Corsair Went ALL OUT this time - K100 RGB Gaming Keyboard Review

[@RSHori]

4000hz polling rate when noone would notice the difference

[@veduci22]

Don't worry - marketing will do their homework. Linus will get at least 10000$ to do video with "blind test" and it will sell like hot cakes...

[@lauens]

[RS] Hori what is polling rate?

[@RSHori]

@@lauens the rate at which a processor in a computer requests information from the peripheral, 4000Hz is equal to 4000 requests per second from the processor which is also equal to 0,25ms per request

[@EvenFlow12345]

@@veduci22 Not sure what your point is with this comment. When they did the monitor blind test, no one could tell which one had the highest refresh rate. Which tells people to not pay an absurd amount for no difference, it will be the exact same if they tested keyboard polling rates.

[@NovenariPrime]

@arbre feuille What's wrong with Linus? lol

[@thecaffineman]

Your videos look like a movie. The quality you have reached in terms of lighting and your audio fidelity as well is outstanding.

[@justrob1453]

I love how corsair does not strafe away from their OG mech keyboards design instead they improve them, really appreciate the cohesiveness to every product they release. Would love to have a corsair build, if only i could afford the damn thing.

[@ViableSolutions]

I just bought this and omg this is an amazing keyboard...Absolutely love it.

[@AngelMetzTutoriales]

I did the same now, i will get it the next tuesday

[@JackLim927]

did you opt for OPX or speed switch?

[@ICED_Lizardgamer9921]

Did you get OPX or speed?

[@JackLim927]

@@ICED_Lizardgamer9921 I went for opx

[@ICED_Lizardgamer9921]

@@JackLim927 same here, I just ordered an hour ago, suppose to come in tmr

[@stevele5858]

That’s enough RGB to give me epilepsy

[@narq5099]

the first thing I do with all that RBG is turn down the intensity, speed, and colors...

[@meowpurrr]

I set it to a blue gradient slowly flowing over the keys

[@superblitz2274]

Turn it off

[@dawn-blade]

@@meowpurrr Could you please walk me through how you set that up? Blue is my favorite color and on my K95 Platinum I've just been using a steady blue profile. I'd love to learn to set up a slow flowing blue gradient profile. If you could either type out the steps or even make an Imgur album with the steps I would be so grateful.

[@meowpurrr]

@@dawn-blade I’ll send u the icue custom settings file a tad later when u get time

[@killacamfoo]

I'll keep my K95 Platinum, was worth every penny then, but it's something you replace only when you really need to which is like every 10 years or so.

[@empy7]

Same with my K70. Why would I want to buy this over mine anyway?

[@ianmacdonald4163]

Yeah keyboards are probably one of the only computer components that never really need to be upgraded. If you bought a cheap membrane keyboard you would have a reason to upgrade but once who have a decent mechanical kb there's not much to upgrade to

[@downbringer01]

As someone that is currently on their 3rd K70 variant since 2015 - I can say with confidence that a Corsair keyboard will not last you 10 years. You'll be lucky if you get 2-3 years out of one before they start presenting issues. Either your leds will fail, or a switch will fail on you, but one of those two things will happen.

[@NorthernLaw_]

Yeah this board sucks, no browns or reds

[@danielmulcahy9607]

@@downbringer01 I'd say you are too hard on your boards or are unlucky. I bought a K70 at release, upgraded to the K95 at release and my son has been using my old K70 every day with absolutely no issues.

[@subrezon]

4000 Hz is probably the most useless marketing point I've heard in a while. It is only even theoretically useful on devices with optical switches, due to mechanical switches having so-called debounce delay - a time period of around 5ms that the keyboard waits for the contact leaf in the switch to stop vibrating after actuation (although Cherry claimed to have tightened their contact tolerances to reduce this delay, we'll see). But even then, before any tiny amount of difference actually begins to matter, the input has to go through several input abstraction layers of your OS, reach your game's process, and actually get processed by your game, which will absolutely blow away the *theoretical* difference of 0.75 ms of input lag between 1000 Hz and 4000 Hz. Also, due to the high power consumption of optical switches, a wireless optical keyboard remains impossible for now, and wireless operation feels like a much more tangible quality than sub-1ms *theoretical* latency reduction. Wireless is probably where the industry is headed right now. I'm not a pro gamer by any means, but I have played fast-paced games passionately for the last 20 years. The only polling rate difference I can notice is going from 125 to 250 on mice, and not even that on keyboards. God this marketing is stupid.

[@tuminitacf]

Yea is one marketing trick more for people that doesn't know much about keyboards

[@TestECull]

Fuck wireless keyboards, mice. Batteries suck.

[@WayStedYou]

@@TestECull I truly hate having to plug in my g pro wireless.. once every 2 weeks and never worrying about the cord getting stuck.

[@TestECull]

@@WayStedYou I fucking hate batteries dying when there's a perfectly good, stable, constant source of power that can run the same device. Batteries suck. I'm using a 122 key IBM Model M to type this and I've no plans to change it for anything but another Model M. It's so well built I could bludgeon someone to death with it and then return it to its intended service, it doesn't have stupid flashy RGB bullshit, the keys feel nice under my fingers, and it plugs in rather than relying on a AAA or a built-in lipo cell that dies when you need it the most. Fuck wireless keyboards. Their only use is giving you a proper keyboard on something like a tablet or a phone.

