When I first heard about the Corsair Vengeance K90 Mechanical Keyboard, I shouldn’t have been surprised. Corsair have a long history of supporting the gaming community with a wide range of parts and peripherals aimed squarely at the PC enthusiast. So when Corsair announced the addition of gaming mice and keyboards to their existing Vengeance line of hardware, I was immediately interested. After some lengthy delays with the products reaching retail, I’m very happy to discover that my interest was completely warranted. The Corsair Vengeance K90 Mechanical Keyboard is quite simply the most comfortable keyboard I have ever had the pleasure of using.

To begin with, let’s take a look at some of the specifications that make up the Corsair Vengeance K90 Mechanical Keyboard.

• Cherry MX Red Mechanical Switches
• 18 Customisable Macro (“G”) keys
• Full anti-ghosting and 20 Key rollover on USB
• Attractive brushed aluminium finish with laser etched, backlit keys.

So why Cherry Red switches? Red switches, like the Black switches before them are a linear switch. That means there is no tactile or audible feedback at the actuation point. For anybody doing even the tiniest amount of typing, this is a great thing. Having tried Cherry Blue switches, the sound is like a rapid fire machine gun, with each keystroke blasting its way out of the keyboard. Unlike Cherry Black switches however, the Cherry MX Red switch only require 45g of force to actuate, and a minuscule 2mm from resting to actuation, and a further 2mm to ‘bottoming out.’ There’s a steep learning curve when typing with these keys, if you want to avoid bottoming out but the end result is completely worth the effort.

The result is that you end up with a key that is nearly silent, and requires only a feather touch to activate. When gaming, I merely apply the lightest pressure to the keyboard and find my actions replicated in the game. Combined with a full-sized wrist rest, this makes the Corsair Vengeance K90 Mechanical Keyboard the most comfortable keyboard I have ever used. For a run-down of some of the other Cherry MX switches out there, don’t forget to check out Kenny’s previous blog!

A lot has been written in the press about the lack of Cherry MX Red switches on every key, however. Many feel this was a cost cutting exercise, and I’m not here to analyse that. The question that was on my mind from the moment I saw the design was “will this make any difference to how I use the keyboard?”

Do I notice the difference in key “feel” on the rubber dome keys? Yes, absolutely I can tell which keys use rubber domes. Does it make any difference to my enjoyment of the keyboard? Not in the slightest. Each rubber-dome key is just as easy to type on, and the tactile difference can actually be quite beneficial for an experienced touch typist. I can tell by feel which keys are mechanical, which prevents any missed keystrokes while typing or gaming. This is a great thing in my opinion, and for an informed consumer should play no part in your decision to pick up this fantastic keyboard.

If you’re in the market for a stylish, comfortable and all-round fantastic mechanical keyboard; whether it’s your first or fortieth mechanical keyboard, look no further than the Corsair Vengeance K90 Mechanical Keyboard. For those who don’t require the 18 “G” keys, or back-lighting, why not consider the Corsair Vengeance K60 Mechanical Keyboard? Warcom carry a full range of Corsair gaming products.

This blog was entirely typed on a Corsair K90 keyboard, purchased from Warcom. No promotional considerations were given.

Here are our top five computer cases at great low prices without compromising the quality or the aesthetic aspect. Perfect for the everyday office or the experienced gamer, modern looks with vibrant colours will make you stand out at any LAN. All of these great computer cases and more are just one click away on our website or you can call our friendly team today and order your new case.

1) Thermaltake Level 10 GT Computer case - $300.90

With multiple intake and exhaust fans that run quietly and hinged side panel to create easy access to hard drives and cables this is quiet possibly the best case for gamers. There are three LED lights with multiple modes and a panel on the front for LED and fan control. Key features include,

• Five hot-swappable hard drive bays, each with its dedicated backplane to support hot-swap. Hard drive mounting supports both 2.5″ or 3.5″ drives.
• Connectivity array. Four USB 2.0 ports are conveniently located on the front bezel including a pair of audio ports. Two USB 3.0 ports and one eSATA port located on the top.
• Water cooling ready – 120mm or 240mm radiators can be easily attached to the top side of the chassis (top 200m fan needs to be removed)

2) Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 gaming case -  $194.08

The see through gaming case that will make a killer rig with lockable sides for security, four cooling fans with two LED fans in the rear, washable fan filters perfect for the gamers running the computers constantly.

