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OsaX Nymloth
Profile Joined March 2013
Poland3244 Posts
December 15 2013 03:10 GMT
#6641
After some time I have to say: mechanical keyboards feel so much different, way nicer. Getting my CM Storm QuickFire Pro was a bit expensive, but so far, worth it. Hope it serves me even longer than my old membrane board

Photo of my current setup:
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Cyro
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom20338 Posts
December 15 2013 04:30 GMT
#6642
Your mouse is at a 45 degree angle o.0
"oh my god my overclock... I got a single WHEA error on the 23rd hour, 9 minutes" -Belial88
OsaX Nymloth
Profile Joined March 2013
Poland3244 Posts
December 15 2013 06:04 GMT
#6643
On December 15 2013 13:30 Cyro wrote:
Your mouse is at a 45 degree angle o.0


Is it so weird? xP
Been using it like this for years - but have no problem with changing the angle. Guess I'm just used to have it this way. Also not so much space on that desk, that could have something to do with this
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Cyro
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom20338 Posts
December 15 2013 10:18 GMT
#6644
On December 15 2013 15:04 OsaX Nymloth wrote:
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On December 15 2013 13:30 Cyro wrote:
Your mouse is at a 45 degree angle o.0


Is it so weird? xP
Been using it like this for years - but have no problem with changing the angle. Guess I'm just used to have it this way. Also not so much space on that desk, that could have something to do with this


You're probably forced into sitting at a bit of a weird angle and also using quite high mouse sens, ideal would be screen facing you directly and mouse/mousepad not at an angle (with a comfortable shoulder distance between WASD and mouse IMO)
"oh my god my overclock... I got a single WHEA error on the 23rd hour, 9 minutes" -Belial88
Ropid
Profile Joined March 2009
Germany3557 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-15 20:06:17
December 15 2013 20:05 GMT
#6645
In Quake times, I've seen pictures of Russian LANs and there were a lot of people playing with keyboard on the lap and mouse positioned a bit like you would use pen and paper, directly in front of you and at an angle. It might not be bad.
"My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal."
Firkraag8
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden1006 Posts
December 15 2013 22:22 GMT
#6646
On December 16 2013 05:05 Ropid wrote:
In Quake times, I've seen pictures of Russian LANs and there were a lot of people playing with keyboard on the lap and mouse positioned a bit like you would use pen and paper, directly in front of you and at an angle. It might not be bad.

It's a question of ergonomics, sure it's probably playable but your body won't accept it for long.
Too weird to live, too rare to die.
OsaX Nymloth
Profile Joined March 2013
Poland3244 Posts
December 16 2013 01:42 GMT
#6647
Hm... then maybe I'm just weird 'cause I'm using this setup for years now. I'm not anywhere being pro of course, but I was quite competetive in some games, even played with my old clan in ESL and my mouse was always like that.

In terms of body accepting and not accepting, I have a feeling my butt is absolutely angry at that damn old chair. Need to buy new one, but that's offtopic
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rkshox
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Taiwan536 Posts
December 18 2013 02:10 GMT
#6648
On December 16 2013 10:42 OsaX Nymloth wrote:
Hm... then maybe I'm just weird 'cause I'm using this setup for years now. I'm not anywhere being pro of course, but I was quite competetive in some games, even played with my old clan in ESL and my mouse was always like that.

In terms of body accepting and not accepting, I have a feeling my butt is absolutely angry at that damn old chair. Need to buy new one, but that's offtopic


My buddy StimmedProbe plays with a very similar angle and he used to play semi-pro/pro tournaments! So I don't see anything wrong with it, everyone is quick to comment on something that does not seem right.

Do what you gotta do for those gg's!
@ranleee /// "first we expand, then we defense it'
smOOthMayDie
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
United States997 Posts
December 20 2013 05:35 GMT
#6649
I want to get the Ducky 9008 G2, but im stuck deciding between the Red and the Brown switches. Recommendations?
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DERPDERP
Profile Joined October 2010
Kyrgyzstan189 Posts
December 20 2013 09:23 GMT
#6650
On December 20 2013 14:35 smOOthMayDie wrote:
I want to get the Ducky 9008 G2, but im stuck deciding between the Red and the Brown switches. Recommendations?


Get the red, no wait the brown or I dunno, maybe I should sleep on it.
8)
wptlzkwjd
Profile Joined January 2012
Canada1240 Posts
December 20 2013 09:35 GMT
#6651
On December 20 2013 14:35 smOOthMayDie wrote:
I want to get the Ducky 9008 G2, but im stuck deciding between the Red and the Brown switches. Recommendations?



Red is noticeable quieter if you type lightly. Browns are just as loud as Blues but without the click. I've used both and I prefer the red ones over the browns because there's no tactile feedback making it more enjoyable to type. The downside to this is that it's very easy to mis-type especially during fast games like Starcraft. For me personally, I had a much more accurate typing experience on the browns.
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alffla
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Hong Kong20321 Posts
December 20 2013 09:40 GMT
#6652
Hi all.

