The monster is coming  Saitek STRIKE7 keyboard first test

In this era of mechanical keyboards sweeping the field of high-end peripherals, few membrane keyboards can impress most users. Too many homogenous designs, no distinctive product features, and the gap between membrane keyboards and mechanical keyboards in terms of service life, eventually caused mechanical keyboards to be highly regarded in recent times, while membrane gaming keyboards were left out the reason.

[Zhongguancun Online Keyboard and Mouse Channel Original]The American gaming peripheral manufacturer Saitek launched a keyboard S.T.R.I.K.E.7, but broke the dilemma of the membrane keyboard in one fell swoop, injecting a strong vigor into the entire gaming keyboard market, enough to make all users look up and wonder. Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard inherits the unique mechanical module style of Cyborg series products in appearance design. The exaggerated appearance allows users to see Saitek STRIKE7 at first sight, which is indelible in their hearts. Imprint.

    Compared with mechanical keyboards, membrane gaming keyboards have very good flexibility and variability in design due to their simple structure, making it easier to design those that can easily touch the user''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s desire to buy The appearance of the product, but due to the manufacturers'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' mentality to blindly cater to consumer demand, and the relative impetuousness in the research and development of membrane gaming keyboards, the attention of membrane gaming keyboards has declined.

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard official video

    In 2010, Saitek launched the Cyborg RAT series of gaming mice, with a mechanically shaped and adjustable modular design, which is sought after by gamers and peripheral enthusiasts . However, the distinctive shape makes it difficult for players to find a matching keyboard to match. However, the launch of the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard allows players to find a keyboard that matches the RAT series of mice, so that the entire desktop maintains a unified style.

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard packaging front display

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard packaging back display

    Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard packaging design is very unique, different from the flat and wide packaging styles of other keyboards, Saitek STRIKE7 keyboard packaging is shorter, but extremely thick, the whole looks like It is a thick box. The overall appearance of the package is white, with the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard display pattern printed on the front, and keyboard function description icons printed around it.

Page 2: Saitek STRIKE7 keyboard accessories rich

    Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard packaging surface is designed with an outer packaging, after removing the outer packaging, open the lid upwards, you can see the fixed in the gray packaging liner Keyboard and other parts, etc. The packing box is divided into upper, middle and lower layers. Each piece contains non-layered items. The upper layer is the small keyboard area and the display screen, the middle layer is the keyboard main key area, and the lower layer is fixed with the keyboard hand rest and accessory boxes.

A look at the inside of Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard packaging

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard all accessories display picture description

    Due to the modular split design, the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard is very rich in accessories compared with ordinary keyboards, and the various items in the package can cover a desktop . There is a touch display in the package, a keyboard main key area, a sub-keyboard, a power supply, a detachable game button module, three hand rests, three cables, and an accessory box (two sets of replaceable keycaps and dial keys are built-in器), as well as paper printed materials such as assembly instructions and operating instructions.

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard assembly manual

STRIKE7 gaming keyboard function preview

    Unlike any other keyboard, the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard needs to be assembled and installed before it is officially used. The fully modular design gives players a personal exclusive. Keyboard opportunity. The yellow cardboard in the keyboard package is the assembly manual. Players can refer to the assembly method and assembly method provided in the manual, and install it according to personal actual use needs. The hexagonal screwdriver and screws that need to be used in the installation process are all placed in the black accessory box.

Page 3: Absolute personality STRIKE7 keyboard parts display

    Before the keyboard installation combination, let us first take a look at these independent but closely related keyboard components. Because the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard adopts a modular design, in order to ensure a close and reliable connection between components, all components of the keyboard are designed with an aluminum alloy backplane frame, which can provide good structural strength for the keyboard while being convenient for players to install.

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard display below the display

    First, let''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s look at the display screen, the core component of the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard. Although according to the habit of thinking, many people feel that the main keyboard should be the core of the entire keyboard, but the fact is that all the components on the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard are connected to the display screen (including the main keyboard), so It is not too much to call it a core part.

