CM Storm QuickFire Rapid Keyboard

Name: CM Storm QuickFire Rapid
Brand: Cooler Master
SKU: SGK-4000-GKCL1-US
Rating: 4.5 (106 reviews)

CM Storm QuickFire Rapid - Compact Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with CHERRY MX BLUE Switches

★★★★★

(106 reviews)

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Large XT - CherryMX Brown

Gamers are now able to have an all-encompassing CM Storm experience in a smaller footprint. The CM Storm QuickFire Rapid by Cooler Master is a high-grade mechanical keyboard that employs the best selection of Cherry MX switches available. It is positioned as a premium quality keyboard with an attractive value proposition, inspired by a minimalistic design worthy of competitive use. The smaller design makes it the ideal choice for the gamer on-the-go.

Specifications Overview

Model	SGK-4000-GKCL1-US
Release Date	March 2013 * First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
Connection	Wired
Key Switch Type	Cherry MX Blue
Color	Gray/Black
Backlit	None
Mechanical Switches	Yes
Tenkeyless	Yes

	Old Name	Current Name	Branding	Data Speed	Port
USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	Hi-Speed USB	480 Mbit/s	diverse
USB 3.0	USB 3.1 Gen 1	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1	SuperSpeed USB	5 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.1	USB 3.1 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1	SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps	10 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	USB 4.0 Gen 2x2	USB4 20Gbps	20 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4	USB 4.0 Gen 3x2	USB4 1.0	USB4 40Gbps	40 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4v2	USB 4.0 Gen 4	USB4 2.0	USB4 80Gbps	80-120 Gbit/s	only USB-C

Pros

Mechanical switches
Detachable USB cable

Cons

Loud key actuations
No number pad

Description

Mechanical Blue CHERRY MX Switches
Windows Keys disabled in GAME mode
Extra key-caps bundled (with key puller)
Laser-marked keycaps
Anti Ghosting
Compact design without numpad section provides extra space for your mouse and allows your shoulders to be comfortably positioned
NKRO in PS/2 mode
Removable braided USB cable with cable routing

Expert reviews

The QuickFire Rapid Tenkeyless is a compact gaming keyboard that gets the job done without fuss. Tenkeyless keyboards (those lacking the standard rightmost number pad) are not necessarily the best gaming companions, but if your desk space is...

Tom's Guide

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The Cherry MX Red mechanical key-switches used in this CMStorm QuickFire Rapid keyboard are excellent. They don’t have the tactile response of a ‘true’ clicky mechanical keyboard, but with a little training the QuickFire Rapid is an excellent low-cost...

Good Gear Guide

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Although initially deterred by the size of this keyboard after using it for more than a week I have found it to be a very capable and enjoyed my experience using it. Retailing at £66.99 it has a lot to offer for the price and would be a perfectly capable...

play3r.net

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