Hardware Razer BlackWidow X Chroma Review

Out of all the available RGB Mech keyboards I think I'd go for the Corsair Strafe.

 

It's a combination of things... The return of the Sails, the overall style and looks, the 'silent' RGB keys...
I do have a habit/tendency to follow a brand once I have 'fallen' for them (I currently have an ASUS MB and GPU for example as I like them to match) and Corsair just seems to be a brand we can currently 'trust' more than certain others. Their products right across the board get excellent reviews and there are few horror stories about quality... I already have the 250D unopened waiting for me to gather the funds for the inevitable and long overdue upgrade to a new build, I'd most likely go with a Corsair AIO (unless I do go full custom WC) and I'd like to have a Strafe as I mentioned... although I have little reason to replace my Logitech G500.

 

Yeah, that was something I asked in the forum and had it confirmed that it doesn't fit. It was my thinking behind going for a custom loop instead, especially with EK's new expandable 'kits'. Due to finances and a lack of experience, I'll stick with an air cooler for the initial build and then see what space there is and go forward from there.

 

It's weird how the Razer and Corsair boards are so often discussed as close competition to each other, really. They share the same unusual layout, which I assume means they're actually both made by the same OEM?

It's difficult to believe two major companies would be so daft independently, anyway.

 

Be nice to have a proper enter key on it though

Early review samples often are US layout only, just need to make sure you're buying UK layout