[@ChrisMisMYhandle]

@@TestECull i havent charged my 915 tkl for 2 weeks and i'm so not worried about the battery level that i cant even be arsed to check it to give you a number for this comment

[@taltigolt]

can't stand that big logo knob that is anything but the clean corsair design i am used to

[@ReyaadGafur]

I think the knob is cool. It changes up the look, being that the previous iterations would look identical.

[@slaybomb96]

It reminds me of those cheap Chinese "gaming" keyboards. It doesn't fit well with Corsairs style.

[@MKR3238]

tramp stamp reloaded

[@zackj997]

At this they no longer have ugly teenager gamer fonts on the keyboard. I never considered Corsair keyboards because of that until now.

[@taltigolt]

@@zackj997 key caps can be swapped that's what I did from my old k70

[@zeo5527]

If they made a TKL version of this I think everyone would be a lot happier to have this eyecandy on their desk

[@edi4457]

Zeo not everyone would pay 200 bucks for that

[@Dizastermaster.]

No sir. Tenkey is definitely better for typing for me, and a lot of people. They should at least make TKL version cheaper though

[@edi4457]

Dizastermaster if you were talking to me, that’s true, i prefer TKL but the price, not everyone will like it

[@Zedxd]

@@edi4457 yes they will, look at apex pro tkl

[@ThorsShadow]

@@Zedxd No they won't. I wouldn't pay 200 bucks for that. That's at least one person already. Already not "everyone" willing to pay 200 bucks for that. Also, I will never understand how so many people get all horny over TKL keyboards. Give me my numpad. I use it for work, I use it for gaming. I understand, that the additional space is a bit of an issue, but other than that I don't see the point of not having that numpad.

[@astudentpilotlife]

I have the k100 and I have never in love and taken care of a keyboard as much as this one. And it also give me some advantage when playing game!

[@poulhansen3813]

Just ordered it, loved the K95 RGB Platinum, giving that one to my nephew when the new one arrives.

[@astudentpilotlife]

@@poulhansen3813 let me know how the k100 work for you? I love mine because of programmable

[@poulhansen3813]

@@astudentpilotlife That still works like the old one, I'm so so about the radial dial, but the actual feel is even better than the K95, and actually being able to pull the handrest out (magnetically attached) without worrying about breaking the whole thing, is really nice.

[@EposVox]

1000hz displays? uhuh

[@shadowgermory]

@Michael Orr Snooooooooooooooor

[@xXMrCHR1SXx]

@Michael Orr no human eye could even tell the difference. These companies gonna come out with bionic, 1000hz eyes too?

[@pelegshahr]

Yeah, and in two years from now? Pffft.

[@kylegarrett2429]

@@xXMrCHR1SXx I can't even tell the difference between my 165hz and my friend 360hz monitor.

[@1sonyzz]

can tell a big difference vs 60hz and like 120hz but the difference going from 120hz to 144/165hz is already minimal so going beyond 165hz the difference becomes negligible compared to the price...

[@carthoughtswithdan]

I love your scratch test, actually gives some insight on the feel of the whole thing. Never seen a review do this

[@guilhemp1383]

Nah this isn't what i'd call inovation. This is just a bunch of gadgets thrown on an huge ass board so they can justify a high price tag.

[@NorthernLaw_]

They need to remove the stupid Corsair logo from the wrist rest, they need to get rid of the iCUE logo from the button and make the button more stable like it belongs, make the button like a streamdeck LED screen, very small and you can put whatever you want on it, make the dial have tactile feedback, change the glossy look on the top to be a bit smaller and make the caps lock and num lock and etc a little more visible, and finally include the blue streamdeck switches again. Lastly put high actuation switches on it like mx browns or reds, or make an opto mechanical switch with a high actuation point then I would buy this keyboard for $230, it's overpriced though

[@ephrrem4512]

Guilhem P thats what someone that’s poor would say lol

[@jimmyhopkins1]

@@ephrrem4512 no I would say thats something someone who is smart with their money would say

[@guilhemp1383]

@@ephrrem4512 bruv I just don't like this design but ok

[@Kaylas1821]

@@ephrrem4512 nah. He just has brain. You can build budget custom for that price or buy varmilo for half.

[@WilliamRivera343]

Just picked one of these up at Best Buy for $107 thanks to some store credit that I had saved up and I must say I am really happy with it. Didn't take me that long to get used to typing with the linear switches, I already played some Doom Eternal on it and they do feel very pleasant to use. My top wheel also doesn't have any play or jank in it as mentioned here so it must have been his particular sample for sure. Overall very solid feeling board with many nice features and great aesthetics. At the price I paid for it, it's a 10/10 to me for sure. Now I just have to figure out what I want to do with the macro keys.

[@sachinmajotra9665]

Lucky

[@mercanerie98]

I just got this keyboard. I just got a Corsair K100 RGB a couple days ago. Changing key depth? Read more When I first got it, the keys had barely any press depth which is great for gaming. I pressed the profile button and all the sudden the keys had more depth. I know this doesn’t make sense. I tried back and forth and it’s like I could change the key depth between two levels. Now a couple days have passed and it no longer does this. What’s going on? Am I even actually able to change the key press depth.

