, although I do not currently experience any hardware problems, the keyboard feels different in each key, like each key has a different pressure point, audible click or tactile feel. That leads to each key working in a slightly different way, leaving margin to occasional non-presses or double presses, or even overpowering typewriter-like presses. But that is nothing serious that would make the keyboard unusable, or even non-enjoyable. At least for me, it does not detract at all from the pleasure of typing text (mostly C++ code) on it. Actually, I am enjoying this keyboard more than any other keyboard I have previously used. Going for the switches, I have sort of a passion for Cherry MX Blues, and it is the only type of switch I have been using. My last 2 keyboards had Blues on them, and the third had blue-like switches (Razer Blackwidow Chroma with Razer Green "Clicky" Switches). Other than that, I use Blues on other occasions/places as well, like work and university. That put, I have to say the blue switches found on the STRAFE are the weirdest Cherry MX Blue switches I have ever used. They feel different from any of the other Blues I have ever tested. For one, the pressure required for activation is noticeably higher. The first time I used this keyboard, I felt like my hands were so weak, because I was having such a difficult time putting the buttons down to the point they would activate and register the key presses. I had to step my game up, pressing the buttons somewhat harder than I was used to. That is probably what leads to the second point: these switches sure sound louder than the usual Blues, or at least the ones I was previously used to. The "click" that comes out is VERY noticeable, and since I am no hover typist, the "clack" is quite audible as well. In truth, I think hover typists will have a hard time adapting to this keyboard due to the very fact that the keys present way more resistance than the usual Cherry MX Blues, which sort of forces you all the way down when it finally recedes to your pressing efforts. But I think those are not really problems for you since you are apparently looking for a Cherry MX Blue keyboard. In fact, it is probably a selling point for you. It sure was for me, and I absolutely love it. I really enjoy the sound of typing, and since I use this somewhat far away from others, it is a delight to hear the powerful sounds that the Strafe (with Blues) produce. As per usual advice, keep in mind that if you are looking to use this close to human presence other than your own, it may not be the best of options, unless the human presence you will share mechanical waves with is used to this sort of sound and is not bothered by it. I have taken two stars from it due to two very specific things. The first one is the not so "serious" hardware problem I had with it and left pending in my previous explanation: I had been using this keyboard for 3 months when, suddenly, the ;: key (to the right of the L key) stuck down. After that, simply touching the key (no press) would print a ; (or a : if I was pressing shift). I solved it by removing the key cap and manually pulling the switch up back to its non-activated position. Since then, I never had that problem again, with this key or any other on the keyboard. The second star I took away was because of it most times not working during BIOS setup (it mostly does not respond, although occasionally it does, evidencing an erratic behavior) and due to official Linux support, which is pretty much nonexistent. Even worse, the keyboard by itself is nearly useless on a Linux environment. On my Slackware 14.1 it would freeze with a rather annoying frequency, and if left alone would return to its former working self after 5 to 10 minutes, I do not know the reason why. If unplugged/re-plugged, it would sometimes start working, but mostly would just keep frozen (again, erratic behavior). On my Slackware 14.2 it simply freezes and is completely unusable. That is not keyboard malfunction itself, it is simply incompatibility due to non-disclosure of the specs that would allow the FOSS community to make a working driver for it. That being said, there IS an UNOFFICIAL driver along with an independent mimic of CUE [1] for the STRAFE and other Corsair keyboards, as well as a forum topic on the matter on the Corsair Forums [2]. The driver needs to be installed, meaning that in order to use Linux you will need a spare keyboard for the installation procedures, which is somewhat of a nuisance (since I experiment with the installation of many distributions, a MAJOR nuisance). This unofficial driver itself has currently been able to keep my Strafe alive in a Linux environment, although, understandably, it needs to be loaded in order for the Strafe to work (meaning you can't set boot options or mess with your LILO or GRUB environments, nor can you do anything keyboard-wise while the kernel kicks in prior to the driver loading, that at least for my PC). There are some other issues with the unofficial driver as well, such as the [caps|num|scroll]-lock leds not lighting correctly (they are simply frozen from boot to shutdown, or take a delay of about 3 to 5 seconds to update after one of the said keys is pressed). But it is understandable and admirable, since this is a free initiative by a developer that is braving the non-catalogued reaches of the Strafe's inner workings and making it available for free and open-sourced so that we may all enjoy. By the way, the CUE "mimic" provided is way more functional and intuitive than CUE itself, and it is my go-to software when I want to set up light effects for the STRAFE.Well, finally, apart from those issues, I consider this to be one of the best keyboards I have ever used, if not the best. If you are willing to try out your luck with the poor QA (you may need to RMA it, as many seem to have done), and if you enjoy loud, hard typing, this might just be the one for you.[1]: [...][2]: [...]
Pretty keyboard, but pretty terrible build quality.
August 8, 2016
The RGB leds are nice, but a lot of my key caps are really loose, and out of the box it had 3 keys that had popped off during shipping, and if I press the side of my escape key it pops off when I take my finger off. It's a real hassle when I'm trying to play a game, and when I press escape I have to spend the next 5 minutes trying to find where the key landed. The keyboard itself looks and performs well. You can set custom profiles for each application that you're running. You can even download user made profiles. One of my favorites is a fan made one for overwatch, where each character has their own individual profile. The color transition between in the keys is very fluid, and is a real treat to behold, but with it's shoddy build quality I can't recommend this keyboard at the price it currently is. I've used corsair products a lot, and this is the only keyboard where I've had this issue with the key caps blasting off.
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Two Star Reviews:

