**EVGA Torq X10 Gaming Mouse Review**

In a bold move, EVGA, a well-known company in the gaming hardware market, has entered the peripherals industry with their first gaming mouse, the Torq X10. With a $30 premium for its sleek carbon fiber design, this mouse promises to deliver top-notch performance and customization options.

One of the standout features of the Torq X10 is its glossy carbon fiber sides, which not only look stunning but also provide a sturdy grip. The surface is surprisingly non-slippery, providing a secure hold even when the mouse is moved quickly across the desk. The build quality is solid, with an aluminum frame that exudes premium feel and finish. The removable cover and back portion of the mouse are covered in perforated plastic, which feels great to the touch and won't wear out over time.

The mouse itself is symmetrical, making it a welcome respite for left-handed users who often face challenges finding mice with reversed button placement. However, we found that our ring finger kept hitting the two browser buttons on the right side, prompting us to adjust the grip slightly. The button location is generally fine, although there's noticeable movement on the side buttons. These are easy to press and respond quickly, but it's a shame they're not more precisely placed.

The primary left and right clicks have a slightly heavy feel, with quick rebound that's satisfying for gamers. However, we found the scroll wheel to be a bit too dense, which made it difficult to use during gameplay. The rubberized wheel is well-illuminated, making it easy to navigate through documents or websites.

The DPI switch buttons are a highlight of the Torq X10, with excellent tactile response and an LED indicator that lets you know which of the five DPI settings you're using. At the back of the mouse, there's an illuminated EVGA logo, available in multiple color options. The cable is braided, and the USB port is labeled for easy differentiation.

One feature we appreciate is the removable cover, which allows you to adjust the height of the support surface. This can be a game-changer for those with larger hands or who prefer a more customized fit. However, removing the top cover requires some care, as the hinge mechanism can break if not used correctly. We also found that adding weights to the mouse without proper housing can lead to issues.

The Teflon feet at the bottom of the mouse provide smooth glide on any surface, and there's an additional Al profile switch button on the bottom for added convenience. The laser sensor uses the Avago 9800, which offers up to 88,200 DPI tracking and works well on glass and white surfaces.

Finally, the driver software could use some work, but it provides a solid foundation for customization. Under the "Button Settings" menu, you can select each button and remap it, as well as switch the layout for left-handed users. Advanced settings include DPI adjustments, mouse acceleration, and LED configuration. The saved macros are also nicely implemented.

In conclusion, EVGA's Torq X10 is a strong gaming contender that delivers excellent build quality, great primary switches, and customization options. However, some implementation issues, such as the problematic removable cover and lack of housing for unused weights, may raise concerns about longevity. We're eager to see how EVGA addresses these issues in future products, but for now, the Torq X10 is an impressive debut that's sure to please gamers.

**Key Features:**

* Carbon fiber design with glossy sides

* Sturdy grip and aluminum frame

* Customizable weight distribution through removable cover

* Laser sensor with up to 88,200 DPI tracking

* Advanced driver software for button remapping and customization

* Multiple color options for the EVGA logo

**Pros and Cons:**

Pros:

* Excellent build quality and premium feel

* Great primary switches and customization options

* Smooth glide on any surface thanks to Teflon feet

* Advanced features like DPI adjustments and mouse acceleration

Cons:

