G.Skill Ripjaws MX780 Gaming Mouse Review

We recommend a lot of GSkill memory and that’s why it’s so exciting to be reviewing their first mouse, the Gskill Ripjaws MX780 Gaming Mouse.  After all, it’s not every day a company we love gets into the gaming mouse market. 

The Ripjaws MX780 team has certainly done their homework. 8200 DPI Laser sensor, custom sizing, RGB lighting, 8 programmable buttons and it’s also ambidextrous.  Nice, and that’s not even the full list!  But can a first generation mouse compete?  Let’s find out!

At first glance the MX780 brings to mind any number of popular designs but the look is distinctive.  The core of the MX780 is the aluminum chassis housing the Avago 8200 DPI sensor.  While not the highest DPI we see advertised, it is a popular choice for dependability and sensitivity.   The main switches are Omron micro switches making the life over 20 million clicks.  Not bad for a first attempt.

Let’s see what else the MX780 offers!

Series:    Gaming Mice    
Sensor Type:    Avago Laser Sensor    
Micro Switch:     Omron     
DPI    100-8200    
Polling Rate    125Hz/250Hz/500Hz/1000Hz    
Mouse Backlighting    4-Zone RGB    
On-Board Profile    5    
Programmable Keys    8    
On-Board Memory    512kb    
Braided USB Cable    1.8m    
Mouse Adapter    USB     
Mouse Feet    PTFE Glide Pads    
Weight System    4.5g Weights (x2)    
Weight (mouse only)    111g    
Weight (w/ weights)    120g    
Dimensions     130mm x 70mm x 38mm (5.12in x 2.76in x 1.50in)    
Dimensions (w/ large side grips)    130mm x 93mm x 38mm (5.12in x 3.66in x 1.50in)    
Warranty    2-Year Limited Warranty

Established in 1989 by enthusiasts, G.Skill is a leading memory module Manufacturer based in Taipei, Taiwan. GSkill may be known for their high performance Ripjaws branded memory and affordable pricing but these days everyone is diversifying.  Applying the well-known Ripjaws brand to a gaming line of mice, headphones and keyboards is a natural extension.