[@pakneger5878]

Lets be real guys.. we all like rgb keyboards but the first thing we do is turn down brightness and slow down the color changing/turn static on

[@CheapBastard1988]

I like the feature set and full size keyboards in general but a keyboard isn't something you replace often once you have one you like. I also want clicky keys (or at least a very noticable bump at the actuation point). The major improvement a keyboard like this could receive is the ability to use all these features without having the controller software active. That's what I hate about my Razer keyboard, it has many features but the software has to be active for them to work. Fuck that! It should be a matter of set up and forget about it. Not needing the software active for the features to work is the only reason I'd replace my current keyboard prematurely.

[@KK-eg3em]

I'm happy enough with my K95 Platinum.

[@dawn-blade]

I love mine but it has issues. My keys double type (key chatter), some keys get "stuck" and don't type the way they did out of the box or are louder than they should be. Also after looking closely, I believe a couple of my keys have dim LEDs compared to the surrounding LEDs. How do I fix these issues? It's incredibly frustrating, especially the double typing which makes me have to backspace every sentence. Can you help me set up a flowing blue gradient color profile? I want my keyboard to flow left to right in different shades of blue. I would really appreciate it if you could guide me through it. Thanks.

[@TheKingmario2]

@@dawn-blade i got the same issue with the double input while i pushed a button once......i never managed to find a solution to this problem, so right today (i tried every soft approach like: removing caps and cleaning, use of compressed air in the faulty Keys, i tried to use one USB connector instead of both and tried a reset procedure i found online, but nothing .....is plain busted) i asked for a refund on amazon, since it stopped working correctly after just 3 months......i guess the k100 will continue its legacy.

[@aleksandersaski5387]

Yeah, but... really, what is the point of having 4000Hz (0,25 ms) polling rate if it takes much longer for THE USER to activate the key?!

[@Z3t487]

Competitive edge for God when he come back and start playing PC games.

[@wilfredobracero4226]

I wonder when Corsair is going to make a Premium Wireless Keyboard like the Logitech G915 and no I don't mean the K57.

[@Blacksadify]

Yep, same. I'd have gone with Corsair this time, but they didn't have a wireless low profile TKL option, nor anything close.

[@FraserMcLean81]

I switched from K95 to Logitech G915 and no regrets. Love this keyboard.

[@wilfredobracero4226]

@@FraserMcLean81 Honestly I would switch to it myself but since most of the products I own are controlled by ICUE, it's annoying.

[@Blacksadify]

@@FraserMcLean81 Same. So far, hands down best keyboard I've owned, and I've been using PC's since the 80's.

[@FraserMcLean81]

@@wilfredobracero4226 I know the feeling, everything I had was Corsair. But Corsair can't seem to make a decent mouse and I bought G502 Lightspeed and then the G915 was the next logical step 🤣

[@hayden-ketchup-gruhnd1497]

Idk why people talk so negatively about the knob wheel design. I actually think it looks kinda nice on there.

[@RamjeProductions]

Finally a regular bottom row as well! Can put any custom keycaps in that bad boy. FYI CORSAIR used to have custom bottom row for their usual lineup of keyboards.

[@NimphusFereshte]

Left windows key looks small.

[@TheEightshot]

Honestly couldn't care less about the icue or the speed, rgb looks nice and always a fan of those macro keys. In the UK however costs around £280 (approx $380) so will be giving it a miss. Can get a very nice new monitor for that.

[@coconuts1483]

??? Bought mine for 120 USD. Wtf?

[@MicahIsBatman2]

@@coconuts1483 120? I just bought mine for 194 USD. Was there a sale or something?

[@coconuts1483]

@@MicahIsBatman2 yeah i forget what it was.

[@The-Real-Kevin]

I really like the colouring of your video. It’s like ASMR for the eyes.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Ha that’s awesome! Glad to hear it 🤟 -D.

[@8942th]

For anyone who sees that large polling rate and is excited for it, a little read: ----Key Bouncing All types of key switches - including rubber domes - do this. When you press a key, the switch "bounces" on and off very quickly as it sets into place. This causes keys to register multiple times for each press. Because of this, keyboards need to implement some sort of debouncing delay - so that once you press a key, the controller waits a certain amount of time before registering a keypress. As an example, Cherry MX switches need 5ms of debouncing time, while rubber domes need longer (exactly how long depends on their quality). ----Polling Rates and Response Times While it is very useful for mice, it's just about meaningless for keyboards. Let's assume for a minute that all switches have the 5ms debouncing time of Cherry MX switches (which is being very generous). Even if you had super human speed and reflexes, every single key would be delayed by at least that much. So really, any polling rate over 200Hz (at best) is absolutely useless, and nothing but market hype. It may even be a bit detrimental, because you'd be wasting CPU time polling the keyboard unneededly. And unlike USB keyboards, PS/2 boards aren't polled at all. They simply send the signal to the PC whenever they are ready to, which causes a hardware interrupt, forcing the CPU to register that keystroke. ----PS/2 or USB? PS/2 wins on three fronts: First, it supports full n-key rollover. Second, PS/2 keyboards aren't polled, but are completely interrupt based. And third, it is impossible for it to be delayed by the USB bus being used by other devices. There are two types of USB transfer modes - the interrupt transfer mode (USB polls keyboard, when key is sensed the USB controller sends the interrupt to the CPU), and the isochronous transfer mode, which reserves a certain amount of bandwidth for the keyboard with a guaranteed latency on the bus. Unfortunately, there are absolutely no keyboards made that use the latter, because special controllers would have to be used, thus making it cost prohibitive. So if your keyboard supports both PS/2 and USB, and your PC has a PS/2 port, there's no reason not to use it.

