And the MP510 isn’t the most used mouse pad.

But I’m a fan of gear from Cooler Master and the MP510 comes recommended from some mouse pad fanatics.

I wanted to give the MP510 a try because I heard it’s different from most mouse pads. I’ve tried cloth pads and I’ve tried hard pads, but the MP510 is something else.

You could say the MP510 is neither a cloth pad nor a hard pad because it uses the special Cordura fabric. Cordura is a coarse material that delivers responsiveness, durability, and water resistance.

And it’s exactly this material that gives the MP510 a different feel from the other mouse pads that I’ve tried.

I would describe the MP510 as more of a hybrid pad, and I’ll cover how this mouse pad performs when gaming in more detail as you read through this review.

For now, let’s start at the beginning with the unboxing.

Unpackaging

The MP510 comes in a box with the purple and black colors that Cooler Master is known for, with the pad rolled up inside.

The MP510 is a classic black mouse pad with anti-fray stitching to prevent it from peeling around the edges. And it features a small yet elegant Cooler Master logo in the top right that glows in the dark.

As simple as the design of the MP510 is, I really like it.

When I placed the MP510 on my desk, it didn’t immediately lay completely flat and there were some bumps in the corners.

As the corners are areas that I usually don’t move my mouse over when gaming, this wasn’t a problem.

It actually took more than a week for the MP510 to lay completely flat. In hindsight, I could have placed some weights on the areas where there were bumps to speed up the process.

Sizing

You can get the MP510 in a few different sizes; small, medium, large, and extra large.

If you’re someone that plays mostly shooter games with relatively low sensitivity, then you’re going to want to get at least the large size.

The sensitivity I use is usually around 20-30cm/360 or 65-80 eDPI in Fortnite and I went with the large size, which has the following dimensions:

• Width: 450 mm
• Height: 350 mm
• Thickness: 3 mm

So the large size has the standard 450 mm width that you would expect from a big pad and offers enough room when moving horizontally.

But the 350 mm height is more than 10% shorter than the 400 mm standard height that you would expect from a mouse pad of this size.

I have no idea why Cooler Master decided to chop off some of the height of the MP510.

For me, the slight loss in vertical length wasn’t a problem, even when doing vertical aiming scenarios. You see, when I’m gaming, I don’t rest my whole arm on the desk (I use more like two-thirds of my arm).

But I did feel the need to move the MP510 a few millimeters further up my desk than I usually would (I typically have my mouse pad right on the edge of my desk), to make sure I had the room I needed.

If you’re someone that rests your whole arm on the desk, use a low sensitivity, and you play games with a lot of verticality, then you may find the 350 mm height of the large size MP510 a problem.

In that case, the extra large MP510 may be more suitable for you. Here are the dimensions of the extra large size:

• Width: 900 mm
• Height: 400 mm
• Thickness: 3 mm

So it has enough width to cover a lot of your desk (more than you’ll ever need when gaming) and has the standard 400 mm height, which should be enough for everyone.

Whatever size you choose, the thickness is 3 mm. I find this is a good thickness for mouse pads in terms of comfort for long gaming sessions and performance.

Now let’s look at the performance of the MP510 mouse pad in more detail.

Performance

The MP510 is a fairly fast mouse pad, but it is not too quick that you lose control. Because of the rough texture of the Cordura fabric, the MP510 has a scratchy feeling as you move your mouse over it.

Of course, the MP510 is faster than your standard control pads, like a SteelSeries QcK or Zowie G-SR-SE. But certainly slower than, say, a hard pad like the Glorious Helios.

So the MP510 is well balanced in its speed and it’s a good choice if you’re looking for something that’s faster than your typical cloth pad.

The friction is also a bit lower than your typical cloth pad.

But the stopping power was good enough for me to be able to stop the mouse when I wanted to. So I could perform well when using the MP510 in heavily click-timing games or practice scenarios.

If you play games that are more focused on tracking aim and reactivity, where a faster pad is preferred, then the MP510 is a top choice.

