Author Topic: Cooler Master Quickfire MX Black (Read 8141 times)

dreamingftw · « **on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 01:18:10 »

Been looking for MX Black keyboard to try out and found this on sale for $64.99 +tax FS.

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=67069&vpn=SGK-4000-GKCL1-US&manufacture=COOLERMASTER&promoid=1130

Roguemaster8 · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 01:25:04 »

How do they already have it in stock? I thought there was only the MX Blues in North America until February.

dreamingftw · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 02:22:00 »

I was surprised also so I pulled the trigger. Hope it isn't a typo

DeadJenkins · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 12:18:55 »

In for 1. Though if you read the website carefully, it's probably not an MX black. It says black as in keyboard color, and a little ways below says switch type depends on region, either blue, red, or black.

EDIT: I have been corrected by the fellow below, it does say Cherry black under specifications. Here's hoping they mean it!

alaricljs · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 12:21:13 »

Under specifications it says switch type: Cherry Black

dreamingftw · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 16:06:59 »

Didn't believe either until I read the specs

himynameisbunny · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 16:13:24 »

I still don't get why people buy Blacks. They buy them against everything pointing towards being too heavy, they hate 'em and try to flog 'em on the classifieds.

Maybe you guys can enlighten me

dreamingftw · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 16:25:49 »

I've heard they were heavy but I just wanted to try them for myself. The price is right and its tenkeyless which I prefer. I hope I like em. I think its just something you need to try for yourself and determine if you like them or not. I have almost 1 of each switch and I love them all. You never get bored of a switch when you change it up. I hope I feel the same with blacks. Buckling spring feels heavy to me but I love typing on it. Just not longer than a month at a time.

sparc · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 19:13:20 »

The part number lists as SGK-4000-GKCL1-US. That's the Blue version it seems.

alaricljs · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 19:23:40 »

Quote from: sparc;494426

The part number lists as SGK-4000-GKCL1-US. That's the Blue version it seems.

Then you get to demo the KB on NCIX's dime and then return it and ***** that they sent you the wrong item.

sparc · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 20:22:14 »

I ordered one. I was going to wait out for a Red, but at this price, it's hard to pass on it.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 20:23:14 »

Isn't this only $15 cheaper than MSRP?

slueth · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 03:10:52 »

Hey if you don't like it can you resale to me

.

Crowat · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 09:40:20 »

Dam NCIX I hate that fing site. They manage to screw up every order I make...

For some reason they can't ship to my work address even though it's authorized on my paypal account...

Oh also, I can't get it shipped to my home since they require a signature to accept delivery. Only site that I shop on that requires that.

dreamingftw · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 11:24:33 »

Mine is out for delivery right now so I'll let you guys know what I get when its here. Better be the MX blacks...

dreamingftw · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 15:14:17 »

Cancel your orders people... I just got mx blues.... :ohwell:

mkaresh · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 17:23:52 »

Figured it was blues, considered ordering anyway, dithered long enough that it's OOS again. Because everyone here ordered one hoping for blacks?

metafour · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 17:35:45 »

How's the quality of the board? I'm considering getting one because I'd like a non-linear board.

I'd have to swap the keys though. What kind of spacebar does it use?

NorrisB · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 17:43:55 »

this is a filco clone, i wanted one badly but they're sold out

dorkvader · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 18:27:49 »

Quote from: metafour;495182

How's the quality of the board? I'm considering getting one because I'd like a non-linear board.

I'd have to swap the keys though. What kind of spacebar does it use?

Quote from: NorrisB;495187

this is a filco clone, i wanted one badly but they're sold out

It's OEM'd by costar (the same company) and almost identical to the filco tenkeyless (unlike other costar boards). Even the case is pretty similar. There's only a small number of actual differences. As a result, Build quality is excellent.

All the keys are ABS, including the spacebar.

RickyJ · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 21:50:20 »

Just got mine from DirectCanada (NCIX sister company) which had the same typo in the description (same people, copy pasta'd). I'm loving the blues so far, and this board feels way better than the BW's a couple of my friends have (keys feel more solid, case is infini-better, etc). Steal of a deal!

metafour · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 21 January 2012, 01:11:35 »

They changed the specs on the site to indicate it's blues now. I imagine someone let them know they didn't get what they expected. If anyone wants to sell theirs let me know!

