THEY FINALLY DID IT! Corsair K65 Pro Mini Review

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  • Опубликовано: 16 дек 2024

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  • @Pepper_PHD
    @Pepper_PHD 8 месяцев назад +14

    For anyone curious, this board is hot swappable. They take Gateron Gen 1 optical switches or anything similar like Skyloong Opticals. The OPX switches are a ridiculously tight fit and a cheapo switch remover will most likely not get the switches out. Be very careful with putting any kind of pressure on the top plate if you try removing switches or mod the board. The top plate is thin and bends very easy. You can mess up the alignment of the optical switch and cause the bottom post to become misaligned and register false keypresses. I messed mine up doing some mods and thought the board was ruined but realized you can actually just cut the center post off the bottom of the switch. Then only the bottom of the stem pokes out the bottom of the switch when you press it and crosses the laser. Lube the stabs or get a good set of plate mount stabs and this thing is a dream.

    • @leroyjenkins369
      @leroyjenkins369 Месяц назад

      Hey! Forgive the late reply but, I just picked this up and I’m looking to do some mods. Do I need to remove the switches to get to the PCB?

    • @Pepper_PHD
      @Pepper_PHD Месяц назад

      @@leroyjenkins369 The switches are mounted into the plate so you should be able to get to the PCB without removing them. You need to pull the keycaps off and then remove the screws from the top plate. There's a lot of screws so look carefully. That was how i bent my top plate trying to remove it with one screw still in. And there is one ribbon cable underneath so don't just pull it apart. Once you do that, you remove 4 screws from the underside of the PCB and then it will separate from the top plate. The 4 screws are hidden under tiny black squares of tape.

  • @refragged
    @refragged Год назад +7

    I bought the board this morning at BB. I lubed the stabs with a syringe full of 205g0 and it totally fixed the rattle and sound. Good job Corsair. Thanks for the review Techne.

  • @Dr-ow6me
    @Dr-ow6me Год назад +10

    Yoo techne was a huge fan stopped watching had cancer this is my first video ive watched in a while love the content its awsome that even as your chanel grows your still the most honest reviewer out there keep up the good work!!!

    • @aydopes3734
      @aydopes3734 Год назад +4

      Wish you a speedy recovery

  • @mathewmorton6694
    @mathewmorton6694 Год назад +2

    Dude, it’s been like a year and a half since I’ve seen your videos and I must say, YES to the tattoos. Looking good brother man.

  • @slotddTech
    @slotddTech Год назад +7

    W vid i have been subbed for 5 years and i never found a review channel as honest as you are. Thank you for making these videos

    • @mofongo_power
      @mofongo_power Год назад

      He is the best period

    • @8020Alive
      @8020Alive Год назад

      I know right! We love him so much. He is amazing and #1. Wow!

    • @Leprechaun2055
      @Leprechaun2055 Год назад

      I decided on the GMMK 2 after watching his review. I don't regret it in the least.

  • @katherynet1424
    @katherynet1424 Год назад +4

    This was my main complaint with Corsairs keyboards and wrote the fact in my reviews including on Amazon. The lack of sound dampening ruins their boards. I hope they start refreshing their other boards with sound dampening soon

  • @ramonflores8048
    @ramonflores8048 Год назад +3

    I need a wireless version of this but glad they finally came through with the 65% been waiting forever.

  • @GD2X
    @GD2X Год назад +1

    In all honesty, ping isn't removed via sound dampening, it just reduces it. You need to do a combination of things to get rid of ping. Thankfully this mini sounds like a big improvement over the previous ones.

  • @hayden1255
    @hayden1255 Год назад +6

    As someone into customs I personally would like to see all gaming keyboards at 99 but I understand the importance of name brand gaming keyboards and I think $130 is pretty decent for this

  • @Godfrey02
    @Godfrey02 Год назад +1

    Man the flipped spacebar is soo good , using like that for more than a year , Thanks man for the suggestion ❤

  • @andrewgeddes8904
    @andrewgeddes8904 Год назад

    I just bought it on Amazon for $89. Sounds like I made the right choice and got a good deal

  • @humibarbaresh
    @humibarbaresh Год назад +1

    Got it from Amazon for 50$ refurbished like new. It was hard to pass . It will replaced my K70 Lux that turned 10 years…it’s still working like a champ but I really wanted something new.

