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Offline thatsadmummy

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Updated Quickfire Rapid still Costar?
« on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 02:32:00 »
I'm interested in getting the CM QFR with Cherry MX Brown switches and I've read that the QFR was a Costar board.  A while ago, CM updated the QFR and took off the front branding , which I appreciate.  Is the QFR still a Costar board?  Also, does anyone know if newegg is selling the updated one yet?  Their pictures still show the older model so I'm a tad hesitant. 

Thanks!

Newegg link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129005
Cooler Master link w/updated pics: http://www.cmstore-usa.com/cm-storm-quickfire-rapid-compact-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/

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Older version QFR w/ MX Blue
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Re: Updated Quickfire Pro still Costar?
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 02:57:47 »
You're confusing your models. QuickFire Pro is not the same thing as a QuickFire Rapid. The QFR is a TKL form factor, which still uses costar as the OEM, while the Pro is a full size board with a different OEM.
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Offline thatsadmummy

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Re: Updated Quickfire Pro still Costar?
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 03:09:31 »
Would these fit on the QFR?
http://tigerimports.net/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=13375

Also, are there any other Costar boards in TKL form factor around this price range?  Some people seem to complain about QC for the QFR's, specifically on a few keys.
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Re: Updated Quickfire Pro still Costar?
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 05:23:08 »
Ducky and QFR keycaps are interchangeable.

Also consider KeyCool.
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Re: Updated Quickfire Pro still Costar?
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 07:45:45 »
Quote from: thatsadmummy on Wed, 10 July 2013, 02:32:00
I'm interested in getting the CM QFR with Cherry MX Brown switches and I've read that the QFR was a Costar board.  A while ago, CM updated the QFR and took off the front branding , which I appreciate.  Is the QFR still a Costar board?  Also, does anyone know if newegg is selling the updated one yet?  Their pictures still show the older model so I'm a tad hesitant. 

Thanks!

Newegg link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129005
Cooler Master link w/updated pics: http://www.cmstore-usa.com/cm-storm-quickfire-rapid-compact-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/

Keep an eye on http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38930.0

trrc always has QFRs for sale that are lightly used for awesome prices. I just got a used QFR Stealth from him and it's practically NIB condition.

EDIT: And yes, the QFRs are still Costar boards.
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Re: Updated Quickfire Pro still Costar?
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 11:43:00 »
Quote from: thatsadmummy on Wed, 10 July 2013, 03:09:31
Would these fit on the QFR?
http://tigerimports.net/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=13375

Also, are there any other Costar boards in TKL form factor around this price range?  Some people seem to complain about QC for the QFR's, specifically on a few keys.

At one point not long ago, QFR casing was overtightened at the factory, which caused some keys to lose contact or some such, and loosening the screw that holds that top and bottom of the case usually helped.  That was confirmed by CM reps.  They said it should be fixed for new batches.  QFR is your best bet in that price bracket--if you're talking $60-90.  Otherwise you could go up a bit and get a non-backlit Ducky (supposedly they produce their own boards, but top notch quality).  I've seen QFRs go for ~$60-65 during sale periods, but you won't find a Ducky for that little, unfortunately.
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Offline thatsadmummy

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Re: Updated Quickfire Pro still Costar?
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 16:46:07 »
@ Rowdy
Just looked at keycaps direct and saw sets of blank black pbt caps so I'll probably try to pick up those.

@ dadgh
I'll be sure to stay on the lookout, although at the moment he only has them in MX Blue.

@ Photoelectric
I wonder if resellers have those new QFR sets yet, would certainly ease my worries a bit!  I looked into the Ducky overclock.net editions from Tank Guys but all of the MX Brown sets seem to be sold out.  On another note, although it's not a Costar board I've seen some good feedback on Leopold keyboards and I know that elitekeyboards is selling the Leopold FC200R for $99.  Anyone have experience with this keyboard/brand? 
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Re: Updated Quickfire Pro still Costar?
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 16:49:04 »
Quote from: thatsadmummy on Wed, 10 July 2013, 16:46:07
On another note, although it's not a Costar board I've seen some good feedback on Leopold keyboards and I know that elitekeyboards is selling the Leopold FC200R for $99.  Anyone have experience with this keyboard/brand? 

I wrote a review on my Leopold FC700R if you wanted my thoughts on a Leopold board.
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Re: Updated Quickfire Pro still Costar?
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 17:26:26 »
@CPTBadAss
Are there any U.S. retailers that carry Leopold boards besides elitekeyboards?

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Offline thatsadmummy

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Re: Updated Quickfire Rapid still Costar?
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 17:35:09 »
@WhiteFireDragon

My bad, wrote the wrong thing on the title.  Adjusted title to match discussion.
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Re: Updated Quickfire Rapid still Costar?
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 17:35:45 »
If you decide to go w/ the Ducky PBT caps, be aware that the spacebar will likely be warped. =( May or may not bother you, depending on your OCD level. =)
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Re: Updated Quickfire Rapid still Costar?
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 17:40:27 »
Quote from: olaph on Wed, 10 July 2013, 17:35:45
If you decide to go w/ the Ducky PBT caps, be aware that the spacebar will likely be warped. =( May or may not bother you, depending on your OCD level. =)

But can usually be straightened by placing it on a flat surface and pointing a hair dryer at it for a few seconds.
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Re: Updated Quickfire Pro still Costar?
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 17:41:14 »
Quote from: thatsadmummy on Wed, 10 July 2013, 17:26:26
@CPTBadAss
Are there any U.S. retailers that carry Leopold boards besides elitekeyboards?

No.
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Offline thatsadmummy

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Re: Updated Quickfire Pro still Costar?
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 17:51:53 »
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Wed, 10 July 2013, 17:41:14
Quote from: thatsadmummy on Wed, 10 July 2013, 17:26:26
@CPTBadAss
Are there any U.S. retailers that carry Leopold boards besides elitekeyboards?

No.

Dang, I guess I'll try to look at some reviews for the 200R then.
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Offline thatsadmummy

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Re: Updated Quickfire Rapid still Costar?
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 18:17:06 »
Quote from: olaph on Wed, 10 July 2013, 17:35:45
If you decide to go w/ the Ducky PBT caps, be aware that the spacebar will likely be warped. =( May or may not bother you, depending on your OCD level. =)

That would get pretty annoying, but if it is easily fixable then not so much of an issue.
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Offline thatsadmummy

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Re: Updated Quickfire Rapid still Costar?
« Reply #15 on: Thu, 11 July 2013, 02:52:33 »
Anyone know if the keycapsdirect dsa pbt blank caps would fit on the QFR?
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Re: Updated Quickfire Rapid still Costar?
« Reply #16 on: Thu, 11 July 2013, 04:57:31 »
Quote from: thatsadmummy on Thu, 11 July 2013, 02:52:33
Anyone know if the keycapsdirect dsa pbt blank caps would fit on the QFR?

They should, yes.  QFR has a very standard layout (assuming ANSI, not ISO).
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