[@hermespsychopompos4615]

Even on the mouse it's mostly BS for advertising reasons. We're talking about so low numbers that it's utter meaningless. Let alone our own reflexes/responses. Going higher hertz is only worth it on the monitor ( 144Hz ).

[@freesS3]

Corsair, listen: TKL version of that or we riot!

[@ZeroThe2nd]

TKL? 65%!

[@danielshnaydman7710]

65%? 60%!

[@sumptuoustub6115]

60%? 40%!

[@bigpoint58]

75% like a ducky one 2 TKL and with removable USB cable or adapter

[@UnrealLuxis]

A tkl or 75% would be nice

[@talgatmelisbekov3423]

Holy shit this video is good quality, damn

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

How is it that this has been out for a YEAR and I never heard of it??? Corsair you need to step up your marketing.

[@simoSLJ89]

I really don't like that bulky wheel, and for that price, the wheels should be smoother. For the future, I hope in brown switches and maybe low profile switches, while I'm ok they don't release TKL: numbers and macros are so useful !

[@RevCQ7]

Such a small nitpick tho.

[@obi-wankenobi8237]

@@RevCQ7 It's not. It costs $230 and you don't want things to be cheap if you're paying that much.

[@MicahIsBatman2]

@@obi-wankenobi8237 In europe because of different currencies, shipping, due to the fact Corsair is based in America, and taxes, 249€, or around $259.72 makes perfect sense.

[@plurpandalive8475]

Until the big brands start giving detachable USB cables and swappable switches, they arn't going all out. But imagine all the robust features of the main stream keebs with the customizations of the limited run market. That's a world I want to live in.

[@EXYukana]

I'm still fine with my K95 Platinum.

[@rosangelabelo2031]

i have that one as well ( i bought less than a month ago ) . i feel k100 is better because palm rest and offer same size command or function keys. And it is not ABS ...

[@dawn-blade]

I love mine but it has issues. My keys double type (key chatter), some keys get "stuck" and don't type the way they did out of the box or are louder than they should be. Also after looking closely, I believe a couple of my keys have dim LEDs compared to the surrounding LEDs. How do I fix these issues? It's incredibly frustrating, especially the double typing which makes me have to backspace every sentence. Can you help me set up a flowing blue gradient color profile? I want my keyboard to flow left to right in different shades of blue. I would really appreciate it if you could guide me through it. Thanks.

[@rosangelabelo2031]

​@@dawn-blade case 1. systemic issue. - try with other computer - if it is working and reset case 2. board connection problem or switch itself - need to change switch. if your keyboard is still under warranty , ask them to fix.

[@soulshot96]

I only moved to this from mine because of a sale, the standard bottom row (so I can use my full set of pudding PBT caps), and the better wrist rest. The K95 Platinum non XT wrist rest sucks ass. Gets a lil bit of finger oil on it after a few months and is impossible to fucking clean off.

[@Working_Man]

100% agree with the review. I think you nailed it. I love the keyboard and the performance is great. The iCUE set up is really clunky. I have headset, mouse and keyboard from Corsair. All the high end and every time I get to the setting and customization is not as smooth and easy to do. I spent about 5 hours on all my devices to set it up as I needed for gaming and working. I have two profiles - One for gaming and second for work. Still high quality and joy to use it 18 hours each day.

[@25Dzone]

My problem with this is they also went all out with the price tag

[@gubzs]

I've only owned one corsair product that didn't break, and it was a PSU.

[@Sorcerer86pt]

Yeah, at least corsair PSU and Ram are truly top notch. Not that keyboard

[@gubzs]

@@Sorcerer86pt Nope I had corsair RAM that broke too, then one of the RMA sticks I received also went bad.

[@carson365]

Their hardware may not be the best, but the software and the customer support are miles ahead of competitiors

[@ludovicavice3496]

Corsair psu are just rebranded seasonic psu..so no wonder it did nt break..I got a wireless headset from them..n after exactly 1 year, its starting to become funny switching on off randomly lol

[@hasso0n]

@@Sorcerer86pt top notch my ass! I bought a cx750m and it only lasted 2 years, before one of the coils in it started melting. They then asked me to ship that shit to Singapore for RMA which would of cost 60$! So I just bought another one. Same shit for a h100i with dead pump and dead fans in a obsidian 750 case. Corsair is nothing but marketing I will never buy from them again! Also RAM is practically lasts forever from every company, so don't go around praising their overpriced RGB RAM.

[@Osprey1994]

If I am spending this much on a keyboard it is going to be from DROP or I am going to spend much less and get another GMMK which I know will probably last me longer than the optical switches. Not to mention that with the savings I can get all sorts of stuff like custom key caps, some lube for the switches, etc.

