Cooler Master has launched its new CM Storm QuickFire XT mechanical keyboard that joins the existing QuickFire Rapid under the company's CM Storm branding.
The QuickFire XT is a full-sized 104-key mechanical desktop keyboard measuring 17.3" x 5.2" x 1.1" (440 x 132 x 29mm) and weighs 2.43 lbs. The keyboard features a slim design with a matte black finish. More importantly, the keyboard uses Cherry MX switches with laser-etched key caps and an embedded steel plate in the keyboard body for added durability.
Cooler Master bundles six alternative key caps, a key removal tool, and a detachable USB cable with the QuckFire XT.
Other features of the QuickFire XT include NKRO (N-Key Roll Over) in PS/2 mode as well as 1ms rated response times when used in USB mode. Media functions are handled by the dual-function, well, function keys, and the Windows key can be disabled when in "GAME mode."
The mechanical keyboard uses Cherry MX Blue, Brown, Green, or Red keys. It appears as though only the Blue and Red switches are available right now, however. The following chart details the switch options and corresponding Cooler Master model numbers.
| Cherry MX Switches Used | Storm QuckFire XT Keyboard Model Number |
| Cherry MX Blue | SGK-4030-GKCL1-US |
| Cherry MX Brown | SGK-4030-GKCM1-US |
| Cherry MX Green | SGK-4030-GKCG1-US |
| Cherry MX Red | SGK-4030-GKCR1-US |
The Cooler Master Storm QuickFire XT mechanical keyboard comes with a 2 year warranty and is available now with a MSRP of $89.99. More information can be found on this Cooler Master product page.
Also read: CMStorm QuickFire Rapid Review: Everything You Need