I feel confident when aiming using the MP510 mouse pad and have good control over my mouse movements in all areas of the pad because the surface is consistent.

So the MP510 offers you medium speed and stopping power. In other words, it’s a well-balanced pad that gives you a feeling that you won’t get from most mouse pads.

The Cordura fabric

Now I want to talk about the Cordura fabric in more detail since it’s not a commonly used material in mouse pads.

The surface of the MP510 is rough and many users have said it can aggravate your skin as your arm and wrist moves over it. Because I’m someone with sensitive skin, this was a concern for me.

Here’s a close-up photo of the MP510, so you can get a good idea of what the Cordura fabric looks like.

Fortunately, I haven’t had any skin problems or flareups as a result of playing with the MP510.

Something notable about the Cordura fabric is that it’s very durable and it’s going to remain consistent for a long time.

You can’t say this for a lot of pads.

For example, cloth pads are prone to losing their glide and feel once you’ve used them for a few months or a year.

But you’ll most likely get a good few years of regular use from the MP510 before you notice any signs of it degrading or losing glide.

The Cordura fabric is also water-resistant, this can help the pad feel consistent even if you have some sweat on your arm, or you are in a humid environment.

Also, the stitched edges of the MP510 can help prevent the mouse pad from fraying, further extending its lifespan.

I noticed that the MP510 can pick up bits of particles and fluff from the air, which get stuck to the mouse pad.

If you’re someone that’s sensitive to anything on your mouse pad and you can feel all those little bumps as you glide your mouse over the surface, don’t worry.

The MP510 is quick and easy to clean. I found that just rubbing it gently with a microfiber cloth (that you can get cheap from most shops) will remove any unwanted particles from the surface of the pad.

Some users have said they can notice a difference in how the MP510 feels in the X and Y axis. For example, some users say the Y axis seems slower than the X axis.

But this is not something that I was able to notice. Even when I was isolating horizontal and vertical movements, I was able to perform well when using the MP510.

Conclusion

The MP510 is a well-made mouse pad that gives you excellent performance and the consistent surface that you need when gaming.

If you’re looking for something that’s faster and offers a different feel and texture from your standard cloth pad, then you should consider getting the MP510.

Because it’s durable and available at an affordable price, the MP510 is one of the best value for money mouse pads that you can get today.

>> Click here to see the latest price of the MP510 mouse pad on Amazon.

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It’s a small form factor and ultra-lightweight gaming mouse that’s highly rated.

For many I expect this could be the end game mouse.

When I found out that the delivery was going to be made a day earlier than expected, I was eagerly tracking the driver online until he arrived at my home.

The package was left at my doorstep because of the current situation. I quickly ran down to collect it and when I picked the package up I thought there had been a mistake.

The package was just too light.

Was there really a mouse in here?

Unpacking the MM710

The box that the MM710 comes in has the classic purple and black colors that you expect from Cooler Master products. It’s well packaged, easy to open, and even comes with extra mouse feet.

Cooler Master’s MM710 is the first ultra-lightweight mouse that I’ve tried, and as I took it from the box and held it in my hands I couldn’t help but wonder how a mouse could be so light.

Weighing just 53 grams, the MM710 is one of the lightest gaming mice you can get right now. And although it’s incredibly light, it doesn’t feel flimsy.

The thing that really struck me other than the weight is the cable. The MM710 uses the new Cooler Master ultraweave cable that is composed of durable yet flexible material.

The cable is so soft and flexible that it feels like there’s nothing there at all. The MM710 has the best stock cable of any mouse that I’ve ever used.

I know that many users have reported problems with the build quality of the MM710. But I think that was from the first batch of mice and I must have gotten a newer batch because mine felt solid.

Even with some pretty violent shaking of the mouse, I can hear no rattling.

When I squeeze the MM710 from the top and bottom then the middle of the mouse does click. But this does not cause any of the buttons to action.

When I squeeze the MM710 from the sides I can get the back side mouse button to click. But I have to squeeze the mouse pretty hard for this to happen.

