Corsair Vengeance K60 FPS Keyboard Accessories   Page 1

Reviewer: RWL Staff Article Publish Date: 4/5/2012

 

 

 

 

Introduction

 

 

 

It’s no secret that one of the latest trends in the gaming sector has become mechanical keyboards.  Once known as an item that was considered either too old school for the gaming crowd or too expensive for most to afford, mechanical keyboards have come to the forefront as a viable option for today’s gamer.  The reliability and responsiveness of the Cherry MX keys that are used in most of the mainstream keyboards along with the different choices of switches allows gamers to have more choice in how their keyboard responds as opposed to the squishy scissor switches seen in the cheaper segment.

 

Corsair, once known mostly for memory modules and power supplies, has been really branching out over the last couple of years.  High performance solid state drives and an excellent line of cases have won over many enthusiasts, and now Corsair is looking to bring that success into their new Vengeance peripheral lineup.  The Vengeance K60 and K90 keyboards both boast highly responsive Cherry MX Red switches and a slick aluminum look.  While the K90 is geared more towards the MMO crowd with extra macro keys, the K60 touts itself as an FPS gamers dream with replaceable WASD keys and a single wrist rest for long hours playing games Like Battlefield 3 or Modern Warfare 3.

 

The Vengeance K60 is certainly an impressive looking keyboard both on paper and on your desk.  Let’s put this through its paces and see if this should be your next gaming keyboard.

 

 

ABOUT CORSAIR:

Corsair is a global company bringing innovative, high-performance components to the PC gaming market. Specializing in very high performance memory, ultra-efficient power supplies, and other key system components, our products are the choice of overclockers, enthusiasts, and gamers everywhere.

 

Founded as Corsair Microsystems in 1994, Corsair originally developed Level 2 cache modules for OEMs. After Intel incorporated the L2 cache in the processor with the release of its Pentium Pro processor family, Corsair changed its focus to DRAM modules, primarily in the server market. In 2002, Corsair began shipping DRAM modules that were specifically designed to appeal to computer overclocking enthusiasts. From its roots in  high-performance memory, Corsair has expanded its award-winning product portfolio to include ultra-efficient power supplies, builder-friendly cases, ground-breaking CPU coolers, blazing-fast solid-state drives, and other key system components.

 

Corsair has developed a global operations infrastructure with extensive marketing and distribution channel relationships. Corsair’s products are sold to end users in over sixty countries worldwide, primarily through leading distributors and retailers.