I've owned a CM Quickfire Pro for about a year, and about a month ago the music control function keys stopped working, and I have no idea why or how to fix it. Basically after I press them (e.g. play / pause etc), I will not be able to Alt-tab or use any other functions until I unplug the keyboard and plug it back in. I really love using the keyboard because it has music player control keys, and would really love to know how to resolve this issue.

Thanks in advance!
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Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
December 20 2013 10:12 GMT
#6653
On December 20 2013 18:40 alffla wrote:
Hi all.

I've owned a CM Quickfire Pro for about a year, and about a month ago the music control function keys stopped working, and I have no idea why or how to fix it. Basically after I press them (e.g. play / pause etc), I will not be able to Alt-tab or use any other functions until I unplug the keyboard and plug it back in. I really love using the keyboard because it has music player control keys, and would really love to know how to resolve this issue.

Thanks in advance!


No idea, if you can't find a fix on the internet then post on CM storm's facebook or twitter.
HoZBlooddrop
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
Italy324 Posts
December 22 2013 18:36 GMT
#6654
hello TL
i've been thinking of buyng myself a mechanicla keyboard for christmas and i was thinking about the CM storm quickfire rapid, does anybody know if it is any good? also, wich is best between the blue, black and brown switches that are available for it?
Metak
Profile Joined August 2011
296 Posts
December 22 2013 19:27 GMT
#6655
On December 23 2013 03:36 HoZBlooddrop wrote:
hello TL
i've been thinking of buyng myself a mechanicla keyboard for christmas and i was thinking about the CM storm quickfire rapid, does anybody know if it is any good? also, wich is best between the blue, black and brown switches that are available for it?


Please read the OP of this thread before asking questions such as these - both of them are answered there.
HoZBlooddrop
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
Italy324 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-22 20:18:38
December 22 2013 19:59 GMT
#6656
oh, i read it but i didint see anything about the CMstorm quickfire rapid, Anyway i made my mind about the switches

EDIT: just re-read the OP's post and i noticed that he talks about it, lol

sorry ^^
alffla
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Hong Kong20321 Posts
December 24 2013 03:53 GMT
#6657
On December 20 2013 19:12 Blaec wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 20 2013 18:40 alffla wrote:
Hi all.

I've owned a CM Quickfire Pro for about a year, and about a month ago the music control function keys stopped working, and I have no idea why or how to fix it. Basically after I press them (e.g. play / pause etc), I will not be able to Alt-tab or use any other functions until I unplug the keyboard and plug it back in. I really love using the keyboard because it has music player control keys, and would really love to know how to resolve this issue.

Thanks in advance!


No idea, if you can't find a fix on the internet then post on CM storm's facebook or twitter.


thanks for recommending i do this haha

Anyway they replied me after the weekend

Hi Alffla,

The issue described could possibly be a key mapping issue or a software conflict.

We suggest that you try testing the keyboard on a different system to see if the same issue occurs.

Please also try changing to 6KRO mode, please make sure that the FN Lock is on (LED on) and hold N key + INS key and the keyboard will power off for 2 seconds and reboot.

Please kindly update us after you have tried the above suggestions.


Thanks,

Cooler Master Support Team


and it fixed the issue! awesome. still don't know why it started acting up though. oh well
Graphicssavior[gm] : What is a “yawn” rape ;; Masumune - It was the year of the pig for those fucking defilers. Chill - A clinic you say? okum: SC without Korean yelling is like porn without sex. konamix: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!
rkshox
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Taiwan536 Posts
December 24 2013 06:30 GMT
#6658
On December 20 2013 18:35 wptlzkwjd wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 20 2013 14:35 smOOthMayDie wrote:
I want to get the Ducky 9008 G2, but im stuck deciding between the Red and the Brown switches. Recommendations?



Red is noticeable quieter if you type lightly. Browns are just as loud as Blues but without the click. I've used both and I prefer the red ones over the browns because there's no tactile feedback making it more enjoyable to type. The downside to this is that it's very easy to mis-type especially during fast games like Starcraft. For me personally, I had a much more accurate typing experience on the browns.


I wouldn't really suggest Red switches for SC2, but that's just my opinion. I have a Ducky DK9087 with brown switches and a Razor Blackwidow Stealth with blue. I prefer the Ducky for Dota2 and Blackwidow for SC2, just my preference, but maybe it can help with your decision.
@ranleee /// "first we expand, then we defense it'
v0rtex
Profile Joined November 2011
123 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-24 09:07:28
December 24 2013 09:07 GMT
#6659
I am a noob to mechanical keyboards and looking for my first buy. This is the board I was looking at getting: http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/quickfiretk/
How is this board and is it worth the cash?

Also I need to have a quiet typing experience due to people often in the vicinity when I type, I am unsure if i should go for Red's or Brown's? I do a lot of programming and a fairamount of gaming, would the brown's be too loud? I like the tactile feedback of blue's but they are way too loud so I thought the brown might be a compromise?
Any help is appreciated,
Thanks!
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v0rtex
Profile Joined November 2011
123 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-24 09:20:43
December 24 2013 09:07 GMT
#6660
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Sorry double post... internet is lagging, if a mod could remove this one that'd be great
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