Introduction

CM Storm is known for their high quality gaming peripherals. On the keyboard scene, their Quick Fire line-up is one of the broadest in terms of features. The Quick Fire XTi we will be taking a look at today uses Cherry MX Brown keys and features a back-lighting system that allows you to pick between a large number of colors. Priced at $135, it is one of the cheaper keyboards with multi-colored back lighting around.

Specifications

• Full NKRO
• 1000 Hz polling rate
• Media keys
• Driverless
• 1.5m braided cable
• Available with Blue, Brown, or Red Cherry MX switches

The Package

CM Storm ships the Quick Fire XTi in a box with its usual flashy styling.


You will find the keyboard, a removable cable, and a key-cap remover inside the box. The bundle is pretty slim as there are no special key caps like those we've seen with quite a few higher-end gaming keyboards or a wrist rest.


The cable system on CM Storm's Quick Fire keyboards has always been a bit of a mess. The micro USB plug is almost impossible to insert into the small cavity on the keyboard's back plate. Fortunately, there are ample strain reliefs on the Quick Fire XTi to prevent any cable from being pulled, which could ruin the micro USB plug.