Cooler Master CM Storm Trigger Z Gaming Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2014-05-26

Trigger-Z represents a slight update from the original Trigger, comes with three switch options with different colored backlights and a large wrist rest for additional comfort. Thanks to the ARM core 32-bit CPU at 72MHz, we are able to work with the hardware macro playback function and five macro keys are available on the left side which can be pre-programmed thanks to the included software interface.

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Packaging, A Closer Look Part I

The CM Storm Trigger Z enclosure is pretty compact and shows on the frontal side the main product highlights with the help of multiple pictograms:

 

 

 

By switching the box on the other side, we will get to see impressions of some professional gamers about the product, but also a list of features, written in multiple languages:

 

 

 

Cooler Master made sure to carefully pack the keyboard inside with high-density foam:

 

 

 

As bundle, we will get two small leaflets, one black key puller, but also an USB cable:

 

 

 

The keyboard wrist rest is also available and we can install it optionally:

 

 

 

The documentation will show us how to access the keyboard advanced functions, adjust the LED backlight, use the multimedia function keys or the Windows lock-up key:

 

 

 

The CM Storm Trigger Z full-sized keyboard is covered by a soft rubber coating which is very pleasant to the touch and adds plenty of grip:

 

 

 

On the left side of the keyboard we have five macro keys which can be programmed thanks to the supplied software:

 

 

 

Also, on the left side of the Space key we will get to find one Fn and one Alt Macro key:

 

 

 

The Space key is also backlighted so the key cap has been modified accordingly:

 

 

 

The right side of the Spacebar we will find another set of Alt Macro/Fn keys. With the preset functions, we can use the right Fn key in order to access additional functions from F1 to F12:

 

 

 

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Comment from petervandamned @ 2014/06/02
Working from the release on one
Best money i spend on a KB

 

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