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Cooler Master SGK-4040-GKCM1-US

Cooler Master SGK-4040-GKCM1-US
alaScore 80

23 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews of Cooler Master SGK-4040-GKCM1-US. The average rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the durability. The design also gets good views. Many are critical about the price and usability, and comments are divided on the size.

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usability, price

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Cooler Master SGK-4040-GKCM1-US is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Cooler Master SGK-4040-GKCM1-US

 

Love my cherry browns, but after six months, I have 3 LED's burnt out. I can't wait to hear how much it'll cost me in shipping to fix CM's horrible LED selection. The micro usb connector is starting to wobble too, but that's just because I have to...

Cherry brown switches ; Heavy Construction

Bad LED lifespan ; Cheap micro USB connector

Jun, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Would have been a great case!!!

 

Love my cherry browns, but after six months, I have 3 LED's burnt out. I can't wait to hear how much it'll cost me in shipping to fix CM's horrible LED selection. The micro usb connector is starting to wobble too, but that's just because I have to...

Cherry brown switches ; Heavy Construction

Bad LED lifespan ; Cheap micro USB connector

Jun, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Freezes - Must be hard reset often.

 

Love my cherry browns, but after six months, I have 3 LED's burnt out. I can't wait to hear how much it'll cost me in shipping to fix CM's horrible LED selection. The micro usb connector is starting to wobble too, but that's just because I have to...

Cherry brown switches ; Heavy Construction

Bad LED lifespan ; Cheap micro USB connector

Jun, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Bad software, Bad hardware, Bad support

 

Many other options out there that have better lighting, better compatibility, better customer service, the same Cherry switches, and in the same price range.

Cherry switches are consistently what they are

Why Mac users should not buy this keyboard ; The software to fix bugs (like the keyboard not being recognized at start up) only works from a Windows machine. The keyboard will work on a mac until it doesn't and then you need Windows to fix it ; Why no...

Jun, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Cooler Master SGK-4040-GKCM1-US

 

Works like a mechanical keyboard should. Responsive, nice tactile sensation, etc

Purchased on 4/25/15 and as of 5/12/15 10 different LEDs have gone out. It's not a huge problem but it's annoying. I should have expected as much from the reviews but I figured I'd take a chance

May, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

bad LED quality

 

dont buy this keyboard if you are expecting all around quality! EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS KEYBOARD IS PERFECT! EXCEPT FOR THE LED!!!!

great keyboard quality, except for the led's. love the way this keyboars feels

my windows led went out in the first 3 DAYS!!!!!!! then 5 days later my J key DIED TOO!! for 150 dollars THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Really bad quality control!!!

 

I've been searching all over the internet over a month for a new keyboard and finally landed on this particular one, after ignoring the bad reviews about the dead LEDs and connectivity problems , i decided to give it a shot 'cause I just LOVE the...

LOVE the minimalist design and brown switches

very disappointed about this keyboard, the F12 LED dead after only ONE WEEK of light use

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Works like a champ

 

It's feels solid, the keycaps are nice and the back lighting has different brightness's and modes

The back lighting on the "J" key seems to have dimmed to the point where I can't tell if it's on or off even with the brightness maxed. I've only had this keyboard for over a month now so I'm worried the other keys will start to have issues

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

CM Quickfire Rapid i

 

It's feels solid, the keycaps are nice and the back lighting has different brightness's and modes

The back lighting on the "J" key seems to have dimmed to the point where I can't tell if it's on or off even with the brightness maxed. I've only had this keyboard for over a month now so I'm worried the other keys will start to have issues

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Keyboard, One Issue

 

Very Solid Feel ; Typing is very accurate ; Back lights have customized settings ; Braided cable ; Sleek

The only bad thing I can say about this keyboard is that it won't always turn on when the computer is booted, causing you to have to unplug it and then plug it back in to make it power on. It happens intermittently however this was a gift for someone...

Jan, 2015
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