• Bottom-mounted power supply isolates heat
• Mounts either a standard size power supply or an Antec exclusive CP Series power supply
• CPU cutout allows for easy installation of CPU coolers
• 14 drive bays: Up to 9 x internal 3.5″, 3 x external 5.25″, 4 x internal 3.5″ Fleet-Swap drives (position changeable), 1 x external top 2.5″ hot-swap SATA drive bay, 1 x internal bottom-mounted 2.5″ SSD drive
• 7 expansion slots to support multiple graphics cards
• Windowed side panel
• 1 x USB 3.0, 3 x USB 2.0

3) Gigabyte iSOLO 230 - $96.60

Perfect case for the office, stylish black seamless aluminium frame with mesh sides to keep it cool, ready for the liquid cooling upgrade making it a silent and vibration free case. The tool-less entry case is perfect for the office, no need to run around looking for the right screwdriver.

• 5 x 5.25″, 5 x 3.5″ Drive bays
• 2 x USB 2.0
• Audio port
• 1x 120mm silent front fan, 1x 120mm silent rear fan

4) Cooler Master HAF942 - $247.55

Stylish Cool Master case with the red LED glow at the front makes this a gamers dream case, the rugged black coated interior with the latest cable management rubber grommets makes this a clean and smarter inside.   Four internal cooling fans with  a spacious interior for large components.

• SATA Dock for easy installation without the need of removing side panel
• Internal USB 3.0 on front I/O panel
• 9 slots support triple VGA cards
• Adjustable VGA card holder to support heavier GPU cards
• Power supply partition to conceal cables

5) Silverstone Fortress series FT02B-W - $262.98

Slim line black aluminium case with side windows, stylish fresh look makes this a great case for the office.

• Mid towerwith 90° M/B mounting
• W/O PSU, ATX,SSI-CEB
• Side window, 5×5.25″, 5×3.5″ (hot-swap capable)
• 3x180mm fan and 1x120mm fan, USB 2.0 x 2, Audio x 1, Mic x 1

If you’re looking for some Computer Accessories then you can’t go past Warcom’s massive range of products, with a large range of speakers, keyboards and mice, webcams, cables, lights, fans & cooling and everything in between you’ll definitely find you’re looking for even if you’re not looking for anything, there’s always a whole bunch of new products on the website each day!

 Keyboards

Warcom has you covered if you’re after a new keyboard for your system, whether you’re setting up a multimedia PC to a hardcore gaming computer we’ve got them all! They’re definitely the ideal computer accessories for those would consider themselves a computer enthusiast.

Warcom recommends:

• Thermaltake
• Razer
• Shintaro

If you’re looking at pumping some tunes loud enough to invite the neighbors over or just to have a nice quiet game of Call of Duty at a Lan then you’ll need some serious gear to do so! Get yourself a set of surround sound speakers/headphone and give yourself the edge!

Warcom recommends:

• Creative
• Thermaltake
• Plantronics
• Logitech

Cooling!

If you’re worried about your system over heating this summer then you can’t go past the cooling options we have to offer, if you’re after a laptop coolers, thermal compound, CPU coolers, water cooling, pretty much anything cooling we’ve got it!

• Water cooling
• Laptop Cooling
• CPU Cooling
• GPU Cooling
• Ram cooling
• Case fans!

So if you’re ever in need of any computer accessories feel free to head over to the website and have a browse around the 20,000+ products on our website and you’ll be amazed at what you’ll find!

