CM Storm Trigger Gaming Keyboard Review

Lighting has become so standardized in aftermarket keyboards it's refreshing to see something new.  The Trigger offers four modes of LED backlighting; Off, Low, High and a gaming specific mode shown here.  Only the directional keys, macro keys and your W,A,S,D are lit.  I am not sure how much this affects actual performance but it looks mean and will really draw the looks in a dark LAN.

Another way the Trigger stands out is the inclusion of a two port USB 2.0 hub.  The hub functions as a low power hub out of the box but can be switched to a powered hub using a standard DC 5V power cable.  Sadly the cable is sold separately but any correctly powered cable will do the job saving you from a potentially spendy add-on.  As a nice bonus, the Trigger will switch to 5 brightness modes when the Dc adaptor is plugged in.

Cooler Master has included a micro USB cable to connect the Trigger with your PC.  I tend to prefer the solid connections but with the long lifespan you expect from a keyboard of this caliber it's nice to know I can replace the cable at will.  The included cable is gold tipped and wrapped with an attractive weave.