[@ivanovicognjen8641]

@Lord AB You think anyone who likes mechanical keyboards actually gets laid??

[@Allsurrender]

Not from Drop after all those dramas and false claims. But yes with those money you could build a pretty nice custom.

[@kingdramanyz]

just copped it. no regrets. this thing kicks ass

[@BiGG_X]

If my experience with ICUE software hasnt been so bad, I might consider this keyboard.

[@yohanes2034]

Honestly I was caught off guard when Corsair released this so soon after K95 XT (which was released just 8 months ago). I bought K95 XT just last month, loving it so far and I see several improvements that I like here such as Corsair ditching the non standard bottom row, sturdy stabilizer, more RGB (of course lol), and finally better wrist rest. But it is priced $30 premium than the K95 XT which I kinda glad, otherwise the K95 XT would be eclipsed value wise. However, I think they should just refresh the white keyboard or release TKL variant, I am sure more people are waiting for that instead of this. Also the lack of extended RGB mousepad (or refresh the MM800) in their product catalog is a bit jarring compared to the competitors. Anything but this, too soon after K95 XT.

[@Leester-70]

I had so many problems with the iCue software I went out of my way to avoid Corsair on my new build.

[@RustyChickn]

icue sucks

[@Nethan10Troi]

@@RustyChickn it doesnt, when you know how to use it.

[@KK-eg3em]

Yeah, I have no problems with iCue. I'm glad they finally integrated functionality with Asus motherboards, even tho it is a bit limited.

[@Nethan10Troi]

@@KK-eg3em agreed! GPUs too. Great for a Corsair-Asus Build

[@SaintRampalSpiritualLeader]

iCue used to be bad now its alright, for me asus aura is causing a disco party at night

[@artyboy1377]

3 years down the road and I still consider the K100 one of the best in my collection. I upgraded from a K70 Rapidfire and this was a real top-tier keyboard the only negative being the regular non-plush non-RGB wrist-rest. The keys were more thuds than clicks but I learnt to get used to its solidity over time. Corsair's iCue RGB is definitely superior to Razer's offerings at that time.

[@Duppa81]

I just picked up this keyboard today and so far it performs well. It fells different from my old K90 which had the cherry mx switches but I'm sure I'll get used to it. I love the RGB and how it adds even more colour options for my setup.

[@mercanerie98]

When I first got it, the keys had barely any press depth which is great for gaming. I pressed the profile button and all the sudden the keys had more depth. I know this doesn’t make sense. I tried back and forth and it’s like I could change the key depth between two levels. Now a couple days have passed and it no longer does this. What’s going on? Am I even actually able to change the key press depth.

[@SolaireFlair]

Jesus, for that price I'd rather just build my own and get a more luxury experience.

[@jonirojonironin5353]

Kailh BOX Navy, dude!

[@SolaireFlair]

@@jonirojonironin5353 I'm in the middle of a build for my friend who's into old timey shit, so I'm doing a typewriter inspired build and went with Box Jades, and I'm shocked how much I love them after lubing. Prior to lube, they're ear piercing, but they tone down a lot after you lube them and I actually find them really pleasant. I was super surprised.

[@SuperTama98]

With that price i got the filco and realforce ones which have better build quality

[@sauce1302]

Nah, I don't want my keyboard to look like everybody else's

[@jakea3950]

@@SuperTama98 these days that probably don't matter. I've had an original k70 keyboard which is like 10 year old and it works and looks like new lol. Can't really beat a good keyboard thing is you gonna keep that filco for 10 years? Probably not.

[@romioamante7886]

220 dollars? I'm out

[@sumptuoustub6115]

230 actually

[@x32i77]

You guys clearly dont unserstand what quality Keyboards are. You wanna see some real shit ?

[@___joez]

@@x32i77 bruh I'm waiting for my 1000$ rama keyboard and these plebs are arguing over garbage keyboards

[@x32i77]

@Hypnotic which keyboard ?

[@xxslayer255xx]

@@x32i77 gaming keyboards are a scam and dogshit

[@MadMaxx1977]

I have the K70 RGB tenkeyless version of the K100. If you're a tenkeyless guy (like me) you've gotta get your hands on the K70. Best keyboard I've ever owned!

[@muhitulalam5068]

Ooooooof dem crispy lighting and colours! 🤯😍

[@ericthedesigner]

You guys video making skills are off the hook! Keep up the good work! Every scene is the very definition of great digital video making!

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

Your *

[@Silverj2k7]

My K95 special feature is that half of my G keys lights don't work :D

[@dawn-blade]

My K95 Platinum has key chatter where certain keys type twice for one press. Also a few keys are dim compared to the other keys, it's noticeable to my eye. How can I fix these issues? Can you guide me through how to set up a flowing blue gradient color profile from left to right?

[@sairux7960]

difference between 1000 and 4000 hr really feels in rhythm games like osu mania, where you have to press 2+ buttons at the exact same time with the mininal delay between

[@businessguide6219]

Your channel definitely deserves my subs!

[@nightknight445]

I NEED THIS! *cries in k70*

[@jordan3576]

Me: this is a really cool looking keyboard, I'm going to see how much it is K100: *is $300* Me: nah, I'm okay...

