K70 RAPIDFIRE COLORS PRO PC
K70 RAPIDFIRE COLORS PRO WINDOWS

I didn’t set out to purchase a mechanical keyboard based on animated lighting effects. So I end up switching back and forth from my work keyboard and the Rapidfire as needed.Ĭorsair K70 Rapidfire Red LED has stunning animated keyboard lighting effects In the end, it’s all about choosing the best tool for the task. It doesn’t measure up because the keys aren’t the same type of responsive switches found in top quality mechanical gaming keyboards.

K70 RAPIDFIRE COLORS PRO PC

As you might expect, my steadfast companion for the office completely fails to excel in PC gaming, particularly within my favorite online FPS games like Battlefield (series), Rust, Mordhau, and Escape from Tarkov. My Logitech wireless keyboard is not mechanical or designed for gaming, but it’s the best wireless PC keyboard I have ever owned for work because it’s super quiet and typing feels satisfying, comparable or better than Apple keyboards. PC Gamer has a good article in case you want to read the pros and cons of ‘silent’ mechanical keyboard switches. But, I was able to dampen the sound using o-rings and I’m happy with the result. The K70 Rapidfire is no exception in this regard. My only complaint with mechanicals, in general, is the noise factor when pressing keys. When it’s time to game, I switch out my stealthy Logitech workhorse for the Rapidfire The Keycap Puller/Keycap Remover that’s included. Multimedia keys – The volume and mute buttons are in the upper right. You can learn more about the Win Lock button here.

K70 RAPIDFIRE COLORS PRO WINDOWS

There’s nothing more annoying than being suddenly ejected from the heat of battle because you accidentally hit the Windows key. The K70 has a total of 4 foldable legs on the bottom of the keyboard, 2 front and 2 back that can be raised or lowered independently.Īs an added bonus, the K70 comes with a Win Lock button. Like the old Saitek that I loved, the K70 has a detachable wrist rest with the option to adjust the angle of the keyboard if I want to. The Corsair K70 also has some relatively minor features that I discovered I liked from my experience on my earliest gaming keyboard (Saitek Eclipse). You can learn more about left-handed gaming here. Those absolutely crucial keys that I rely on are included on the Corsair K70 Rapidfire Mechanical Keyboard, whereas some models/brands like DREVO, Redragon, and some Logitech models I looked at did not have all the keys included. I rely heavily on the keys located on the right side of the keyboard because although I’m right-handed, I actually hold the mouse with my left hand. I needed a keyboard with all the keys included like navigation/editing keys and a numeric keypad. The Rapidfire has more keys, more options Multimedia buttons with solid scroll-wheel volume control.The USB pass-through port is positioned for uninterrupted gameplay.Disable the Windows Key button on the keyboard (I love this feature).3 levels of lighting intensity (brightness) or no light.Dynamic per key backlighting, 5 predefined lighting animations, 5 custom lighting effects.Fully programmable to assign macros to any key.Lightning-quick responsiveness and 100% anti-ghosting technology.Gold contact Cherry MX mechanical switches (1.2mm actuation and light 45G force).Corsair K70 Rapidfire Mechanical Keyboard (Aircraft-grade anodized brushed aluminum frame).K70 Rapidfire overview of features / what’s included Please continue reading for an overview of all the features this keyboard has to offer. The K70 is a durable mechanical keyboard designed with Cherry MX switches for rapid actuation (1.2mm actuation and light 45G force – that’s 40% faster than standard Cherry MX Red switches). The Corsair K70 Rapidfire Mechanical Keyboard Red LED has all you need in a mechanical keyboard for a superior PC gaming experience, and currently, it’s the best value you can find among first-rate quality mechanical keyboards designed for gaming. It’s clear I already have an edge that didn’t exist before. Scroll down to see more animated lighting effectsĬorsair boasts the K70 Rapidfire Mechanical Keyboard as, “ The fastest mechanical Keyboard, ever.” I’m in my second week of owning this keyboard and I’ve seen a dramatic improvement in my gaming stats.

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