As mentioned at the begging of the blog we even supply cables, especially networking and HDMI cables at the BEST prices!1.5m HDMI cables for only $5.95 with free shipping to your door is certainly a winner!

Feel free to give us a call on 1300 927 266 or email sales@warcom.com.au if you’re ever after any computer accessories and our friendly customer service team will be sure to help you out!

-Braden

Choosing the right computer cases for you isn’t always an easy task, there’s lots of factors that you’re going to have to take into account like will my computer case still fit the latest parts in acouple of years, is there enough room for my CPU cooler, fan slots, HDD slots and so on!

You’ve got to start off by selecting a computer case that appeals to your personal tastes, you don’t want it to be an eyesore and being something that you regret. Once you have found one that looks good to you then there are a few other attributes about computer cases that you should be aware of.

Front USB/3.5mm jack

Does it have front USB and 3.5mm jacks? It almost doesn’t make sense to have a computer case without front usb and 3.5mm jacks.They both come in handy for hooking up digital cameras, Bluetooth/wireless adaptors, plugging your headphones and downloading images. This enables you to avoid pulling the computer out to search for ports in the back, especially if you’re only in a tight space say at a Lan. Almost all motherboards have ports for the front and the rear. These days your will also find that there’s hard drives docks on top the latest computer cases, such as the  Thermaltake Overseer Full Tower. 

Motherboards

How does the motherboard install into the case? If possible try to find a case that has a removable backplane for mounting, you’ll find that most cases these days do have the feature. The backplane is able to be removed from the case to mount the motherboard, having the ability to remove the motherboard gives you more room to work making less percentage of error, you just have to remember that you have to put the backplane back in. Installing a motherboard in a computer case without a removable backplane can be cramped and be hard to see what you’re doing with your head blocking the light finding yourself with a torch in your mouth. Of course, if the computer case is a full tower then it may not be necessary for it to have a removable backplane. The removable backplane feature becomes more important if the computer case is a mini ATX or just really old.

What kind of motherboard do you have? There’s serveral sorts of motherboards that are made to fit certain cases and do certian jobs. The major form factors are: Micro ATX, Full ATX (commonly referred to as ATX), and Extended ATX. Every computer case should denote which motherboard form factors it accepts. If the case doesn’t describe which motherboard form factors it accepts then it’s best to move on; you run the risk of buying a computer case that doesn’t fit your motherboard. Physical measurements of a motherboard are mostly unimportant. As long as the form factors of the case and motherboard match then you should have no problem with installation because lets face it, nobody is going to make a motherboard for a full ATX system that doesn’t fit!

Power Supply

If the case comes with a powers supply, what size is it? You need to ask yourself this important question because most of the time the power supply will be too small for your application, unless you’re running a Mini ATX system then it’s always ideal to find a case with the power supply already in it. Having an undersized power supply can lead to erratic computer operation, most often denoted by frequent rebooting.

Device Bays

How many device bays will your computer need? It is necessary to know how many 5.25″. 3.5″ and 2.5″ bays you’ll need in your computer case. If you’re installing four cdroms in your computer then it will be necessary to have a case with at least four 5.25″ bays. You’ll also need a certain number of 3.5″ and 2.5″ bays, but you can simply buy 3.5″ to 2.5″ converters if your computer case didn’t have enough bays.

CPU Cooler

Will your CPU cooler fit in that case?  These days most cpu coolers are 150mm high, and most mid tower ATX cases are are only 140mm wide, and if you’re also adding in extra case fans it can prove to cause a problem. Simply measuring the width won’t work as you’ll also be mounting it on the motherboard on top your CPU, so it’s best to be safe then sorry and measure it and take at least 3cm off.

Location

Will the physical dimensions of the computer case fit into your location? Be sure to pick a computer case that fits inside whatever space you have designated for your computer. Pay close attention to the overall height, width, and depth. You’ll also want to put your case in a place where it isn’t going to over heat and dust won’t build a new city inside of your case and clogs up all your parts.

Head over to Warcom and take a look at our massive range of computer cases!

-Michael