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Quality issues, buy with caution.
October 1, 2017
Initially the keyboard was pretty good but after a couple weeks keys are sticking when playing under heavy load. They aren't sticking physically rather they are sticking in the down state programatically. For example, the A key will get stuck sending A until it is pressed again. Basically the keyboard gets confused and doesn't send the Key Up properly so certain games just keep holding down a key. I have updated to the latest firmware and drivers. I rolled back to previous versions. Changed the poling interval and a dozen other things their support department had me try. None of it worked. Essentially I now have a keyboard I cannot effectively use for gaming.The CUE software isn't the most intuitive but better than most (sadly). I don't like the keyboard as well as my Razor Blackwidow Stealth that was about 5 years old when it died but they don't make that keyboard any longer and its successor is ridiculously expensive.
Terrible switch quality
September 10, 2017
I had bought this kkeyboardd almost a year ago and I'm already having problems with the keyyboardd. The main problem is that many of the keys are chattering (registering a key press more than one), which tells me that the switch quality on this keyboardd is most likely not the greatest. When I change the LED lights to all white, there are around 10+ keys that are showing a faint pink color that also show up when the LEDs are changed to a blue color (the pink becomes even brighter). Outside of chatter andd LED problems, the black coating on many of the keys is beginning to fadde offf, which the letters on the keys are no longer visible. I wouldn't buy this keyboardd again or recommend it to anybody, as key chatter seems to be common with Corsair mechanical keyboards.I haven't removedd the chatter issue while writing this review so you can see the issue yourself.
Stinks literally and figuratively
July 15, 2017
The key travel distance is good, but the positive feedback on the keypress is nothing to write home about. I got this because I have a higher-density seating plan in my office and the sound of my mechanical keyboard carries. While this is relatively quiet, the feel of the keys is NOT any better than on a much cheaper keyboard. Additionally, it literally stinks. There was this kind of Vaseline smell that was assaulting my nose as I used it. Couldn't take the smell. Sending it back.
Got a bad one
May 20, 2017
For the most part i love the keyboard. It it my first Mechanical Keyboard and it feels great to game and type on. So far the only problem i have is the cable is a little short, had to use an extender.After about one week some of the keys started the stick and the usb pass through did not work with anything, i tried this on a few different computers. It would just say there was a problem with the device or something and i could not use it. I have now sent this back to amazon and will be trying my luck with a different keyboard. I am sure its a great keyboard i just got a bad one so please don't let this review stop you from buying it other then that it was a great keyboard easy to type and play games on.
Just don't
March 21, 2017
(Keep ann eye out for double keystrokes, as they are not intentional. Also missing letters, mostly beig the N key.)I've had this keyboard for a month ow annd and I'm already expierencing terrible issues with a few keys either entering twice with a single keystroke, or not entering at all and it's getting pretty frustrating. I've taken off all the keys and made sure it's stayed clean. Not to mention the software isn't very good. 2/10 I miss my dirty old $20 logitech keyboard, works wonders compared to this.Delivered Feb 15, 2017 - Dyinng March 21, 2017. Will not buy keyboards from this manufacturer again.I really wish I didn't have to write a negative review, but I can't just let this slide. Thank you for reading thus far.
Not worth the money
December 17, 2016
Works pretty well, when it works. I don't know if it is a software problem or hardware problem but this has given me a headache over the last several months. The backlight will work one day, then wont work the next day. If I mess around with uninstalling and reinstalling the corsair software it will work again but then randomly not work at the login screen until I unplug and replug again. If have had similar problems with my Corsair mouse in the past as well, starting to think Corsair input devices just aren't very good. If I spend this much money on a keyboard, I expect it to work better than this.
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September 22, 2017
Faulty wiring causES ISSUES ~60% wHEN TYPING. i CANT HIT F2 2 W S Z OR LEFT ALT WITHOUT BEING PARANOID ITS GOING TO GSpam the entire row.ex:4567890-123`ertyiopquw[l;adfghjks'MN,./bcvxz|THA;adfghjkls''TFGADHJKLS;' all the keyboard doedfghjkls;'a AND IT DFGHJKLA Suck dfghjkl;'a s
One Star
September 12, 2017
Broke 9 months later. I have $14 dell keyboards that have lasted longer in a school computer lab.
The Good: it seemed to be sturdy and well built
September 2, 2017
The Good: it seemed to be sturdy and well built. Decent packaging and getting the key cap remover was a plus.The Bad: After a month and a half I can't type anything on it and was forced to revert back to my much older Steelseries Merc keyboard. The keyboard was always a bit finicky and had constant double hits, multiple strikes, and missed keystrokes but I chalked this up to finally getting a mechanical keyboard.The constant mis-strikes, double, triple, and sometimes hundred strikes finally got to me so bad that I had to put my old 5 year old gaming keyboard back in so I could just log into windows. The corsair utility has crashed on multiple occasions and seems to be at best, well just bad with this keyboard.I did also get the Corsair MMO mouse with this keyboard and the utility seems to be working fine now that I have gotten rid of the keyboard. For $110.00 i would expect at least a bit more than a month + of badness.I would not recommend that keyboard to anybody at this price. On a side note also the RGB colors would also not change correctly and the enter key is blue . . . just blue, occasionally it would change to a different color or not.In short you could do better for less, I'm thinking it's out of the return time so its basically just money wasted at this point.
A little over a month of using and it stops ...
August 3, 2017
A little over a month of using and it stops functioning. My system will not even recognize it as a generic kb.
It was a good keyboard in the start but I had a hard ...
May 20, 2017
