HyperX did make my job somewhat easier by using the same price point for the new Alloy Origins as their previous keyboard, the Alloy FPS RGB, which we saw earlier this year. Indeed, the Alloy Origins is an updated take on the Alloy FPS RGB with many similarities in form factor, and builds upon it with tweaks here and there. This is most apparent with the use of the new HyperX-branded Red linear switches, which promise a great start to the company's own custom mechanical switches (without delving deep into who makes the actual switches, anyway). The overall package is one of good value compared to not only the direct mainstream competitors from CORSAIR, Logitech, Razer, and Cooler Master, but also the smaller brands, which usually enjoy the bang-for-your-buck factor.

The software drivers similarly got a much-needed update with HyperX NGENUITY looking all the better for it. It is still a beta release at this time, which isn't the best of looks, but the feature set is otherwise complete in lighting and functionality control to where it is well worth the install. Gone is the bloated program from before, and HyperX has managed to create a different UI without going overboard as some others have. Pairing the Alloy Origins with their own replacement Pudding style PBT keycaps with doubleshot injected legends will provide for an excellent keyboard for a few years at $135, which makes this worth the recommendation as a package and also by itself.