Cooler Master launched their
CM Storm division back in 2008, which offers a high quality selection of computer components focused at the serious computer gamer. We have looked at some of the CM Storm cases, as well as one of their gaming mice, and have been very impressed with the quality and styling of these products. This time around we have one of their keyboards... the Cooler Master CM Storm Trigger.
The promotional image above shows off the Trigger, which is far more advanced than any input device that I have used to date. In addition to the sleek styling seen in the image, it offers advanced features like onboard memory for profile storage, a handful of programmable macro keys, and the very popular Cherry switches. With a price tag around
$120 (US) it should offer all the bells and whistles, and in this review we'll see what you get in a keyboard priced more like your average disk drive, video card, or motherboard. Before getting to that, let's take a look at some of the published data on the Trigger, as taken from the
official product page on the CM Storm website.
Features:
» High durability gold-plated Cherry switches rated for over 50 million key strokes
» Multi-media control keys for convenient sound control
» 5 macro keys with profile management
» 18K gold plated ultra low latency USB plugs
» Anti-ghosting 6 key rollover
» 64KB on-board memory for profile storage
» Storm tactics key for deactivation of Windows key
» 1000Hz driverless polling / 1ms response time
» Two port enhanced USB 2.0 hub
» Detachable wrist rest
» Braided cable for durability
» Non-slip rubber coating
Specifications:
» Model Number:
» SGK-6000-GKCC1 (Black Switch)
» SGK-6000-GKCL1 (Blue Switch)
» SGK-6000-GKCM1 (Brown Switch)
» SGK-6000-GKCR1(Red Switch)
» Key Switch: CHERRY Black / Blue / Brown / Red
» N Key Rollover: 6
» Macro Key: 5
» Polling Rate: 1000 Hz /1 ms
» Backlighting: All Keys
» Windows Key Disable: Yes
» On Board Memory: 64 KB
» Media Keys: Yes
» Dimensions: 475(L)x162(W)x25(H) mm / 18.7(L)x6.5(W)x0.98(H) inch
» Weight: 1260 g / 2.78 lbs
