CM Storm QuickFire TK

[ferociousfingerings]

Not sure if I like this or the Plum 96 more... guess will have to wait and see where the price falls on these. Only thing I;m not sure about is that bottom row. Seems to be the same as the new logitech too, wonder who this mystery oem is?

How much are the Plums?

"AFAIK:" ~$99 shipped, through imsto.
And, the plum supposedly has holes ready for "DIY" backlighting, if you're into that.

[TheQsanity]

Not sure if I like this or the Plum 96 more... guess will have to wait and see where the price falls on these. Only thing I;m not sure about is that bottom row. Seems to be the same as the new logitech too, wonder who this mystery oem is?

How much are the Plums?

"AFAIK:" ~$99 shipped, through imsto.
And, the plum supposedly has holes ready for "DIY" backlighting, if you're into that.

Haven't done much research on them. Seems popular though.

[Binge]

They only have switch options in black.  That sort of limits my interest.

[AJCarrington]

Am very interested in this one...just when I thought I had kicked the habit...

[TheQsanity]

Don't they come in all four standard key-types if you are talking about the TK.

[ferociousfingerings]

CM is giving me the the biggest nerdgasim atm! Even bigger than what Razer would give me cause!
Razer's like the hot chick that you just want to play with then get bored with...She aint cheap either.
CM is like a girl that knows everything you want and more...at a great price!

Well... "she" is certainly no "Logitech." lol.

[Binge]

Don't they come in all four standard key-types if you are talking about the TK.

Talkin bout the PLUM my friend, talkin bout the PLUM

[tp4tissue]

Guys seriously, How hard is this,, screwtkl,, this is all i need.  )

For the longest time, arguing layouts, I don't know why they don't just make this... we already have all the pieces are RIGHT THERE>  )

[TheQsanity]

CM is giving me the the biggest nerdgasim atm! Even bigger than what Razer would give me cause!
Razer's like the hot chick that you just want to play with then get bored with...She aint cheap either.
CM is like a girl that knows everything you want and more...at a great price!

Well... "she" is certainly no "Logitech." lol.

Logitech is like that girl that was hot but is still living in the early 00's so she has no idea what is hot right now.(kinda like Sony, falling behind in the race)

She has some nice Rubber-domes but get pretty worn out and needs to be replaced often(K100)

So she's the chick that will always be there for you even when you can't pay for CM or Razer.

She has many sisters that come various shapes and sizes for a low price!

Did I mention that she has cousins that sings, takes pictures, points and clicks, and various other things, also for a cheap yet reliable price!

[TheQsanity]

Guys seriously, How hard is this,, screwtkl,, this is all i need.  )

For the longest time, arguing layouts, I don't know why they don't just make this... we already have all the pieces are RIGHT THERE>  )

mmh... I do like the Microsoft Sidewinder...(but not the price, probably consider getting it if it was mechanical).

Been wondering why no one else likes the left hand number pad. Helps for lots of games!

[esoomenona]

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[TheQsanity]

I'm so used to using my right hand on the numpad, but I think I could get used to it with my left. And having it next to the escape key would help a lot for one-handed calculating.

Same here I'm more left handed when it comes to keyboards.

[Skull_Angel]

Nice looking layout, but if it's not iOne or Costar... and the build quality is awesome, who is it? 

[RickyJ]

I started using my left hand for the numpad ages ago, let's me click through spreadsheets or other data entry stuff and enter numbers much faster.  Crossing my left hand to the right got quite annoying after a while, so I went tenkeyless and got a mechanical numpad that I put on the left when I have to enter lots of numbers.  I'm quicker with the num-row now than before, but I touch-type the numpad left-handed very easily.

DSI has an Alps keyboard with the numpad on the left (linky), but you'll get better options by going the separate numpad route.  Mine lives under my monitor when not in use, so it doesn't take up any unnecessary real-estate.

[sth]

after looking at this board again i am a little more into it, except for the keycaps (whats up with the 2, 0 and 00 being white on the numpad? not very consistent...) and the size of the modifiers on the bottom row (seriously, a nonstandard space bar? 1.25, 1.5 AND 1x modifiers why???).

i think this board would look great with some black cherry DS or dolch but that's not possible because of the layout. so instead of probably not buying one i definitely wont... CM will not cry over losing me as a potential customer though

[WhiteFireDragon]

The space bar size is 7.5x, which will be impossible to replace unless you get a custom one somewhere. You'll be a the mercy of a shiny space bar with no replacements, or when doing full keycap sets, the spacebar won't match.