[@NextGenerationStuff]

It's $230.

[@ELi-ns3iy]

@@NextGenerationStuff well maybe he or she is Canadian I am Canadian and it's about 300

[@darkdraconis]

250€ for me in Germany... still very pricey but since my dumb ass shanked a can of coke across my keyboard I ordered the k100 with optical switches.

[@iyar220]

362 dollars for me lol

[@darkdraconis]

@togabaaa Wut?

[@JonasGrumby]

Having this keyboard delivered today. It better be much better than my G910 or a virtual slap for you. Edit 10/07. I got this keyboard only to find out the iCUE software that runs it is total garbage. You need to review the software too and not just the hardware. Hardware is nothing without software. So since 2018 this software closes itself after sleep mode. The Corsair forums are full of problems with the iCUE software. This keyboard is going straight back. Nothing like this has ever happened with my Logitech G910. Edit - 10/08/2020 - I posted about the sleep mode issue and not one reply on this well-known issue. On other people's posts, the devs actually say they can't do anything about it. Sounds like they need to hire some Logitech software engineers. Every time I wake my PC up I have to restart the iCUE software manually or this keyboard stays dark!

[@Stikkzz]

iCUE is bloatware at it's finest

[@TheKamakaziChimp]

I can tell you first hand in "Black Desert Online" on the 4000hz polling rate makes a *SIGNIFICANT* difference in PvP as a sorceress main since launch back in March 3rd 2016. Had a pretty niche increase in survival in Planetside 2 & Warzone

[@casso4198]

Wow after watching the whole video I learned a lot.... mainly that I can't afford it 😂😂

[@Jorozzzzz]

For that price the marco buttons on the left side should be removable....

[@schwig44]

and able to be put on the other side if desired

[@TeutonTwin]

Agreed, I use tab and escape a lot, as well as shift etc. and those macro keys mess with my muscle memory.... I had these macro keys a long time ago on a Logitech, and I really hated it. Most gamers and programmers would... I'm not really sure who they made this for... casual typists perhaps?

[@phyrim7890]

@@TeutonTwin how are you verified with 12 subs

[@TeutonTwin]

@@phyrim7890 honestly not sure. Perhaps it's because I've joined more than 10 years ago... Or perhaps was verified by my identity through credit card payments? Perhaps by linking another account that was verified. This is the first I notice the verified indicator...

[@TeutonTwin]

@@phyrim7890 yeah, must have been via card payments... Since it matched my name

[@darylcheshire1618]

I like the squeaky sound the box lid makes when lifted.

[@brunofdgoncalves]

That ASMR intro was awesome!

[@lord6162]

2:14 Could we please get a behind the scenes video on how you guys get shots like this? Really inspiring stuff.

[@Sliccz]

yesssss

[@arunkumarbalakrishnan8423]

Non-detachable cable, hard pass. Let me know when Corsair decides to grow up and use detachable USB-C cables.

[@ThatsPety]

Or an aviator cable

[@Sun6935]

Highly unlikely for a detachable cable on a full size keyboard, maybe they'll try on the smaller keyboards that will come out

[@bicycle6810]

Grow up? Wtf lmao

[@sauce1302]

Uh why

[@darkdraconis]

@@Nh31998 That's a stupid thing to say bro. Is the keyboard overpriced? YES but does it have to own every feature of cheaper keyboards? Absolutely not. Its the same with cars just because a Rolls Royce is 500k doesn´t mean its as good in the corners as a r35 GTR

[@illitero]

Unsurprisingly this and other pop reviews don't cover it, but it's a SUPER important feature: standard spacing for easy keycap replacement.

[@touristtam]

That "raised keys above the body" is the most daft design feature of Corsair KB.

[@stepbro_mp4838]

So this is like a 'upgraded' k95 I would really like a new k 70 with those new switches and the palm rest

[@venomtailOG]

a 60% version of this would be a dream come true

[@AvoidVanity]

@RareCow yeah maybe but all 60% don't have volume scroll wheel or media keys their all trash. I built a holy panda keyboard and guess what I bought the logitech tkl and I like it way more

[@CMDR_Rrah]

K70 and K95 both started developing various problems with led’s and the volume roller activating on its own within 2-3 years. Done with Corsair keyboards. Ducky Shine 7 with pudding keycaps is the last keyboard I’ll ever need, built like a tank with a zinc alloy top plate, and dedicated media keys using real switches, no crappy volume roller. 160 bucks.

[@icandrive4]

One thing we need to point out: We need a keyboard sound test on literally every Keyboard review/test on the planet, but only the minority like you does that. Which I really do appreciate. I mean, the sound of a mechanical keyboard is perhaps the one of the main reasons, that is 'game changing' when it comes to the final decision, if I'm gonna buy the keyboard or not! That the way I see this, and again, really thanks for the sound test!

[@thearchitecturalgamer6652]

Hardware Canucks is the ASMR of Tech reviews change me mind.

[@BulanTerkenal]

THERELAXINGEND

[@DoomWalker42]

Wish they'd make a TKL version! Maybe a wireless version.

[@pikeyMcBarkin]

Such a great reviewer. Very comprehensive.