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard display back display

Close-up of Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard cable socket

    Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard is designed with three mode switch buttons on the left side, and the right side is designed with volume control buttons and main menu buttons. As for the upper left corner of the display, it looks like a large The knob-like stuff is actually just a keyboard mode indicator. There are three Mini USB ports on the display, which are marked with A/B/C respectively. When assembling, the player needs to use a cable to connect to the corresponding port on the keyboard. There are also two standard USB ports on the back of the display, which is convenient for players to connect to other USB devices.

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard main key area display

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard main key area back display

Close-up of Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard status indicator

    Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard keys are divided into two parts: the main keyboard and the sub-keyboard area, of which the main key area packs the ESC-F12 function key area and the letter area, and the function area keys are arranged Standard, the upper and lower sides of the main keypad are designed with honeycomb-shaped decorative patterns. In order to meet the operation needs of some players, the space bar has been irregularly widened. Below the main keypad are designed with hand rest buckles and metal contacts, players can install different hand rests according to their habits. Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard status indicator is designed above the F10～F11 keys, which is different from the normal keyboard design.

Page 4: Hand rest design

    In addition to the main keyboard, the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard is also designed with a secondary keyboard. Unlike other keyboards, the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard’s secondary keyboard includes an edit key area and In the two parts of the small keyboard area, in order to add more operable shortcut keys to the keyboard, Saitek added five game buttons between the arrow keys and the edit keys of the STRIKE7 gaming keyboard, although the height of the keycaps of these five keys is compared The ordinary buttons are slightly lower, but they can be filled by changing other keycaps. It seems that players with special operating habits like CS Tactic Master Alex (Alex uses the arrow keys to control the game, and the editing keypad is required to be designed with three rows of buttons). The history of using low-end 107-key keyboards.  

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming key keyboard is displayed below the secondary keyboard

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard vice keyboard back display

    The back of Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard adopts aluminum alloy multi-frame design, which makes the keyboard has a higher structural strength as a whole. Like the main keyboard, there are hand rest buckles and metal contacts under the secondary keyboard. Players can choose two different hand rests for matching. Although the supporting feet on the back of the main and auxiliary keyboards are not made of aluminum alloy, the electroplated plastic material still provides a guarantee for the overall appearance of the keyboard.

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard main hand rest display

 
A close-up of the contacts and operating keys of the main hand rest of the STRIKE7 gaming keyboard

     Saitek has designed three separate hand rests for the STRIKE7 gaming keyboard. These three hand rests can be used in combination or used individually according to different needs . The main hand rest of Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard inherits the design elements of Cyborg RAT series mouse. It is designed with a programmable button and a horizontal scroll wheel. The front end of the hand rest is designed with metal contacts, which can transmit the signals generated by the hand rest. Main/sub keyboard. The main hand rest of the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard also has the function of inclination adjustment and position adjustment. Although the hand rest with such a complicated design is not a newcomer in gaming keyboard products, it is certain that it is unprecedented.

Page 5: Unlimited combinations, off-hand support and macro button display

    The two off-hand rests of the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard also have a position adjustment function, and the claws connecting the hand rest and the keyboard can be pulled out to provide players with different palm sizes Provide a comfortable operating experience. Although it is an off-hand support, Saitek did not underestimate it at all. The design of the all-aluminum alloy back plate provides reliable structural strength for the hand support.

 
Saitek STRIKE7 Gaming Keyboard Two Deputy Holders Display

    On the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard, from the display to the main and sub keyboards to three independently designed hand rests, a large area of ??black non-slip is designed on the back panel of each component The foot pads and the heavy weight of the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard, the player will not move with the palm of the hand when the player is operating the game normally.

Close-up of independent macro keys on Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard

Saitek STRIKE7 Gaming Keyboard Independent Macro Button Screw Hole Embedded Copper Seat

    Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard is also equipped with an independent macro key panel, which is designed with four large keys. The edges of the keys are irregular straight lines, which can effectively prevent the macro keys on the traditional gaming keyboard from being used as the CTRL key for misoperation when the player uses the keyboard frame to locate. The macro button panel can be fixed on the left side of the main and sub-keyboard with screws, and the fixing screw hole is embedded with a copper seat to avoid slippage after repeated disassembly.

