Author Topic: Introducing: The CM Storm Trigger (Read 72069 times)

FrittenFett · « **on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 03:56:39 »

Cooler Master just showed their new keyboard at the Computex, based on Black MX and backlit, called "Trigger".
Fancy name, fancy design, but good things inside?!

For all german-speaking:
http://videos.pcgameshardware.de/video/2488/Computex-Cooler-Master-CM-Storm-mit-erster-Gaming-Tastatur
:happy:

Features:

- Red Backlit
- BlackMX
- Handwrist
- Different Light-Modes
- Macro & Multimedia Keys
- Macro-Memory
- Mini-USB Connector
- 2x USB Hub with PSU-Connector

€:
No spoiler tags?

yjhuoh · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 04:17:26 »

looks like a razer mamba ultimate variant with blacks instead of blues.

FrittenFett · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 04:19:02 »

What?

Mamba = Mouse.

Razer uses snakes for mice and spiders for KBs as names.

And there's everything different as far it is possible to a MX KB - different switch, different LEDs, different design and finish, different keycaps.
Mao.

Hydroid · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 04:28:32 »

In my honest opinion it looks seriously ugly. There was a time a few years ago when I was into all the tacky looking keyboards, but now I prefer plain/clean looks. But hey, the more of these kinds of things that come out the more ignorant people will learn about mechanical keyboards and maybe start looking for actually good keyboards.

flaming_june · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 04:32:20 »

It need more macro keys for some gamers. The choice of black switches is also a poor one considering a saturated market for gaming keyboards with black switches.

What is X? · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 05:06:39 »

Quote from: FrittenFett;354038

What?

Mamba = Mouse.

Razer uses snakes for mice and spiders for KBs as names.

And there's everything different as far it is possible to a MX KB - different switch, different LEDs, different design and finish, different keycaps.
Mao.

How do you explain my Diamondback 3G mouse then? lol...

FrittenFett · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 05:08:22 »

Well, see, it's a poor bastard.
That's all.

Wallach · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 05:11:49 »

I would have jumped on red or brown switches to have something to draw away from Black Widow and 6Gv2/7G sales. Switches they aren't offering and that other people recommend for gaming still.

FrittenFett · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 05:14:41 »

This is the reason I#m not so excited about it, except the fact it is a Cooler Master Mech.

yjhuoh · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 05:15:37 »

doh i meant black widow

Hydroid · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 06:23:51 »

Quote from: What is X?;354048

How do you explain my Diamondback 3G mouse then? lol...

The Diamondback is a snake too.

elef · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 07:39:12 »

Quote from: Hydroid;354070

The Diamondback is a snake too.

Exactly.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 08:12:11 »

the casing looks tacky. but at least they put the usb in a better place than on the right edge where it won't be in the way. it's not blue led which is also good. it does say, hey i'm a black widow clone though. same key layout, backlit, similar blocky font for the legends. just in a tackier looking casing, and a big crappy looking wrist rest.

FrittenFett · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 08:25:24 »

Similar font?!
Did you forget the Tron-like font of BW?!

FrittenFett · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 08:38:55 »

Ripster, you just posted a picture of a _Logitech G19_ ?!
Wait, what time do you have over there?! Overfatigue?!
Do you suffer under a bad disease? Tell us, we have to give therapy to you!

calavera · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 08:50:54 »

Cooler Masters make great computer cases. Why they're branching out to keyboard is beyond me.

Zet · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 09:00:06 »

I wonder how the "gamers" face looks like when they know their macro keys, and software isn't that unique and pro, when they find out they can do the same, on any keyboard with AutoHotKey scripts

FrittenFett · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 09:00:50 »

They already entered the gaming market with their mice, remember?!
(Sentinel, Inferno & Spawn)

Chobopants · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 09:10:21 »

Quote from: Zet;354115

I wonder how the "gamers" face looks like when they know their macro keys, and software isn't that unique and pro, when they find out they can do the same, on any keyboard with AutoHotKey scripts

Yeah, I've always found macro keys to be pointless. AHK let's you do the same and much, much more without bulky keys that get key in the way and are unused most of the time. Of course I thought The G15/19 series was uncomfortable to use and unattractive. The keys feel like they're 3 inches off the desk and made out of the cheapest plastic they could find.

Carter · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:17:59 »

Love the pics! Keep up the comments! We love seeing buzz about this keyboard

noodles256 · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:22:14 »

I plan on buying the spawn when it comes available in the US.

or anywhere for that matter

Carter · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:27:44 »

Quote from: noodles256;354322

I plan on buying the spawn when it comes available in the US.

or anywhere for that matter

Will be available July 5th. Check out the cmstorm.com forums to check out how we fixed the LOD. <1.5mm

noodles256 · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:29:08 »

I was actually reading the forums about that. One firmware fix and everyone screams happily.

