CoolerMaster Quick Fire XTi launched

Cooler Master, a leading manufacturer of desktop components and peripherals, today announced the availability of Quick Fire XTi, a minimalistic mechanical gaming keyboard with multi-colour backlighting for gamers built with 100% authentic Cherry MX switches.

A performance keyboard designed for gamers with a refined sense of style and sophistication. The XTi comes without any distracting logos and frivolous “button clutter” freeing up precious space on the keyboard.  The area above the numpad which is usually where the status LEDs and logo are printed, is also put to good use by offering four additional key, the Quick Fire XTi is truly all-out performance keyboard: A plug and play design makes sure that profiles, macros, and colour backlighting modes, are all quickly and easily customizable without the need for complex software.

Gamers who enjoy minimalism will appreciate the sleek lines, refined symmetry and solid built quality of the Quick Fire XTi. Soft to the touch and long lasting, Quick Fire XTi has UV coated keys which delivers a luxurious experience while protecting the keys for durable, long-lasting game play. Now you can say goodbye to missing letters and unsightly, discoloured keys. Choose between 100% authentic red, brown, or blue Cherry MX switches to match your tactile preference.

The Quick Fire XTi features dual colour backlighting (red and blue) that can be mixed to give you up to 35 colours per key. Multiple lighting modes are included like wave, breathing, and unique responsive effects. Four profile keys allow you to record and switch between lighting modes instantly. Program multiple keystrokes to a single key or change per-key backlighting with intuitive keyboard commands. And you can do all this without the need for additional complex software. Also, the Quick Fire XTi has 100% anti-ghosting with 104-key rollover over USB. This ensures that each key press is correctly detected regardless of how many other keys are being actuated. Never miss a beat and stay accurate even when your game gets fast and furious.

Quick Fire XTi comes with a detachable, braided, cloth cable that won’t strain or fray. Underneath the Quick Fire XTi is a micro USB plug and a choice of 3 cable tracks (center, left, right) that secure the cable in place. Choose the track that suits you, so the cable won’t ever get in your way or clutter up your desktop.

The Quick Fire XTi is now available in Malaysia, priced at RM 629.

Pokdepinion: I had good experience with Cooler Master peripherals, as I own a Cooler Master Storm Quick Fire TK, as well as reviewed the CM Swift RX mousepads. Both of them served me well, and I expect this to perform as well. The lack of RGB lighting might put off some users who prefer more blingy keyboards, and the price which is also rather high may scare away budget-conscious gamers.