[@broski7088]

This keyboard is meant for pro esports players! A 4000hz polling rate will probably help in very few scenarios in esports, but those could be the deciding factor if you lose or not. This keyboard is not meant for casual players. It is meant for pro esports players.

[@SlashGamer26]

Not sure if I want to switch or just keep my K95 platinum. Guessing that it will be something around 2000 TL in my country and being so similar to the K95, I don’t think it is a huge upgrade. Expecting your comments that will hopefully be helpful as I am still considering an upgrade.

[@guccicoffin64]

1000hz displays!!!! pls tell me he is jokin mate...WTF

[@Proaz15]

Nop, they're coming out before 2030.

[@guccicoffin64]

@@Proaz15 i hope so

[@flashbits6614]

The highest refresh rate we got a few weeks ago was 360hz and thats a 24 inch 1080p monitor for 700$. Until we get 1000hz monitors for the average consumer you are able to get 4000hz keyboards for 50 bucks. So jumping on that technology now is simply a waste of money. If you want a good gaming board, get small formaktor board for mousemovment with a switch you like and call it a day. Here in germany the k100 costs 250 euro. (Ca. 300 dollar) thats custom keep territory for features you wont notice for 3 years. Its blowing my mind how overhyped the k100 is.

[@viniciusrodrigues9592]

@@flashbits6614 You made a good point there, mate.

[@guccicoffin64]

@@flashbits6614 my man spitting straight fax...i never wanted to purchase the keyboard i haave a drop alt but like the idea of 1000hz monitors just like blew my mind ig

[@aahighlights1461]

Let's be honest, 4000 hz polling rate is not worth it at all, since we barely even have the hardware to run games over 500 fps. 1000 hz is fine for now, don't get baited by this. I know Corsair wants to innovate but the overall PC hardware manufacturers can't keep up with the PC peripherals manufacturers.

[@MaddJakd]

I am on a place holder keyboard atm, and just learned the other day that the K100 exist, after a trip to Best Buy. Betwern X-Mass money and a trip to Micro Center to see if they have any K95/Platinums lying around, we may have a permanent replacement for my few-months-deceased Razor Arctosa

[@maxherman11]

Now we just need a low profile version of this

[@NorthernLaw_]

Nah

[@RexMan04]

No

[@Sn0ws519]

I hope Corsair starts making some white versions of their peripherals. This keyboard in white would be absolutely gorgeous. Hopefully, they make some of their mice in white as well.

[@trishanbasu]

It's so good to watch such informative video 📹

[@rizlah01]

I’ll be buying this when I build my next pc in a few weeks. Love the look of this. But I think you’re right about the icue software. Definitely needs an update.

[@WTP_DAVE]

Is the spacebar the corsair usual weird size? Its annoying for after market caps...

[@sammie9675]

it's standard now, since all the mods are 1.25u means the spacebar has to be 6.25u

[@achalvyas90]

I'd like to hear this and compare it to my Huntsman Elite.

[@willkearns3435]

Achal Vyas same I have a huntsman best kart board I’ve had

[@ggplaying6624]

Clone Trooper looks like you’ve never used a custom keyboard before

[@howlmao]

@@willkearns3435 k a r t b o a r d

[@excaliber2845]

@@ggplaying6624 yeah lol I can't believe I used to like these boards like after building one I can't go back to these trash boards

[@TheOneThreeFour]

Whew look at that camera/lighting upgrade

[@johanacker]

Wish they had a wireless version of this

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I'm starting to feel the same way about full sized keyboards. I hardly ever use the 10 key and additional keys myself. Plus with my small desk area the additional space to put items could be worth it. Thank you D'Mitry for all your work and presentation of this keyboard. Now to find some for a Mac PC. ;)

[@sebastiandouse]

I do not get how so many people not use the num keys since it makes typing in passwords so much easier. Also I never have problems with desk space with mouse and keyboard since I always put my mouse about a foot away from my keyboard so they never clash together when gaming and I have a very small 19" length and 47" width desk area.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

TheDouser Sounds like that is working well. And that is good.

[@WatamelonUberSheep]

14 year olds: This keyboard is so dope it has 2 knobs Keyboard enthusiasts: Laughs in custom keyboard with qmk firmware

[@kodemin]

I have the K95 and man its awesome, this one looks even better!!!

[@senseiDi]

When did you film this .... I just saw you today in Varna :D Never thought I would meet you in person in such a way :D hahahahah KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

[@Dimitry49]

Lol last week :) -D.

[@robertl8069]

Like many products today Overhyped, Overrated and way overpriced NEXT

[@eazydeezy5324]

Thank you! Exactly, so much better quality in building your own and yet people believe that the k100 is the best. Just don’t believe the mainstream keyboards anymore lol.

[@Techno4more]

@@eazydeezy5324 how do you build your own and why would I

[@TheFIghtin]

@@eazydeezy5324 Ah yes "quality". Putting shitty switches in an equally shit plastic shell isn't quality. Some of these DIY keyboards are just as gimmicky and overpriced as these high end keyboards.

[@ro0ster648]

@@TheFIghtin That is if u buy shitty switches and a shitty plastic shell, which u can build for under $70. But if I were going custom, it would be a aluminum or acrylic shell. The options are endless if you're going custom. $220 will get you a pretty nice custom build. If I'm spending $220 on a prebuilt, it would be a Topre keyboard.