  • @BigEd2006
    @BigEd2006 Год назад

    This new Pro added arrow keys, added an extra row to the right, thined it out to allow for legs or flat (K65 Mini 60% is one solid base no adjustment). My K65 MINI 60% has been my favorite keyboard.. as it should for how much it cost!!! MX Speed Keys was the version I bought. Now if only I could find a halfway decent numpad when work duty and some of the games that utilize that call.

  • @smartmeis
    @smartmeis Год назад +6

    HyperX keyboards seem to be my preference, I had a 1800 style royal kludge. Compared them today and the hyperx sits much lower and feels more natural, it actuates faster. Just a nicer keyboard overall. HyperX origin core 65. I think

    • @muny_man
      @muny_man Год назад

      Yeah I love my hyperX one. Solid build quality

    • @sharikehuang9145
      @sharikehuang9145 Год назад

      same as you. Origin 65 is my main keyboard

    • @Orunjigyatto
      @Orunjigyatto Год назад

      i have the 60% version reds

    • @muny_man
      @muny_man Год назад

      @@Orunjigyatto same

  • @Birkenstocked
    @Birkenstocked Год назад +1

    why do you put your space bar like that it irks me just wondering is it for ease of access?

  • @SanenakPouthena
    @SanenakPouthena 6 месяцев назад

    I love the tactile feel and sound of the k70 core. Is the k65 pro mini like it?

  • @mrscholzable
    @mrscholzable Год назад +1

    Mr Techne. Love the reviews, mate. Always buy my gear based on your recommendation. I'm up for a new headset, and was wondering if you've had any experience with Skull Candy headsets? Cheers!

  • @coyotex850
    @coyotex850 Год назад +3

    corsair is more than capable of making quality stuff so its nice to see them finally stepping up, im guessing at $130 it leaves them wiggle room, i can see it going on special sales for $99 eventually

    • @8020Alive
      @8020Alive Год назад

      Yup. Sadly the highest speeds are only available when their iQue software is running in the background chewing up resources.
      Not efficient like Wooting but that and the lack of Hall effect magnet switches is why it is cheaper.

  • @DARK-cw7qe
    @DARK-cw7qe Год назад +2

    Hey bro been watching your vids for a long time now. i was wondering can you do videos on Fantech products ? they're appearently really really good for their price and the HG23 octane headset would be a good product to start with since its extremely popular but only in middle eastern countries. so if u can do a review of that headset it would be much appreciated man.

  • @simonlehn6118
    @simonlehn6118 5 месяцев назад +1

    i've choose right .so perfect

  • @aliahmedov4674
    @aliahmedov4674 Год назад +1

    Techne love your work. I just have some question about headsets. HS80 USB or Arctis Nova 3 or Cloud 3?

  • @prodbyfelony
    @prodbyfelony Год назад +1

    Just got one for a steal on Amazon for $50 🔥

    • @m4st3rm1nd85
      @m4st3rm1nd85 Год назад

      40 CAD for me and that's awesome

  • @MarbsMusic
    @MarbsMusic Год назад

    I just picked this up today and enjoying it, my main small keyboard has been a HyperX Origins 60% which is a fantastic keyboard. My only concern on this, yes it's optical, is the price. As I said I'm enjoying it but not sure it's worth double, or close to double the price as they are often on sale. Jury out for me, I'll definitely keep both of them. Compared to the Razer 65% both are leaps and bounds more comfortable to me, the Razer is too high without a rest and it's the one size they don't make one for yet. Great review!

  • @optimusjgar
    @optimusjgar Год назад +1

    Thanks for the review Techne. Did you have any issues with the keyboard and ICUE? I just picked this up from Best Buy and it freezes up whenever I have ICUE open.

    • @billcipher534
      @billcipher534 Год назад +1

      Same things happening to me. It seems to happen when using animated effects like rainbow or murals. No issues when it’s on a solid color, or if you use hardware lighting and stop iCUE completely.

    • @bobbyw87
      @bobbyw87 Год назад +1

      @@billcipher534 Hey good stuff, I had the same thing happen, board locks up when iCue is running. I will give your recommendation a try. For now, I've just been shutting down iCue, but that defeats the purpose of going RGB with Corsair.

    • @bobbyw87
      @bobbyw87 Год назад +1

      Yes, it locks up when iCue is running and drops from the Dashboard. To resolve it I just shut down iCue, but I was not pleased with that as a solution. Going to try @billcipher534 recommendation. I am running 5.3 of iCue. And I just tested and that fixes it. Seems like a bug that Corsair needs to resolve.

