CorsairK70 CORE RGB Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard with Palmrest – Pre-Lubed MLX Red Linear Switches, SOCD, ABS Double-Shot Keycaps, Sound Dampening, Media Control Dial, QWERTY NA – Black

I'm going to start by telling you that I'm not a gamer, but I prefer gaming PC hardware because it tends to be more customizable, have more options available/larger selection, and lasts a lot longer. I am a developer and work in the IT department of a large organization, spending over 50 hours per week at my computer typing code, documentation, emails, etc., so my machine is important to me.I needed a new keyboard and just wanted RGB so I went on a hunt and asked some gamer friends for recommendations on what to look for. Based on my "likes" for keyboard feel, they recommended the Cherry Red switches (in addition to a few others). I was able to test some at a local PC store and decided that the Cherry MX Red from Corsair was by far my favorite. Then off to Amazon for the right options/layout and price. I prefer a keyboard with a bit more angle and a deeper key. As non-gamer, I didn't need the customizable hot keys, but I absolutely insist on a separate number pad for when I'm doing calculations. that led me to this layout (non mini, non low profile, no gamer keys off to the left).This keyboard feels great. I actually find that I make fewer typos when using it than on my prior keyboard. It's amazing with the right amount of give and take in a key will do for you.I will say that the keys are a little more sensitive than I'm used to so I occasionally get a double hit on a key or if I'm resting my left hand while I type some right hand letters, a left hand key might slip in the mix. I'll get used to it over time but it is something to note. The included wrist rest is a must to get the right angle on the keys, and I wish the back prop supports were a bit longer, but I'll make it work.The RGB lighting effects are amazing, even without the proprietary software. It worked plug and play out of the box, but the description is wrong - it says you only need USB 2.0. You need at least one 3.0 port for the keyboard itself, but the passthrough USB can be 3.0 or 2.0.I love that it came with a few replacement/alternate keys for the main gaming keys (wasd and fderqw) that are textured plus a key remover. You won't need the key remover, though - I had 4 keys that had popped off in transit and I had to replace them. No damage but I had to pop them back on.The volume control wheel is more helpful than I would have thought, and it's even intelligent enough to adjust the volume on the remote machine when connected and using an RDP session but adjust the local machine settings if you minimize the RDP session and return to your local workstation.I've only used this for about half a workday so far and already I'm in love. I would absolutely buy this keyboard again and am considering getting a full set of replacement keys for when I eventually wear the paint off these (as I tend to do, no idea how!)Long story long, this is a great RGB keyboard with a smooth keystroke and just enough click to let you know it's mechanical. Corsair got this one right.

Been using the Corsair K70 for about a month now and here are my thoughts:1. The quality of the keyboard is absolutely top notch. The solid metal construction, the wrist rest, the packaging, the RGB lighting. All amazing. I could easily see this keyboard lasting me the rest of my life.2. I am not an expert on mechanical keys and frankly it had been so long since I had used one I didn't really even care. I almost saved the money and just bought Corsair's regular keyboard (non mechanical). However, after a month of using this I am glad I didn't. It actually took me some time to get used to the mechanical switches but now that I am, I love them. They make everything more enjoyable (typing and gaming) and certainly allow me to type faster. There is no doubt about it, they are superior.3. The roller in the upper right hand corner of this keyboard is main volume control, as you probably guessed. Let me tell you: its freakin awesome, just brilliant. I use it constantly. I don't think I can ever go back to having volume keys/ buttons.4. This keyboard includes two additional sets of "gaming" keys. Basically the A,S,D,Q,W and E keys but they are shaped differently and have a different texture so you can locate them more easily during gaming. I am not using them but it is a nice touch by Corsair. Someday I might throw them on just to try them.5. Now the RGB: I have to say it is growing on me. I did not buy this for the RGB and even now I still have it set on just a solid red glow, which is what its been on since I got it. But I have also played Far Cry 5 and now the new Far Cry (New Dawn) with it and the native support in those two games is pretty awesome. Particularly New Dawn. The profile for that game is very nice and actually does add a level of interaction that you wouldn't expect. I have only played New Dawn for a total of about an hour so far and have already seen this keyboard do a bunch of cool stuff in game. For example, when you beat a mission, you get something like fireworks on the keyboard. When it is night in the game, the keyboard RGB is more subdued. The list goes on, the RBG lighting changes depending on what is happening in game and it really is cool, even to me. I also have a Corsair Pro series water cooler and gaming mouse but the RBG lighting on those just isn't nearly as intricate as this keyboard. I am now considering downloading some more profiles , or perhaps making one myself.Don't hesitate to buy this keyboard, you won't be disappointed with any aspect of it. And certainly if you are an RGB fan, you are sure to love it.

I have used a few different Mechanical Keyboards, and this has been my favorite so far. I liked it so much, I bought a second one for work. In this model, I have the Cherry MX Red and the Cherry MX Silent. The Red is slightly louder than the Silent. But the travel and feel are the same.As a programmer, I use daily the play/pause button to control music. The volume knob works nicely on Windows and Mac. If you are using the volume knob for monitor speakers on a Mac, there is an application you can install to give you better resolution on the volume knob. But for all other speaker outputs, amps, and headphone outputs, the volume knob works perfect.The brightness of the keyboard is nice and configurable on the keyboard. The keys are easily removable to replace with other keys. I use the Silent at work. The textured keys are nice for gaming.The keyboard does require two USB A ports in your computers. Every couple of months I need to disconnect both USB cables to reboot the keyboard. It is not often and it is quick to fix.The next model up includes configurable keys, basically acting like an Elgato Streamdeck on your keyboard. I felt it was not necessary and stuck with this model.The keyboard armrest is nice. I use it every day. It is removable if you do not prefer it. I use this keyboard daily for work as a programmer and also gaming at night.I like the same of the keyboard. It is a full-size keyboard with a number pad. I have tried the smaller keyboards but found them to small and miss the number pad.The RGB colors are configurable. They can also be turned off. You can also have the lights on with the computer off if you just want the ambiance. There are dedicated keys on the keyboard to change the colors.