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Cooler Master QuickFire Rapid-i Fully Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with ActivLite Technology and Per-Key Lighting Profiles (White LED/Brown...

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Cooler Master QuickFire Rapid-i Fully Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with ActivLite Technology and Per-Key Lighting Profiles (White LED/Brown Switch Model)

Description:
QuickFire Rapid-i is the successor to Cooler Master's popular QuickFire Rapid mechanical gaming keyboard. Evolving from its predecessor, QuickFire Rapid-i features complete LED backlighting, powered by a 32-bit ARM processor that allows it to have unique lighting effects such as responsive lighting upon keypresses (instant response and trailing effect) as well as the ability to light up individual keys and save them across 4 different profiles. The built-in processor allows all profiles to be easily set and activated directly from the keyboard without the use of any software.

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DetailValue
BindingPersonal Computers
BrandCooler Master
EAN0884102024900
FeatureFully Mechanical CHERRY MX Brown Keyswitches - Satisfying, Tactile Feedback with Low Noise Made for Gaming
Ten keyless Form Factor - A compact, ergonomic design makes it easy for travel and allows you to keep your mouse arm closer to your body for enhanced comfort
Fully White LED Backlit - Total Illumination for Complete Visibility in Low-Light Environments
ActivLite Technology - Instant Response and trailing light effects, powered by a 32-bit ARM processor
Individual Key Lighting - Save up to 4 different lighting profiles for different games or usages
1.8m Detachable Braided Cable
N-Key Rollover - Registers an unlimited amount of simultaneous keypresses
FormatDVD-ROM
LabelCoolermaster
ManufacturerCoolermaster
ModelSGK-4040-GKCM1-US
MPNSGK-4040-GKCM1-US
PlatformWindows
PublisherCoolermaster
StudioCoolermaster
TitleCooler Master QuickFire Rapid-i Fully Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with ActivLite Technology and Per-Key Lighting Profiles (White LED/Brown Switch Model)
UPC884102024900
CatalogNumberList - CatalogNumberListElement12216643
SGK-4040-GKCM1-US
Item Height1.5 inches
Item Length14.1 inches
Item Width5.4 inches
NumberOfItems1
Package Height1.9 inches
Package Length14.9 inches
Package Weight2.8 pounds
Package Width7.4 inches
PackageQuantity1
PartNumberSGK-4040-GKCM1-US
ProductGroupPersonal Computer
ProductTypeNameKEYBOARDS
UPCList - UPCListElement884102024900
Item Weight2.05 pounds
HardwarePlatformPC
OperatingSystemWindows
 

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A well priced keyboard in my region for the chock full of features it has. Well-built too!

review by davelt



CM Storm/Cooler Master is pretty much pulling all the stops but they sure took their time to replace the aging QFR. Not a issue as this new gen has many features the original QFR doesn't have
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As usual, a simple keycap puller and here is my first complaint ... Right angled microUSB? Who in the world thought that was a good idea? Same issue was on my preview Novatouch too.



Comes with a handy guide on how to set the LED modes after plugging it into your PC. In chinese too but not for this region for sure
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The user guide is pretty ... thin and a bit lacking. Not so good
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Noticed it yet? This keyboard has macros and built in memory! This is no ordinary backlit keyboard and is also NKRO over USB



Just a word of warning that the very left hander function button doesn't function as a function button. Ironic :sarcastic



LEDs on



LEDs off



Shares the same chassis as the Novatouch.
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Some first impressions.
Key features? Backlit keyboard, NKRO over USB and four sets of macros and pretty good build quality and also a "turbo-mode" in which the keyboard can repeat keystrokes when triggered. As a gamer I find that useful!
Performance : Same for what I felt of the Browns on the Trigger Z. This QFR-I is equipped with browns
Build quality : As with CM upper tier products like this and the MECH and the Trigger Z it is built superbly.
Problems : There are a couple of problems. Right angle USB cable and the questionable pricing in US might lead you to think that it will be very expensive here ....
Or is it?
Nope. The pricing here won't be anywhere near that exorbitant.

So do I like it? I do. I can live with the above problems so let me talk about availability. Right now it isn't available from newegg but it should be with a targeted price of just around where the QFR-S is priced.
But the biggest issue is the choice of only two switches, blues and browns. This is not because of Cooler Master's choices but Cherry's factory inability to keep up production of reds and blacks have sold poorly in SG too
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It might be of a standard TKL shape but there is no detraction that this is a brilliant brilliant piece of kit!

Also for those wondering ... this was lurking in the background



And here I wrap up my review. Thank me if you like this review
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Good news for all QFR-I owners!
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ProsCons
Great build quality, very feature-full keyboard, no-nonsense design, cheap for what it is.right angle micro usb cable

Ratings
Overall5
 
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