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CORSAIR Launches K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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CORSAIR (NASDAQ: CRSR), a world leader in high-performance gear for gamers and content creators, today unveiled the newest entry in the best-selling K70 series: the CORSAIR K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Uniting the acclaimed design and aluminium build of a full-size K70 with renowned CORSAIR RGB lighting and tournament-grade performance, the K70 RGB PRO sets a new standard for a full-size gaming keyboard. Available with a wide array of trusted CHERRY MX mechanical switches and loaded with features to help gamers get the most from their setup, anyone can find a K70 RGB PRO to fit their style of play.

K70 RGB PRO is available with a range of German-made CHERRY MX mechanical keyswitches, delivering the exceptional durability and quality synonymous with CHERRY. With five switch types on offer, from the linear and silky smooth keypress of MX Red to the lightning-fast actuation of MX Speed, the K70 RGB PRO delivers a top-notch gaming and typing experience guaranteed for years of continuous use.* These are complemented by durable, high-quality PBT double-shot keycaps, precision-molded to resist wear and fading so your keys still look and feel fresh even for years to come, while allowing stunning per-key RGB lighting to shine brilliantly through.



The K70 RGB PRO is built around the needs of today's PC gamer. The signature brushed aluminium frame and full-size layout for which the K70 is synonymous returns, giving the K70 RGB PRO an iconic look, unmistakable CORSAIR style, and renowned durability. The aluminium volume roller and dedicated media keys put instant control over your media at your fingertips, while a new soft-touch palm rest offers extended comfort with a patterned surface for grip, with simple magnetic attachment that seamlessly snaps onto the keyboard.


The K70 RGB PRO gives tournament-grade a whole new meaning with a dedicated tournament switch that instantly locks to distraction-free static backlighting and disables any accidental macro activations as you compete at the highest level. K70 RGB PRO connects via a detachable braided USB Type-C cable, making it easy to take on the go and set up at your next competition - just plug in and flip the switch, and you're ready to do battle.

Competitive PC gamers want every edge they can get, speed most of all. The K70 RGB PRO's AXON technology ensures that all your commands in the most critical moments of the most critical games are processed and delivered as fast as possible - up to 8x faster than standard gaming keyboards. When even a split-second of latency can mean the difference between victory and defeat, gamers can play with confidence knowing the K70 RGB PRO will transmit their inputs virtually instantly.

Powerful CORSAIR iCUE software lets you customize per-key RGB backlighting and synchronize it with the rest of your iCUE setup for stunning system-wide light displays. Nearly every key is programmable through iCUE or via onboard macro recording, putting advanced control at your fingertips whenever you need it to gain the edge in battle.

Modern tech meets illustrious design in the K70 RGB PRO, culminating in a stunning new addition to the CORSAIR lineup that lives up to the legendary K70 name.

The CORSAIR K70 RGB PRO is available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore in North America, and will be available to purchase from Best Buy on February 13, 2022, with other North American retailers coming soon after.

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Sooooo... how many arms, legs, left testicles/mammaries, kidneys and 1st borns is all these so-called "improvements" gonna cost us ?

Oh do tell pleeze :D

FYI, not that I care, cause I don't do wired periphs, but perhaps others here would wanna know without have to googely it...
 
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What is the difference between K70 RGB MK.2 and K70 RGB PRO?
AXON Technology with 8000 Hz Polling rate instead of previous 1000Hz? That has to be internal polling rate, not the host/computer side, right?
 

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What is the difference between K70 RGB MK.2 and K70 RGB PRO?
AXON Technology with 8000 Hz Polling rate instead of previous 1000Hz? That has to be internal polling rate, not the host/computer side, right?
It's actually the host/computer polling rate, they've been doing that for a while on their mice. Apparently it requires quite a powerful system to work properly. Also no idea why you need that on a keyboard.
Not sure what else makes this different though.
 
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What is the difference between K70 RGB MK.2 and K70 RGB PRO?
AXON Technology with 8000 Hz Polling rate instead of previous 1000Hz? That has to be internal polling rate, not the host/computer side, right?
AFAIK yes.
 
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Sooooo... how many arms, legs, left testicles/mammaries, kidneys and 1st borns is all these so-called "improvements" gonna cost us ?

Oh do tell pleeze :D

FYI, not that I care, cause I don't do wired periphs, but perhaps others here would wanna know without have to googely it...
OK. I'll bite.
The article doesn't mention that the keyboard is already available on Corsair's UK webshop, and the price here is £159.99 inc taxes

BTW - My ancient K70 RGB mk1 works fine with the open-source, cross-platform "OpenRGB" software instead of ICue.
 

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The biggest question is have they fixed the crappy ICue software yet?
Not had any issues with the new version, but I only really use it for my headset, don't have any input devices from Corsair.
 
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The biggest question is have they fixed the crappy ICue software yet?

Use OpenRGB instead, corsair devices are fairly well supported (not completely or perfect but pretty good)

 
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I don't know, but
Sooooo... how many arms, legs, left testicles/mammaries, kidneys and 1st borns is all these so-called "improvements" gonna cost us ?

Oh do tell pleeze :D

FYI, not that I care, cause I don't do wired periphs, but perhaps others here would wanna know without have to googely it...

Well, looking at Razer keyboards... they are insanely expensive at the moment, same for their mice, never in my life did I think I will have to pay this much for peripherals and GPUs that I could get for half those prices if not cheaper, sure the technology has improved, but if you can't improve it at the same price point, has there truly been a breakthrough?
 
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Use OpenRGB instead, corsair devices are fairly well supported (not completely or perfect but pretty good)

You can also request device support if you can supply them some pre-requisites or add them yourselves if you can program in C++

I requested two devices last week. My Cryorig cooler which needs shitty NZXT CAM to function and my chinese mech keyboard. The keyboard doesn't need amy software tbh (function combo and only 7 colors) but just requested for shits and giggles anyway.

The pre-requisite is just the device IDs and some Wireshark captures.
 
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