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Guru3D.com » News » Review: Cooler Master Quick Fire XTi Cherry MX Brown LED keyboard

Review: Cooler Master Quick Fire XTi Cherry MX Brown LED keyboard

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/08/2015 09:40 AM | source: | 10 comment(s)

In this review we look at the all new Cooler Master Quick Fire XTi mechanical keyboard. This Cherry MX mechanical keyboard comes with new RB (yes not RGB) LEDs. Overall a simple looking yet very versatile keyboard with some very cool per key LED lighting features that can animate and has compatibility with macro's, without the use of any software. Let's have a peek shall we ?

Check out the review right here.







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Razerzone
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#5156140 Posted on: 09/09/2015 11:42 AM
Nice keyboard, thanks for the review. Kinda looks like a DuckyShine3 to me, but I won't complain.

You can purchase and replace/swap key caps. Albeit I doubt people are actually doing that these days ?


Well, you obviously aren't aware of /r/MechanicalKeyboards/ (Don't go if you want to keep your wallet)

Noisiv
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#5156171 Posted on: 09/09/2015 01:23 PM
Tremendous value.
Cherry MX switches alone are about 2 euros per piece!

Multiple keystrokes is a real problem, glad to see someone solved it.
I'd still like to see palm/wrist rest at the bottom, oh and shiny LCD at the top :D


Gold plated USB connectors... hmm.
This is audio-centric analysis, but still valid:

Myth: Gold-plated connectors sound better than connectors made with tin or nickel.

Fact: Gold does not tarnish, and tarnished connectors can cause problems, but there is nothing inherent in gold that makes it sound better than a clean connection using standard materials. Further, it is possible for connections using dissimilar metals to oxidize and deteriorate more quickly than if the same metal were used. So, mating a gold plug with a non-gold jack could theoretically make things even worse! Moreover, connectors plated with gold often use a very thin coating because of gold's high cost, and that plating can wear off with repeated plugging and unplugging. Therefore, while it would be unfair and untrue to say that gold connectors are a bad thing, unless both connectors are gold they are at best a waste of money and at worst a potential for eventual trouble.
http://ethanwiner.com/myths.html

morbias
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#5156190 Posted on: 09/09/2015 02:09 PM
Gold does not tarnish, and tarnished connectors can cause problems, but there is nothing inherent in gold that makes it sound better than a clean connection using standard materials. Further, it is possible for connections using dissimilar metals to oxidize and deteriorate more quickly than if the same metal were used. So, mating a gold plug with a non-gold jack could theoretically make things even worse!


Mating a gold plug with a non-gold jack won't cause any problems due to the first four words above, gold is almost completely non-reactive! Also it's favoured in audio applications because of its lack of electrical resistance.

Noisiv
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#5156195 Posted on: 09/09/2015 02:17 PM
Mating a gold plug with a non-gold jack won't cause any problems due to the first four words above, gold is almost completely non-reactive!


that would depend on its fineness, but nvm that.

it's softer than quality electrical connector, and it does scratch!

Also it's favoured in audio applications because of its lack of electrical resistance.


uhh... no

measurements say that's a non-issue, and the "myth" above, in my post, is dispelled by an industry professional (40 years or so)

morbias
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#5156197 Posted on: 09/09/2015 02:20 PM
Yes, but it's never going to be worse than a non-gold plated jack or socket in that respect, it's chemically impossible!



uhh... no

measurements say that's a non-issue, and the "myth" above, in my post, is dispelled by an industry professional (40 years or so)

Well obviously he doesn't know wtf he's talking about. And I am not saying gold plated connectors sound better; what I'm talking about is when gold is used as a protective coating compared to other protective coatings; you wouldn't use something like chrome in an audio application for instance which has a higher resistance than gold.

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