Are you a cooler master rep?

Carter · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:33:14 »

Maybe

noodles256 · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:34:09 »

!

wlcm 2 gh.

Hopefully you have a better reputation the Xarmor Rep.

aka The Solutor

Carter · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:35:28 »

Build quality will be the exact same as Filco.

noodles256 · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 17:21:13 »

always good to have a rep involved in the commmunity.

Lanx · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 20:10:08 »

if it is from the same build quality as the cm mice, it might be good. Now my cm storm is good, it's my daily rider, it does feel cheap and i did open it up (to take 10g of weight off of it) but it works. Macro software is pretty crappy tho, having used logitech/nostromo/razer cm software is the worst so if you you want this for macros, idk i wouldn't trust it for that.

Carter · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 22:49:44 »

Quote from: Lanx;354456

if it is from the same build quality as the cm mice, it might be good. Now my cm storm is good, it's my daily rider, it does feel cheap and i did open it up (to take 10g of weight off of it) but it works. Macro software is pretty crappy tho, having used logitech/nostromo/razer cm software is the worst so if you you want this for macros, idk i wouldn't trust it for that.

I agree, we have had some interesting software sets. That is all changing. The software set for this keyboard will be flawless, and the build quality will be identical to a Filco board. Things are changing for the better on the CM Storm front, Trust me

Tallon · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 23:01:24 »

Quote from: Hydroid;354040

In my honest opinion it looks seriously ugly. There was a time a few years ago when I was into all the tacky looking keyboards, but now I prefer plain/clean looks. But hey, the more of these kinds of things that come out the more ignorant people will learn about mechanical keyboards and maybe start looking for actually good keyboards.

Who's to say this won't be a good keyboard? Everyone has different needs and wants (such as a set of macro keys and red back lit black switch keyboards). On the other hand, I doubt I'll get this keyboard. I'm far too used to my browns now to get black switches... we need more choices (besides XArmor) for brown back-lit keyboards!

noodles256 · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 14 June 2011, 00:43:23 »

quack

FrittenFett · « **Reply #31 on:** Tue, 14 June 2011, 06:15:04 »

the Duck.

spitfire6000 · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 13 July 2011, 15:55:53 »

Ive been using cm storm and cooler master products for years, and they are one of if not THE best at what they do. I have a cm storm scout case most recently, and the thing is seriously made like an armored tank. After this, i could never go back to a non-premium pc tower.

That being said, I think this keyboard might be something very original and perhaps filco/leopold level quality. Everything else cm storm makes is expensive and well built, so i guess its safe to assume this keyboard will be the same level of quality control. They are NOT saying that it has a 1000mhz polling rate, so thats a good sign =)

daerid · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 13 July 2011, 16:50:28 »

Quote from: spitfire6000;379709

Ive been using cm storm and cooler master products for years, and they are one of if not THE best at what they do. I have a cm storm scout case most recently, and the thing is seriously made like an armored tank. After this, i could never go back to a non-premium pc tower.
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That being said, I think this keyboard might be something very original and perhaps filco/leopold level quality. Everything else cm storm makes is expensive and well built, so i guess its safe to assume this keyboard will be the same level of quality control. They are NOT saying that it has a 1000mhz polling rate, so thats a good sign =)

Agreed 100%. I rocked a CM Centurion case for 4 years, and now I have that very Scout you posted. It's quite possibly the best case I've ever owned. All of which makes me EXTREMELY interested in a CM mechanical board.

noodles256 · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 14 July 2011, 03:10:07 »

i just want my cm spawn

bah · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 14 July 2011, 03:47:47 »

Cm Stacker 810- the best full tower case- ever.
Been rockin' this bad boy for 4 machine builds over the last 5+ years. (a7m266 - nf7-s rev 2 - an832x - Striker II Extreme)

fifagi · « **Reply #36 on:** Sat, 16 July 2011, 21:16:29 »

When can i buy thi keyboard ?

daerid · « **Reply #37 on:** Sat, 16 July 2011, 21:33:05 »

I'd like to know, also. It's the first "mainstream" gaming keyboard with Cherries that I'd actually be interested in buying

greyhounds · « **Reply #38 on:** Sat, 16 July 2011, 22:46:09 »

Ummmmm..... that thing appears to be a Blackwidow Ultimate with red lights instead of blue, and black switches instead of blue.

Keycap shape and layout, font, macro keys, etc, all look identical to the BWU.

