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Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Corsair OPX RGB Optical-Mechanical Keyswitches - AXON Hyper-Proces

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Jul 30th, 2021 7:40 pm

xmdkx4u2nv [OP]: Member; Jul 22, 2009; 408 posts; 302 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 30th, 2021 7:40 pm

[Amazon.ca] Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Corsair OPX RGB Optical-Mechanical Keyswitches - AXON Hyper-Proces

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/Corsair-K100-Mech ... 74WV4?th=1
Price:: 278.98
Savings:: $40
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

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Possibly the best keyboard in the business. Uses the new Optical switches from Corsair.

4.8 / 5 stars on amazon with 1000+ ratings.

9.6 rating on Rtings - best gaming keyboard.
https://www.rtings.com/keyboard/reviews ... r/k100-rgb

Basically the best premium keyboard on the market - as per anyone.

(I think the new Asus Claymore II might be a tad better, with USB C, wireless and 100 / 80 option. But retails for $339 and mus import from USA)

Last edited by xmdkx4u2nv on Jul 31st, 2021 10:47 am, edited 1 time in total.

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23 replies

Jul 30th, 2021 7:44 pm

BojackHorseman: Jr. Member; Jun 17, 2020; 104 posts; 239 upvotes

Jul 30th, 2021 7:44 pm

I know this is a gaming keyboard but have to say that those macro keys are a nightmare for work and typing.
Used to own a Logitech G710+ and have all the macro keycaps pulled off to help locating keys

+2

Jul 30th, 2021 7:53 pm

Bumnose: Newbie; May 23, 2019; 72 posts; 181 upvotes

Jul 30th, 2021 7:53 pm

BojackHorseman wrote: ↑I know this is a gaming keyboard but have to say that those macro keys are a nightmare for work and typing.
Used to own a Logitech G710+ and have all the macro keycaps pulled off to help locating keys

Same here, I ended up returning a G615 because of them.

Jul 30th, 2021 9:04 pm

GammaRayFort: Deal Addict; Mar 15, 2019; 2264 posts; 2946 upvotes

Jul 30th, 2021 9:04 pm

BojackHorseman wrote: ↑ I know this is a gaming keyboard but have to say that those macro keys are a nightmare for work and typing.
Used to own a Logitech G710+ and have all the macro keycaps pulled off to help locating keys

same. sold my stupid G710+.

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Jul 30th, 2021 9:25 pm

TheRealSwatson: Member; May 19, 2017; 407 posts; 602 upvotes; KW

Jul 30th, 2021 9:25 pm

can we just agree that a 13% discount is never a hot deal and not worth posting here unless it's a big ticket item in the thousands.

+12

Jul 30th, 2021 10:10 pm

xmdkx4u2nv [OP]: Member; Jul 22, 2009; 408 posts; 302 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 30th, 2021 10:10 pm

TheRealSwatson wrote: ↑ can we just agree that a 13% discount is never a hot deal and not worth posting here unless it's a big ticket item in the thousands.

That is kind of elitist don't you think?

It is a $40 + tax savings.

Is it much worse then a $50 item that is 50% off?

Its nice to be important, but more important to be nice.

+12

Jul 30th, 2021 10:22 pm

dracolnyte: Deal Addict; Feb 15, 2012; 4652 posts; 5097 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 30th, 2021 10:22 pm

xmdkx4u2nv wrote: ↑ That is kind of elitist don't you think?

It is a $40 + tax savings.

Is it much worse then a $50 item that is 50% off?

This $300 Corsair keyboard is kind of aimed towards elitist thinking they are getting best gaming keyboard, no?

+3

Jul 30th, 2021 10:48 pm

Desiato: Newbie; Aug 22, 2010; 82 posts; 119 upvotes; Ottawa

Jul 30th, 2021 10:48 pm

This K100 is, by far, the best gaming keyboard I've used. The only downside would be the Corsair software, which I did not install. I also have a Razer Huntsman Elite and the Huntsman feels like a cheap $30 keyboard in comparison.