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #22 on:** Sat, 21 January 2012, 01:47:30 »

Quote from: dante;495365

I could never understand the crazy price difference between the CM Storm/Rosewill/PLU and the Filco.

Either corners are being cut somewhere or the Filco is way over priced.

The Filco is overpriced. For the most part, it's the tried and true brand so instead of decreasing price over the years, they increase it; while other brands that are nearly a filco clone that just enter the market comes out at significantly less. If people stopped paying for the filco prices, they would be forced to lower price or go out of business.

I know I'm guilty of paying for the filco branding.

RickyJ · « **Reply #23 on:** Sat, 21 January 2012, 02:00:24 »

Well it'd have to be a pretty major corner to cut. The reason is that Filco is considered a Japanese brand, the price reflects that, and the exchange rate for the Yen is not in our favour. I've used my Leopold for 6 months or so now, so I'm pretty used to how it feels, and this CM Storm board felt more solid just getting it out of its box. With the feet up the rubber pads do a way better job at keeping the keyboard stationary than the Leopold pads, though the feet are missing pads themselves for the odd time I flip them out.

I've never used a Filco before, so I don't have any comparisons there. If I had my Leopold and this board in front of me and didn't know there was a price difference, I'm sure I'd still take the CM. The fact that it's literally half the price to my doorstep is mindblowing.

metafour · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 21 January 2012, 02:39:38 »

I ordered one from the link in this post: http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?26160-Cooler-Master-Quickfire-Rapid-cherry-blue-78-Shipped

I had to use a new promo code, DRAGON, and only got 10% off which brings it down to $67.50.

Anyone know if the WASD spacebar is the proper filco style that will fit this keyboard?

dreamingftw · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 21 January 2012, 02:49:37 »

I think they changed it when I called in right after I opened my package. I must say that the quality is top of the line, really comparable if not the same quality as the Filco I have. Too bad I already have a Filco with blues, otherwise I would keep it. Now I need to send it back...

dorkvader · « **Reply #26 on:** Sat, 21 January 2012, 18:49:42 »

Quote from: metafour;495387

I ordered one from the link in this post: http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?26160-Cooler-Master-Quickfire-Rapid-cherry-blue-78-Shipped

I had to use a new promo code, DRAGON, and only got 10% off which brings it down to $67.50.

Anyone know if the WASD spacebar is the proper filco style that will fit this keyboard?

My WASD spacebar fits on my CMstorm (with reds). Same with the "normal" SP spacebar I have on there now.

This 'board is almost identical to the filco tenkeyless. I really love the case.

Roguemaster8 · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 21 January 2012, 19:00:19 »

It really does feel great, typing on mine right now.

I just hope Cooler Master keeps this great pricing when they moving the other switches to North America.
Sometime in February I've been told.

Maybe with a larger amount of people heading towards CM instead of Filco, prices on the Filco's will come down.

slueth · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 22 January 2012, 16:53:02 »

aw boo! Thought it was in cherry blacks. Now I wait.

I am not sure if cherry blacks are coming to the US. I think cherry browns might though.

lightsout714 · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 22 January 2012, 17:20:35 »

Quote from: Roguemaster8;495854

It really does feel great, typing on mine right now.

I just hope Cooler Master keeps this great pricing when they moving the other switches to North America.
Sometime in February I've been told.

Maybe with a larger amount of people heading towards CM instead of Filco, prices on the Filco's will come down.

The cherry red version has a $10 higher msrp then the other switches per a CM rep.

gridlock · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 01:17:19 »

When are those Reds coming to NA!!!!!!! I'm tired of waiting, thinking about getting on from pchome.

ps. blacks are great if you have gorilla hands...

ayrsen · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 02:09:53 »

Is there an estimated time on the mx blacks coming to NA? This is the perfect keyboard for me, maybe i should order from pchome now.

lightsout714 · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 09:00:24 »

Quote from: gridlock;506133

When are those Reds coming to NA!!!!!!! I'm tired of waiting, thinking about getting on from pchome.

ps. blacks are great if you have gorilla hands...

Quote from: ayrsen;506155

Is there an estimated time on the mx blacks coming to NA? This is the perfect keyboard for me, maybe i should order from pchome now.

