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  1. Mine's brand new and I checked every single one as I was fitting the rings on - no cracks anywhere. Of course, that may not be the case after 6 months use. Corsair's warranty on the PBT key caps is 2 years, yet if you read the fine print they specifically exclude "wear and tear associated with normal use". I am gentle on my keyboard so I will consider that "normal use". If key cap breakages are this common (and it does appear so) then it comes down to two possible scenarios - a manufacturing defect or a fundamental design flaw (or a combination of both). One thing I WOULDN'T advise is removing key caps on a regular basis. If you need to clean your keyboard remove them just once a year and clean your work area daily/weekly. Given the tolerances on the stem and force needed to pull/push keys on/off it's definitely possible to have them split prematurely. Neither ABS or PBT is particularly strong when it gets thin, and like many plastics, repeated force will eventually result in material fatigue. The low profile switches are more forgiving - you can pull/push key caps more confidently on those because the support ring centers the stem on the + so it doesn't stab on at an angle or (worse) rip off at an angle either. As for the rings, I can definitely recommend them. I have the silver switches and they are still working the same, no mushiness or delay. They aren't completely quiet since you still hear the racket as the switch returns to the top, but on the down press they can be almost muted. It also depends on how hard/fast you type. Even with two dampeners fitted per key I can still make plenty of noise punching out articles etc... so it's impossible to get an experience like you would typing on a non-mechanical keyboard even with o-rings installed.
  2. The tolerances are pretty tight so a bad batch is possible. I managed to set mine up just yesterday. I have the gunmetal model with a mix of both black and white PBT key caps. I think the look is spectacular. As for the silicone rings, I've found that adding only one has no impact since the stem doesn't go down all the way when the keys are pressed. Adding two dampeners seems to be the spot where you can feel and hear a difference. I have it set up this way on all the letters and space bar. Adding three of them has the best effect and totally mutes the noise and tightens up the feel of the travel. I have it done that way on the cursor keys and white numpad keys as shown in the image here. Even with the three silicone rings in place they don't affect the lighting since I specifically ordered transparent ones. The use of the rings hasn't affected my gaming, probably because I'm using a harder silicone. They don't feel mushy all and still firm, but with three of them fitted they are definitely quieter and feel tighter. I particularly like the textured feel of the PBT key caps versus the smoothness of the normal ones. The glossy ones caught fingerprints far too easily and looked just ugly after a quick test type. I'm also happy with the enter key on this unit and none of the larger keys are showing any signs of wobble - the K95 I bought earlier had an enter key that operated like a see saw. This was an expensive purchase so my expectations have to be high. It also took me quite some time to install the dampeners and swap key caps. Customizable keyboards are still a niche item. I am happy with the end result so far, but time will ultimately tell who good Corsairs quality and reliability really is.
  3. Corsair should give you a replacement ASAP. Did you buy the keycaps separately or did they come with your keyboard? In my case, I just plunked down on a set of replacement PBT keycaps. They shouldn't split in general, but I'd say the bigger culprit is the + used by the Cherry switches. The newer low profile switches have a ring surrounding the + so the key cap stem is supported around the outside, where the bulk of the force on the stem can't do any damage. My best advice if you haven't gone low profile is to use those silicone dampeners since they do grip the stem somewhat and be gentle on your keyboard. Ultimately though, splitting key cap stems are a result of a flawed original Cherry switch design. The downside to Cherry's low profile switches is that you cannot (easily) use those silicone rings to damped the clack when keys bottom out. You would have to fit them to the ring on the switch instead of on the key cap stem. The issue is this ring by design is meant to sit flush with the switch housing when fully pressed, so trying to reseat a key cap without your dampener coming off is tricky. There's also a risk of getting it sandwiched between the + and the top of the stem when you force a key cap back on. Corsair seriously needs to upgrade their full keyboard lineup to low profile switches and offer low profile PBT key caps to existing owners. At the same time, Cherry needs to get up off their backsides and make more low profile color options besides just red and silver.
  4. Bumping this thread as I am still looking for a solution or possible update to the iCue software to enable this feature. Any Corsair people want to chime in???
  5. You aren't alone in asking for these. I just want a set of white PBT key caps in low profile. Honestly I don't know at this point if Corsair is even listening. Their activity on the keyboard forum is pretty much dead lately. They won't respond to direct questions, let alone engage in conversation with their own customers.
  6. I may just bust out some 200 grit and make my own pudding key caps for a low profile K70 MK.2 :laughing::laughing::laughing: I've checked out both the K95 and K70 low profile keyboards. While I like the layout of the K95 and the RGB trim along the top I have to say the low profile Cherry speed switches are significantly better and give the keys almost zero wobble. If you know what a see saw is like - that was the enter key on my K95 :eek: Garbage quality may be standard fare on a $35 keyboard, but it is unacceptable on a $200 one :nono::nono::nono: And while I would be happy with the K70 MK.2 low profile keyboard for it's superior typing experience and switches, I want the PBT key caps that Corsair offers for the K95 along with that premium gunmetal finish :cool::cool::cool: I've said it before and I'll say it again - Corsair needs to make a low profile K95 Platinum and include the option for some white/black PBT key caps. I am sick and tired of making compromises in my choices of keyboard features. A flagship product should have it all.
  7. Corsair "could" make a better keyboard. The question is do they want to. From all the threads I have read on the forums here with key cap issues people are having, their mess of a product lineup and lack of feedback to suggestions and questions... I can only surmise no. Which is very much a shame when you look at the potential they are missing out on from the REALLY kick *** products they could be shipping, never mind the appalling offerings I see from their competition. And it's not just about supplying keyboards that are exclusively for gaming - I don't magically swap out my RGB rapidfire when I need to punch out an 8 page article or work with numbers. Corsair has one of the most solid positions in the PC market space, yet they seem blind when it comes to looking into user feedback and making improvements to their products. Corsair is not falling behind because they don't innovate, nor are they slow for jumping on gaps in the market. Keyboards ARE complicated, so I will cut them some slack. But their attention and focus on the smaller things that THEY COULD CHANGE needs improving. Put it another way, I would welcome the opportunity to share my feedback with Corsair, but my gut feeling says they just won't care. What could one person possibly point out to them that they don't already "think" they know? The best ideas and products can come from places you never expect.
  8. I am trying to set up a mod that let's me launch the calculator with the press of the media "stop" key, but also have that key (and a bunch of others) disabled when the lock button is on. The iCue software only seems to allow just one action per key and not both, even though these are separate actions that don't conflict. Is there a workaround for this, or a way to have the lock button work on not just the Windows key but the whole keyboard (if that's what I want).
  9. Hello to the awesome guys at Corsair! Given the release of the K70 MK.2 with the low profile Cherry speed switches I was wondering if the K95 will be getting the same treatment? Also, I notice you guys have the PBT keycaps in black/white, but not for the low profile keyboards. Any plans on making available some white keycaps for those? I am in desperate need of a slim mechanical backlit keyboard, and a wireless one if that is at all possible. A low profile K95 with a choice of black/white keycaps would definitely get my wallet's attention. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Hope Corsair makes it happen!
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