Cooler Master CM Storm Trigger Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2013-01-17

The CM Storm Trigger keyboard from Cooler Master can be ordered in four versions, with both Brown, Black, Red or Blue Cherry MX switches and features red LED lighting for all keys. The intensity of the LEDs can be modified straight from the keys without the need to install the software, but we can also choose a “pulsating” mode, or the ability to have only the frequently used keys for gaming lit like WSAD and arrow keys.

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Packaging, A Closer Look Part I

The mechanical CM Storm Trigger keyboard from Cooler Master comes in a military themed packaging and on the top we can find a small see-through window along with the main product features and the notice that this product contains Cherry MX Black switches:

 

 

 

Some more product information can be found on the box sides but also on the back:

 

 

 

 

 

After unsealing the box and lifting the top cover we will find the keyboard sitting in a foam protective mold:

 

 

 

The Trigger comes with a rugged appearance, and the top has a combination between grey plastic and some rubberized areas for achieving a better grip:

 

 

 

The CM Storm logo can be found near the ESC key and is lit by a separate LED:

 

 

 

Some extra programmable buttons M1…M5 can be found on the left side of the keyboard:

 

 

 

Between the CTRL key and ALT left keys can be found a CM Storm-branded one which replaces the Windows key:

 

 

 

The key we talked about earlier can be used together with the additional functions of the F keys like choosing the lighting mode, light intensity or to turn the LEDs off completely:

 

 

 

The rest of the multimedia keys can be found nearby:

 

 

 

 

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Comment from jmke @ 2013/01/17
would be interesting to compare the different models with different cherry switches.
I've heard positive news from the green cherry switch, but that one is only available from Coolermaster in a compact lan keyboard (without keypad). Would love to the see a green cherry CM Storm Trigger keyboard!
Comment from Stefan Mileschin @ 2013/01/17
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Originally Posted by jmke View Post
would be interesting to compare the different models with different cherry switches.
I've heard positive news from the green cherry switch, but that one is only available from Coolermaster in a compact lan keyboard (without keypad). Would love to the see a green cherry CM Storm Trigger keyboard!
Indeed, Cherry Green would be quite interesting to test.
Comment from Skidmarks @ 2013/01/18
It's a nice kbd. I have one with Cherry blacks & I'm very happy with it. You're right, the software is very big for a kbd but luckily Windows installs it's own drivers & it works perfectly. You only need to download the software if you want to use the macro keys. If CM left off the macro keys they could've thrown in a 5v dc adapter & charged the same price. Now wouldn't that be grand...

 

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