Gamers were beginning to appreciate the benefits of mechanical switches and were willing to pay a premium for them.
The story begins in 2012, the era when mechanical switches were rapidly invading the keyboard market. Though unsightly, its design can't mar its merit as one of the most important keyboards ever made. Seriously, it had three logos sprayed on the front plate alone. The original Cooler Master QuickFire Rapid can win an award for being the keyboard with the most tattoos.