  • @Leprechaun2055
    @Leprechaun2055 Год назад

    I hope you've got your eye on reviewing the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard.

  • @G0dspeeeed
    @G0dspeeeed Год назад

    any reason for the reverse space bar?

  • @devincurrie4145
    @devincurrie4145 10 месяцев назад

    Love this keyboard too using the 65 layout with the Home/End/Page Up/Page Down along the side. Would be great to know if it's possible to change out the OPX optical switch for Cherry as the OPX switch is a bit too sensitive for my liking as it's easy to accidentally press a key. Agree with you that I hate having to rely on my memory on how to use the keyboard to access certain features (e.g. FN+X to turn on the backlight) however if the list is short and easy to memorize, no complaint there. Also I notice that I cannot just use any USB C cable as the USB port is recessed. Would be cool if it's possible to easily mod the keyboard by adding a small lithium battery on the backside of the keyboard to power and use the 2.4 Ghz wireless dongle to make the keyboard wireless. How come Corsair/Elgato still does not support Linux? Would be great if the official iCUE is supported for Linux rather than relying on community to develop unofficial iCUE replacement (e.g. ckb-next) to make the keyboard work on Linux.

    • @Pepper_PHD
      @Pepper_PHD 8 месяцев назад +1

      You can swap the switches out to Gateron Gen 1 optical switches or something similar like Skyloong's opticals. It is hot swappable but the switches are a very tight fit. If you do it, be very careful with putting any pressure on the plate, it bends very easily and that can mess up the optical switch's alignment.

    • @devincurrie4145
      @devincurrie4145 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@Pepper_PHDThanks for the details. Don't think I'll bother modding the keyboard at this time as it just take some time getting used to the sensitivity of the optical switches. I've added a USB extension cable to work with the original USB cable that came with keyboard so it's more comfortable from a distance when gaming on a TV. Wrapping up the cable is a bit of a pain when putting away the keyboard. I tried the retractable USB cable but it doesn't go far enough. I realized that the USB-C port on the keyboard is recessed so cannot easily plug in any USB-C cable including the retractable cable. In other words, I'd have to modify the recessed USB-C port by making it bigger so I can make it work with third-party USB-C cable\ and/or adapter. Not sure why Corsair decided that it was a good idea to use a recessed USB-C port unless they wanted us to use their proprietary cable.

  • @VagueYouth
    @VagueYouth Год назад +1

    The only reason I'm not buying this now is because they left one of the ctrl buttons off the right side of the keyboard and all my keycaps I bought for my other ones would be out of place. I know I'm being finicky about it but I just can't buy it now even though it looks like a really good keyboard

    • @devincurrie4145
      @devincurrie4145 10 месяцев назад

      Out of curiousity, are you a left handed person depending on the CTRL SHIFT ALT key on the right hand side of the keyboard?

    • @VagueYouth
      @VagueYouth 10 месяцев назад

      I am left handed but it's more because I buy a lot of custom keycaps@@devincurrie4145

  • @captaincoty6969
    @captaincoty6969 Год назад

    They aren't listening well enough. Make it hot swappable already. No reason to not have it to where i can change my switches. I also feel like they should factory lube the switches and stabs.

    • @Pepper_PHD
      @Pepper_PHD 8 месяцев назад

      No one is really saying it but this keyboard IS hot swappable. The switches are really tight fit but can be removed and swapped with Gen 1 Gateron Optical switches. Careful with putting any pressure on the plate though, it's fairly thin and can bend easily. That can mess up the spacing between the plate and pcb and ruin the optical switch's actuation. I bent the bottom left corner of mine and the left ctrl was constantly self registering a keypress. I had to cut the center post off the bottom of the switch so only the stem would poke through to hit the laser. Stabs definitely needed work or replacement.

  • @TeaTehMan
    @TeaTehMan Год назад

    Personally i would love if they just added a bezel like the k65, honestly this looks like a gmmk 2 design, well keyboard deisgns can be the same so that would be ignore. Its just the BEZEL. It would look much better and yea floating keys are still cool imo but it would look nicer with a bezel that has a blocker and NO gimmick whatsoever on the blocker like what most plastic designs do. Overall great one

  • @lucahm10
    @lucahm10 Год назад

    I hesitate between an H6pro + GSX300 or a mmx300 or 38x 😅

  • @DizConnected
    @DizConnected Год назад +1

    I wanted a smaller keyboard so I bought a wooing 60HE, I think I could have saved some money and gotten this one as I wish I had the arrow and del keys, but I guess I'll get used to the Wooting over time.

