London (UK) – 6th April 2021– HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced it is now shipping the HyperX Alloy OriginsTM Core Mechanical Gaming Keyboard featuring HyperX Blue mechanical switches. Built for performance and longevity, HyperX Blue mechanical switches offer a shorter actuation point and 80 million click rating to meet gaming and work from home needs. The HyperX Alloy Origins Core tenkeyless keyboard features a minimalistic, compact design with RGB backlit keys to enhance home offices and PC gaming setups. HyperX blue switches are favoured by gamers that like clicky key sounds and operating action.
Alloy Origins Core is built with a full aircraft-grade aluminium body for durability and stability, plus a space-saving tenkeyless layout to maximise desktop real estate for ultimate mouse movement. Alloy Origins Core features RGB backlit keys with exposed LED for brighter illumination with radiant lighting effects and five adjustable brightness levels to enhance gaming, day or night. The USB Type-C to USB Type-A keyboard cable is also detachable.
“HyperX is excited to add HyperX Blue mechanical switches to the Alloy Origins Core lineup,” said Bianca Walter, Business Manager, HyperX EMEA. “Alloy Origins Core was designed specifically for TKL keyboard fans. Adding the new HyperX Blue switches alongside the existing red switch version allows gamers to choose their preferred switch type while receiving the top performance, reliability and style inherent in keyboards with HyperX-branded switches.”
Alloy Origins Core keyboards feature Custom Game Mode, allowing users to manage which keys are enabled and disabled. Macro keys can be assigned and stored in the macro library and users can choose from three adjustable keyboard angles for perfect height and angle positioning. With on-board memory, users may save up to three Alloy Origins profiles for on-the-go gaming using HyperX NGENUITY software. The software also offers advanced customisation features for lighting and macros, including simple customisable per-key lighting effects.1 Other features include 100 percent anti-ghosting and full N-key rollover.
Availability
The HyperX Alloy Origins Core Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with HyperX Blue switches is available for £99.99 / €109.99 MSRP through its network of retail and e-tail outlets For more information on the HyperX Alloy Origins Core global availability, please visit the HyperX Alloy Origins Core product page.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, HyperX may experience some product and shipping delays. HyperX is taking every possible measure to work with partners to minimise the impact on its customers and ensure product availability and timely delivery.
Alloy Origins Core Specifications:
Part Number
HX-KB7BLX-US English (US)
HX-KB7BLX-RU Russian
HX-KB7BLX-BR Portuguese (BR)
HX-KB7BLX-KO Korean
HX-KB7BLX-TH Thai
Keyboard
Switch HyperX
Type Mechanical
Backlight DIP RGB LED
Light effects Per key RGB lighting1 and 5 brightness levels.
On board memory 3 profiles
Connection type USB Type-C to USB Type-A
Anti-ghosting 100% anti-ghosting
Key rollover N-key mode
LED indicator Yes
Media control Yes
Game Mode Yes
OS compatibility Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7
Key Switches
Switch HyperX Blue Switch
Operation Style Clicky
Actuation Force 50g
Key Travel Distance 1.8 mm
Total Travel 3.8 mm
Life Span (Keystrokes) 80 million
Cable
Type Detachable, Braided USB Cable
Length 1.8 m
Dimensions
Width 360.0 mm
Depth 132.5 mm
Height 34.5 mm
Weight (Keyboard and cable) 900 g
1Per key RGB lighting customisable with HyperX NGENUITY software
About HyperX
HyperX is the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent memory manufacturer. HyperX’s mission for almost 20 years has been to develop gaming products for all types of gamers. Originally creating only high-speed memory and solid-state drives, HyperX has expanded its offering to include; headsets, keyboards, mice, microphones, charging accessories, USB flash drives, and mouse pads. The award-winning HyperX brand is known for consistently designing products that deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. It is this reputation that has made HyperX the choice of celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide by consistently meeting the most stringent product specifications with best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 75 million memory modules, 15 million gaming headsets, two million keyboards and one million mice worldwide.
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