It was a good keyboard in the start but I had a hard time when typing and the back light freezes and I couldn't change the brightness or close the back lighting and I have had it only for 3 weeks
and it's great for use in a subdued lighting environment
December 6, 2016
The first one I received had to be returned. When connected, keyboard would light/flash spectrum colors, but no ability to type in windows. CUE software installation only showed demos, and warnings about no devices detected, or to connect a device. Looking for guidance in the support page for this keyboard at Corsair, had very limited help in the Q/A and didn't have anything specific to this model, however within the comments/help blogs I did find others who had experienced problems with this keyboard, and I tried all those steps to fix this problem myself to no avail. I eventually talked to a support specialist at Corsair. He was very courteous and helpful, but after I explained all the steps I had taken to rectify this keyboard not being recognized with two other computers, he suggested returning it to Amazon. Some remorse on my part for not reading deeper into the other reviews regarding issues being experienced by others before purchasing this particular keyboard. This is not my first mechanical keyboard, but my first "gaming" one. I didn't realize that the upper case keys that are activated by the shift key are actually on the bottom of the keys and not on the top. It's taken some time to remember that for keys that require the "shift" key to activate the "upper" case characters to display, that the labeling on the keys are opposite for punctuation(on the bottom of the key, not the top). The keyboard is not "silent" and there is some clicking noise pushing the keys with sufficient pressure to activate the key. I think claiming the keys are silent or quiet has a lot of room for interpretation, and can be a bit misleading. One should be aware that regular typing on this keyboard will let others in the room know your typing away. For me, it's taking some time to learn to use the CUE software, but I've got the keyboard lighting the way I want, and it's great for use in a subdued lighting environment. I like typing on this, I like the feel of the mechanical switch, just not crazy about the level of noise. I'm otherwise a big supporter of "Corsair" products in general and recently purchased the Graphite Series 780T case(5 stars), and H115i Liquid CPU cooler(5 stars) for my build. Like others who have commented about this keyboard, I think Corsair needs to take another look at the hardware/software, and the Q/A sections of the help file. The upper and lower keys on the keyboard are the opposite of any other computer keyboard I've ever used. If I had bothered to look at the item closer I would NOT have purchased this keyboard.
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Features
Age Rating
Age Rating
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Rating Pending
Rating Pending
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Answered Questions
Answered Questions
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Article Number
Article Number
0843591054133
0843591074902
0843591059343
0843591096126
0085896527985
Binding
Binding
Personal Computers
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Brand
Brand
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Kensington
Color
Color
Cherry MX Red, Red LED
Black
Multi
Aluminum
Black
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD
Format
Format
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DVD-ROM
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Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$109.99
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Genre
Genre
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action-games
action-games
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Hardware Platform
Hardware Platform
pc
Pc
PC
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Height
Height
63.0 in
59.1 in
3.9 in
68.9 in
716.5 in
Label
Label
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Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Kensington
Length
Length
692.9 in
182.7 in
1440.9 in
194.9 in
122.0 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Kensington
ManufacturerPartsWarrantyDescription
ManufacturerPartsWarrantyDescription
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Manufacturers Limited Warranty:2 Year
Manufacturers Limited Warranty:1 Year
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Model
Model
CH-9000088-NA
CH-9300011-NA
CH-9000108-WW
CH-9302111-NA
K52798WW
MPN
MPN
CH-9000088-NA
CH-9300011-NA
CH-9000108-WW
CH-9302111-NA
K52798WW
Name
Name
English
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Number of Parts
Number of Parts
CH-9000088-NA
CH-9300011-NA
CH-9000108-WW
CH-9302111-NA
K52798WW
Operating System
Operating System
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Windows
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platform
platform
Windows 7, Windows 8
Windows
Not Machine Specific
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Product Group
Product Group
Personal Computer
Personal Computer
Personal Computer
Personal Computer
Personal Computer
Product Type
Product Type
COMPUTER_INPUT_DEVICE
COMPUTER_INPUT_DEVICE
COMPUTER_INPUT_DEVICE
COMPUTER_INPUT_DEVICE
COMPUTER_INPUT_DEVICE
ProductTypeSubcategory
ProductTypeSubcategory
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14701002
14701006
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Publisher
Publisher
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Kensington
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
1
1
1
Release Date
Release Date
2015-07-14
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Reviews
Reviews
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Score
Score
8.8
8.6
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7.8
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Size
Size
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Extended
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Keyboard Wrist Rest
Studio
Studio
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Kensington
Title
Title
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Corsair Gaming M65 Pro RGB FPS Gaming Mouse, Backlit RGB LED, 12000 DPI, Optical
Corsair Gaming MM300 Anti-Fray Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad, Extended
Corsair Gaming GLAIVE RGB Gaming Mouse, Backlit RGB LED, 16000 DPI, Optical, Aluminum
Kensington ErgoSoft Wrist Rest for Mechanical & Gaming Keyboards, Black (K52798WW)
Warranty
Warranty
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2 years
24 Months
Weight
Weight
10.7 oz
1.3 oz
3.5 oz
3.0 oz
5.0 oz
Width
Width
263.8 in
110.2 in
464.6 in
141.7 in
39.4 in
Feature
Feature