    • @τετέλεστα
      @τετέλεστα Год назад +1

      No, your wooting is far better its rapid trigger actuation made me say fuck 8000poliing I have a corsair k100rgb with the optical switches 8000 polling at 0.125 ms(so the first gen i forgot what the named new version they slapped rgb in front of the original after it came out) it's 8000polling and I'm just gunna say this 8000polling period only really noticeable on 240hz and up also mice id say it really actually noticeable and not eveything claiming 8000 polling does it and it's more depanding on your cpu. I like this keyboard don't get me wrong but every keyboard manufacturer is going to copy wootings non accuation (razer fist to try look up comparison) also corsair software icue is aids wooting this isn't required all wooting keys accuation distance can be set and its very customizable better tou can swap out so much and improve it even more. That's at least speaking from a competitive gaming standpoint is hands down the best keyboard. does offer a 3rd part app vs the web page to set macros enabe rapid trigger etc, how is it? Razers and Corsair app are hands down the worst imo but on board memory ftw Logitechs isn't nearly as bad and I can't speak to steal series havnt used it long story long if you have used the app curios what you thought of it. Also, I'm not shitting on this keyboard. I just wanted to say don't feel bad, imo you didn't waste your money.

    • @nazarethproductions7095
      @nazarethproductions7095 Год назад

      @@τετέλεσταame , wooting keyboard is great for gamers and custom enthusiasts. It’s not a game changer as far as having rapid trigger, it’s more responsive but nothing to the point of having an advantage. I still prefer wooting for its build quality, customer service, customization, and most definitely it’s software. I’ve had problems and bug issues with razer and other big brand companies.

    • @τετέλεστα
      @τετέλεστα Год назад

      @nazarethproductions7095 te response with aswd strafing and movement tech an looting too in like apex overwatch etc and my switches as fast as they are not pulling up and having them actuate on te ocation they do has cost me a gunfight or almost like some people may not notice when that happens I absolutely do

    • @nazarethproductions7095
      @nazarethproductions7095 Год назад

      @@τετέλεστα cost you a gun game? No, it’s more so the other player got the better of you, I don’t blame keyboards to be responsible for loses.

    • @τετέλεστα
      @τετέλεστα Год назад

      @nazarethproductions7095 Sorry, meant gun fight. Fucking auto correct. And yeah keyswitch didn't register and that was more of a blanket term aswell as litteraly getting out gunned or dogfighting looting etcnthat either I would have or could have won otherwise also increasing actuation for other keys ejecting vehicles or using an ability by fat keying you can just remove essentially

  • @AyanAli-sz5by
    @AyanAli-sz5by Год назад

    Can youdo a video on the ASUs rog delta

  • @777_aht
    @777_aht Год назад

    Hey! I've been watching you for a long time. Can you please review the Redragon h848/Ire pro headset?
    I am looking forward to buying it. Please ❤

  • @CryoKraken208
    @CryoKraken208 Год назад

    Ordered this immediately after watching this video. However I am having issues with it going inoperable when icue launches. Then I have to close icue and unplug and replug the board to get it to work again. Anyone else have this issue?

    • @23dsa321-s
      @23dsa321-s Год назад

      i have same isssue
      under icue running, when click capslock or fn makes keyboard freeze.... i think icue software has problem, so looking foward to icue update

    • @bobbyw87
      @bobbyw87 Год назад

      @@23dsa321-s try installing the new version 5.4, I just installed and the locking up issue is now gone. Though it was partially solved by just going to a solid color. I can now run Murals without the keyboard locking up.

    • @aintghost1915
      @aintghost1915 Год назад

      i was having the same issues i just returned mine i might buy another after a few weeks to see if they fixed anything

  • @UnknownUser_0000
    @UnknownUser_0000 Год назад +1

    Too late..already got my HyperX. It would have been nice to have a complete Corsair ecosystem though. 😢

  • @chrisb8479
    @chrisb8479 Год назад

    Hey Techne great review as usual. Keep up the great content. Would it be possible for you to review the Asus ROG Azoth keyboard? It looks like it might be a banger but would love to here your thoughts on it. Thanks.

