Review: CM Storm Trigger Keyboard

Introduction, Specifications, and Features

Taking a look at another gaming keyboard offering from Cooler Master, the CM Storm Trigger is a fully featured, full sized mechanical gaming keyboard with a set of 5 macro keys and integrated media control. The Trigger comes in five flavors of Cherry MX mechanical key switch types: Brown, Blue, Black, Red, and Green. Like the previously reviewed G710+, this version of the CM Storm Trigger uses the Brown mechanical key switches, a compromise between Red and Blue types detailed much more thoroughly in that review.

The specifications for the CM Storm Trigger are as follows:

Available Models:

• SGK-6000-GKCM1 (Brown Switch)
• 
SGK-6000-GKCL1 (Blue Switch)
• SGK-6000-GKCC1 (Black Switch)
• 
SGK-6000-GKCR1 (Red Switch)
• 
SGK-6000-GKCG1 (Green Switch)

N Key Rollover:

• 6

Macro Keys:

• 5

Polling Rate:

• 1000Hz / 1ms

Backlighting:

• All keys, Red, 5 Levels, 3 Modes

USB:

• 2 x USB hub

Onboard Memory:

• 64KB

Media Keys:

• Yes

Wrist Rest:

• Detachable

Dimensions:

• 475(L) x 162(W) x 25(H) mm

• 18.7(L) x 6.5 (W) x 0.98(H) inch

Weight:

• 1260 g / 2.78 lb

Warranty:

• 2 years

The CM Storm Trigger comes in standard packaging with a focus on the type of mechanical key switch the unit utilizes, and contains a removable wrist rest, braided mini-to standard USB cable, a small quick start guide, and a separate pamphlet indicating that software and updates can be found online via Cooler Master’s website.







The features listed on the Cooler Master website:

Features:

1. High durability gold-plated Cherry switches rated for over 50 million key strokes

2. Multi-media control keys for convenient sound control

3. 5 macro keys with profile management

4. 18K gold plated ultra low latency USB plugs

5. Anti-ghosting 6 key rollover

6. 64KB on-board memory for profile storage

7. Storm tactics key for deactivation of Windows key

8. 1000Hz driverless polling / 1ms response time

9. Two port enhanced USB 2.0 hub

10. Detachable wrist rest

11. Braided cable for durability

12. Non-slip rubber coating