Overall, when using the MM710 for gaming I have had absolutely zero problems. In my opinion, the build quality is very good.

You would need to be squeezing the mouse with the strength of the Hulk to encounter any of the previously mentioned clicking issues when gaming.

First thoughts when gaming with the MM710

As I loaded up my first game using the MM710, something didn’t feel right.

Things felt faster.

I thought this was because the mouse was so light that the force I was usually applying to the mouse was making things feel more sensitive.

But on further investigation, I discovered that the MM710 actually uses a default mouse DPI of 1200. So because I play using 800 DPI, this meant I was using a sensitivity 50% higher than usual.

You should bear this default DPI in mind when you use the MM710. You can adjust your in-game sensitivity according to the 1200 DPI and if you’re a Fortnite player you can use my eDPI calculator to help with the conversion.

Or you can adjust the DPI using a button on the top of the mouse until you get the setting that you want.

You can also change the DPI settings using the Cooler Master software (I’ll discuss the software in more detail as you read on).

Anyway, the main games I play are Fortnite, Kovaak’s FPS Aim Trainer, and Overwatch. In other words, I play shooter games and I will talk a bit about how the MM710 performs for these types of games.

Because the MM710 is small, lightweight and uses the top PixArt PMW3389 sensor, it’s a perfect candidate for shooter games.

The ambidextrous shape and small size means its best used with a claw or fingertip grip. But you could use a palm grip if your hands are small enough.

In Fortnite, I have my walls and stairs bound to the side mouse buttons, so it’s important the mouse I use has good side mouse buttons because I use them a lot. The side mouse buttons on the Cooler Master MM710 are crisp and well positioned so I can easily press them with my thumb.

The first day that I was playing Fortnite with the MM710 I actually ended up getting 3 straight wins in a row with my friends, and I had fairly high-kill games. This is not a regular occurrence for me since SBMM was added to Fortnite.

So I have to attribute some of my gaming success to the MM710.

Both my tracking aim and flicks feel good when using the MM710.

MM710 Software

The Cooler Master MasterPlus software has everything that you would expect from software for a mouse and a few extra features.

You can set up to 7 levels of DPI and you can even set different X and Y DPI, which is something that I’ve not seen before. Your DPI can be changed in increments of 100.

The DPI can be set as high as 16000 but I doubt anyone would go this high. Personally, I just use 800 DPI (for both X and Y) since low DPI is best for shooters.

You can set up macros, change the buttons and create different profiles.

You can set your polling rate to either 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, or 1000Hz. The default is 1000Hz and this is what I use since it’s the best polling rate because it has the lowest response time.

The additional features from the software is the ability to set surface tuning and angle tunability.

If you use your mouse at an angle you can set your angle tunability between -30 and 30 degrees, so your MM710 will behave as if you were holding it straight.

Thoughts on the design

I got the black matte finish of the MM710. Although you can get it in glossy black or white, as well.

Black really suits my set up and now all my equipment is Cooler Master. I use the MP510 mouse pad and MasterKeys keyboard. It wasn’t my intention to go full Cooler Master, but that’s how things have turned out.

In general, I’m not a fan of the honeycomb design for mice. But it does help to get the weight down, so it’s a necessary evil.

The holes on the MM710 are a little larger than other mice with the honeycomb design. Some users may have problems with the size of their holes, but this hasn’t been a problem for me.

You see, there are no holes where you place your main (index, second, and ring) fingers or thumb. Sometimes my pinky rests on a hole because of the way I grip the mouse but this causes me no issues.

If you use a fingertip grip and place your fingers far back on the mouse then your clicking fingers could rest on the holes. You may or may not like this, and it’s something to bear in mind.

Overall, I like the minimalist black design of the MM710.

Things I don’t like about the MM710

In general, I really like the shape of the MM710.

But I find the hump position is too far back.

I have 18×9 cm hands with fairly long fingers and I find mice with a slightly more centered hump to be more comfortable. So I find the MM710 is a little uncomfortable.

