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Cooler Master Trigger

Trippyginger
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I just recently got the Cooler Master Trigger gaming keyboard with the cherry mx blue key switches. I picked it up on sale for $75 usd on Newegg and I think it is going to replace my Ducky shine for home use. I have been using the keyboard for about a week now and was wondering what the two extra lighting effects are when you use the 5 volt dc adapter? Are they "cool" or nifty, I was going to pick up the adapter anyways and just want to know because I do not feel like waiting. XD

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I'm using one, the other two modes are with only the macro keys, WASD, and arrow keys backlit and everything else off, and there's one with a slow sort of pulsing.  But they don't pulse all the way off, just a very slight and smooth dimming every few seconds.  There don't seem to be any extras when I plug in a 5V adapter.

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I think the two extra brightness modes can be enabled with the 5v DC adapter plugged in. I understand that with the DC plugged in, you can use more power hungry USB devices on the two spare USB ports on the Trigger. I have the Trigger as well, but not using it as I'm on Ducky Shine II.

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Yeah I just got my Trigger as well. So far I love it and I had also purchased the 5 volt adapter from Cooler Master for 4.99. I don't know if it was really worth it but it does make it a little bit brighter but i have not really had the chance to test out the USB part of it. I liked just plugging another USB cable in for the 5 volts instead of using a wall adapter.

http://www.cmstore-usa.com/trigger-keyboard-dc-usb-adapter/

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I personally feel the keys are bright enough as they are, and I don't care to use the USB hub, so I wouldn't bother with the 5V DC adapter.

 

If you do want to power the USB hub and get brighter backlighting, though, then sure, go for it.

 

I mean, it's not like a major expense or anything.  I'd just rather not have the extra cable. :P

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