EVGA Torq X5 Optical gaming mouse

1. Introduction2. Unboxing3. EVGA Torq X54. Testing5. Final Thoughts6. View All Pages

The EVGA Torq X5 is quite an eye-catching mouse, if for no other reason than it has a bright white paint job. It features a sparkly pearlescent white top coat. This contrasts with the matt black sides and glossy black buttons used throughout the design.

Styling points include the see through EVGA logo at the rear, which lights up with LED lighting when powered on. There are twin strips down the sides, which also have a glow around them when the mouse is plugged in. There is another lighting strip located at the rear.

The sides of this ambidextrous mouse are identical, with the same reptile skin plastic grips and twin buttons for added function. They are however in a press, rather than a rock position, so you will need to lift off your thumb or forefinger to press them.

The dual sided nature of the EVGA Torq X5 does mean that it will work just as well for left and right-handed gamers, as long as you do not mind doing a bit of remapping.

The front is notable for the fact that the developers chose to make the mouse cable not branch off from the centre of the mouse and instead, it does so from the left hand side.  Also at this end of the rodent are the twin left and right-click buttons, which are built into the main body of the mouse.

Nestled between them is the ridged scroll wheel, behind which is a single DPI switch, which can cycle through various sensitivities. Each level is displayed on a small LED indicator in-front of it.

On the underside we get out first look at the Pixart 3988 optical sensor, which is located in the centre. There are mouse feet at the front and back, with a small switch located near the latter which alters the LED lighting with each press, cycling through several colour options. 

The cable is braided to a high standard and has a customised USB header, though the connector itself is standard nickel.

The Torq X5 is an attractive mouse when lit up.

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