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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.

A Closer Look Part II

The directional keys are surrounded by a rubberized plastic surface:

The top right side of the keyboard comes with another CM Storm logo and the Num/Caps/Scr LEDs:

On the back side of the keyboard we will find a DC-IN 5V port, an USB port for the keyboard cable, but also two extra USB 2.0 ports:

The bottom side of the keyboard also features a large CM Storm logo:

On the bottom sticker which is located underside the directional keys we will find the product serial number along with the model code name:

The keyboard comes with multiple rubber feet but also some top plastic feet for raising the keyboard at an angle:

Inside the box we will also find plastic wrist rest with a rubberized texture, which follows the same design lines:

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmke

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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