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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jigglywiggly - Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - link
Can you do a real review on a mouse for once? Max sensor speed, how good the clicks are, open it up and show which buttons it uses, etc.Gonemad - Wednesday, August 27, 2014 - link
I've had a Logitech G5 that survived over 10 years, being most of them playing Diablo 2, which is was known as the "mouse-destroyer" of its day. Yes, it was a bit overpriced - the price of 5 run-of-the-mill mice back then - but it survided longer than 10 mice, so it paid itself many times over. It didn't fade, it didn't peel, the cloth-wrapped cable didn't shred, the buttons still perfectly. It just needed a wet cloth every now and then to clean the gunk out. I happen to be left-handed, and its design, despite being right-handed, doesn't prevent the reverse utilization. So yeah, Logitech gear is a bit of hit-and-miss, but the G5 and another wireless model, ( that I don't remember the exact name, but the single AA battery lasts 9 months) are perfect examples of craftsmanship.