One of the universal shared experiences to which we can all relate, whether we admit it publicly or not, is that of being in the midst of a task requiring heavy concentration and reaching for our drink, only to clatter it and end up with a desk covered in way more liquid than one would have imagined...

How could you possibly improve on a backlit mechanical IP32 rated keyboard By adding full RGB illumination of course. Corsairs new K68 RGB not only features IP rated dust and water resistance but also makes full use of the CUE lighting software for an almost infinite number of lighting...

Today we are graced by Corsair and their new RGB version of the K68. Corsair once again sets out on the mechanical keyboard quest in search of gaming perfection.We covered the all red K68 and we cant wait to see if this board succeeds its predecessor in style. Lets Jump right in!

Well the question everyone has been waiting for to be answered! Well you wouldn't want to take keyboard under water and try typing your thesis but the keyboard will take on you typical spills all day long. The keyboard does have limitations to the waterproofing.

Dust and Spill Proof; RGB; Software Control; Wrist Rest

CORSAIR has taken last year's K68 and given it the magic of RGB backlighting. Featuring per-key 16.8M colors that can be controlled via their excellent CUE driver, or even onboard controls now, and keeping the IP32 dust and spill resistance, it is a budget friendly mechanical keyboard for those...

This durable mechanical keyboard offers great software. The custom lighting is a bit tricky at first, but once you figure it out, the possibilities are endless.

Over the years, Corsair has developed a name for itself as one of the premiere manufacturers of mechanical gaming keyboards in the market. One could argue that their K70 series is the leading inspiration for gaming keyboard design to today.

Membrane based keyboards may not be as popular today as their mechanical based counterparts but due to their far longer life in the market they do have some advantages including lower noise levels coming from their keys (depends of course on whether or not audible feedback is important to you),...

- Very Good Build Quality (IP32 Certified; - Cherry MX Red Mechanical Switches (50 Million Actuations; - Full RGB Illumination (13 Modes / 4 Brightness Levels / Per Key Illumination; - Detachable Rubber Coated Palm / Wrist Rest; - Corsair Utility Engine Control Software (Available Settings; -...

- No Dedicated Macro Keys; - No USB Pass Through; - LED Intensity (Due To The IP32 Feature

We've all done it. I've even ruined a rather expensive gaming laptop doing it. And yet, I still keep a long, tall glass of water on my desk every day (not to mention multiple mugs of tea) because I'm an idiot who can't learn from her own mistakes. Right next to my keyboard.

In most keyboard reviews, the intro gives you the spiel on how important it is to have a "gaming" keyboard in order to play PC games. Such keyboards emphasize the X number of milliseconds their fancy switches will save you on reaction times. If you're one of the many people who have switched from rubber dome to mechanical switches, you'll notice an obvious difference in typing quality that often translates into improved comfort and accuracy. However, unless you're a top-level professional gamer, chances are you won't notice much of a difference in your reaction time—or any of the other attributes that gaming keyboard manufacturers promise their products will improve. The only real advantage offered by gaming keyboards is anti-ghosting. So, now that we've shot this entire category in the leg, what about gaming keyboards makes them worth buying? Their look and feel certainly help. Nobody wants to show up at a LAN party toting the $20 keyboard they borrowed from an accounting depart...

This durable mechanical keyboard comes paired with great software. The custom lighting is a bit tricky at first, but once you figure it out, the possibilities are endless.

Authentic Cherry MX Red switches; Superior software; Dust/spill proof

Ho-hum plastic wrist rest; Help button poorly explains the "static" lighting option