The optical switches are amazing. They are extremely responsive and very smooth. I also use optical switches on my mouse. They combine for exceptional gaming controls. They don't only provide an advantage, they are a joy to use. I am never going back to mechanical switches. Optical switches are game changers for gaming enthusiasts.

Optical switches are superior because there is no 'debounce' processing. With mechanical gaming keyboards, click latencies of 10-20+ ms are not uncommon because of debounce processing which can be poorly implemented. Furthermore, they should be more reliable. Over time, the metal components in mechanical switches are affected by oxidation and dust which causes problems. In mice, this is what causes the double click bug and in keyboards it causes 'chatter'.

The wrist rest is amazing. It attaches with very strong magnets which have not accidentally disconnected once.

The PBT keycaps are very good. I believe the K100 has a standard key layout, unlike past Corsair keyboards. The stabilizers are lubed. Because the switches are so smooth, the typing experience is very good for linear switches.

I loved the media controls on my old K95 and they are just slightly better on the K100.

Even though it is expensive, I highly recommend it to gaming enthusiasts.

It's also on sale @ Best Buy for almost the same price:
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/co ... h/14968993

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+3

Jul 30th, 2021 10:50 pm

TheRealSwatson: Member; May 19, 2017; 407 posts; 602 upvotes; KW

Jul 30th, 2021 10:50 pm

xmdkx4u2nv wrote: ↑ That is kind of elitist don't you think?

It is a $40 + tax savings.

Is it much worse then a $50 item that is 50% off?

The idea is the % off not the absolute amount. A hot deal is only a hot deal because of the relative pricing. Also yea I really dont care about $40+ tax that much

Jul 30th, 2021 10:57 pm

Desiato: Newbie; Aug 22, 2010; 82 posts; 119 upvotes; Ottawa

Jul 30th, 2021 10:57 pm

TheRealSwatson wrote: ↑ The idea is the % off not the absolute amount. A hot deal is only a hot deal because of the relative pricing. Also yea I really dont care about $40+ tax that much

Hot deals are relative and subjective. To someone shopping for a top tier optical keyboard, this is a much hotter deal tham saving a $6 total on 6 cans of pineapple slices -- which was also a great deal that I appreciated very much! There are only a few keyboards that compete.

+6

Jul 31st, 2021 12:11 am

dracolnyte: Deal Addict; Feb 15, 2012; 4652 posts; 5097 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 31st, 2021 12:11 am

Desiato wrote: ↑ This K100 is, by far, the best gaming keyboard I've used. The only downside would be the Corsair software, which I did not install. I also have a Razer Huntsman Elite and the Huntsman feels like a cheap $30 keyboard in comparison.

The optical switches are amazing. They are extremely responsive and very smooth. I also use optical switches on my mouse. They combine for exceptional gaming controls. They don't only provide an advantage, they are a joy to use. I am never going back to mechanical switches. Optical switches are game changers for gaming enthusiasts.

Optical switches are superior because there is no 'debounce' processing. With mechanical gaming keyboards, click latencies of 10-20+ ms are not uncommon because of debounce processing which can be poorly implemented. Furthermore, they should be more reliable. Over time, the metal components in mechanical switches are affected by oxidation and dust which causes problems. In mice, this is what causes the double click bug and in keyboards it causes 'chatter'.

The wrist rest is amazing. It attaches with very strong magnets which have not accidentally disconnected once.

The PBT keycaps are very good. I believe the K100 has a standard key layout, unlike past Corsair keyboards. The stabilizers are lubed. Because the switches are so smooth, the typing experience is very good for linear switches.

I loved the media controls on my old K95 and they are just slightly better on the K100.

Even though it is expensive, I highly recommend it to gaming enthusiasts.

It's also on sale @ Best Buy for almost the same price:
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/co ... h/14968993

yeah but if one optical diode goes out then your whole $300 keeb goes down the drain. with a mech, at least you can swap the dead switch out (solder or hotswap).

