Corsair - K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Hello, as the title says I am looking for a mechanical keyboard for gaming (esp rhythm games). Here's what my criterias would be (explanations after) : * Reliable (no random input dropping) * Lowest latency possible * Either : * Low "max travel distance" switches (<=3.4mm) * Hot-swappable switches * Budget : I'd prefer not going over 200€ (could go up to 300€ for a perfect keyboard that would satisfy all my needs) * Size : I'd perfer a size where the arrow keys are separated from the keyboard (100% or TKL) but anything else is not a deal breaker * Wired * RGB : I don't care about any backlighting, especially if this could increase the response time/latency of the keyboard * Layout : I don't care * Keycaps : I don't care As I play rhythm games, reliability is really important for me. I've had quite a few keyboards over the years and some of them were unusable because they didn't register my presses (even 99.99% reliable means I'd drop an input every 30 mins which is unacceptable). For "lowest latency possible" I'm not asking for a 8kHz polling rate. It's mostly about how responsive the keyboard is. The only test I can perform is flicking a key as fast as I can, and seeing how long it takes between the down input and the up input. My older keyboards (that feel slow now) showed about 30ms of average response time in this test, while the two most recent keyboards I've owned (corsair k70 mx speed, wooting two HE) have about 5-8ms. My third most important criteria is what makes my search hard. With my playstyle I need to fully press the key to the bottom to finish my input, and any millimeter less of travel time is time gained which is really important for speed purpose. The corsair k70 mx speed I had was the best keyboard I've owned in that area, it combined high reliablity and low latency, while having 3.4mm max travel switches. Sadly it's not available anymore (they've discontinued the mx switches for their own brand now). The wooting two HE is also a great keyboard, but while it's possible to change the actuation point and add rapid trigger, it doesn't change that I have to fully press the whole 4mm of the switch. That's why I'm asking for either a keyboard with a reputable low max travel distance switch, or a board that would allow for hot-swappable switches so that I could try finding what is the best for me in that area. I also don't mind going for a low profile keyboard if the switches are hot-swappable (only if this doesn't increase the perceived latency). Anything less is self explanatory I think. Thank you for reading this, feel free to ask any question, redirect me to any place where I could look for recommendations if this is too specific for this subreddit. I'd also love for recommendations for low travel distance switches.

I have a k70 rapidfire from pre-covid. Excellent keyboard, but I've never used the back legs.

I’m still rocking an old K70 Rapidfire and I love it

I love my Corsair K70 RGB Pro, but I have Cherry Mx Blues. its so nice but the price point is kinda a turnoff to me. Would really like Corsair to re-release the keyboard with hotswap sockets, cherry MX2, and better adhesive/ larger rubber pads for the armrest (like the size the keyboard uses). All while keeping the same price. I also had an OG Tramp stamp Corsair K70 RGB with MX Browns that I loved literally to death. Had a couple RGB LED's go out, had the spacebar switch die. Fixed the switch. Eventually the RGB Led problem got soo bad that I attempted to explore what happened. In the end without actually finding the problem with the RGB a ribbon cable died. lived 9 years.

Ive been using the same corsair vengeance k70 from 2013 all this time. It still works like new, no idea if they still sell it but the k70 line is still fine enough I hear. I would say grab a refurbished one because that's just a good deal. For a mouse I just use the Scimitar because it's useful for FF14 and certain actions in applications.

That one has game specific presets,  right?  I used a Corsair at the demo booth for Deep Rock Galactic, and throwing a flare caused a flare of white light from around that key. Looked so cool.

They also had a massive keyboard display, where they had synced them up to display moving images across like, 16 of them.  I bet there's somewhere to get presets. 

:/ No gasket, no foam, no VIA, *no hot swap*. Hard pass.

I've been using a K70 (not the same one) since 2018. Never had key caps pop off. The biggest thing I notice with these is about two years in the LEDs will randomly start to die (for example: the blue led on one switch will die out). Every K70 I've had has followed this pattern like clockwork.

Yeah, dunno. Just an odd thing. Their triangles fail on me constantly also. Those are my two biggest grips with all the Corsair shit I have.

My Corsair k70 finally died and I've been wanting to check out the less gamer looking options. I see yunzii is selling "mystery boards" for 40. I assume this won't be a screaming deal per say but if I genuinely don't know what I like is that a terrible deal? I would probably get two and see what I like and don't like, since if you order two they are guaranteed to be different. Is this dumb? Is there an obvious better thing for me to be doing? Edit. Usage would be coding and gaming, Windows desktop and laptop running cinnamon variant of mintOS.

razer keyboard? gl winning the lottery system of whether ur razer keyboard gonna have keys that are double-registering/non-responsive within 1-2 years consider cosair k70 or pile your budget higher for a custom built one to last

Thanks, I'm in the same boat, ended up grabbing a Corsair k70 and it's just so loud that I'm going to end up returning it.

Inhave the k70 prontkl and it's solid. I settled for the g50x plus for a mouse but have thoughts about finding a corsair equivalent for icue May try the nightsabre but idk

I like the Corsair K70. Loved it so much I bought it for my wife and my mom.

You should ask here as well: /r/MechanicalKeyboards/ I would probably go a more standard size keyboard and not a 60%/65%. Something like the Corsair K70 is nice, pretty solid keyboard, 100% and relatively inexpensive. Cleaning it is a bit easier as it's an open design. I personally use a KeyChron that's like full metal, and they have a wide range of sizes 60/65/100 etc. A bit more expensive. You just have to keep using it and playing games. Just like when you first used a controller..and you can still use a controller on your PC as well for certain games.

Hello I own a K70 Corsair keyboard since 2015 I think. I think it time to change it. it still works fine but super dirty. I was thinking about some TKL keyboards but have no idea what would be an actual "upgrade" feel without breaking my pocket. Any suggestions? Gaming/Working usually.

Best gaming Keyboard Please help. I know norhing about good keyboards. I spilled a drink over my Corsair K70. and now I'm searching a new keyboard. I use it in my homeoffice, so a numpad is mandatory for me. I like RGB, and I'f like to have a nice sound. Thinking about something like an Akko 5098b maybe? Any help is appreciated.

Corsair K70. No complaints.

Likewise, I know it's a logitech subreddit, but I highly recommend the Corsair K70. I think I got mine on sale for $100 at the beginning of the year. Brought it home, hopped online with my buddies, and it turns out 3 of them have the same keyboard and all swear by it, too.