Cooler Master CM Storm Gaming, Cases & Coolers - Linus Tech Tips CES 2013
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CM Storm by Cooler Master might be the only "mainstream" company bringing the fight to Filco and Ducky when it comes to offering a WIDE variety of mechanical keyboards. They are even bringing a product to market with Cherry MX GREEN switches. They feel kinda like heavy blues. There's some other stuff too. For cases and coolers, there is some innovative stuff coming including pre-filled liquid cooling and vapour chambers. They also have a TON of new case concepts. Day 5 - video 2
Linus Tech Tips’ CES 2013 coverage from Cooler Master CM Storm showcases a broad slice of gaming hardware, focusing on keyboards, cases, and coolers as they relate to the CM Storm line. The segment opens with a look at the Quickfire line, explaining branding tweaks to achieve a cleaner, stealthy appearance while preserving durability and functionality. Linus explains design choices such as moving branding to the side for a cleaner silhouette and details the XT variant, a full 104-key layout that includes a redesigned cable routing and an updated form factor. The host highlights Cherry MX switch diversity, emphasizing Cooler Master’s strategy of offering multiple switch types within a single product family to appeal to different user types, from typists to gamers. The discussion then shifts to keyboard internals, including reprogrammable keys, macro profiles, lighting options, and an emphasis on a user-friendly wrist rest. Finally, the segment broadens into a tour of Cooler Master’s aluminum series peripherals and a look at modular, customizable components such as removable faceplates on headsets and keyboards, aimed at enthusiasts who want customization and personalization. The presenter concludes with reflections on a wider CES showcase, hinting at a strong Cooler Master presence across desktops, peripherals, and Apple accessories.
Topics · technology · consumer_electronics · computer_hardware · gaming_peripherals
Questions answered
- What makes the Cherry MX Green switches highlighted in this video distinctive?
- The Cherry MX Green switches are described as the first fully MX Green keyboard encountered, offering an 80 g spring which provides heavier actuation similar to a Blue but with more resistance and less double-tap tendency.
- What does XT stand for in the context of the Quickfire XT keyboard?
- XT is described as a full 104-key layout with the number pad, and the label stands for extension or extended, as well as other possible interpretations like extreme tactile, depending on how you want to describe it.