Review: cm storm trigger

Cooler Master presents us one of its most interesting keyboards in the mechanical gaming market. The CM Storm Trigger has incredible features with gold plated switches: Cherry MX Black, red LEDs, macro functions and a thousand details that make it unique.

Product ceded by Cooler Master:

Cooler Master CM Storm Trigger
Switches	Cherry Black gold plated.
N-Key Rollover	Yes, 6.
Macros	5
Polling rate	1000 HZ / 1ms.
Windows Key Disable	Yes.
Internal memory	64KB
Multimedia keyboards	Yes.
Rest dolls	Demountable.
Dimensions	475 (L) x 162 (W) x 25 (H) mm
Weight	1, 260 kg.
Layout	In Spanish, available.
Extra features	Gold plated switches for high durability Multi-media keys 5 macro keys with profile management Low latency USB connector, 14K gold plated Anti-ghosting 64KB of built-in memory to store the profile 1000Hz 1ms response time Two USB 2.0 ports Detachable wrist rest Braided cable for durability Non-slip rubber coating
Warranty	2 years.

Cooler Master presents its product in a rectangular box with its corporate red / black. Seeing that it is completely in Spanish already indicates that we have the keyboard in Spain / Spain layout.

From this window we can see a preview of the keyboard.

Once opened we see that the protection is maximum and the product will reach our hands perfect.

The bundle includes:

• CM Storm Trigger keyboard Mini usb cable Instruction manual and quick guide

Premium braided and screened cable. The connection is by USB to mini usb as we can see in the image.

The keyboard has a very nice and classic "Black / Silver" design.

The finishes are impressive.

We have 5 macro keys that will allow us to delight playing?

And of course, the multimedia keys can be activated from the CM Storm key on the keyboard.

The model and brand of the keyboard are engraved on the back.

We have two keyboard positions: flat and raised for better typing.

The wrist rest is built with a non-slip rubber coating that will give us comfort and allow us to make quick movements without causing damage.

View of how the keyboard is with the wrist rest. Of course he earns a lot.

The keyboard is backlit. Today in the mechanical gaming market there are few keyboards. The CM Storm Trigger is ideal for the ROG or Fatal1ty series of motherboards with its red LEDs. I particularly loved it. We have three lighting modes: Maximum power, Breathing mode or only gaming keys (WASD, controls)

An example of gaming keys.

And finally, a few samples of its finishes and lighting.

I really liked that Cooler Master does not include CD with the software, this is a good gesture for the environment, and we have to go to their website to download the software, Click here. In this analysis we have downloaded the latest version of the Trigger APP 1.2, its installation is very simple… everything follows.

Once installed we can find it on the desktop or in Start - All programs -> Cooler Master -> CM Storm Trigger.

On the first screen it allows us to create macros in the 5 different profiles that we have activated. We can also modify functions of most of the keys.

This section allows us to manage all profiles at the application level. The Trigger incorporates a 64kb memory that allows us to save up to a maximum number of 5 profiles, but do not worry if they are few, that we can also save it on our PC. Great idea!

And finally a macro study for the most advanced users.

The CM Storm Trigger is a mechanical gaming keyboard with Cherry Black switches, macro keys, 64KB of internal memory, multimedia features, USB connectors, detachable wrist rest, high-quality shielded and braided cable, and non-slip rubberized coating.

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During our test bench we have tested its operation with the most interesting games on the market: World Of Warcraft, Starcraft 2, Diablo III, Battlefield 3 and Left 4 Dead 1 & 2… The performance has been fantastic and with maximum playability in all genres tested. I highlight its "Anti Ghosting" function that allows us to press up to 6 keyboards at the same time and its structure covered with non-slip rubber that allows us comfort and reducing unwanted movement.

The keyboard comes equipped with two USB 2.0 connectors. 18 karat gold plated, ideal for charging your mobile, a wireless mouse… Although the ideal would have been USB 3.0.

Although the most interesting feature is its red backlit effect with 3 variants: maximum power, Breathing mode or only gaming keys (WASD, controls). That personally seems like a great time to play at night without having to turn on the light.

As we have seen Cooler Master has equipped the keyboard with software that allows us to manage, edit our profiles and macro keys. And it is that the keyboard has a total of 64KB of internal memory, that is, it allows us to have up to 5 profiles. Although we can increase it by saving profiles within our PC.

We would have liked it to include an audio input / output to connect our headphones or a microphone.

In short, if you are looking for a mechanical gaming keyboard, backlit with red LEDs, with brutal quality and that will last you for many years. The CM Storm Trigger should be the chosen one, today it is the best keyboard with Cherry Black keys that I have tested. It can be found in online stores for ~ € 100.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ DESIGN.	- DOES NOT INCLUDE AUDIO I / O.
+ PERFORMANCE AND FUNCTIONALITY.	- USB 3.0.
+ MACRO KEYS.
+ TWO USB CONNECTIONS.
+ BACKLIGHT KEYBOARD.
+ MANAGEMENT VIA SOFTWARE.

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