Corsair Vengeance K90 Keyboard Review
Software and Lighting
Published: 23rd January 2012 | Source: Corsair | Price: £107.99 |
Software
We're using the very latest software for our review today. Everything is very well laid out and extremely easy to use. You can adjust delay times, remove them entirely, have keys on repeat, a whole array of possibilities.
The most basic functions are prebuilt into the software so you can assign the more obvious ones if you desire. Although that would be hugely missing the point of 54 Macro key possibilities.
Recording is as simple as pressing the macro record button, selecting the memory bank and key to record to and getting on with it. Once you've finished press MR again and you can then tweak it still further if you wish to. It's one of the simplest systems we've seen.
There is something missing, but we'll cover than in the conclusion.
Lighting
There are three different brightnesses available with the lighting, because off doesn't count, and on the left we have it at its lowest setting and on the right at its brightest. It's worth noting that even on full brightness it's not dazzling and, thankfully, the lock indicators are a soft glow, rather than the lighthouse that you get on other keyboards (hello SteelSeries 7G).
Most Recent Comments
When the light's on, it's not exactly eyepleasing to me, but DAMN does that backlighting make my weener go "boing!" xD
Great review Bryan. I really like the look of this keyboard, but the lighting does seem kind of uneven. Not a deal breaker though as overall it look's like another fantastic product from Corsair.
classy looking keyboard
if the G-keys were lit too, i'ld buy one
if the G-keys were lit too, i'ld buy one
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Originally Posted by dugdiamond
classy looking keyboard if the G-keys were lit too, i'ld buy one |
it looks damn easy to clean too - i hate having to turn my G19 upside down, and banging it, to get **** out of it. the k90 would just need can-o-air (or a make-up brush)
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Originally Posted by dugdiamond
classy looking keyboard if the G-keys were lit too, i'ld buy one |
Are all the keys on this 1 mechanical? I have the K60 and on that the Escape, F-keys, print scr, scroll lock, pause, insert, delete, home, end, page up and down are non mechanical which you really should mention if that is also the case with this 1 and do believe that is the case.
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Originally Posted by DJCW
Are all the keys on this 1 mechanical? I have the K60 and on that the Escape, F-keys, print scr, scroll lock, pause, insert, delete, home, end, page up and down are non mechanical which you really should mention if that is also the case with this 1 and do believe that is the case. |
Really love that blue colour it is so soothing and what a classy looking keyboard gotta be one of the best iv'e seen.
How is it Tom that you can't stand noisy fans, but are totally ok with the loud noise this keyboard makes when typing?
If only it had multi colour LED instead of the same,tired blue that is so common....
Just saying, posibbly mostly to tom, when you´ve got a minute look at the video review ttl did and have CC subtitles on and just read that, its hilarous!
Why would they not light up the G-keys?
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Originally Posted by dugdiamond
it looks damn easy to clean too - i hate having to turn my G19 upside down, and banging it, to get **** out of it. the k90 would just need can-o-air (or a make-up brush) |
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Originally Posted by nex-s
How is it Tom that you can't stand noisy fans, but are totally ok with the loud noise this keyboard makes when typing? |
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Originally Posted by Lollipop
There is a difference between a clicky sound that you know will come when you press a button and listening to a leafblower for 30 mins. |
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Originally Posted by Lollipop
There is a difference between a clicky sound that you know will come when you press a button and listening to a leafblower for 30 mins. |
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Originally Posted by nex-s
Well, for that matter, you are well aware of the fan sound too and you know it's coming... |
A nice looking KB put it should be at the price. For that amount I would expect it to make my tea, Dinner and wipe my botty for me 
I think I may consider buying this keyboard, just the customization and the mechanic keystroke sounds really caught my attention.
I've recently purchased the K90, and its just awesome. This is my first gaming keyboard I've bought and it feels very nice when using it. The keys are sturdy and feel durable, and the back lighting looks great. Would recommend this to anyone
Some of you are complaining about clicky noise from this keyboard.
It uses Cherry MX Reds. Reds are NON CLICKY LINEAR KEYS..
It uses Cherry MX Reds. Reds are NON CLICKY LINEAR KEYS..
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Originally Posted by silat
Some of you are complaining about clicky noise from this keyboard. It uses Cherry MX Reds. Reds are NON CLICKY LINEAR KEYS.. |
Looks and sounds great!! Unfortunately it's packaging is slightly misleading and doesn't state it's only partially mechanical!! 
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After branching out into the case world, Corsair are now taking on the peripheral market. How does the K90 stack up?
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