Dark Matter by Monoprice Collider TKL Gaming Keyboard - Cherry MX Red, RGB Backlit, USB-C
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I'm not a fan of multiple colors or color-changing modes. Can it be set to just plain white?
David H
on Mar 31, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Yes! It comes with an instruction sheet that allows you to cycle through the colors and even set each individual key to whatever color you want. Lol! Don't misplace your inst sheet as you end up randomly pushing keys trying to find the right combo.
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- Jon M on Apr 1, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 25, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Yes! It comes with an instruction sheet that allows you to cycle through the colors and even set each individual key to whatever color you want. Lol! Don't misplace your inst sheet as you end up randomly pushing keys trying to find the right combo.
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- Jon M on Apr 1, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 25, 2022
Yes. When following the led guide you’ll go through the colors one of which is white. You can set every key to that static color.
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- Tyler J on Mar 31, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 25, 2022
Yes. You can cycle through the colors and patterns using the FN key and one of the F keys, can't remember which one.
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- WIlliam E on Mar 31, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2022
Yes you can. one of the light modes shows constant red, but you can change manualy every key to white.
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- Changwook D on Apr 2, 2023
- Purchased on Sep 14, 2022
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Does it come with a USB-C to USB-C cable or USB-C to USB-A?
Brendan R
on Feb 8, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The cable included with the keyboard is USB-C to USB-A
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- Jessica M on Sep 3, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The cable included with the keyboard is USB-C to USB-A
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- Jessica M on Sep 3, 2022
Can't verify personally, but the photos include a cable that appears to be USB-C to USB-A
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- James H on Aug 23, 2022
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Can the backlighting be changed from within Linux, or do you need Windows?
A shopper
on Nov 29, 2022
BEST ANSWER: It's changed on the hardware itself with key combos, there is an instruction card included.
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- Stephen S on Nov 29, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2022
BEST ANSWER: It's changed on the hardware itself with key combos, there is an instruction card included.
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- Stephen S on Nov 29, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2022
With the software pulled from the site, you cannot even change it in Windows.
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- Brian G on Nov 29, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 23, 2022
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can i plug it to a ps2 (mini din) port?
A shopper
on Jan 29, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Some of the monoprice keyboards work using the USB to PS2 adapter but not this one. It does work fine using USB if you have a spare one.
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- William D E on Jan 30, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Some of the monoprice keyboards work using the USB to PS2 adapter but not this one. It does work fine using USB if you have a spare one.
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- William D E on Jan 30, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2022
That would depend on if you can find a USB-C to ps2 adapter or USB-C to ps2 cable. Should work with either of those solutions.
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- WIlliam E on Jan 29, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2022
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Can the back light be turned off after certain time of inactivity, such as 5 or 10 minutes?
A shopper
on Dec 15, 2021

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BEST ANSWER: No - the modes are all either On or Off, no automatic or configurable timeout on the backlighting functions
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- Charles on Dec 18, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 9, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No - the modes are all either On or Off, no automatic or configurable timeout on the backlighting functions
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- Charles on Dec 18, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 9, 2021
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Is this board hot swappable?
A shopper
on Feb 25, 2022
BEST ANSWER: In my experience they are not hot swap-able, they switches are soldered to the board itself - don't do what I did and literally rip out the switch.
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- New User U on Sep 12, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2022
BEST ANSWER: In my experience they are not hot swap-able, they switches are soldered to the board itself - don't do what I did and literally rip out the switch.
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- New User U on Sep 12, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2022
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Can I use the right FN key as a Windows Key?
New User U
on Apr 11, 2022

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When will the updated software be released?
Phillip B
on Aug 23, 2022
My keyboard is no longer lit, except for the caps lock key when it's down. Is there a way to enable the lights again?
James M
on Feb 28, 2023
Can replacement keyboard legs be bought?
A shopper
on Apr 25, 2023
One mode on my keyboard went out - Static Red backlight no longer comes on. Is there a way to reset this? The other modes in animation still work but are too distracting for me. And the red light does come on in other modes. I wish there was a way to set up any light in static mode.
A shopper
on May 3, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent Keyboard!
I purchased this when it was on sale back in August of 2022 and I primarily got it to accompany my laptop as I hate the keyboard & the mousepad that the laptop has. I got this unit because of it was small enough to take in a backpack. This Darkmatter keyboard is so solid and robust that you could fend off a mugger with it. Joking aside, I was/am impressed with its solidity. It's not a cheap keyboard. I often use it with my gaming PCs rather than the High $ keyboards I normally use. The keys are very responsive and the colors aren't intrusive. A good choice.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Satisfied
Very satisfied with the quality. I like the design, simple layout. First time using linear switch, and I like it more then tactile ones. only downside would be the pinging noise; not as bad as the cheap $20 amazon one that I've been using, but it is definitely present.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect
I like this keyboard for gaming because it is smaller but that's because the design has gotten rid of what I don't need. It is solidly built, great key response, nicely backlit and I think this is going to last for a long time. This was a great buy I wish I purchased first, replacing another that was junk in comparison.
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Rated 5 out of 5
good
I like the small profile. The keys do what they're supposed to do. Response is good. Like the mechanical keys
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great keyboard for the price
Real Cherry MX Red switches for this price is amazing. The keyboard seems well built. I don't really care about the LED backlighting functionality so I can't comment on that.
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Rated 2 out of 5
Meh
Thought would have click keys. No software for RGB lighting
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