Also, the middle mouse button click (or scroll wheel click) is really stuff. The amount of force you have to apply is too high and I can imagine it causing some pain to users that repeatedly try to click it.

Fortunately, I don’t use the middle mouse button for any of my keybinds in Fortnite or any other games, so this isn’t a problem for me.

But if you use your middle mouse button click for something important then you may struggle to use it with the MM710 and you’ll have to find an alternative keybind.

One of the biggest criticisms of the MM710 is the sensor position being too far back. But as someone that uses a sensitivity of roughly 25cm/360 I had no issues with the sensor position.

Conclusion

The Cooler Master MM710 could be an end game mouse for a lot of people.

It’s small, lightweight, has a top sensor, the best stock cable of any mouse I’ve ever had, and has an excellent shape for claw or fingertip grip.

For a mouse of this standard, you would expect to pay a premium price, but you can get the MM710 for less than $50.

The MM710 rivals the mouse offerings from top brands such as Finalmouse for a fraction of the price.

As of writing, the MM710 is my main mouse.

But I think there’s something better out there for me and I will continue my search for the perfect mouse.

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One that’s affordable?

And made by one of the most reputable companies in the gaming industry?

Well, look no further than the Logitech G305 (link to check the latest price on Amazon). This is an excellent wireless mouse, even for competitive gamers that would typically avoid wireless technology.

That’s because the G305 uses “Lightspeed”, a wireless solution with a 1ms response rate.

In other words, you won’t be able to tell the difference from a wired mouse.

As of right now, this is the cheapest wireless mouse available with Lightspeed technology.

A wireless version of the Logitech G Pro

The wired Logitech G Pro is one of the most popular gaming mice for competitive players.

Now, thanks to the G305, you can get the same great mouse but without the wire.

By the way, the wired G Pro is a different mouse entirely from the very popular (and very expensive) G Pro Wireless. This is confusing naming convention from Logitech, unfortunately.

But basically the G305 is a smaller (and much cheaper) version of the G Pro Wireless.

And it’s the small size and affordability that made me want to get this mouse.

Here are the dimensions of the Logitech G305:

• Height: 116.6 mm
• Width: 62.15 mm
• Depth: 38.2 mm
• Weight: 99 grams

You see, the ideal length of a mouse should be about two thirds the length of your hand. The length of my hand is 17cm, so the Logitech G305 is a very good fit for me. And hopefully for you too.

I mostly play Fortnite, so this review will have some focus around that. But I also play some Kovaak’s FPS Aim Trainer. So I can talk about how the G305 feels for shooters and aiming more generally as well.

But first, I want to talk about the biggest problem the G305 has.

And a simple solution to that problem.

How to make the G305 even lighter

As you know, the G305 weighs 99 grams when using a standard AA battery.

Now, 99 grams is very light for a wireless mouse.

But when you think about how you can buy gaming mice as light as 58 grams today, the G305 can feel a bit heavy.

The real problem, however, is not the actual weight. Instead, it’s how the weight is distributed.

Listen, the G305 is a very “back heavy” mouse when you use a standard AA battery. In other words, the weight isn’t evenly distributed because of the weight of the battery.

Here’s the solution: Lithium batteries.

You see, lithium batteries weigh about 10 grams less than your standard battery and you can get a pack of lithium batteries for about $15 on Amazon. Doing this will reduce the weight of your G305 to about 89 grams.

A 10-gram reduction in weight may not seem like much. But it’s the improvement of the weight distribution that really matters.

In other words, when you use lithium batteries with your G305 it will feel a lot better because the weight is more evenly distributed.

Also, lithium batteries are more energy-efficient, which is an added bonus.

You’ll soon learn as you continue to read this review, that the energy efficiency of the G305 is already amazing.

But, before we get to the features of the mouse, let’s continue talking about the weight some more. Shall we?

Get your G305 lighter than a G Pro Wireless

With lithium batteries, the G305 weighs just 9 grams more than the G Pro Wireless.

But when you consider you can get the Logitech G305 for less than half the cost of the G Pro Wireless then this mouse starts to make a lot of sense when you think economically.

