Corsair Gaming’s red-backlit STRAFE mechanical gaming keyboard brings dynamic backlighting and Cherry MX key switches to gamers for $109.99
COMPUTEX 2015 — Taipei, Taiwan — June 1, 2015 — Corsair Gaming, a division of PC gaming hardware leader Corsair®, today announced the addition of the STRAFE mechanical gaming keyboard to Corsair’s award-winning line of PC gaming accessories. By bringing the unmatched lighting customization and Cherry MX switches found in Corsair’s RGB keyboards to STRAFE, Corsair has created the most advanced mono-backlit mechanical gaming keyboard available. Sporting a sleek new industrial design, STRAFE will be widely available in late June at an MSRP of $109.99.
The STRAFE mechanical gaming keyboard’s brilliant red backlighting can be customized to a virtually unlimited number of lighting configurations and effects. Each key can be programmed with automated macros using CUE (Corsair Utility Engine) software. Users can choose from six unique lighting effects or craft their own custom profiles and share them on www.corsairgaming.com.
“As a former pro gamer, I know firsthand that performance and customization matters. STRAFE, like all Corsair mechanical keyboards, features the world-leading Cherry MX gaming keys to deliver the ultimate performance and confidence when in battle,” said Jason Christian, product manager at Corsair Gaming. “Combined with the virtually unlimited advanced lighting and macro customization of our CUE software, STRAFE is the definitive choice for gamers dedicated to improving their game.”
STRAFE Features:
- German-made Cherry MX red switches with gold contacts for fast, precise key presses
- Fully programmable brilliant red LED backlighting for unrivaled personalization
- USB pass-through port for easy connections
- Textured and contoured FPS/MOBA keycaps
- 100% anti-ghosting technology with 104-key rollover
- Enhanced, easy-access multimedia controls
- $109.99 MSRP
Visit Corsair at Computex 2015 in Taiwan
Corsair will be showcasing STRAFE at Computex 2015 in Taipei, Taiwan from June 2-5, 2015. The product will be shown by appointment only in Corsair’s press suite at the Grand Hyatt.
Pricing, Availability, and Warranty
STRAFE has a suggested retail price of $109.99 in the US and will be available in June from Corsair’s worldwide network of authorized distributors and resellers. It is backed with a limited 2-year warranty and Corsair customer service and technical support.
To learn more about STRAFE, please visit: www.corsair.com/strafe
Products Images
Images of STRAFE can be downloaded here:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVMxi9d6ghM
About Corsair Gaming
Over Corsair’s twenty-year history in the PC business, the company has pushed for innovation even when others said it couldn’t be done, gaining the trust of gamers building their dream PCs. Corsair Gaming now brings Corsair’s legacy of technical prowess and high performance to PC gaming peripherals. Forged from a commitment between engineers and gamers, Corsair Gaming is driven by a philosophy of uncompromising performance, style, and comfort.
About Corsair
Founded in 1994, Corsair supplies high performance products purchased primarily by PC gaming enthusiasts who build their own PCs or buy pre-assembled customized systems. The company’s award-winning products include gaming peripherals, memory upgrades, power supply units, PC cooling products, computer cases, solid-state drives, USB flash drives, PC speakers, and system monitoring and control devices.
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