* Problematic removable cover that can break if not used correctly

* Lack of housing for unused weights

* Side buttons exhibit excessive play, which may cause concerns about longevity

* Driver software could use some work

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthis video was brought to you by NC great technology selection and service hello everyone this is Dimitri with hardw and it seems like we've got another major player within the peripherals Market as EVGA has just released their first gaming mouse I think this time it is exciting as we as consumers and Gamers get so many choices plus the potential for these new products to incorporate something unique and different from the hundreds of gaming mice that we currently have on the market so this is the EVGA torque X10 going for $90 and we'll also have a carbon fiber version for a $30 premium so all the glossy sides we see here will be covered in real carbon fiber instead pretty cool but you will have to pay extra also to my surprise the glossy sides are not slippery at all and actually help with a sturdy grip build quality is solid with an aluminum frame and torque xtend feel feel well put together so good job EVGA both the removable cover and the back portion are covered in this uh perforated plastic that feels great and it's also not rubberized so it won't wear out in time the mouse is symmetrical good news for left-handed users although I kept hitting the two browser buttons on the right side with my ring finger and I had to readjust the grip so that doesn't happen overall button location is fine although you can see there's quite a bit of movement on the side buttons there are are fairly easy to press so that's why I ended up disabling the ones on the opposite side primary left and right click are a little heavy but the rebound is quick so that's good and I'm very impressed with the scroll wheel it's rubberized well illuminated and with a well-defined scroll steps actual mle press feels a little too dense so I never actually ended up using it during gam playay DPI switch buttons are right behind with excellent tactile response and LED indicator to tell you which of the five DPI settings you're using at the very back an illuminated EVGA logo with multiple color options same with the scroll wheel and that's always great to have to color match to all your peripherals the cable is braided plus the USB port is labeled which is useful for differentiation but I'd love to see more peripherals come with different color tips on the end instead now it definitely shows that EVGA has done their homework when it comes to customization as using this proprietary key you can either raise or lower the height of the support surface the height difference may not look like a big deal but depending on your hand size you can basically find to the size of the torque X10 I give make a feature that you'll actually be thankful for at 121 G the mouse is well balanced but removing the top cover reveals a slot for additional weights that can be added if you prefer a heavier body now this is great as a concept especially for a gaming mouse but evga's execution here certainly may cause some issues you have to be very careful removing the top cover by first sliding it towards the back and only then using the small hinge to lift off the cover I actually broke one of the notches on our first sample that resulted in unbalanced left and right clicks so keep that in mind also the weights are cylinders without an included housing so we can easily lose the ones not in use the Teflon feet at the bottom do span a large area and regardless of the surface Glide was always smooth and consistent there's also Al a profile switch button at the bottom which is great to have on the mouse itself so the x10 uses a laser sensor that can be used on glass and white surfaces this is the avago 9800 that goes up to 88,200 DPI and tracking was accurate although Mouse acceleration was on by default so make sure you disable it and I had a good time gaming with the x10 especially after adding in some weights and raising the height and with my usual 800 DPI Sensitivity I got to dominate the battlefield one more the driver software is a bit clunky it definitely needs work although we do have all the customization for example under button settings selecting each button and remapping it is easy plus switching the layout for left-handed users is right there advanced settings uh with DPI is pretty clear with five sensitivities plus the pulling rate adjustment we've got angle snapping Mouse acceleration and the standard rest of the settings uh plus the LED adjustment with color brightness and different modes you can save the Mac MOS on board the mouse which is great uh and manage where these macros are saved as well and overall what we have here is a strong gaming Contender coming from a strong company with excellent build quality great primary switches and customization for both the form and the weight however the implementation of the removable cover to access the weight slots is problematic if removed incorrectly housing for unused weights is non-existent and the side buttons exhibit just way too much play that may cause concerns with longevity of those buttons however this being evga's first entrance into peripherals I really can't wait to see how they proceed as the Torx 10 is actually very impressive being their first gaming mouse and we'll perhaps see a keyboard roll out as the slide slip in the software may be just a teaser to get us excited but let us know how you feel about EVGA heading into the gaming pereral market and your thoughts on the torque X10 in particular make sure you are subscribed for more similar content as always thanks for watching we'll see you in the next onethis video was brought to you by NC great technology selection and service hello everyone this is Dimitri with hardw and it seems like we've got another major player within the peripherals Market as EVGA has just released their first gaming mouse I think this time it is exciting as we as consumers and Gamers get so many choices plus the potential for these new products to incorporate something unique and different from the hundreds of gaming mice that we currently have on the market so this is the EVGA torque X10 going for $90 and we'll also have a carbon fiber version for a $30 premium so all the glossy sides we see here will be covered in real carbon fiber instead pretty cool but you will have to pay extra also to my surprise the glossy sides are not slippery at all and actually help with a sturdy grip build quality is solid with an aluminum frame and torque xtend feel feel well put together so good job EVGA both the removable cover and the back portion are covered in this uh perforated plastic that feels great and it's also not rubberized so it won't wear out in time the mouse is symmetrical good news for left-handed users although I kept hitting the two browser buttons on the right side with my ring finger and I had to readjust the grip so that doesn't happen overall button location is fine although you can see there's quite a bit of movement on the side buttons there are are fairly easy to press so that's why I ended up disabling the ones on the opposite side primary left and right click are a little heavy but the rebound is quick so that's good and I'm very impressed with the scroll wheel it's rubberized well illuminated and with a well-defined scroll steps actual mle press feels a little too dense so I never actually ended up using it during gam playay DPI switch buttons are right behind with excellent tactile response and LED indicator to tell you which of the five DPI settings you're using at the very back an illuminated EVGA logo with multiple color options same with the scroll wheel and that's always great to have to color match to all your peripherals the cable is braided plus the USB port is labeled which is useful for differentiation but I'd love to see more peripherals come with different color tips on the end instead now it definitely shows that EVGA has done their homework when it comes to customization as using this proprietary key you can either raise or lower the height of the support surface the height difference may not look like a big deal but depending on your hand size you can basically find to the size of the torque X10 I give make a feature that you'll actually be thankful for at 121 G the mouse is well balanced but removing the top cover reveals a slot for additional weights that can be added if you prefer a heavier body now this is great as a concept especially for a gaming mouse but evga's execution here certainly may cause some issues you have to be very careful removing the top cover by first sliding it towards the back and only then using the small hinge to lift off the cover I actually broke one of the notches on our first sample that resulted in unbalanced left and right clicks so keep that in mind also the weights are cylinders without an included housing so we can easily lose the ones not in use the Teflon feet at the bottom do span a large area and regardless of the surface Glide was always smooth and consistent there's also Al a profile switch button at the bottom which is great to have on the mouse itself so the x10 uses a laser sensor that can be used on glass and white surfaces this is the avago 9800 that goes up to 88,200 DPI and tracking was accurate although Mouse acceleration was on by default so make sure you disable it and I had a good time gaming with the x10 especially after adding in some weights and raising the height and with my usual 800 DPI Sensitivity I got to dominate the battlefield one more the driver software is a bit clunky it definitely needs work although we do have all the customization for example under button settings selecting each button and remapping it is easy plus switching the layout for left-handed users is right there advanced settings uh with DPI is pretty clear with five sensitivities plus the pulling rate adjustment we've got angle snapping Mouse acceleration and the standard rest of the settings uh plus the LED adjustment with color brightness and different modes you can save the Mac MOS on board the mouse which is great uh and manage where these macros are saved as well and overall what we have here is a strong gaming Contender coming from a strong company with excellent build quality great primary switches and customization for both the form and the weight however the implementation of the removable cover to access the weight slots is problematic if removed incorrectly housing for unused weights is non-existent and the side buttons exhibit just way too much play that may cause concerns with longevity of those buttons however this being evga's first entrance into peripherals I really can't wait to see how they proceed as the Torx 10 is actually very impressive being their first gaming mouse and we'll perhaps see a keyboard roll out as the slide slip in the software may be just a teaser to get us excited but let us know how you feel about EVGA heading into the gaming pereral market and your thoughts on the torque X10 in particular make sure you are subscribed for more similar content as always thanks for watching we'll see you in the next one\n"