[Review] CM Storm Octane Gaming Keyboard Mouse Combo

Entry level gaming peripherals are suppose to be more affordable for those who wish to own gaming optimized peripherals without breaking their bank, but there aren't many choices that is actually cheap yet being able to offer the aesthetics and functionality most gaming peripherals should have.



I've came across a very good deal from Cooler Master last year, with their CM Storm Devastator gaming keyboard and mouse combo at a surprisingly low retail price of 55 SGD. This year, Cooler Master revised their Devastator with more added features. The star of today's review - the CM Storm Octane Gaming Gear Combo. Its retail price is a little higher than its predecessor (88 SGD) but let's put aside the pricing for now and have our attention on what's new!



Specifications





Unboxing





At the front of the box, we can see Cooler Master's usual approach with reflective font printing for the product name along with the pictures of the actual product itself - just came to know that the model of the keyboard (MB7C) and mouse (MS35). It's really appealing from the angle of those who wish to get an entry level gaming peripherals.







Cooler Master plans to keep things simple at the back, so you'll only find a briefly described feature of the keyboard and mouse at the back.







The content of the box is pretty simple and straight forward: user's guide, Octane keyboard and mouse.



Mouse (MS35)

• 10 million click life cycle


• Illumination with on-the fly color cycling


• 7 LED backlighting colors to choose from


• 4 preset DPI levels (500-3500)


• AVAGO 3050 optical sensor

As it's part of a budget gaming combo peripheral, we don't really expect to see gold plated USB connector or braided cable.







The MS35 mouse comes in a standard layout (4 level DPI toggle buttons, side buttons), matte plastic surface and the appearance that resembles the head of a cyborg/ Optimus Prime.







The DPI toggle buttons has a pretty good click and response but as a palm grip user, we find the position favors claw grip users more. Not only that, the gap between the mouse makes me a little uncomfortable after long hours of usage.

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