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REVIEW GUIDE

MK850

KEYBOARD? GAMEPAD? WHY NOT BOTH?

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Summary of Contents for MK850

Page 1: ...REVIEW GUIDE MK850 KEYBOARD GAMEPAD WHY NOT BOTH ...

Page 2: ...key features design highlights how to use tips tricks and other details for the product you will be reviewing Cooler Master logo and logo usage guidelines can be downloaded from LINK Product images can be downloaded from LINK If you require additional information on the product or the testing methodology please reach out to your Cooler Master contact Embargo date for Review Feb 28th TBC ...

Page 3: ...Copyright 2015 Cooler Master Corporation All Rights Reserved Stylish functional and capable of handling all situations the MK850 gaming keyboard is the next evolution of mechanical gaming keyboards ...

Page 4: ...cal keyboards MSRP USD 199 99 219 99 Key Features Genuine Cherry MX Red Switches AIMPAD Pressure Sensitive Technology Dedicated Media Keys 2 Precision Wheels Anodized Brushed Aluminum Construction Per Key RGB Illumination and Lightbar Illumination Removable Magnetic Leatherette Wrist rest Detached Type C Cable 180 3 way Cable Management Grooves USB 3 0 Hub 2 Launch Date By Regional TBC Warranty 2 ...

Page 5: ...yboards AIMPAD Technology for fine tuned control Cherry MX switches for accuracy programmable Precision Wheel for easy control and all the essential features and quality construction you come to expect from a premium package The M800 series Model Product Type USP MK850 Keyboard AIMPAD Technology MM830 Mouse D Pad Side Button Design OLED Display MP860 Mousepad Double Sided 2 Surface materials ...

Page 6: ...l the bells and whistles such as easy to relate and easy to want features such as RGB illumination Multi Media buttons and scroll wheels wrist rest Macro Keys and even a USB 3 0 Hub But also unique features that stand out in the market like AIMPAD Technology which is a first to market and a feature truly developed to take the Gaming Experience to the next level ...

Page 7: ...Copyright 2015 Cooler Master Corporation All Rights Reserved Key Product Features ...

Page 8: ...te Cooler Master keyboards However with the AIMPAD feature there are now 5 more additional function keys With a polygonal brushed aluminum top cover and stylish floating switches the MK850 has a bold gaming design Five dedicated multimedia keys and two precision programmable wheels make the MK850 a premium mechanical keyboard Design ...

Page 9: ...nation We ve got all the lighting effects you want with per key RGB LEDs with multiple lighting modes and effects to highlight all your dominating killstreaks How to change the effects Use either the FN On the Fly system or use the Software Application for advanced control ...

Page 10: ...d with analog control to give you a competitive edge in gaming Aimpad Technology gives you analog control right on your keyboard Make slight adjustments or course corrections minus the jerky tapping of traditional keyboards Get fine tuned WASD movement without having to sacrifice your mouse for a controller or steering wheel ...

Page 11: ...all by a simple FN key combination so you can stay in the game However do you want to fully use the keyboards capabilities Then download our Redesigned Software Application to have even more control of backlight macros key mapping or even exchange profiles with friends through the library tab And as you may expect from a Cooler Master Peripheral all the settings are directly stored on the device s...

Page 12: ...ical keyboard s soul resides in its switches and we didn t even think about skimping on those Get 100 genuine Cherry MX Switches that are good for 50 million keystrokes All the responsiveness accuracy and tactile satisfaction Cherry MX is known for No knock offs here just 100 natural baby ...

Page 13: ...Master Corporation All Rights Reserved USB 3 0 HUB There s no need to crawl behind your PC and fight for a port on your rig anymore the MK850 is equipped with two USB 3 0 ports for additional choices for all your accessories ...

Page 14: ...Copyright 2015 Cooler Master Corporation All Rights Reserved AIMPAD Explained ...

Page 15: ...rom the LED is reflected off the bottom of the key and an infrared sensor measures how much light is reflected If a low amount of light is reflected we know that the key is at its highest point If a higher amount of light is reflected we know the key is moving closer to the sensor Think of it like a dimmer light switch where you can control the intensity This is how Aimpad functions ...

Page 16: ... Corporation All Rights Reserved AIMPAD Game Example Normal KB control W O Aimpad Normal KB control With Aimpad Normal KB control W O Aimpad Normal KB control With Aimpad Normal KB control With Aimpad Normal KB control W O Aimpad ...

Page 17: ...ech only the switch position between 1 5mm and 3 6mm of the key press can be measured A user has to press the switch down 1 5mm before any response can be detected and the effective range is 2 1mm compared to Aimpad s full 4mm range This is not a trivial difference If you want your game character to move slowly or steer a vehicle slightly your instinct would be to press the switch down a small amo...

Page 18: ...ts Reserved AIMPAD vs Wooting Flaretech Analog Performance The following graphs compare the typical analog performance of an analog keypress using Aimpad with Cherry MX switches and the analog performance of a keyboard using Flaretech Analog switches ...

Page 19: ...istencies in manufacturing and sensing methods the analog performance provided by the Flaretech switch is not smooth or consistent By contrast the consistency and reliability in performance of a Cherry MX Red switch combined with per key calibration from Aimpad provides the best analog keyboard performance possible ...

Page 20: ...amps and sunlight The Flaretech switch is susceptible to these other sources of light causing unintended movement or unintended keys to be pressed if the keyboard is placed under a desk lamp or in direct sunlight The Flaretech switch uses transparent stems External IR light can enter the switch housing through theses transparent stems and cause interference with the normal operation of the switch ...

