Question 1

Does this keyboard *require* me to install the software to use it as a basic keyboard, without profiles or lighting settings?

Accepted Answer

I bought this keyboard about 18 months ago.  I do not remember whether there was a requirement to download software.  While the tactile feel of the keyboard is better than average, unfortunately the company does not make ones that are ergonomic.  I used to play computer games.  Now I am spending many hours each day as a writer.  I cannot use the Corsair for more than a very short period of time due to problems with my wrists.

Also, due to the differences in keyboard spacing, I tend to misplace my hands on the Corsair as my natural position has my hands spaced wider.  This causes my need to back up and reposition my right hand to match the "jkl" rather than hit "kl;"!

I hope these comments are helpful.

Question 2

is it quiet?

Accepted Answer

No cherry MX blue keyboard is going to be quiet, but if you have a headset or headphones on you won’t hear it much

Question 3

What is the difference between the Red MX and the Blue MX? Both appear the be red in color and lighting.

Accepted Answer

Hey man i saw your question and i found the answer a few years back. The difference between blue and red switches is actually how stiff the keys are. From my understanding both mx switches are mechanical so they  dont have like a point where the button presses down and releases. So the second the key hits the bottom and is released you can press it again making them more responsive. They key difference in the switches is the weight you need to press the keys. You can look up all that information online and what it really comes down to is personal preference. I personally like blue switches because they are a little lighter so my hands dont fatigue as quickly after several hours of gaming. I hope it helps. Best way to know what you like is to physically try out each switch. There are dozens of different kinds

Brand	Corsair
Name	STRAFE
Model	CH-9000226-NA

Keyboard Interface	USB
Design Style	Gaming
Key Switch	Cherry MX Blue
Keyboard Color	Black
Backlit	Red
Dimensions	1.57" x 17.64" x 6.69"
Type	Wired

Operating System Supported	Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7
System Requirement	PC with 2 USB 2.0 ports

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