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pcclan
02-07-2012, 09:46 PM
Introduction
Gamers are now able to have an all-encompassing CM Storm experience. The CM Storm QuickFire Rapid 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. It features a minimalistic design inspiration that makes it both an affordable step into using mechanical keyboards and worthy of competitive use.

Specifications

Interface: USB /PS2
Key Switch: Cherry Blue
Keycap Puller: Yes
Extra Keys: 6 pcs
N key Rollover: N key in PS/2 mode
Polling Rate: 1000 Hz /1 ms
USB Cable: Removable
Body dimension (LxWxH): 335x135x35mm
Features

Mechanical CHERRY MX switches
Windows Keys disabled in GAME mode
Extra key-caps bundled (with keypuller)
Laser-marked keycaps
Anti Ghosting
NKRO in PS/2 mode
1000Hz/1ms response time in USB mode
Multimedia shortcuts
Rubber coated Keyboard surface
Removable braided USB cable with cable routingPackaging
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/cheryl_hot/2012-02-0717-47-06060.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/cheryl_hot/2012-02-0718-13-03893.jpg

The Packaging looksgreat. The back displays those features on the keyboard.

What’s inside?
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/cheryl_hot/2012-02-0717-49-36269.jpg
so far all that's in is is the keyboard.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/cheryl_hot/2012-02-0717-49-57370.jpg
now we have the exrta keys,The usb to ps/2 and Removable usb.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/cheryl_hot/2012-02-0717-51-02562.jpg
This is with the extra keys on.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/cheryl_hot/2012-02-0717-52-22978.jpg
With all the caps and Windows disabled
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/cheryl_hot/2012-02-0718-10-02011.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/cheryl_hot/2012-02-0717-46-38191.jpg

Conclusion

Pros:
Fast response time when gaming
Smaller
Anti-ghost
NKRO
Cheap at $79.99Cons:

loud when typing
not a full keyboardEven though this is the first mechanical keyboard that I have ever used it was very impressed. I am used to the consumer grade keyboards which sometimes make gaming difficult but after using the mechanical keyboard my gaming experience changed dramatically.Overall i give it a 5/5, even though it doesn't have a number pad on the side. I think it will scare some gamers away for not have macro keys and not being backlit at all. The price of $79.99 is not That bad. It might get some people to look at it more.

this product wasn't provided free of charge. i bought it to replace my aopen keyboard.

billygoat333
02-10-2012, 12:37 AM
I couldn't handle not having the 10-key. It's bad enough when I use a laptop, but NO WAY could I survive with that on my desktop lol

AmEv
02-10-2012, 01:52 AM
Oh well, you could always get/fab a num-pad....

But, still, DON'T TAKE AWAY MY DESKTOP NUMPAD.... OR THE KITTEH GETS IT.....