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In practice, I found the QuickFire Rapid more appropriate for gaming than long typing sessions, but with a little practice it’s better for either of these purposes than a cheaper rubber-dome keyboard. The particular keyboard I tested used Cherry MX Red key-switches, which are optimised for gaming - they’re not tactile (so are less clicky) and the lowest activation force of any mechanical switch, which should make them easy to hit multiple times successfully in quick succession. The CMStorm QuickFire Rapid can be bought with either Cherry MX Red, Blue or Black switches. It gives a perfect and concise explanation of the construction of mechanical switches, so read it if you’re considering buying a new keyboard. Here’s an excellent guide to mechanical keyboards that sets out the difference between the various kinds of Cherry MX switches. It’s very sturdy, and the mechanical key-switches feel perfectly weighted. The CMStorm QuickFire Rapid, despite its low-for-a-gaming-keyboard $99 price tag, feels excellent.
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There’s no software included since the keyboard can’t be set up to run any macros - a little disappointing for gamers that might like to set up routines for their favourite games.ĬMStorm QuickFire Rapid: Build quality and key feel
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The CMStorm branding on the keyboard's right front.ĬoolerMaster includes several replacement keys - CoolerMaster-branded Windows key replacements, and red WASD keys for gamers - as well as a key-puller in the bundle of the CMStorm QuickFire Rapid. On the QuickFire Rapid’s back, you’ll also find two flip-out legs that boost the rear of the keyboard, tilting it towards the typist. The cable can be routed three ways from the keyboard’s under-side, coming out in the centre or at either end of the peripheral’s body. The CMStorm QuickFire Rapid comes with a plastic-braid-covered mini-USB to USB cable. The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock keys have red LEDs hidden underneath that light up when each key is toggled on - an obvious indicator that you’re about to type as if you’re shouting, or about to do whatever Scroll Lock does. Beyond that, the QuickFire Rapid is a simple and basic-looking keyboard. QuickFire branding marrs the space bar somewhat, and the F5-F12 keys look busy thanks to extra functions (media playback, volume and a lock button), although these particular extra features are useful and welcome. There’s a single CMStorm logo and two spiral flame logos on the keyboard’s body above the direction keys, while another two flame motifs also cover the Windows keys. The QuickFire Rapid isn’t as minimalist as the Das Keyboard Ultimate, but it’s not as gaudy as some other gaming keyboards we’ve seen - I’m looking at you, Razer.
I’ve never had a problem with keeping mouse and keyboard apart, but we can see the advantage of a tenkeyless keyboard in that it’s more compact on a keyboard tray and gives more room for the mouse to move - useful if you’re gaming with mouse sensitivity turned down for accuracy’s sake and need a large range of motion. The theory behind this is that by cutting out these not-so-commonly-used keys, a gamer is able to move their mouse over a wider range of motion. , Enter, and Num Lock) that a full-size keyboard has. That means it doesn’t have the 16 extra num-pad keys (0-9, /, *, -, +.
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The CMStorm by CoolerMaster QuickFire Rapid gaming keyboard, to use its full title, is a 87-key, ‘tenkeyless’ model.
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of how mechanical switches work, and why they’re better than traditional rubber-dome pads, a few words about the CMStorm QuickFire Rapid’s design and build quality.
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