Page 21: ...Copyright 2015 Cooler Master Corporation All Rights Reserved FN On the Fly Controls ...

Page 22: ...ghting Demo Mode Up Speed Up Down Speed Down Left Change direction left Right Change direction right F9 Windows Key Lock On Off Disables both Win keys F10 Record LED Backlight Static Color and Per Key F11 Record Macro F12 Delete Macro PRT SC Single Loop SCR LK Infinite Loop PAUSE Repeat Volume PG DOWN Volume INS Play Pause DEL Stop HOME Fwd END Bckwd E Reset all to default R Reset current profile ...

Page 23: ...On the Fly Shortcuts I Brightness Volume J Multimedia K AIMPAD 2 Left Wheel Keyboard Backlight Brightness Right Wheel System Volume 1 Play Pause 2 Next Track 3 Previous Track 4 Mute 5 Backlight On Off 6 AIMPAD On Off 7 Sensitive 8 Sensitive I J K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 24: ... Macro All keys available as Macro Key will light up Blue Incl the four Multi Media keys 3 Select the Key requested to be the Macro Key by pressing it The key selected for the Macro will now flash Red 4 Now the Macro can be keyed in 5 When finished select the mode Single Repeat Loop and Infinate Loop 6 After that is done press FN ESC to save and exit Your Macro is now ready ...

Page 25: ...elect the profile in which the to be deleted Macro is in 2 FN F12 to start deleting the Macro All keys that have a Macro binded will light up Red 3 Select the Key requested to be the deleted The key backlight will then turn off 4 When finished press FN ESC to save and exit The Macro is now deleted ...

Page 26: ...m LED effect 2 With FN F2 F3 F4 the colors can be mixed and chosen 9 levels per color The color will change and display on the FN key s LED 3 After the requested color is achieved press the key s that you want in this color Repeat step 2 3 as many times as requested for other keys 4 Press FN P1 P2 P3 P4 to Save it to the requested profile ...

Page 27: ...Copyright 2015 Cooler Master Corporation All Rights Reserved Software Application ...

Page 28: ...of the Cooler Master PORTAL that works with the MK850 has improved functionality and a improved user experience and updated visual identity Grab from http coolermaster com downloads to always ensure the latest version is running The Software allows for multi language installation with the following supported languages ...

Page 29: ...1 4 Minimize to System Tray Exit Five Main Tabs 1 Aimpad for all AIMPAD related settings 2 Lighting for all backlight control 3 Key Mapping Key Bindings tab 4 Macros to record and set custom macros 5 Profiles Library to import or export profiles Select your hardware from supported PORTAL products ...

Page 30: ...sensitivity of aimpad from 0 100 Available gamepad buttons for mapping Click to choose the key to deploy the Aimpad key mapping Indicate the key assignment situation by different colors Import Load the setting from a local file Export Export configuration file Reset Reset current profile Apply Apply current profile ...

Page 31: ...nd click to select the requested color Select the requested color by inputting the RGB color code 255 x 255 x 255 For applicable modes Select the speed of the effect 5 levels Displaybox of selected color Drag the slider to adjust the brightness level Select the led direction Apply or reset your changes ...

Page 32: ...Software Key Map How to Change Key function or disable Keys 1 Select the requested Key and below pop up will appear 2 Enable or disable on the top left of the pop up or Press any Key that will will need to overwrite the standard Key function 3 Press Save to Apply ...

Page 33: ...ay as inputted No delay God Mode 0 ms Custom 4 Now you can select the requested delay for the Macro Run Once Hold Loop Macro will run while key is pressed Toggle Loop Macro will run when key is pressed untill 5 Press Save if the macro is complete and Reset if you want to re record 6 Press in section 3 and bind it to the requested Key The original function of this key will be overwritten 7 Press AP...

Page 34: ...are Profile Import Export The Library function allows for sharing of profiles To import a profile simply select the Prf file that is saved on your computer After importing all settings are saved on the keyboard directly meaning it s plug and play ready Sharing Caring ...

Page 35: ...Copyright 2015 Cooler Master Corporation All Rights Reserved Appendix ...

Page 36: ...rry MX Red Silver switch Lighting Per key RGB incl Lightbar Per key RGB incl RGB ring Multi Media Yes FN dedicated Yes FN dedicated Special tech AIMPAD N A Materials Brushed Aluminum top cover Brushed Aluminum top cover Wristrest Yes Removable magnetic with soft PU Leather Yes Removable plastic wristrest Connectivity Wired Wired Cable Detachable braided USB Type C USB A Software AP Support Yes Yes...

Page 37: ...ware On the fly support Software On the fly Dedicated multi media Software On the fly Dedicated multi media Materials Brushed Aluminum Brushed Aluminum Wristrest Yes Removable magnetic with soft PU Leather Yes Removable magnetic with soft PU Leather NRKO 6 Key and N Key Rollover 6 Key and N Key Rollover Connectivity Wired Wired Cable Detachable braided USB Type C Detachable braided USB Type C Warr...

Page 38: ...ericas Andrew N Ng andrew_ng coolermaster com Location USA APAC Julien Wang julien_wang coolermaster com tw Location Taiwan China John Zhang 張智勇 John_Zhang coolermaster com cn Location China Technical Product Marketing Global Pascal Wang Pascal_Wang coolermaster com cn Location China General Marketing Deliverables Global Kevin Piangenti Kevin_piangenti coolermaster com location USA ...

Page 39: ...Copyright 2015 Cooler Master Corporation All Rights Reserved Make Your Gaming Experience ...

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