HyperX Alloy Origins Core Gaming Keyboard
Overview
What’s Included
- HyperX Alloy Origins Core Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
- Detachable USB Type-C cable
Specifications
Keyboard
Switch: HyperX Switch
Type: Mechanical
Backlight: RGB (16,777,216 colors)
Light effects: Per key RGB lighting** and 5 brightness levels
Onboard memory: 3 profiles
Connection type: USB Type-C to USB Type-A
Adjustable keyboard feet: 3°, 7°, 11°
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
Console compatibility: PS4, Xbox One
Key Switches
Switch: HyperX Red Switch
Operation style: Linear
Operating force: 45 g
Actuation point: 1.8 mm
Total travel distance: 3.8 mm
Life span (keystrokes): 80 million
Cable
Type: Detachable, Braided
Length: 1.8 m
Dimensions
Width: 360.0 mm
Depth: 132.5 mm
Height: 34.5 mm
Weight (keyboard and cable): 900 g
**Per key RGB lighting customizable with HyperX NGENUITY Software
Installation
- Connect the USB-C connector to the keyboard.
- Connect the USB connector to the computer.
Function Keys
Press and a function key at the same time to activate its secondary feature.
Function Keys | Secondary Feature |
![]() | Switch between the profiles on the onboard memory. |
![]() | Play/pause, skip backward, or skip forward through your media. |
![]() | Mute, decrease, or increase your volume level. |
![]() | Toggle Game Mode on/off. Game Mode will disable the Windows key. When Game Mode is enabled, the indicator on the top right of the keyboard will illuminate. |
![]() | Increase or decrease the LED backlight brightness. There are 5 levels of brightness: Off, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%. |
HyperX NGENUITY Software
To customize Lighting, Game Mode and Macro Settings, download the HyperX NGENUITY Software here: hyperxgaming.com/ngenuity.
Using with Console
Connect to PS4 or Xbox One using the included USB cable.
Factory Reset
If you are experiencing any issue with the keyboard, you can perform a factory reset. Onboard memory will be cleared, and all settings will revert back to default.
Function Keys | Secondary Feature |
![]() Hold both keys for 5 seconds | Perform a factory reset on the keyboard. |
Questions or Setup Issues?
Contact the HyperX support team at: hyperxgaming.com/support/
Documents / Resources
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