At least the case isn't shiny.

daerid · « **Reply #39 on:** Sat, 16 July 2011, 22:47:58 »

Its not. Take a look at the ctrl-alt-win cluster.

On the Razer the windows key it tiny, and control and alt are bigger than normal. On the Triggefr, they're all the same size, the way god intended.

False_Dmitry_II · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 17 July 2011, 00:24:42 »

Isn't Carter the guy who posted asking about boards with 12-KRO over USB? *checks* Yep, it was. That is a big company.

I won't get it because it's blacks. TBH, I probably wasn't gonna get anything else modern anyway because that's how I roll. I actually think I want springs between browns/blues and blacks/clears as far as using cherry switches are concerned anyway.

But yeah, Cooler Master is definitely one of my favorite companies for cases and whatnot.

I've got the HAF 922 case (awesome), a power supply (80-plus, of course), and the Hyper 212 Plus CPU cooler in my main computer.

noodles256 · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 17 July 2011, 00:34:40 »

cm trigger is suppose to have all switch types.

greyhounds · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 17 July 2011, 12:07:57 »

It looks really similar to me.
http://www.jeffsreviews.com/Images/comp%20hard%20apr2010-/blackwidow/razer%20blackwidow%20ultimate%20sml.gif

Maybe someone at CM used the BWU and decided to fix it's shortfalls? I can see that they fixedsome already:
1) Case is not shiny
2) Improved Tron font - the R is now capitalized
3) Ctrl-Win-Alt key size is fixed
4) Various switches are available, not just blue
5) Software is rumored to be improved

I really like the key profile and feel on the BWU, as the edges aren't as sharp as typical Cherry keys and they sculpting is not as heavily tiered, so I don't tend to trip over keys as much. The rubberized surface feels nice too, altough it greases up a little. The CM board looks to use the same key profile as the BWU so that a big win in my book.

My biggest complaint with my BWU is the shift key stabilizers are very poor. 85g is just too much for my pinky to bear. If CM fixes that issue as well this board should be an incredible value in my opinion.

daerid · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 17 July 2011, 13:43:27 »

Stabilizers on the Black Widow all around are just ****. A buddy of mine has one, and he routinely pops the plastic stabilizer inserts out of his space bar. He doesn't even use it anymore because of that.

noodles256 · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 17 July 2011, 13:55:39 »

i like my blackwidow

The Solutor · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 17 July 2011, 17:26:00 »

Quote from: daerid;382080

He doesn't even use it anymore because of that.

He should just turn on a couple of neurons an put a drop of superglue between hinge holders and the plate.

I'm not a BW lover but this is really a minor defect if compared to the filco ones.

daerid · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 17 July 2011, 18:40:04 »

Quote from: The Solutor;382177

He should just turn on a couple of neurons an put a drop of superglue between hinge holders and the plate.

He shouldn't even have to do that. He paid for a product and it should be reliable.

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I'm not a BW lover but this is really a minor defect if compared to the filco ones.

Which defects are you referring to? (Not arguing, honestly want to know).

I'd say that any defect that renders a key on the board unusable is worse than a minor auditory or cosmetic defect if the board still is fully functional. And yes, I know he can just drop some super glue into the holes where the stabilizers go, but that would mean that he's gotta pop the keycap off. And that may seem like a minor step for you and me, but the point is he shouldn't have to. And for the vast, vast majority out there, as far as they're concerned, the board is broken.

The Solutor · « **Reply #47 on:** Sun, 17 July 2011, 19:09:14 »

Quote from: daerid;382199

He shouldn't even have to do that. He paid for a product and it should be reliable.

What has to do a little lose hinge with reliability ? You can consider them unpleasant but reliability is a different matter

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Which defects are you referring to? (Not arguing, honestly want to know).

Just browse this forum, is plenty of people who have problems, starting from the disappearing legends, to ringing boards, to squeaking spacebars to broken keyswitches

This may be acceptable from a first price board, say a plu, not from the brand (incredibly) considered first of class.

Frankly a filco can be more eye pleasant than a BW, but a BW offers a bounch of features missing on any filco, all in all they should sold at the same price, instead filcos are sold at a double price.

There's something wrong here.

daerid · « **Reply #48 on:** Sun, 17 July 2011, 20:17:32 »

Sigh.

As has said many times before, I disagree. Not really worth getting into it any more.

noodles256 · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 17 July 2011, 20:33:51 »

blackwidow is also readily available. At least in U.S. for sure since they are at best buy. Other boards you have to order and wait

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Author Topic: Introducing: The CM Storm Trigger (Read 72069 times)