iCUE Software
Either Corsair really reads our reports, or finally enough reviewers have complained, in any case something has changed again. In the recent review of the K70 RGB MAX I had still grumbled that the setup has become considerably smaller, but then again a lot of (for me) useless stuff was installed during the installation. The current installer actually only installs the most necessary (iCUE Core):
Which results in a significant reduction of the installation size. From the completely exaggerated 2GB there are no longer 400MB left and no unwanted murals, effects or other things are installed without being asked. There you go!
Overall, there is nothing really new to report regarding the software. In the overview we find the connected devices – in this case the SCIMITAR and the corresponding Slipstream Receiver.
If we select the mouse, we immediately get to the illumination menu. With so many illuminated keys, something could have been done here, but unfortunately there are only two illumination zones: The logo and the key field, and the 12 keys always have the same color.
The only innovation is of course the configuration of the side keys. All 12 keys are freely programmable and everything from the simplest mouse function (e.g. “Forward” and “Back” for the browser) to more complex macros is included. The last one is quite interesting for productive use, e.g. key combinations like CTRL-C and CTRL-V for copying and pasting or undo commands of various applications can be put on the mouse, which can be quite a welcome comfort function after some getting used to (and also rather for more complex combinations).
In the DPI settings, up to 5 different DPI stages can be configured sniperbutton – along with the corresponding color of the indicator LED. If you’re reading along again, dear Corsair guys: Please bring back the setting that you can leave the indicator LED permanently activated!
Surface calibration is also available again on the SCIMITAR. Connected via USB cable and moved over the mouse pad in predetermined shapes, the sensor “analyzes” the surface texture and calibrates itself according to the conditions. I always imagine that the calibration really brings something, but it can also be the infamous placebo effect.
On the last page, there are still energy-related options like the brightness of the illumination and various sleep and energy-saving modes. The USB polling rate is done in the sensor’s settings and is adjustable up to 2000Hz, as is typical for Slipstream. The SCIMITAR does not have a higher scan rate when connected via USB.
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