So got mine today and so far its pretty solid board with a few exceptions,
1: media keys, evga logo and sliders are not lit. one of the great things of a backlit board is not needing bright lights to see the keys, not only are the media keys not lit they are smallish and kinda hidden above the num pad keys. and no lit logo? thats seems that would be a given on a premium priced board
 
2: those silver slider caps fly off like a spaceX rocket when you hit the catapult buttons, i mean front leg buttons.
 
3: packaging could use some work, not the packaging of the board per sey but the box and manual, no software in the box, which is fine, but not even a hint that you need the unleash software from
the website, nothing on the box about it at all and only a fleeting reference to software in the fold out paper inside, sure i knew that i needed it and were to go but not everyone might.
 
4: wrist rest, while very comfy and seems to hold place quite well it will flip up if you put to much pressure on the edge closest to you, needed to be curved down to prevent this.
 
5: last is the software, what a confusing mess this is, like two drunk frat boys did it before a toga party during spring break. why in the name of everything holy would the mouse version and the keyboard version not be together is beyond me and it is not user friendly at all, not even those hint bubbles that are in precision, nothing, its trial and error only. and the first section im still trying to figure out what the dimmer and volume slider icons are for, they dont let you adjust anything as far as i can tell, they are in the software just to fill a void i guess.

quadlatte
So got mine today and so far its pretty solid board with a few exceptions,
1: media keys, evga logo and sliders are not lit. one of the great things of a backlit board is not needing bright lights to see the keys, not only are the media keys not lit they are smallish and kinda hidden above the num pad keys. and no lit logo? thats seems that would be a given on a premium priced board
 
2: those silver slider caps fly off like a spaceX rocket when you hit the catapult buttons, i mean front leg buttons.
 
3: packaging could use some work, not the packaging of the board per sey but the box and manual, no software in the box, which is fine, but not even a hint that you need the unleash software from
the website, nothing on the box about it at all and only a fleeting reference to software in the fold out paper inside, sure i knew that i needed it and were to go but not everyone might.
 
4: wrist rest, while very comfy and seems to hold place quite well it will flip up if you put to much pressure on the edge closest to you, needed to be curved down to prevent this.
 
5: last is the software, what a confusing mess this is, like two drunk frat boys did it before a toga party during spring break. why in the name of everything holy would the mouse version and the keyboard version not be together is beyond me and it is not user friendly at all, not even those hint bubbles that are in precision, nothing, its trial and error only. and the first section im still trying to figure out what the dimmer and volume slider icons are for, they dont let you adjust anything as far as i can tell, they are in the software just to fill a void i guess.

 
What a difference between a consumer review and review by a website that received the product for free.
 
 
 
 

jspiewak
has anyone actually figured out how to display their cpu and gpu temp on the lcd screen yet ?
If i can figure that out i will really like this keyboard, but yes software and lack of documentation so far are less than stellar.
On the bright side the free mouse was in my box :-)
I also like having the clock on the screen but please allow me to choose non military time.

You have to have the latest Precision xoc and configure in HWM which ones you want showing. Also go into the Z10 panel (4th button on right) and click to enable Precision under the Application tab. Not sure about the clock time.
 
Edited to add don`t forget to hit apply in the Z10 software once you enable Precision X.

MSim

quadlatte
So got mine today and so far its pretty solid board with a few exceptions,
1: media keys, evga logo and sliders are not lit. one of the great things of a backlit board is not needing bright lights to see the keys, not only are the media keys not lit they are smallish and kinda hidden above the num pad keys. and no lit logo? thats seems that would be a given on a premium priced board
 
2: those silver slider caps fly off like a spaceX rocket when you hit the catapult buttons, i mean front leg buttons.
 
3: packaging could use some work, not the packaging of the board per sey but the box and manual, no software in the box, which is fine, but not even a hint that you need the unleash software from
the website, nothing on the box about it at all and only a fleeting reference to software in the fold out paper inside, sure i knew that i needed it and were to go but not everyone might.
 
4: wrist rest, while very comfy and seems to hold place quite well it will flip up if you put to much pressure on the edge closest to you, needed to be curved down to prevent this.
 
5: last is the software, what a confusing mess this is, like two drunk frat boys did it before a toga party during spring break. why in the name of everything holy would the mouse version and the keyboard version not be together is beyond me and it is not user friendly at all, not even those hint bubbles that are in precision, nothing, its trial and error only. and the first section im still trying to figure out what the dimmer and volume slider icons are for, they dont let you adjust anything as far as i can tell, they are in the software just to fill a void i guess.

 
What a difference between a consumer review and review by a website that received the product for free.
 
 
 
 

yeah i take the "professional" reviews for what they are, sponsored adds mostly. there are a few that are a little more straight up but they are trying to make a buck so i can see why the do it.

quadlatte

jspiewak
has anyone actually figured out how to display their cpu and gpu temp on the lcd screen yet ?
If i can figure that out i will really like this keyboard, but yes software and lack of documentation so far are less than stellar.
On the bright side the free mouse was in my box :-)
I also like having the clock on the screen but please allow me to choose non military time.
 

you need version 6.2.5.1 beta, and yes it is beta software, you then click the HWM button and click each KB LCD button, its very limited, no FPS, Frame time mem temp etc.. just the basics and oh yeah the setting doesnt stay after reboot so you have to enable it in XOC each time you boot. i really like the last version way, had a large drop down menu to choose what you wanted. definitely needs work thats for sure. and also you can only fit three lines on the screen at a time, anything more and it switches back and forth and almost half of the lcd in this mode goes unused so plenty of room for more info per screen. it is bigger than it showed on the logitech so you can read it better but......
 
the 24hr time is silly, doesnt bother me to much since thats how i have all my clocks set but i could see most not caring for it.

