terabyte Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Indeed, static light is no trouble. The issue only comes up when effects/animations are used :): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryJay Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Yes, okay. I have noticed the flickering but it depends on the type of animation it seems. The more that is changing on the keyboard at the same time the worse it is, it seems. I kind of just like static, anyway... I'm certainly not willing to pay twice as much for flicker free animations with extra colours. Still it is pretty ghetto. I find the lack of the extra colour space isn't even really noticeable unless you're staring at the keyboard doing a blend/fade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfrost Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I found this topic through Google, as I was looking for an explanation what this option meant in CUE (this 16.8 mode). So, there is one weird thing about this. I use a Strafe RGB keyboard - and the option was "OFF" by default. Enabled it, looks perfect, everything ok. But why is it OFF on even Corsair Strafe RGB keyboards? I think Corsair should enable it for every Strafe users. Theoretically, no one should have flicker on these keyboards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inheritance Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I found this topic through Google, as I was looking for an explanation what this option meant in CUE (this 16.8 mode). So, there is one weird thing about this. I use a Strafe RGB keyboard - and the option was "OFF" by default. Enabled it, looks perfect, everything ok. But why is it OFF on even Corsair Strafe RGB keyboards? I think Corsair should enable it for every Strafe users. Theoretically, no one should have flicker on these keyboards... its enabled by default. the setting only applies to the K series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terabyte Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I found this topic through Google, as I was looking for an explanation what this option meant in CUE (this 16.8 mode). So, there is one weird thing about this. I use a Strafe RGB keyboard - and the option was "OFF" by default. Enabled it, looks perfect, everything ok. But why is it OFF on even Corsair Strafe RGB keyboards? I think Corsair should enable it for every Strafe users. Theoretically, no one should have flicker on these keyboards... As zheren said that setting does not apply to the STRAFE RGB, unlike the KXX RGB series the STRAFE has a different/new LED controller which can handle 16,8m colors with no flicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfrost Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 its enabled by default. the setting only applies to the K series No it's not. It was a brand new Strafe RGB keyboard. Plugged it in. Installed the CUE software. It said I have a new firmware, it flashed, loaded up software. Then I started putting in new profiles, etc. Only then I noticed the option, started searching about it on the internet, and so on, and so on. So the option is "OFF" (unticked), even for Strafe users, unless they tick it in. Maybe it is a bug in the software, I don't know, but I think it should be on for new users, because they miss out on the colors otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terabyte Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 No it's not. It was a brand new Strafe RGB keyboard. Plugged it in. Installed the CUE software. It said I have a new firmware, it flashed, loaded up software. Then I started putting in new profiles, etc. Only then I noticed the option, started searching about it on the internet, and so on, and so on. So the option is "OFF" (unticked), even for Strafe users, unless they tick it in. Maybe it is a bug in the software, I don't know, but I think it should be on for new users, because they miss out on the colors otherwise. As we have already mentioned that option does NOTHING for STRAFE users. Be it OFF or ON it won't affect anything. STRAFE will always use 16,8m colors at any given time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartana Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Is the swap out / money back just for US or also EU? My box didn't say 16.8 million colors but I'm pretty annoyed by the fact that a color transition is basically just a few steps instead of a smooth transition. If I enable 16.8 color mode in CUE and make a color scheme with solid colors and a Type Lighting (Key) mode, all the LED flicker when I press a key and the color transitions back to the original color. Even the ones that didn't change flicker making it so the whole keyboard flickers like crazy. I bought the K65 RGB because I thought it was a step up from my Razer (which it should be), but the LED thing is a huge let down in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inheritance Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Is the swap out / money back just for US or also EU? My box didn't say 16.8 million colors but I'm pretty annoyed by the fact that a color transition is basically just a few steps instead of a smooth transition. If I enable 16.8 color mode in CUE and make a color scheme with solid colors and a Type Lighting (Key) mode, all the LED flicker when I press a key and the color transitions back to the original color. Even the ones that didn't change flicker making it so the whole keyboard flickers like crazy. I bought the K65 RGB because I thought it was a step up from my Razer (which it should be), but the LED thing is a huge let down in my opinion. You will need to contact Corsair Support for the details, but yes you should be able to get a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlygarStenen Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 You will need to contact Corsair Support for the details, but yes you should be able to get a refund. Would it be possible to get a replacement keyboard instead of a refund? I am currently using a K95 RGB with blue switches and I am very satisfied with it (except for the 16.8M color thing...). So for me, all I want is the keyboard I have right now, but with full color support :sigh!: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inheritance Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Would it be possible to get a replacement keyboard instead of a refund? I am currently using a K95 RGB with blue switches and I am very satisfied with it (except for the 16.8M color thing...). So for me, all I want is the keyboard I have right now, but with full color support :sigh!: Idk that is something you will have to discuss with Corsair Support. Dont wait to long, im pretty sure there is a cut off for getting refunds or replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlygarStenen Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Idk that is something you will have to discuss with Corsair Support. Dont wait to long, im pretty sure there is a cut off for getting refunds or replacements. I bought my current keyboard last autumn, but I should probably contact the support so that we can come to a possible solution as soon as possible! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDT78 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I just opened a ticket for my k70 bought in June 2015. I noticed the issue only now and I found this thread. Any feedback about contacting tech support? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inheritance Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I just opened a ticket for my k70 bought in June 2015. I noticed the issue only now and I found this thread. Any feedback about contacting tech support? Im 99% sure your way past the deadline for them to refund you or exchange it. But hit them up and see what they can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevvie Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Im 99% sure your way past the deadline for them to refund you or exchange it. But hit them up and see what they can do. Depends what country you are in and thier consumer laws, one of the greats benifits of the UK consumer laws is the sales of goods act. And seeing this was miss sold in the UK you could probebly always have the right to get your money back. As it is a manufacturing default. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhauz Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Hi there!! Just bought my k95 rgb a couple of days ago. I have the latest version of firmware and the latest version of CUE. I just noticed today the flickering issue when 18,6m is enabled. It's like seeing the keyboard being confused and changing the pink to magenta etc. But this happens with flickering. The flickering is pretty visible. I am not happy with having 2 days old keyboard and noticing issues. Have any recommendation on what should i do? Besides turning of the 18,6m color option. I know that i can't really see any difference but the thing is, why is something wrong with my new keyboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BahamutxD Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I tryed contacting their support about this matter (k70 claiming 16.8m colors flickering) but never got an answer. It's been months of waiting and the keyboard is about to get out of warranty. Now I also own a K70 LUX and the difference is abysmal and made me rethink about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees Corsair James Posted July 24, 2017 Author Corsair Employees Share Posted July 24, 2017 Anyone who has questions or issues with this problem, please PM me. I'll handle it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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