A Solid Debut, Plenty to Like

Equally nosotros pointed out, G.Skill's new peripherals are like to some of the products that nosotros have seen from Cougar. The KM780 RGB reminds me so much of the 700K, a Cougar keyboard that I was using before this review, though the KM780 RGB seems to meliorate upon the 700K's pattern in about every way.

The aforementioned is true for the Thou.Skill MX780 RGB mouse, which has clearly been inspired by the Cougar 700M. Again, the MX780 RGB is better in well-nigh every mode as G.Skill has been able to improve the design.

Despite its improvements, G.Skill's prelaunch MSRPs had us a little concerned. The MX780 RGB seemed somewhat pricey at $80 and then did the KM780 RGB at $190.

Fortunately, the MX780 RGB has appeared Newegg for $lx, right in line with the Cougar 700M and Logitech G502 Proteus Core. Likewise, the KM780 RGB has launched for $160, or within $ten of Cougar'due south 700K -- a strong position considering G.Skill'south board has extra features that justify the premium.

Assuming you like the MX780 RGB's looks, there's not much to dislike almost it. Granted, it isn't cheap, merely information technology holds its own compared to other keyboards in the same territory, including the Corsair K95, SteelSeries Noon M800, Razer BlackWidow Blush and the Logitech G910 Orion Spark.

The MX780 RGB is highly customizable, has been made from quality materials for a solid feel and is extremely comfortable to use. Features such every bit the USB pass-through, audio connectivity, large palm rest, volume control dial with LED level indicator and mouse cablevision holder all add to the keyboard's entreatment.

If there was one matter I could alter about the MX780 RGB I would desire all the LED backlighting to be RGB. The mode buttons along with the media and volume indicator lights are all blood-red and cannot exist changed. They look a bit odd when using any colour other than red for the key illumination and spoil the design for me.

The only other tweak I'd make might be some kind of space under the keyboard where excess mouse cord could be stored, this would really complement the mouse cable holder and USB pass-through.

Moving to the MX780 RGB, we were far more impressed with this gaming mouse than we ever imagined. The promotional photos similar the ane above make the mouse announced very tacky, like it is wrapped in cheap looking plastic with a miss friction match of lights. Later on checking out the MX780 RGB starting time hand we were pleasantly surprised by how nice it looks.

The MX780 RGB's launch price of $60 puts it square against models like the Logitech G502 and Razer DeathAdder Chroma. While I wouldn't get as far equally to say it is better than those mice, it's certainly a viable culling depending on your sense of taste.

The Logitech G502 Proteus Core is perhaps my favorite gaming mouse as I find it extremely authentic and comfortable. That said, I am drawn to the MX780 RGB for its customizability. Those interchangeable side grips are awesome and nosotros certainly appreciated having the option of irresolute the weight and palm balance.

Having used the MX780 RGB for a few weeks now I've been thinking about what I would modify, and not a lot has come up to mind. Maybe i improvement some users might appreciate would exist to make the scroll bicycle capable of free spinning also every bit the gear mode that it currently offers. I only employ the gear manner so the lack of a complimentary spin role doesn't really carp me.

There's only really i complaint I accept of both the KM780 RGB and MX780 RGB, that existence their limited two-year warranty. Such premium products should be backed by a minimum three-year warranty to match the likes of Logitech with its G502. That said, we tin can't be too hard on G.Skill as established brands such as Corsair and Razer nevertheless only offer a one to two-year warranty across their ranges of keyboards and mice.

Overall, One thousand.Skill's get-go batch of gaming peripherals are among the best we've seen and certainly worth their asking prices. At present all G.Skill needs to practise is poach the person coming up with Logitech's killer product names.

G.Skill Ripjaws KM780 RGB Keyboard Scorecard

Pros: The KM780 is comfortable to utilize and features a solid palm rest, RGB backlighting, USB pass-through, optional keycaps for gaming, like shooting fish in a barrel to employ multimedia keys and an active LED volume indicator.

Cons: At the aforementioned time it's relatively pricey, lacks cablevision direction under the board to complement the mouse cable holder, and not all of its LED lights are RGB which spoils the aesthetics a little.

G.Skill Ripjaws MX780 RGB Mouse Scorecard

Pros: The MX780 is accurate and comfortable with a height-adjustable palm rest every bit well as customizable side grips, a weight organization and RGB lighting.

Cons: It might be asking for a picayune much but it would be nice to see 1000.Skill friction match the iii-yr warranty you'd get with Logitech's G502 Proteus Core.