Yes just order from pc home. CM said a couple months with the blues to test the market. I was nervous with PChome as well but it went fine and the shipping is great. Just use paypal and not your CC. Not that they are some shady site that burns people but still.

gridlock · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 10:56:42 »

not as far as I know. Heard the reds were coming to NA this month but who really knows whats going on. I doubt the CM rep even knows whats going on these days.

ayrsen · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 15:54:22 »

http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?products_id=761

red switches.

waiting for black switches for my first mechanical.

lightsout714 · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 16:10:50 »

It's finally there. Thanks

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

dorkvader · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 19:54:35 »

Yep... I should have waited. The one in reds looks HAWT with non-asian keycaps.

I nominate this as the best new cherry MX keyboard under $100 (It's still #2 to unicomp).

lightsout714 · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 20:21:58 »

Quote from: dorkvader;506825

Yep... I should have waited. The one in reds looks HAWT with non-asian keycaps.

I nominate this as the best new cherry MX keyboard under $100 (It's still #2 to unicomp).

I agree. The other versions are even a much better deal. $78 shipped for my cherry blue version is awesome!

zinger · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 10 February 2012, 22:48:26 »

It's back for about $70 shipped to California! http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=67069&vpn=SGK-4000-GKCL1-US&manufacture=COOLERMASTER

litster · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 12 February 2012, 11:46:18 »

Has anyone opened up a CMStorm yet? From looking and pictures on the outside, there are cable gutter for routing, and the cable looks like is detachable. Is that correct? I would like to see the inside of the bottom shell to see if a Phantom board would fit (Phantom is design based on Filco's dimension). I wonder the the cable gutter would block Phantom's Teensy.

lightsout714 · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 12 February 2012, 12:31:50 »

Quote from: litster;512525

Has anyone opened up a CMStorm yet? From looking and pictures on the outside, there are cable gutter for routing, and the cable looks like is detachable. Is that correct? I would like to see the inside of the bottom shell to see if a Phantom board would fit (Phantom is design based on Filco's dimension). I wonder the the cable gutter would block Phantom's Teensy.

I haven't opened it but it is detachable with routable cable slots.

alaricljs · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 12 February 2012, 12:35:55 »

There's a review somewhere with internal pics (2nd page) that I took a look at. The post under the A is shifted to between Caps and A. The post under F7 is shifted to directly over 7 in order to clear the USB connector board.

After looking over the Phantom PCB again, if it were planned for it would be no problem. The traces running across the bottom side of the KB between the F-row and num-row inhibit punching the necessary hole. The Caps/A hole also looks like an issue because of the resistor/diode pads on top and traces on the bottom.

dorkvader · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 12 February 2012, 12:56:53 »

Quote from: litster;512525

Has anyone opened up a CMStorm yet?

Do you not remember me? Do you not remember posting in my topic about it?
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?23753-CM-Storm-Quick-Fire-Rapid-Filco-Majestouch-2-TKL

I remember saying several times that if we planned for it, the Phantom PCB could easily be made to fit. But my posts fell on blind eyes, my protestations on deaf ears. Nevertheless, I shall enjoy building my own case.

litster · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 12 February 2012, 13:02:11 »

Thanks for the link, alaricljs. CMStorm's case is not going to fit Phantom. Looking at the pictures there, As little as I know, the CMStorm's PCB doesn't look as nice as Filco's or Phantom's. Filco has SMD diodes on the bottom of the PCB. CMStorm has regular diodes and are soldered in between PCB and plate. The controller is different as well, with more pins, maybe to support media keys and extra LEDs.

It does seems like a solid keyboard though.

litster · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 12 February 2012, 13:09:47 »

Quote from: dorkvader;512568

Do you not remember me? Do you not remember posting in my topic about it?
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?23753-CM-Storm-Quick-Fire-Rapid-Filco-Majestouch-2-TKL

I remember saying several times that if we planned for it, the Phantom PCB could easily be made to fit. But my posts fell on blind eyes, my protestations on deaf ears. Nevertheless, I shall enjoy building my own case.

Are you my father?

Haha, I totally forgot about that. Maybe we will add CMStorm support next time. If we do Phantom v2, we will for sure need to do SMD and find a different controller..

RiGS · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 12 February 2012, 13:17:04 »

I'm interested in the Phantom v2(with possibly AIKON?), and I want it to be compatible with the case of the mStone/CM Storm. We can even try to organize a group buy on those cases from Costar.

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Author Topic: Cooler Master Quickfire MX Black (Read 8141 times)