[tjcaustin]

That is a really weird bottom row layout.  I mean, they put those ugly caps on, wouldn't they expect us ultranerds to want to make it pretty?

[dorkvader]

The space bar size is 7.5x, which will be impossible to replace unless you get a custom one somewhere. You'll be a the mercy of a shiny space bar with no replacements, or when doing full keycap sets, the spacebar won't match.

Are you sure? By measuring the modifiers, I get that it's only 0.25 longer.

On a normal keyboard, you have 7*1.25 = 8.75 taken up by the modifiers
On this it's 1.5+1+1.25+1.25+1+1+1.5 = 2*1.5+2*1.25+3*1= 8.50 taken up by the modifiers

So instead of 6.25 it's 6.5 or so, I think?

[alaricljs]

Just looking at the alpha row above the space it looks like 6.5

[Soarer]

So is it made by Logitech?!

Check the bottom row of the new G710... and the font... and the 'high' position of text on keys (ok, that's just for nice backlighting)...

[alaricljs]

The high position (of text) on both boards is to deal with backlighting...

I have my doubts that Logitech is actually manufacturing their own first mech board.

[tp4tissue]

Nice looking layout, but if it's not iOne or Costar... and the build quality is awesome, who is it? 

I just realized,  If you say  i-rock, really fast,  it sounds like IRAQ, you know the one with saddam... coincidence? I think not.

If we assume they put a little block of c4 in every keyboard,  we're actually getting a fantastic deal, that stuff is uber expensive. 

[mangostea]

From looking at the G710, I noticed that the volume scroll wheel looks really close to the ones found on the Corsair boards, and the bottom row matches the layout. Possibly the same OEM as corsair? The layouts are basically identical to the K90. If that is the case, then quality shouldn't be a huge issue since the Corsair boards are built quite well.

[WhiteFireDragon]

The space bar size is 7.5x, which will be impossible to replace unless you get a custom one somewhere. You'll be a the mercy of a shiny space bar with no replacements, or when doing full keycap sets, the spacebar won't match.

Are you sure? By measuring the modifiers, I get that it's only 0.25 longer.

On a normal keyboard, you have 7*1.25 = 8.75 taken up by the modifiers
On this it's 1.5+1+1.25+1.25+1+1+1.5 = 2*1.5+2*1.25+3*1= 8.50 taken up by the modifiers

So instead of 6.25 it's 6.5 or so, I think?

You're right, initially I only added (1.5 + 1 + 1.25)*2 for the modifiers. I forgot to account for the one extra 1x key on the right side, so yeah it's a 6.5x space bar. But that's still no a standard size we can replace.

[tp4tissue]

From looking at the G710, I noticed that the volume scroll wheel looks really close to the ones found on the Corsair boards, and the bottom row matches the layout. Possibly the same OEM as corsair? The layouts are basically identical to the K90. If that is the case, then quality shouldn't be a huge issue since the Corsair boards are built quite well.

Heck no, corsair boards should all be recalled... they still haven't fixed the key sticking issue which is evident in EVERY single board they've sold EVER.

The corsair boards based on layout is probably iONE, towards which Geekhack is confidently "not a fan."

[TheQsanity]

From looking at the G710, I noticed that the volume scroll wheel looks really close to the ones found on the Corsair boards, and the bottom row matches the layout. Possibly the same OEM as corsair? The layouts are basically identical to the K90. If that is the case, then quality shouldn't be a huge issue since the Corsair boards are built quite well.

Heck no, corsair boards should all be recalled... they still haven't fixed the key sticking issue which is evident in EVERY single board they've sold EVER.

The corsair boards based on layout is probably iONE, towards which Geekhack is confidently "not a fan."

I have tried out the k90 and k60 and I am not a fan of their space bars. Maybe it is better for gaming but I do prefer the normal space bar with the stabilizer bar.

[TheProfosist]

From looking at the G710, I noticed that the volume scroll wheel looks really close to the ones found on the Corsair boards, and the bottom row matches the layout. Possibly the same OEM as corsair? The layouts are basically identical to the K90. If that is the case, then quality shouldn't be a huge issue since the Corsair boards are built quite well.

