Just receive my Cooler Master Storm QuickFire.
Cooler Master uses Costar stabilizers and the casing have a very smooth rubber-coating which give is a beauty matt finish.


My conclusion:
- Basically a Filco Majestouch 2 TKL (OEM from Costar)
- Costar Stabilizer
- Lasered keycaps
- Much cheaper than Filco (SGD130)
- Sexy red plate (Red switch model only)

For those who miss their chance to get the Filco R TKL. This is your chance now.
You can order from ->HERE<-

I wouldn't worry as most people will not be touching the casing of the keyboard.
The rubber coating is more like type you find on Steelseries mouse. The rubber is not the razer type.

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Added on September 25, 2011, 7:24 pmMore pictures:



This post has been edited by Squarebox: Sep 25 2011, 07:24 PM

I will do one soon. I will be using for one-to-two days to evaluate it.

I have inspected the CM Rapid Fire and would say that it's 99% chance that is OEM from Costar.

Evidence:
- Costar stabilizers
- Costar keycap row labelling system
- Similar casing
- Similar KRO system found on Filco Majestouch 2

I will post a review after using it 1-2 days.
Yup, the over-branding is too much but I wont complain when they are this cheap.

I got Red switch RF.

Someone on Geekhack have posted.
[Geekhack] Filco and CM RF

For people who doubt it's OEM from Costar, it have been comfirmed.
CM RF dismantling

Cooler Master QuickFire PCB picture


Filco PCB picture


This post has been edited by Squarebox: Sep 26 2011, 03:21 AM

@sky.live
Here's some helpful guide on soldering Link

I didn't do anything. As Sky.live mention he didn't do any soldering.
The soldering on the Numlock will fail quickly as it is badly soldered.
But I would recommend resoldering.

Review of Cooler Master Storm QuickFire:




The Cooler Master Storm QuickFire is a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard that comes with a detachable cable. Having a Detachable cable is definitely a good thing as it make transporting the keyboard easier and the cable can be easily replaced if it goes bad unlike keyboard with fixed cable which rarely can be fixed. The model that I have sports Cherry MX Red switches and a SEXY RED plate. The top casing has a very smooth rubber coat.



Accessories:
- WASD pad-printed keys
- Alternative "Cooler Master" Win keys
- PS/2 Adapter



The QuickFire comes with the highest quality braided-cable that I have ever came across. The weaves are just so well made.



It's has a well-designed cable guide and very grippy rubber pad which prevents it from moving around while in use.

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Added on September 28, 2011, 3:58 am

The QuickFire have height-adjust feet which uses the friction-lock system to hold it place.



Going deeper, the Cooler Master Storm Quickfire uses Costar-style stabilizer which I personally find the best stabilizer as it does it's job and still maintain the switch natural feel unlike Cherry-style stabilizer. I also noticed that the keycaps have the same marking and labels as seen on Filco keyboards. The only difference is QuickFire uses Lasered lettering instead of pad-printed lettering that Filco uses.

Testing the NKRO, it has 6KRO over USB and full-NKRO over PS/2. It's KRO performs identically to the Filco Majestouch 2.



Conclusion:
From all the evidence found, Cooler Master Storm QuickFire is basically a refined version of the Filco 87. The FN and multimedia keys are well thought out and placed without affecting the overall usability. At it's price point, it's a STEAL with it been packed with features and quality compared to other mechanical keyboards in the market. Apart from the over-branding, it's a sure-buy for anyone who wants to get a mechanical keyboard.

Score : 8.5/10

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Sep 28 2011, 11:22 AM

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it

I find red still a tad lighter than brown due to the lack of the bump.
Maybe it's mental state of mind.


I won't consider it cheap when the MSRP of Steelseries 6Gv2 is USD99.99.
There was once I bought a few 6gv2 at USD$59.99 direct from Steelseries and shipped them to me via borderlinx.
I cost me SGD95 each after shipping

PS: They had a 40% discount coupon last year.

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Sep 28 2011, 09:33 AM

More braid comparison to common "gaming" brands
Any braiding expert here to comment on these?



Full size : http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k221/und...uality_full.jpg

Pictures of the Razer Blackwidow Stealth!!! Enjoy!

Wait till you get a chance to experience reds

Red are soft and smooth to use/type on. Like boobs =X

Red need some time to get use to.
After learning not to bottom out on the switches, you will then enjoy reds.

Yup, they are. Not everyone gives credits to pictures.
Interwebs is full of stolen and edit pictures...

People shouldn't worrying about shiny keys.
The keys will all eventually turning shiny after some time.
It's all about typing habits.

I've known people who got shiny keys only after a week of use on Filco.
Even PBT will get shiny.

Pics are strictly for informative purposes
Enjoy.




This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 6 2011, 12:44 AM

In this order if you can afford:
1. Filco 104/87 Brown
2. Leopold FC500R/FC200R Brown
3. Cooler Master Quickfire Brown

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 8 2011, 01:17 AM

Ducky are rather disappointing when you are compare price per quality.

Cooler Master RapidFire is an upgraded Filco and priced lower than Ducky. It's a steal if you ask me as Cooler Master are OEM from Costar.
I posted a review a few days ago.



This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 8 2011, 03:19 AM

CMstorm RapidFire comes in Brown, Black, Blue and Red.
Red are not available in all country. It depends on the local distributor.
Ban Leong Singapore will be bringing all of them in so Malaysia should get Red as well.

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 8 2011, 02:13 PM

I love my Cherry keyboards and use a custom made G80-11900 with brown and blue switches for work.

Here a pic of my G80-3494 with the legendary "Cherry Doubleshot Red ESC"


This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 8 2011, 03:45 PM