CM Storm QuickFire XT
 | |
| Branding | CM Storm QuickFire XT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cooler Master |
| Product family | CM Storm QuickFire |
| Features | Detachable braided cable, Windows Lock gaming mode, media keys, keypuller |
| Layouts | ANSI, ISO Spanish, UK, German, Nordic and others |
| Keyswitches |
Cherry MX Red Cherry MX Brown Cherry MX Green Cherry MX Blue |
| Switch mount | Plate mount |
| Keycaps | ABS |
| Interface | USB, PS/2 |
| Rollover |
NKRO (PS/2) 6KRO (USB) |
| Dimensions | 440 × 132 × 29 mm |
| Weight | 1100 g |
| Precedes | Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L |
| Website | www.coolermaster.com/catalog/peripheral/keyboards/quick-fire-xt/ |
Contents
Introduction
The CM Storm QuickFire XT is a full size keyboard produced by Cooler Master's peripheral division CM Storm and is a part of their "QuickFire" line of mechanical keyboards.
It supports n-key rollover over PS/2 and 6-key rollover over USB.
Features
The CM Storm QuickFire XT comes standard with a braided, detachable, USB-to-USB cable (1.8 m / 71 inches long) with gold-plated connectors. The polling rate is 1000 Hz / 1 ms. The bottom has rear standoffs and four rubber feets.
The keycaps are made of black ABS plastic which are "grip" and UV coated, and with a futuristic font used for the keycaps' legends.
The basic media keys (volume-up, down, mute, play/pause, forward, back and media stop), are activated as secondary functions (Fn) on the top row (F5 to F12). It also has an option to select repeat rate (x1, x2, x4 and x8) via Fn and the top row of numpad
For gamers, the XT has a Win disable/lock key (Fn+F9). This "lock" prevents accidental activation of the Win key when gaming (which would take you out to the Windows menu in the middle of a game).
The keyboard comes with four spare red keycaps (with side printed WASD and top printed arrows), two keycaps with "Cooler Master" and "CM Storm" logos, an O-ring keycap puller and a USB to PS/2 adapter.
Model (part) numbers
| Model (part) number | Switch |
|---|---|
| SGK-4030-GKCL1 | Cherry MX Blue |
| SGK-4030-GKCR1 | Cherry MX Red |
| SGK-4030-GKCM1 | Cherry MX Brown |
| SGK-4030-GKCG1 | Cherry MX Green |
There are also UK versions with ISO layout.[1]
QuickFire XTi
There is a version with blue/red backlighting called the "Quick Fire XTi". The LEDs can produce up to 35 colors per key. It also features 3-way cable management, firmware updates, macros and profile support which are missing in the original XT.
Model (part) numbers for XTi:
| Model (part) number | Switch |
|---|---|
| SGK-4060-KKCL1 | Cherry MX Blue |
| SGK-4060-KKCM1 | Cherry MX Brown |
| SGK-4060-KKCR1 | Cherry MX Red |
Mods
There is a custom controller made for this keyboard, that enables the keyboard to be programmable - The Ghost Squid.
Disassembly
Required tools
- Metal spudger (case separator), sharp slotted screwdriver, credit card or butter knife
- Phillips (cross-point) screwdriver
- Keycap puller
Steps
- Take off the keycaps. (Though it's not necessary)
- Turn the keyboard face down on a non-scratchy surface!
- Take a screwdriver and destroy the warranty invalidation sticker. (Maybe it's obvious, but this also voids your warranty.)
- Remove the three screws with a cross point screwdriver (two screws are hidden behind the standoffs).
- Stick your 'case separator' around the top edge (the side on which USB port is) and unhook up all the tabs on this side.
- Unhook all the tabs on the other side, there's not a lot of room to even put a credit card between the parts, so my advice is to use your fingernail first, than insert your credit card.
- Take off the plastic back and front shield.
Gallery
Disassembled keyboard, top
Disassembled keyboard, bottom
Controller, top
Controller, bottom
See also
References
- ↑ Youtube — Review - Cooler Master Storm Quick Fire XT Mechanical Keyboard - By TotallydubbedHD Dated 2014-06-07. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
