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Black full-size mechanical keyboard with RGB backlighting and braided USB-C cable

HyperX

HyperX Alloy Origins 104-key wired mechanical gaming keyboard, hot-swap, gasket, RGB, 8000 Hz, black

SKU CH-0NRE-ZZT0B

Full-size hot-swap mechanical keyboard with gasket mounting, 8000 Hz polling, per-key RGB and linear 40 g switches

  • StyleGaming
  • Keyboard layoutFull-size
  • Keycap details104
  • Keyboard colorBlack
  • HandednessBoth Hands
  • Mouse colorBlack
  • Full-size 104-key layout covers every command
  • Hot-swap PCB lets you change switches without soldering
  • Gasket-mounted polycarbonate plate softens each keystroke
  • Per-key RGB with 16777216 colours and five brightness levels
  • 8000 Hz polling rate cuts input latency to a minimum

Full-size hot-swap mechanical keyboard

The HyperX Alloy Origins is a full-size wired mechanical keyboard with a 104-key layout and gasket-mounted structure. It uses a hot-swappable PCB that accepts five-pin switches and features per-key RGB backlighting across 16777216 colours. The board includes on-board memory for ten profiles and a braided USB-C to USB-A cable 1.8 m long.

Suited for switch experimenters

Builders who want to change linear switches without soldering will benefit from the hot-swap PCB and gasket mount. The 8000 Hz polling rate and 100 % anti-key-clash full-key rollover serve fast-paced gaming. Users who prefer tactile or clicky feedback out of the box, or who need a compact layout, should look at something else.

Linear switches with 40 g actuation force

The board ships with HyperX 2 Generation linear switches that require 40 g driving force, 1.8 mm pre-travel and 4.0 mm total travel. This light linear feel decides whether the keyboard matches a buyer's typing or gaming preference.

How it compares

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Price $128.99
Pricier than about 78% of the 3,966 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHyperX
StyleGaming
Keyboard colorBlack
Product typeWired
Mouse colorBlack
Size & build
Keyboard layoutFull-size
Keycap details104
HandednessBoth Hands

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the HyperX Alloy Origins and do I need to buy extra switches or keycaps?

The keyboard ships fully assembled with HyperX 2nd Generation Linear switches and PBT keycaps installed. Hot-swap sockets accept any 5-pin switch so you can change feel later, and the magnetic top panel is swappable without tools.

Should I choose the linear 40 g 1.8 mm actuation switches or a different type?

Only the HyperX 2nd Generation Linear switch is offered: 40 g actuation force, 1.8 mm pre-travel and 4.0 mm total travel. If you prefer tactile or clicky feedback you would need to purchase compatible 5-pin switches separately and swap them yourself.

What does the 8000 Hz polling rate actually do for me in games?

The keyboard reports its state up to 8000 times per second over the USB-C cable, cutting input latency to a fraction of a millisecond. Combined with full n-key rollover and 100 % anti-ghosting, every keystroke registers instantly even during rapid combos.

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