  • @Leesunchoo
    @Leesunchoo Год назад

    Still waiting for a TKL MX low profile red

  • @phucnguyen0110
    @phucnguyen0110 Год назад

    Nightsabre Wireless video next, Uncle Techne? :D

  • @dontbesadkeepsmiling2916
    @dontbesadkeepsmiling2916 Год назад

    btw the space key caps was upside down

  • @fkscreennames
    @fkscreennames Год назад

    I want to love this keyboard, but even after uninstalling the keyboard drivers, I can't get this keyboard from disconnecting from my PC. Has anyone ran into this issue? Any fixes?

    • @codyhilles9966
      @codyhilles9966 Год назад

      Had the same issue I udatwd my icue and it works fine now

  • @zeo_here
    @zeo_here Год назад +1

    Im 65% guy, simple compact and always have room on my desk. $130 isnt a bad I was gonna guess 120, but 130 isnt bad at all

  • @czDanny
    @czDanny 6 месяцев назад +1

    the inverted spacebar annoys me

  • @bobbyw87
    @bobbyw87 Год назад

    I purchased the board on Monday, and I have to say after lubing the stabs, I really like this board. My Glorious GMMK Pro all moded out is now sitting because this board just feels faster for some reason. It's not that the other is bad, it feels great, I just am digging the size as the other I kept running my mouse into it when gaming or even during normal computer use. Still love your reviews! Keep em coming. And yes, Corsair needs this in the TKL with a volume wheel. I suspect them buying Drop, we are about to see some awesome boards around the corner. I hope! Stinken Cozy for President!!!!

    • @bobbyw87
      @bobbyw87 Год назад

      I can now run Murals without the keyboard locking up, after updating to iCue 5.4

    • @bobbyw87
      @bobbyw87 Год назад

      Spoke too soon, keyboard is back to locking up if I hit the function button when Murals is select. If it's just a static color no issue occurs, but murals on, boom keyboard locks up and drops from the console. :(

  • @InfinityPCs
    @InfinityPCs Год назад +3

    Customization of optical switches? - ie. Can you change activation point?/... These reviewers just do the bare minimum to get the video up - look, feel, lights, done.

    • @garethg8226
      @garethg8226 Год назад

      No you can't. If you could i'm sure he would have mentioning it as it would be one of the keyboards selling points.

    • @Mew.-Fps
      @Mew.-Fps 9 месяцев назад

      also if you did any research yourself instead of wanting all the answers given to you you might get farther in life

    • @Pepper_PHD
      @Pepper_PHD 8 месяцев назад

      Can't change the actuation point. But they are hot swappable. The switches are a tight fit but can be swapped out to Gateron Gen 1 opticals.

  • @garethg8226
    @garethg8226 Год назад +1

    They HAVE to make a TKL version of this.

    • @Fciw
      @Fciw Год назад

      Ong

  • @TheDarkBourne
    @TheDarkBourne 9 месяцев назад

    I like this video, I have the keyboard and I like it.

  • @zAXTROz
    @zAXTROz Год назад +1

    i need one

  • @sosa_Blexxed448
    @sosa_Blexxed448 4 месяца назад +1

    This mf space bar on backwords

  • @otgontugserdenee7121
    @otgontugserdenee7121 Год назад

    I am not a campact guy but i sold my setup for laptop for mobility and u know i miss my full setup. Now i think if i have a full setup then thw full size would be good but for a gaming laptop compact is actually pretty nice, and thank u for the honest review man🎉❤

  • @planetalex1081
    @planetalex1081 Год назад

    why ur spacebar upside down?

    • @Frizzyy
      @Frizzyy Год назад +1

      think he prefers it like that for some reason

  • @sofnaji
    @sofnaji Год назад

    Ur space bar is upside down

  • @xLias1337
    @xLias1337 Год назад

    The keyboard sounds a lot like the apex pro

  • @Jon-pc6ch
    @Jon-pc6ch Год назад

    Have they fixed the problem with their Led life span being shit ?

  • @khyron6
    @khyron6 Год назад +1

    Me like key. ;)

  • @magicianGOD
    @magicianGOD Год назад +2

    This should cost like 80 dollars,it sounds so bad

    • @JaydenBensoki
      @JaydenBensoki 11 месяцев назад

      U sound dumb this shi sounds beautiful

  • @Michael-pg7rv
    @Michael-pg7rv Год назад

    This keyboard looks like a cheap OEM gaming keyboard from 4 years ago.

  • @MatthewSemones
    @MatthewSemones Год назад

    sorry, sounds cheap to me

  • @Ladioz
    @Ladioz Год назад

    Why is the cable on the left? 90% of people have their pc on the right. Move the cable to the right!