Page 6: Start to assemble, build personalized equipment

    To use Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard, hands-on assembly is an essential step. You need a pair of dexterous hands and a DIY heart to experience the powerful and full functions brought by the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard. However, players don’t have to worry about not finding the tools used to assemble Saitek’s STRIKE7 gaming keyboard. You can easily assemble it by relying on Saitek’s hexagonal screwdriver and screws included in the STRIKE7 gaming keyboard accessory box. .

The position of the red box in the picture above is the assembly tool

Use special tools to connect the display to the main keyboard

Use tools to connect the primary and secondary keyboards together

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard main hand rest installation

 
Installation of STRIKE7 Gaming Keyboard Deputy Holder

    Simply put, Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard requires the player to fix the places that need to be fixed with screws, such as main and sub keyboards, display screens, macro keys, etc. Wait. It is important to note the installation of the keyboard off-hand rest. Since the off-hand rest is not as long as the normal keyboard hand rest, and there are double claws on it, you must avoid using brute force during installation to avoid damage to the opponent’s claws.

Page 7: Various forms calmly face different situations

    Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard can be selectively combined among multiple modules, so its customization space is large. In addition to the standard full keyboard mode, it also has a separate use mode for the primary and secondary keyboards, which can greatly reduce the area occupied by the desktop and leave more mouse activity space for players.

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard full keyboard mode

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard secondary keyboard can be used alone

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard deformation display

    Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard combination is relatively free, as long as the player connects the display screen to any of the primary/secondary keyboards, the keyboard can be used normally. The main and auxiliary keyboards are connected by nylon braided wires. The main and auxiliary hand rests and macro key modules can all be installed on the main/sub keyboards, so the entire keyboard has many variations and rich settings.

Page 8: Touch screen brings a new way of operation

    As Saitek’s current high-end gaming keyboard product, the STRIKE7 gaming keyboard is equipped with a touch screen. There are up to 16 options on the main menu. Users can directly click on the screen Set the options on the keyboard. After setting, directly click the main menu button on the right side of the screen to directly switch back to the main interface.

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard is equipped with a touch screen

    With the help of embedded operating system and powerful main control chip, Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard can independently complete backlight adjustment, clock, stopwatch without installing drivers Many other operations, coupled with novel and fashionable touch operation methods, are extremely attractive to game players and peripheral enthusiasts.

    In addition to the above settings and adjustment functions, the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard can also load game shortcuts and icons directly into the keyboard to form a quick start on the touch screen In this way, the player can directly enter the program by touching with their hands. This design can reduce the player’s desktop icons to a certain extent and bring faster operations to the player. The touch screen of the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard is also equipped with 12 virtual buttons. The player binds the pre-set macro to the corresponding position, and then clicks the screen to complete the operation of triggering the macro.

Page 9: Drivers are an indispensable and powerful pillar

    STRIKE7 gaming keyboard, as a gaming keyboard product of Saitek, cool backlight is essential. Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard still maintains the American rough style since the Eclipse keyboard in terms of backlight design.

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard backlight effect display

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard backlight effect display

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard backlight effect display

    Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard backlight has a variety of adjustable colors, dazzling backlight and excellent appearance, all together to create a visual effect. Of course, as a gaming keyboard, the dazzling backlight is not enough. Powerful drive and good operating feel are the ultimate pursuit of gamers.

 
Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard driver interface display

    Although the Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard has just been launched, players can already download the Chinese version of the driver from its official website. After the player downloads and installs, he can run it directly, and set various detailed keyboard settings in the driver. Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard driver allows users to edit and set the 12 touch buttons on the screen, the macro button module, and the five buttons above the arrow keys. It is not only convenient and fast for users, but also extremely powerful functions.

Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard combat "Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition"

    In terms of actual game combat, the author uses "Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition" this fighting game masterpiece to test the actual experience of using Saitek STRIKE7 gaming keyboard. The design of three movable hand rests can provide users with a comfortable feel for long-time gaming operations. The design of multiple macro buttons allows users to easily send and kill with one key. For some difficult keyboards, “rub& rdquo;The kills that come out are extremely useful. The overall response of the keyboard is extremely sensitive, and it can be triggered quickly, which can reach the realm of the heart. It is very suitable for hardcore gamers and high-end peripheral enthusiasts.