 
Thank you, this helped me out
Still took a bit of head scratching but eventually got the CPU and GPU temp i wanted.  But of course with XOC items displayed you cannot have the time on the screen as well.
Fingers crossed for vast improvement of the software.
 
 

Also, software version 1.0.7 / FW V66 is now available:
 
https://www.evga.com/support/download/
 
Yes, that is a jump from 1.0.3 to 1.0.7.

quadlatte

EVGATech_LeeM
Also, software version 1.0.7 / FW V66 is now available:
 
https://www.evga.com/support/download/
 
Yes, that is a jump from 1.0.3 to 1.0.7.

Any new or fixed features in this release?

Release Notes:

• Increases key assignment functions
  
• Improves performance with Precision XOC
  
• Improves FN/Windows Key assignment in different profiles
  
• Windows/App Key default set to disabled in Game mode
  
• Improves Macro Manager function
  
• Updates Firmware to V66
  

The keyboard is solid. The software (last version released 20 April 2018) needs a lot of work. There is a message in the software's update section about a newer version, but you can't see the new version number. Also, the word NEW in blue type is next to a supposedly new firmware update, but there's no way to activate the download.
Software needs a lot of work ... please fix soon.

EVGATech_LeeM

chrebean1
The keyboard is solid. The software (last version released 20 April 2018) needs a lot of work. There is a message in the software's update section about a newer version, but you can't see the new version number. Also, the word NEW in blue type is next to a supposedly new firmware update, but there's no way to activate the download.
Software needs a lot of work ... please fix soon.

On the one hand, I'm happy to report the software issue you experienced wasn't a software issue; on the other hand, I'm less pleased to report that it was human error (mine) in that the driver wasn't pushed live for download. 
 
In completely unrelated news, Unleash version 1.0.12 is now available.
 
Edit:  For these sorts of driver issues, please either send an email to webmaster@evga.com or PM / email me on the forums.

Except it says 1.0.7 but with today's date, might want to fix that

EVGATech_LeeM

quadlatte

EVGATech_LeeM

chrebean1
The keyboard is solid. The software (last version released 20 April 2018) needs a lot of work. There is a message in the software's update section about a newer version, but you can't see the new version number. Also, the word NEW in blue type is next to a supposedly new firmware update, but there's no way to activate the download.
Software needs a lot of work ... please fix soon.

On the one hand, I'm happy to report the software issue you experienced wasn't a software issue; on the other hand, I'm less pleased to report that it was human error (mine) in that the driver wasn't pushed live for download. 

In completely unrelated news, Unleash version 1.0.12 is now available.

Edit:  For these sorts of driver issues, please either send an email to webmaster@evga.com or PM / email me on the forums.

Except it says 1.0.7 but with today's date, might want to fix that

Can you show me where?  I had to refresh a couple times, but now it shows v1.0.12 for me.

the file is the correct one when you download it but just this part has the last version name

EVGATech_LeeM
Hmm.  It only does that if you leave Show Latest Driver checked.  
 
Our programming team is looking into it.  Thanks.
 
Edit:  Fixed now.

cool

New driver is available:  https://evga.com/drivers
 
EVGA Unleash v1.0.18
Release Notes:

• Fixed LED effect syncing issue between hardware/software
• Performance enhancement for Key Illumination and Assignment
• Enhanced Volume slider adjustment
• Enhanced Macro Manager operation
• Fixed real-time Macro Manager recording issue
• Add Recovery Mode if user firmware upgrade fail
• Add Multi-Language support
• Add loading screen while saving/loading settings from hardware
• Updates Firmware to v72

After two months of owning this keyboard, it bit the dust last night night -- no lights, no key functionality, nothing. EVGA customer service promptly called me back this morning, and I'm "cross-shipping" my original Z-10 keyboard for a new one. Will see how the replacement works ...
 
Just sharing this information with y'all on installing the new software, which still wants to install "new firmware" after I've already done so. The pop-up prompt asks if I want to update the firmware, but does not list the current and newer versions. Recommend closing the pop-up window asking you to install the 'new' firmware upgrade, and then going to the Unleash program to verify that there actually is a new firmware update.  
 
Hopefully, these software issues will be resolved -- soon. Props to EVGA's great customer service folks for their prompt response to my RMA request.

Hi, Lee. 
 
Way ahead of you on troubleshooting -- tried all of those suggestions and then some. Prior to the keyboard malfunction, the keyboard would still light up, keys working, etc.,  even if the software wasn't installed on my PC. It won't do anything now -- it's in paperweight mode. 
 
Already initiated a cross-shipping RMA with your polite CS department. 
 
I still think the keyboard hardware is a solid product. The software and firmware (and their respective installation programs), in my opinion, still need more development. I don't have a software engineering background, but I could honestly see this as being a frustrating issue to you and your team.
 
Keep the faith 

as of july 23 2018 the logo is still present, so I assume that the deal is still active at the moment?

i.e. buy keyboard get mouse