CM Storm’s Trigger Mechanical Keyboard Blazes in Crimson Red (Review)
Performance and Cherry Keys
Trigger is a plug and play device, which means that it will work automatically without custom settings.
Plug and play is meant to be a simple experience. However, if you are a Windows 8 user, your experience revolves around switching to the “metro” layout using the “Windows” key. Unfortunately, Trigger has the CM Storm logo where the Windows Key should be and they are not programmed by default to use the Windows key function.
The CD includes the program to fix this by programming a function to the keys you want but this is still an unnecessary nuisance.
We recommend simply installing the software first before using Trigger in Windows 8. Mapping the CM Storm logo to the “Windows Key” option is easy once the program is installed.
The keyboard itself is incredibly accurate and responsive. Trigger allows the gamer a choice of MX switches – Red, Black, Brown, Blue. Our Cherry MX Blue switches performed flawlessly.
During gaming our hands always remain comfortable, even through several hours of play. Gaming with Trigger was precise with anti-ghosting 6 key rollover and 1000Hz driverless polling/1ms response time means you can press 6 keys at once and Trigger will respond perfectly.
Cherry MX Blue switches are great, but there’s just one caveat: a key press is reminiscent of typewriter noise levels.
Because Cherry Blue MX switches have different characteristics from other MX switches, CM Storm Trigger leaves the choice up to you and you can pick a quieter experience.
The most common keyboards feature dome/rubber membrane switches that give little noise when pressed. Trigger, with the right Cherry MX switch, can be just as quiet.
Researching the different types of switches will help you decide what type of switch to order with Trigger.
Lets move on to Trigger’s software that shows off its true potential.