Heck no, corsair boards should all be recalled... they still haven't fixed the key sticking issue which is evident in EVERY single board they've sold EVER.

The corsair boards based on layout is probably iONE, towards which Geekhack is confidently "not a fan."

I have tried out the k90 and k60 and I am not a fan of their space bars. Maybe it is better for gaming but I do prefer the normal space bar with the stabilizer bar.

it still has a stabilizer bar its just underneath the plate if i remember correctly.

[aznsilvrboy]

Product no longer on CM website?

[cosmonauti]

^ yeah that's strange, I was just getting excited about this too

[tjcaustin]

I can almost guarantee it wasn't supposed to be publicly visible yet and one of the codemonkeys that run the website didn't set it up to be internal eyes only.

[TheQsanity]

I can almost guarantee it wasn't supposed to be publicly visible yet and one of the codemonkeys that run the website didn't set it up to be internal eyes only.

Be honored we have witnessed something that will not be witnessed again for another...[suspense]... half year!

[cosmonauti]

I know that's what happened tj.

First will be Blue+Blue? Why not Red+Red?

[laffindude]

Ok guys,

Will put a few rumors to rest..


Board is not made by iOne, but not Costar.... Build quality is awesome though.

LED + Backplate will match switch color. (Except for Brown switch: White + White)

Ahh carter, thanks for being straight up. Care to give a rough range of pricing? I'll add one to the collection... eventhough I really shouldn't. I wasted 1.5k on boards this year already with a few more coming ;o

Datacomp board?

Guys seriously, How hard is this,, screwtkl,, this is all i need.  )

For the longest time, arguing layouts, I don't know why they don't just make this... we already have all the pieces are RIGHT THERE>  )

Something like that has been in planning for awhile. I'll go poke for some information.

[cosmonauti]

Still wondering about this...


WHERE OH WHERE

[cosmonauti]

all the colors here: http://www.gnd-tech.com/content/919-Cooler-Master-Storm-QuickFire-TK-Announced

[alaricljs]

Hmmmmm

 North America will be carrying 3 models.
Blue Switch / Blue Backplate / Blue LED
Red Switch / Red Backplate / Red LED
Brown Switch / White Backplate / White LED

[tp4tissue]

Hmmmmm

 North America will be carrying 3 models.
Blue Switch / Blue Backplate / Blue LED
Red Switch / Red Backplate / Red LED
Brown Switch / White Backplate / White LED

white backplate would get dirty and kinda disgusting. LOL

[TheQsanity]

Hmmmmm

 North America will be carrying 3 models.
Blue Switch / Blue Backplate / Blue LED
Red Switch / Red Backplate / Red LED
Brown Switch / White Backplate / White LED

white backplate would get dirty and kinda disgusting. LOL

They all look sexy. Hey at least white won't show lint

[esoomenona]

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[TheQsanity]

As you can see, the QuickFire TK continues a Tenkeyless form factor like the QuickFire Rapid. This means that about ten keys are missing, compared to a normal keyboard.

O_o

Tenkeyless is normally missing more than 10 keys lol. 17+ to be exact.

[tjcaustin]

Hmmmmm

 North America will be carrying 3 models.
Blue Switch / Blue Backplate / Blue LED
Red Switch / Red Backplate / Red LED
Brown Switch / White Backplate / White LED

I see brown backplate on the website...

[rowdy]

It's the only one where the LED colour does not match everything else.

But there again do brown LEDs even exist?

[tjcaustin]

I wouldn't imagine it possible unless they used white LEDs with a brown translucent cover.

But I was more correcting that the plate is brown, not white.

[Carter]

I wouldn't imagine it possible unless they used white LEDs with a brown translucent cover.

But I was more correcting that the plate is brown, not white.

Printing mistake, Originally it was to be a brown plate, but has been changed to white for retail version.

[IvanIvanovich]

Closest led to brown is amber, but thats more orange. If it was up to me I would do that.
switch - led
brown - orange
red - red
blue - blue
black - purple
and if it was going to be offered
white - white
green - green
clear - infra red LOL

[mariusmssj]

Any ideas if it will have UK ISO layout?

[cosmonauti]

Carter any ETA?

[Glockateer]

Although I don't care if it has backlighting or not... this form factor is what I've personally wanted for a while. Excellent. (:

[kwang2009]

http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-tk-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/ LOL

[Bry]

Why do all these companies feel the need to use such retarded fonts..