Brian 972 Report post Posted December 30, 2014 Figured this would be a good topic to discuss things like this. A friend of mine recently bought a Corsair K65 RGB, and I really like the back lighting customization on it, but the keyboard seems too short for my liking and has no numpad. Corsair makes a K70 RGB and a K95 RGB, and I figured the K70 would be good for me because I don't know what G keys are and what I'd use them for. Now my problem is I can not find a single place that has the K70 or K95 in stock. I looked at other keyboards and I saw the Razer Blackwidow Chroma, which has much better lighting than the Corsair but lacks multimedia keys (which I likely won't use), has an entire plastic finish unlike Corsair's brushed aluminum, and instead of Cherry MX switches under the keys has what most say feels like a cheap chinese switch behind, similar to Cherry MX Reds. Are there any good keyboards with the customization of the corsair in color and build quality, or is the razer decent enough to go with? That brings me to my final question, what Cherry MX key is best? Brown, red, or blue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Bought the K95 for $170 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N4OBCT2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted January 3, 2015 who wants a 50 pound keyboard..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted January 3, 2015 Considering it weighs 4.5 and will be sitting on a desk it doesn't matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cam_ 71 Report post Posted January 3, 2015 If I remember correctly, the G keys can be programmed to another key for ease of access when playing games. For example, if a game you're playing requires frequent use of the P letter key, you can assign key G4 to emulate key P using Corsair's keyboard programming software (which obviously works only with certain Corsair keyboards). Keep in mind I have not bothered to research this, I was told by a friend with a K95, so I may be completely wrong.Also about the key switches (which I'm obviously late to comment on) : There are 4 different types of Cherry MX key switches - black, red, blue and brown. the black and red switches are made with gaming in mind, whereas blue and brown switches are made with typists in mind. This guy explains it very well: http://www.furiouspaul.com/articles/cherry-mx-keyboard-switches.html TL;DR - Brown switches are apparently better for gaming, so if that's what the keyboard is for, you've made a good choice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted January 3, 2015 If I remember correctly, the G keys can be programmed to another key for ease of access when playing games. For example, if a game you're playing requires frequent use of the P letter key, you can assign key G4 to emulate key P using Corsair's keyboard programming software (which obviously works only with certain Corsair keyboards). Keep in mind I have not bothered to research this, I was told by a friend with a K95, so I may be completely wrong. Also about the key switches (which I'm obviously late to comment on) : There are 4 different types of Cherry MX key switches - black, red, blue and brown. the black and red switches are made with gaming in mind, whereas blue and brown switches are made with typists in mind. This guy explains it very well: http://www.furiouspaul.com/articles/cherry-mx-keyboard-switches.html TL;DR - Brown switches are apparently better for gaming, so if that's what the keyboard is for, you've made a good choice. I really appreciate the input! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunSmith 2452 Report post Posted January 4, 2015 who wants a 50 pound keyboard..... You're fapping by the glow of your monitor late one eve, and a peeping prowler enters the window for a closer look. Your bat is far out of reach in the opposite corner; you don't have a gun. You do, however, have 50lbs. of bludgeon sitting next to your clean hand; instinctively, you snatch it up, taking care not to stain it, and swiftly dispose of the intruder. I want a 50 lb. keyboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted January 4, 2015 I have a gun. Also, a warhammer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted January 4, 2015 who wants a 50 pound keyboard..... You're fapping by the glow of your monitor late one eve, and a peeping prowler enters the window for a closer look. Your bat is far out of reach in the opposite corner; you don't have a gun. You do, however, have 50lbs. of bludgeon sitting next to your clean hand; instinctively, you snatch it up, taking care not to stain it, and swiftly dispose of the intruder. I want a 50 lb. keyboard. But lo, the keyboard is not wireless, and when you go to swing instead of hitting the prowlers you pull the rig off your desk and ruin your entire computer. Your porn is gone forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunSmith 2452 Report post Posted January 4, 2015 Nah, you'll rip the chintzy cord right out in your adrenal fury. I have a gun. Also, a warhammer. Why do you keep the gun around if you have the hammer?? I imagine you're more inclined to ruthlessly club your foes. And maybe eat them as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted January 4, 2015 Sometimes I just want to go back to sleep. Strange noise, bullet, roll over, back to sleep. Done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted January 4, 2015 Nah, you'll rip the chintzy cord right out in your adrenal fury. I have a gun. Also, a warhammer. Why do you keep the gun around if you have the hammer?? I imagine you're more inclined to ruthlessly club your foes. And maybe eat them as well. also, few people are edible..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuda 939 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 My office has a bunch of those keyboards lying around and I hate them. I keep pressing those G keys by accident - can't seem to get used to that layout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 Luckily saw Newegg had the K70 RGB in stock, but they had Red switches isntead of Brown. Was glad to get this instead of the K95 though. Should actually arrive in a week or so, instead of having an unknown shipping date with Amazon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFO Charles 827 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 My keyboard. 5 dollars and 3 years later, you won't ever convince me to buy one of those over-priced gimicks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 My keyboard. IMG_20150105_1742201.jpg 5 dollars and 3 years later, you won't ever convince me to buy one of those over-priced gimicks. Ever think that maybe someone who can afford one wanted one? Call it what you want, it's got some cool features. Good on you for using the same keyboard, but I could say you buying weed all the time is a waste, I don't, because it's your money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFO Charles 827 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 Just saying, for $5 I have the exact same functionality as a $50 keyboard, and besides, Weed and a Keyboard are two things that are miles apart. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 Yeah my keyboard will last me years with a great warranty while your weed is purely for enjoyment. I'm sure you blow $170 on weed in a week or two. And how many different ways do you smoke it? Bet the materials for that add up quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFO Charles 827 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 I'm not trying to start anything here, and I don't feel like wall-of-texting my smoking methods just to make you feel comfortable. Sorry if my justified input offended you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 Sorry I bought a keyboard that I wanted, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFO Charles 827 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 Sorry I wanted to buy a keyboard that I wanted, sorry. I never said you shouldn't buy a keyboard you wanted. I said I will never buy a keyboard like that because it's an expensive gimmick. Never at any moment did I say you. Stop being mad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 You're obviously targeting me, as I'm one who bought it. But it's okay. You can waste your money on one thing and I'll spend mine on another. At least mine lasts more than several minutes to an hour. Anyway, back to talking about computer accessories and not why something is a waste and how one is better for owning a piece of junk, I picked this thing up. Had a portable Seagate for nearly three years and it's great, decided to add even more memory to my rig. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3RH61W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Forgot to add, I had $70 in gift cards so I got it for $64 plus tax. Great deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFO Charles 827 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 You're obviously targeting me, as I'm one who bought it. But it's okay. You can waste your money on one thing and I'll spend mine on another. At least mine lasts more than several minutes to an hour. The name of the topic is computer accessories isn't it? And the topic at hand was computer keyboards, was it not? So I posted my opinion on the keyboards. I don't see how that demeans you in any way? My cousin has the same $170 keyboard and we discuss this regularly without him getting angry or upset over the subject, in fact he agrees it's a waste of money, then says that he'd never consider using anything else but. These are opinions friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 Sorry I bought a keyboard that I wanted, sorry. I think we all agree that your high dollar keyboard is a waste, and youre being overly defensive about it. You can spend your money how you want, and we can call you a fool. Bringing up someone's weed habit as an excuse to justify your keyboard purchase is laughable. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
