EVGA Torq X10 Gaming Mouse Review
by E. Fylladitakis on August 18, 2014 10:14 AM EST- Posted in
- Peripherals
- EVGA
- Mouse
Introduction
It is natural for any growing company to look for diversification. For EVGA, a company known for their high quality GPU cards and gaming motherboards, growth has led them to seek further attention from gamers. The company already released several high performance PSUs and a few cases when their first gaming peripheral, the Torq X10 gaming mouse, arrived at our labs. We will be taking a quick look at it and see what it can offer to gamers and advanced users in today's capsule review.
Key features and specifications
- Max DPI: 8200
- Sensor Type: Laser (Avago 9800)
- Main Switch Type: Omron - 20 Million Click Lifecycle
- Programmable Buttons: 9
- Min/Max Weight: 121G/134G (without cable)
- Max Polling/Report Rate: 1000Hz
- LED Color: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple
- Feet Type: Low Friction PTFE
- Max Number of Profiles: 5 (512K Onboard)
- Height: 1.25in - 31.75mm (min) 1.5in - 38.1mm (max)
- Length: 4.5in - 114.3mm
- Width: 2.25in - 57.15mm
The specifications are good, though naturally there's more to a mouse than paper specifications. The Torq X10 includes programmable buttons, adjustable weight, profile and macro support, and adjustable DPI sensor.
- Onboard storage can support up to 5 separate profiles
- Ambidextrous design supports right or left handed gamers
- Adjustable height system supports all gamers
- Adjustable DPI up to 8200 DPI with On-the-Fly Sensitivity adjustment
- Adjustable weight system
- Highest quality materials including silver coated wire and Omron switches (20 million click life cycle)
- Robust software allows full control over mouse including Macro setup, profiles and OSD
- Super low friction PTFE mouse feet
Packaging and bundle
We received the EVGA Torq X10 in a well-designed, wedge-shaped package. The mouse can be clearly seen beneath the clear top of the package, which envelops the mouse and allows for a rough hands-on experience when browsing at a local shop.
Inside the box, we found six cylindrical weights, Teflon feet, an adjustment tool, and a very basic quick-start guide. There is no media with the drivers/software of the mouse; the user will have to download it from EVGA's website. Furthermore, do not fear if you accidentally lose the tool; it is a simple Torx T10 screwdriver that can be easily found at most tool shops or online. Ostensibly, the Torx T10 screw is what gave this mouse its name.
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stevenmi89 - Tuesday, August 19, 2014 - link
maybe you have big hulk hands. i find it very comfortable.Mumrik - Tuesday, August 19, 2014 - link
As far as I know I have large hands, but not enormous, yet every mouse I've ever tried has been a natural claw grip for me. They all feel like silly little toys. Never did own an old-school Boomslang. Those looked pretty big.Footman36 - Tuesday, August 19, 2014 - link
I also tried the G502 mouse and I have smallish hands for a guy. I still felt that my pinky was being dragged across the mat! The mouse went back... I'm still using my Deathadder but I would really like to find a decent claw grip mouse....BColes - Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - link
What mouse would you recommend for larger hands?willis936 - Monday, August 18, 2014 - link
I'm still happily using a logitech g5 from ages past. There are only two things that could ever be improved on it:1. a few more DPI (like 2400 rather than 1600, but not 8000)
2. programming 5 custom DPI levels to the mouse without reliance on drivers. I can't tell you how many times programs bypass the drivers and all of a sudden my DPI settings are wonked.
All of this other stuff is just to get you to pay a lot of money. The best gaming mouse today should be $50.
mindbomb - Monday, August 18, 2014 - link
when are there going to be usb 3.0 mice? they would provide lower latency and greater battery life.flyingpants1 - Monday, August 18, 2014 - link
What on earth makes you think that?jordanclock - Monday, August 18, 2014 - link
The battery life on wired mice is phenomenal.ddriver - Tuesday, August 19, 2014 - link
Well, his logic is 3 is more than 2, so it outta be better, right? :)Samus - Monday, August 18, 2014 - link
The polling rate for USB 3.0 is actually slower, so it'd be worse.