100% Cherry MX key switches - Gold contact Cherry MX mechanical gaming keys deliver the ultimate competitive advantage

Dynamic backlighting - Brilliant RED backlighting enhances the experience with virtually unlimitedlighting adjustability

Fully programmable - Reassign any key or set up the most extreme macros for effortless gaming

USB Pass-Through Port - Positioned for uninterrupted game play and ready for your mouse, wirelessheadset adapter, or your phone

FPS/MOBA keycap sets - Textured and contoured keycaps enable maximum grip and enhanced feel

Gaming Grade Circuitry - 100% anti-ghosting with 104 key rollover on USB ensure no matter how fastyour play, all your keys register

Easy-access multimedia controls - Efficiently adjust volume on the fly

Two year warranty

12000 DPI high-accuracy sensor: custom tuned, gaming grade sensor for pixel-precise tracking

Aircraft-grade aluminum structure: light weight, durability, and optimal mass distribution

Advanced weight tuning system: set the center of gravity to match your play style

Surface calibration tuning utility: Optimizes sensor precision and responsiveness for your playing surface

Optimized sniper button positioning: take advantage of on-the-fly DPI switching to instantly match mouse speed to gameplay demands

Harness the Power of CUE: don't just configure your mouse - program it with double macros, custom RGB lighting, and more

Eight strategically placed buttons: gain an advantage by customizing your button configuration and play your way

High-capacity Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks: ensure reliable performance that holds up through even the longest campaigns.

Superior control: Textile-weave surface designed for pixel-precise targeting and low friction tracking

No Fray, No Fuss: Surrounded stitched edges guard against surface peeling for maximum durability

Accurate + Precise: Optimized for both laser and optical gaming mice

Zero slip: Anti-skid rubber base helps it stay securely in place

Contoured shape: Designed so you can game longer without fatigue

Custom, gaming grade native 16000 DPI optical sensor with 1 dpi resolution steps for high accuracy performance

Interchangeable thumb grips: Choose between 3 styles of thumb grips for a tailored fit

Onboard profile storage: Saves lighting effects, macros and DPI settings for universal access to your profile on any PC, without the need for drivers or additional software

Ultra-soft feel with a premium exterior that is supported by gel-cushioned padding to provide unmatched quality and comfort

Ergonomist approved to provide optimal health, comfort and protection through proper alignment, tailored dimensions, and unique curved design

Provides functional and sophisticated low-profile elegance. Non-skid rubber backing keeps the rest from slipping whether you're working or gaming

Designed for keyboards with a front height of more than 0.79 in

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