+3

Jul 31st, 2021 3:21 am

AoiSora7: Member; Jun 25, 2006; 311 posts; 286 upvotes; Calgary

Jul 31st, 2021 3:21 am

TheRealSwatson wrote: ↑ The idea is the % off not the absolute amount. A hot deal is only a hot deal because of the relative pricing. Also yea I really dont care about $40+ tax that much

But you literally just said for big ticket items low % is okay?

Lol if you don't care about $40+tax you must really hate scrolling through RFD.

Some items rarely go on sale, $40 off this keyboard is pretty good. Thanks OP

+2

Jul 31st, 2021 9:13 am

ShylocK: Deal Addict; Nov 26, 2003; 3253 posts; 927 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 31st, 2021 9:13 am

60% kb or bust. lol

Jul 31st, 2021 10:23 am

Visaxo33: Newbie; Jul 27, 2021; 4 posts; 6 upvotes

Jul 31st, 2021 10:23 am

This is one slick mechanical gaming keyboard. this is my favourite keyboard to use.
It all just works really well and I highly recommend having a look at this keyboard.

Jul 31st, 2021 10:46 am

jp149: Banned; Apr 14, 2004; 1394 posts; 649 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 31st, 2021 10:46 am

Here is another opto-mech kb that might be of interest to price conscious buyers.

Pulsar Gaming Gears - PK100 Nova Optical PRO Esports Level Hot Swappable Super Fast Optical Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 0.1ms Lag Free Waterproof RGB Backlit USB 104 Keys (Red Optical Switch Linear) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08MTPCRN4/ref ... UTF8&psc=1

Jul 31st, 2021 10:50 am

xmdkx4u2nv [OP]: Member; Jul 22, 2009; 408 posts; 302 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 31st, 2021 10:50 am

Honest question - if the macro keys are all on the side of the keyboard- how do they possibly get in the way of typing for work?

I actually use the macro keys to help tab through my main programs at work.

1. Outlook
2. Teams
3. Word
4. Sharepoint
5. Chrome
6. Discord

Its nice to be important, but more important to be nice.

Jul 31st, 2021 12:45 pm

randomkidx: Deal Addict; Jun 7, 2008; 4787 posts; 2286 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 31st, 2021 12:45 pm

Thanks to a previous thread about keyboards I picked up the epomaker niz plum, wanted to recommend it here too. Best typing experience I have ever had if you care more about the typing vs gaming and rgb stuff.

One of the best keyboards I have ever used. Some people describe it like typing on clouds.

For reference I picked up the atom 68 one for 156 taxes in on Amazon.

Current KOODO and FIDO customer

Jul 31st, 2021 1:17 pm

TheRealSwatson: Member; May 19, 2017; 407 posts; 602 upvotes; KW

Jul 31st, 2021 1:17 pm

AoiSora7 wrote: ↑ But you literally just said for big ticket items low % is okay?

Lol if you don't care about $40+tax you must really hate scrolling through RFD.

Some items rarely go on sale, $40 off this keyboard is pretty good. Thanks OP

At some point the amount matters, 13% off a $5000 item is over $500 that matters to just about anyone. stay special

Jul 31st, 2021 1:19 pm

panckage: Deal Addict; Nov 7, 2014; 1224 posts; 889 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Jul 31st, 2021 1:19 pm

How about this one?
https://www.amazon.ca/Pulsar-Gaming-Gea ... 826&sr=8-1

Hot Swappable keycaps. Nice! Except for import fees but still less than half the price

Jul 31st, 2021 1:46 pm

panckage: Deal Addict; Nov 7, 2014; 1224 posts; 889 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Jul 31st, 2021 1:46 pm

xmdkx4u2nv wrote: ↑ Honest question - if the macro keys are all on the side of the keyboard- how do they possibly get in the way of typing for work?

Personally when I try to press the ESC key I would press a macro instead.

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