september 10 2010 review by fudzilla

Profiles & programmable keys:

Keys can be programmed to run plenty of functions, to cut keyboard usage to bare minimum. The Software is the place for profile control and it will hold up to 3 profiles. The mouse has 128kb of internal memory that holds profiles and macros, together with scripts and configuration files. You won't need drivers and setting up when switching computers. The mouse is excellent when you assign various aura, buff and fast heal keys, but it will take some time for you to get used to the new layout.

The downside:

The Inferno isn't without shortcomings, this mouse is designed for right handed users and it comes without a weight system, pro gamers might find this a severe downside.

Testing:

This mouse is pretty light and a slight tug on the cable will send it flying but this will be more evident in FPS gaming, where you need clinical precision. However, Inferno is designed to please MMO gamers, rather than FPS ones. Everyday work it's comfortable and won't make your hand sore if you're working too long.

In short : a real quality mouse.

august 10 2010 review by neoseeker

This mouse has an ultra precise 4000 DPI twin laser sensor, a boosted internal 128k Sentinel-X memory, and the Storm Tactics Multiplier key. Designed for total customization, with heavy macro and script capabilities inside.

Extra buttons allowing for hotkeys, shortcuts and macros can greatly increase performance, since once programmed, they are always at hand. A high dots per inch (DPI) sensor enhances precision for the most accurate aiming. Furthermore, what makes a good mouse an even greater investment is that it does not get outdated as quickly as some computer hardware components do.

Conclusion:

The Cooler Master Storm Inferno isn't perfect, especially when it comes down to comfort. First, its glossy surface where the palm of the hand rests does not allow air to circulate, so that palm can get sweaty very easily in intense gaming. Secondly, the location of its Storm Tactics button which doubles the possible number of programmed actions is amiss. Pressing it requires displacing the hand. This is definitely not a good thing to do in the middle of a fight. The overall shape however is very comfortable and feels natural. The one thing that the Inferno merits praise for, however, is its software customization. It can execute complex macros and scripts created by the user.

Test Setup :

• CPU : AMD Athlon II X4 610e
• Graphics Card : ATI HD 5870
• HDD : Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB
• Mainboard : ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO
• Memory : DDR3-1600MHz Corsair Dominator GT
• OS : Windows 7 x64

Compared to :

• Gigabyte GM-M8000
• Microsoft Razer Habu

Comfort:

Its shape is very comfortable and has a good volume that fills a hand quite nicely. Software and scripsts: In the software Library tab, one can save macros and scripts to files on the computer. The files are saved with the .sh extension and can be executed on the Inferno only.