[@TheFIghtin]

@@ro0ster648 So you're spending over 200 bucks for an aluminum shell. There's literally no difference between the two. You're still paying out of your ass for something so cheap to make. I get it, you assembled it yourself. You chose what switches. But this isn't like prebuilt computers. At the very least these upper echelon keyboards are built good, have warranties in the rare case you get a dud, and while gimmicky at least offer new features like faster switches and polling rates. Then you mention Torpe prebuilts...what? Like seriously man realforces are absolutely made with literal shit. It's like inserting diamonds (torpe switches) into a bowl of diarrhea (everything else).

[@tonyy.8852]

I love tkl keyboard, but man, this looks like my next upgrade:D

[@GM-qi8pw]

why do people like less keys, and less options? Personally I don't get the TKL thing. I would understand for traveling. or when you are moving it a lot. but with a keyboard like this, where you can customize every key on the keyboard. I would rather have more keys than less I wish they'd also give us two more rows (at least) of G keys to the left side

[@tonyy.8852]

@@GM-qi8pw I personally like it because my desk is small, and tbh I want to have more space for my mouse without loosing too much, I'm fine with no number pads

[@kabloom6776]

@@GM-qi8pw I used to be really into TKL but lately I’ve been thinking the same. I don’t suffer from lack of desk space, and all I’m having is more keys. Why not full-sized?

[@Tav_cr]

Since I have this jewel, I only use my G915 TKL from time to time. I love the fact that I can program macros on every single key.

[@Vietnamphodealer]

My eyes are drooling

[@Kongolox]

i hate left side macros.. always miss clicking the ESC or the macro :/ 229$!? fk that

[@mohamedshalaby1979]

+1

[@ram-g-man]

7:52 And that's why CORSAIR would like to sell you a _CORSAIR iCUE Nexus_ as an addition to your already expensive keyboard. You can read your current profile on that convenient and yet hella expensive add-on.

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

honestly, I think full size keeb are the most popular format because most people don't think about getting anything else. Every business keyboard at work is full size full size keayboards are the most common for retail The worst part is that it isn"t because you're releasing a TLK or 60% keeb that it will change most people minds. I recently read in a comment that a full size kebb will always be superior to a smaller one for anything because it has more keys... people want their num pad even if they don't use it. Personally, I switched to a 60% keeb and have no regrets at all, not having a numpad is just a matter of getting used to

[@numinous123]

I have this keyboard. It has a 2 year warranty. Exactly when the warranty was about to run out the lights started to fail. I was able to RMA it within three days of the warranty deadline. It was almost like they were designed to fail.

[@chirag4382]

3:40 color accurate RGB.. NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD HEAR THAT. NEXT DO A VIDEO ON HOW TO CALIBRATE PC RGB.

[@zeffmalchazeen3429]

I think what he means is that due to the transparent housing of the switches, some colors does not match what is in the software and what is on the keyboard. Main example is the white color, it has a pinkish tone when you set it.

[@GilTheCohen]

what is the delta e?

[@FindecanorNotGmail]

I won't settle for less than Rec. 2020 High Dynamic Range RGB! /s

[@chirag4382]

@@zeffmalchazeen3429 I know what he means

[@chirag4382]

Color Accurate RGB FOR EDITING....... NICE👍👍

[@arrowdynamlc]

Soooo it's basically a bunch of marketing bullet points no one needs or will even be able to notice. Nope.

[@imperius_lxxvii9999]

Dropped accidently a full glass of orange juice in my K70 RGB 2 days ago.. so i HAD to order this one.. Supposed to receive today.

[@scars5019]

hows it going for you? i have just ordered one and im seeing alot of mixed reviews on it

[@Obi_4xe]

Seems the iCue wheel could use a bit more love on the software side. It's a nice keyboard though. Definitely a x-mas present worthy item....for myself. :)

[@JohnnyElihue]

As someone who is normally a corsair fan. That thing is gross. 🤢

[@darylcheshire1618]

A F I suppose you can choose the level of gross-ness. I have the Logitech G810 and I use static lighting on some keys and almost never use all the animations. (I’m boring, I guess). Having said this I’m very interested in this keyboard

[@Delitor]

@@darylcheshire1618 same, i just use static

[@gaithsaleh7880]

mad u cant afford it?

[@Delitor]

@@gaithsaleh7880 shut the hell up, if he doesnt like it then it doesnt mean that he cant afford it. so stupid to say

[@SnowyNowak]

May I interest you in the Drop Ctrl instead? TKL, hotswappable, uses QMK firmware (with a web-based configurator) and comes with a detachable USB-C cable with USB-C passthrough if you care about that. Way more worth $200 than this garbage.

[@NotMorganFreeman.]

After the problem I've had with my rgb strafe, which sadly, I'm still using, I don't think I'm going corsair on my next one. I'm not will to spend this kind of cash on keyboards anymore.

[@kaiser6490]

Could you please advise how you created that beautiful colouring and sharpness in this video. What equipment did you use and especially what lighting has been used. Is this teal look in the background achieved by Nanlite Tubes?

[@AwsBadr]

Been waiting for this review by HC 😍🥰