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Corsair Releases Strafe RGB Silent with Cherry MX Silent Switches
Corsair announced the immediate availability of the Corsair Strafe RGB Silent, the world’s first mechanical keyboard to use the new Cherry MX Silent keyswitch.
With a sophisticated noise dampening system integrated into each key, the Strafe RGB Silent offers all the legendary precision and feel of German-engineered Cherry MX mechanical key switches, but up to 30% quieter. Continuing their long-running partnership, Corsair is the exclusive launch partner for Cherry’s new switches you simply won't find a Cherry MX Silent keyswitch anywhere else. Rather than using rubber O-rings or other quick-fix external fittings to reduce key noise, the Cherry MX Silent uses a patented fully-integrated noise reduction system built into every key, greatly reducing key bottoming-out and spring-back noise. The result is a keyswitch that’s up to 30% quieter, making Strafe RGB Silent the ideal choice for gamers that demand the tactile feel of a mechanical key, but prefer a quieter operation to not disturb their partner, kids or co-workers.
While the Strafe RGB Silent’s key switches might be muted, its industry-leading RGB lighting technology means it looks anything but. With a powerful on-board controller and Cherry MX RGB lighting, the Strafe RGB Silent offers gamers individual multi-colour dynamic backlighting for nearly unlimited lighting customization, effects and personalization. To make customization even easier Corsair’s RGB Share service allows users to effortlessly download sophisticated and stunning lighting profiles to make their keyboard look instantly amazing.
The Strafe RGB Silent also comes fully loaded with the features gamers demand. A USB pass-through port allows the easy connection of a mouse, gaming headset or phone to a PC, while a full-length soft-touch wrist rest offers comfort for even the longest gaming sessions. Gaming grade circuitry provides 100% anti-ghosting and full 104 key rollover ensuring every critical key press registers, and with two included sets of custom textured and contoured keycaps, vital keys offer enhanced grip and feel for FPS or MOBA games.
The Strafe RGB Silent has an MSRP of E159.99 Inc VAT and is backked by a two-year warranty and Corsair’s comprehensive customer support.
Not so subtle? Cherry MX Blue switches arrive for Corsair Strafe Keyboard.
Corsair has today also announced the immediate availability of the Corsair Strafe with Cherry MX Blue key switches. Users can look forward to combining the audible and tactile feedback of the Cherry MX Blue switch with the Strafe’s per-key red LED backlighting and full macro support. Additional Corsair keyboards will also carry the option of Cherry MX Blue switches soon.
Corsair Strafe RGB Silent Specifications
- 100% Cherry MX Silent gaming key switches Exxclusive patented noise reduction technology makes Strafe RGB MX Silent 30% quieter than other mechanical gaming keyboards.
- Multi-color dynamic backlighting - Brilliant RGB backlighting enhances the experience with virtually unlimited lighting adjustability
- Fully programmable - Reassign any key or set up the most extreme macros for advanced gaming
- USB pass-through port - Positioned for uninterrupted game play and ready for your mouse, wireless headset adapter, or your phone
- Detachable soft-touch wrist rest Provides thhe comfort you need for marathon gaming sessions.
- Full spectrum color - CUE Link connects your Corsair RGB keyboard, mouse, and headset to deliver the ultimate lighting experience
- FPS/MOBA keycap sets - Textured and contoured keycaps for maximum grip and enhanced feel
- Gaming Grade Circuitry - 100% Anti-ghosting with 104 key rollover on USB ensures no matter how fast your play, all your keypresses register
- Easy-access multimedia controls Make on-the--fly audio adjustments without interrupting your game.
- MSRP: E159.99 Inc. VAT
Availability
In Europe and Scandanavia the Strafe RGB Silent is available immediately from Corsair's worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.
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#5178911 Posted on: 10/28/2015 08:24 AM
Unless the firmware lies about it and in fact they're 300% louder
Haha. That would be too funny. But you know, I've seen some (not-German) fans specs, where they were stating some airflow and noise, and when you checked the details, it turned out that airflow was measured at max speed, and noise at min speed. Hey, how else you could get 170cfm <20dBa fan.
Back to the keyboard - it looks really cool, and I think that I'd opt for these new "silent" switches. I guess that "not so obnoxious" name would be a little more accurate. O-ring mod works pretty well, and even MX Blue switches aren't that likely to be picked by a desktop microphone unless you're smashing the keyboard. Yet this mod decreases post-actuation key travel, what decreases comfort a little.
For me it would be Silent = gaming, Blue = work. But 160€ price is a little too much to accept. I paid less than half of that for Razer Blackwidow featuring MX Blue.
Unless the firmware lies about it and in fact they're 300% louder
(What? Too soon?)
Haha. That would be too funny. But you know, I've seen some (not-German) fans specs, where they were stating some airflow and noise, and when you checked the details, it turned out that airflow was measured at max speed, and noise at min speed. Hey, how else you could get 170cfm <20dBa fan.
Back to the keyboard - it looks really cool, and I think that I'd opt for these new "silent" switches. I guess that "not so obnoxious" name would be a little more accurate. O-ring mod works pretty well, and even MX Blue switches aren't that likely to be picked by a desktop microphone unless you're smashing the keyboard. Yet this mod decreases post-actuation key travel, what decreases comfort a little.
For me it would be Silent = gaming, Blue = work. But 160€ price is a little too much to accept. I paid less than half of that for Razer Blackwidow featuring MX Blue.
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#5179018 Posted on: 10/28/2015 02:22 PM
Any news if they changed something about led lifespan?
I had my corsair k95 returned for dead leds two times, at the end i switched to logitech. But i loved corsair aluminium look.
Any news if they changed something about led lifespan?
I had my corsair k95 returned for dead leds two times, at the end i switched to logitech. But i loved corsair aluminium look.
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#5179031 Posted on: 10/28/2015 03:07 PM
Any news if they changed something about led lifespan?
I had my corsair k95 returned for dead leds two times, at the end i switched to logitech. But i loved corsair aluminium look.
Yeah they do die fairly frequently, I'm not too bothered by it (As long as the keyboard itself works.) but it's been two years now since I got it and there's four or so really dead lights and two that are getting pretty dim and will probably go out soon too.
Any news if they changed something about led lifespan?
I had my corsair k95 returned for dead leds two times, at the end i switched to logitech. But i loved corsair aluminium look.
Yeah they do die fairly frequently, I'm not too bothered by it (As long as the keyboard itself works.) but it's been two years now since I got it and there's four or so really dead lights and two that are getting pretty dim and will probably go out soon too.
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Unless the firmware lies about it and in fact they're 300% louder