Corsair CH-9000019-NA Vengeance K70 Mechanical Keyboard

Pros: this keyboard is a wonderful piece of tech

Cons: the wrist rest is too small ...that's it

Overall Review: who ever wrote the review before this one ....the keyboard does not need a firmware updater because it doesn't have firmware...there is a bios swtch near the usb port on the back it switches polling rates and key bindings for compatability for older systems and motherboards the keyboard is fine depending on the computer you are using you need to move the switch to the correct position..if your system is newer and can handle a polling rate of 1000 put it on 1 if your system is older put it on 2,4,8 to correct the issue and works properly

Pros: Love this keyboard. They are now going to be putting this board out with MX Brown and MX Blue Switch options! Will definitely be getting the MX Browns once they are out. This regular version with MX Reds is superb and I say that while also owning a Ducky Shine II MX Blue and a Ducky Shine II TKL MX Brown and a CoolerMaster Quickfire TK Limited Edition MX Brown.

Cons: None, great board getting even greater with Brown and Blue options.

Overall Review: Worth the money, outstanding board with not a single negative other than the face they didn't make it in Brown or Blue switches but that is being fixed now!

Pros: I have spent over a month now with this keyboard in order to give it an extremely thorough review. To start, I love this hardware. It is easily the best keyboard I have used to date, and I have been using it extensively with both gaming and ordinary use. Let's get started: First, the Cherry MX Red Mechanical Key Switches are the first thing that catches the eye with this board. The responses are incredibly fast, essential for double taps while gaming. It is noticeably easier to use than standard keyboards, and even other mechanicals. Plus, you just have to love the metallic *clack* with every keypress, just makes you feel awesome. Second, the backlighting. I chose this board over the red backlighting because blue is my favorite color, and it matches my rainmeter desktop. I want to note that this lighting is phenomenal, at the brightest level, it will light up your board like the sun when the lights are off, which I prefer, but, in case some prefer a softer tone, the brightness button at the top of the keyboard allows for 3 levels of brightness, or to just completely turn it off. Next to that button, is an easy switch to swap between all LEDs or your own personal programming for the backlighting. For instance, I personally built for League of legends. It's an incredible feature. They're saved directly to the K70 onboard memory, it's impressive to say the least. The look of the keyboard itself is awesome. The silver frame, jet black keys, combined with that blue LED backlighting makes this my favorite board. Full key Matrix Anti-Ghosting with 20-Key Rollover Every keystroke translates into accurate gameplay-even when multiple keys are pressed. There's no signal degradation, and it keeps up with you, no matter how fast you play. The board comes with textured WASD and the 1-6 keys for use with your gaming. These guys geniusly thought out every incredible extra you could possibly want for your gaming, that's why this board wins my approval hands down. Right along with that is the easy access music and volume control at the top right of your board. I use this incessantly. When you're gaming, you don't want to stop what you're doing to go and change your music or turn it down. This unique feautre is an incredible addition that truly shows, they had the gamer in mind when building this. Finally on my review I'd like to note the USB Pass-through. This little extra is an extra USB connector. I actually use mine to connect my Vengeance 2000 gaming headset. It makes for extremely easy use.e To wrap up, I would recommend this board to anyone, ,especially if you're a gamer. It's designed just for you, so why not own it?

Cons: The only negative I have about this keyboard, which I personally don't even count as a negative, but I feel required to write at least something here, would be the inclusion of two USB access ports. This would only be to have both headset and mouse attached directly to the keyboard. But, this is truly an irrelevant point, there are no real negatives here.

Overall Review: Get it. It's incredible.

Pros: This is an excellent mechanical keyboard if everything functioned as it should. The keys are comfortable to press and this keyboard is great for gaming and every day use.

Cons: The LED's on this keyboard fail and fail in great numbers. This was one of the perks I was looking for since sometimes I end up gaming in a dimly lit lit room but the LEDs allow me to see what I am pressing. As of now, eleven (11) keys no longer have working LEDs. This list includes keys such as 'E', 'X', left "ctrl', and other commonly used keys for gaming and productivity. More LEDs keep on failing and at this rate in a few months the majority of the keys will no longer be lit.

Overall Review: I am not willing to replace the LEDs myself or go through the pain in the neck RMA process to get each key replaced. It is easy to replace the individual keys but NOT the LEDs.

Pros: The design makes it very easy to clean, macros are easy to assign and switch between sets, good rollover and typing speed. Tactile feedback is excellent.

Cons: Keys are not durable. I cleaned my keyboard recently for the first time since I bought it, I had no trouble getting the keys off or cleaning the base itself but when I washed the keys in a mesh bag with warm water several keys became severely warped or cracked. Also the wrist rest at the bottom of the keyboard is not held on very securely and the plastic hooks can be snapped very easily. Still waiting on replacement keys and currently using my good old model m instead.

Overall Review: Would have given it 5 if not for the keys.

Pros: specs are great. feel is great if you like mx reds. i really find the usb on the back end and the volume wheel to be of great use.

Cons: the LEDs WILL go out. after a month or so, one will fail. then after that, another one will go out each week. i've only had mine for about 4 months and i have 16 dead LEDs. no use in replacing it because you'll have to pay for the shipping and wait about a week; only to be disappointed by the same problems. but this LED problem is very upsetting me because corsair boasted their LED functionality greatly on this keyboard. i was really looking forward to customizing which keys i wanted backlit. now, i have just turned it off completely because every time i customize, one of the keys goes out and ruins it.

Overall Review: i really like this keyboard. but i probably would have bought something cheaper than this if i knew i would have had severe problems with the LEDs. the LEDs are complete trash on this keyboard

Pros: Nice mechanical keys. Feels sturdy.

Cons: Purchased August 2013. Sent the first one back months later due to dead LEDs ($20 for return shipping.) I know have 6 dead LEDs and an out of warranty K70. Looking for new keyboard vendor that pays return shipping if they even exist for next purchase.

Pros: Feels and looks to be a high quality keyboard.

Cons: LEDs started dying after 4 month from the time of purchase. it all started with 1 dead LED then after that they added up. I now have about 12 dead LEDs. I had to pay about $33 for shipping to have it replaced (RMA) and who knows how long after the replaced one it will all happen again!?

Overall Review: If you are considering buying a mechanical keyboard with LED. you should reconsider your options, else expect quick death of LEDs from Corsair Keyboards.