And I’m about to tell you how you can get the weight down even further.

Listen, you can use an AAA to AA adapter, and this will allow you to use a smaller lithium battery to power your G305.

Smaller battery = less weight.

Using an AAA lithium battery with an adapter will get your G305 weight down to about 84 grams. Which is within 5% of the weight of the G Pro Wireless.

If you want to be really economical, you can skip the adapter altogether and just use some tin toil with your AAA battery.

Here’s another simple thing you can do to reduce the weight even more: Remove the back of the mouse. Doing this will reduce the weight a further 7 grams, making it lighter than the G Pro Wireless.

Of course, playing without the back of your G305 might feel awkward, and it’s not something I recommend. But it is an option if you want to reduce the weight and you can still use the mouse just as well.

Some Reddit users have even taken it a step further by modding the shell of the G305 to get the weight down to 53 grams. Therefore imitating the honeycomb style from Final Mouse.

Certainly, you’re unlikely to go to such extremes.

But I think the length that gamers are willing to go to modify their own G305s speaks volumes about the quality of this mouse.

A simple design

Let’s get away from weight a moment and instead talk about how the mouse looks.

You see, it’s a simple mouse with no unnecessary features. This is exactly how a gaming mouse should be, in my opinion.

No gimmicky lights and no unnecessary buttons to get in your way when you’re holding the G305.

As for the color, it’s matte black. And this is the perfect color for my PC set up, and likely it will suit your set up, too.

Of course, if black isn’t your style, then it’s worth knowing that you can get the Logitech G305 in white if that would suit your set up better.

And the shape of the mouse? It’s almost perfect. And the ambidextrous design means it’s compatible with any grip style.

The mouse wheel is well designed as well. And this is useful for when you want to use the scroll wheel to reset your edit trick in Fortnite.

The side buttons have mechanical tension which means they feel great when you press them. And I have some more to say about the buttons later in this review.

For now, though, I want to talk about the more technical features of this mouse. Because this is an area where Logitech is a step ahead of the competition.

The Hero sensor

The G305 uses Logitech’s very own Hero sensor.

This is a top-quality sensor that allows for accurate and consistent performance with zero mouse acceleration.

You can use up to 12,000 DPI. Of course, you’re unlikely to ever set it this high and you can learn more about the best mouse DPI for Fortnite here.

The great thing about the Hero sensor is that it delivers amazing efficiency. You see, you can use the G305 for up to 250 hours on a single battery, which is over a month of 8 hours a day use.

And there’s an indicator light that will let you know when 15% battery power remains. So you don’t have to worry about the power suddenly running out when you are in an important game.

You also have the option to change the settings to “endurance mode” using the Logitech gaming software so the battery can last up to 9 months. When you use endurance mode, however, it lowers your mouse polling rate to 125 Hz to use less power.

Now that we’ve talked about the weight and shape and the technical features of the G305, it’s time to consider how this mouse performs when gaming.

What is the Logitech G305 like for Fortnite?

As you know, Fortnite is a fast-paced shooter game.

And because there’s a bunch of building involved in Fortnite, you’re going to be moving the mouse around your mouse pad a lot.

You’ll also be moving your arm up and down a lot because of the verticality in Fortnite (as a result of building).

You see, the amount of mouse movements you do when playing Fortnite means it’s a game that’s very well suited for a wireless mouse. Because you won’t need to worry about your wire getting stuck on something or cable drag negatively affecting your aim.

Obviously the Logitech G305 is excellent for shooters in general because it’s a lightweight mouse with an ambidextrous design. And its small size means it fits my hand almost perfectly when using the claw grip (though any grip will be fine).

I find my aim improves when using a smaller mouse, and this is something you’re likely to experience as well.

But the one problem I have with the G305 when playing Fortnite is the size of the buttons. They’re quite small and I found them a little difficult to press as they weren’t where my thumb naturally rests (this may be because I’m used to a different mouse).

You see, the keybinds I use for building a wall and stairs in Fortnite are bound to my side buttons. In other words, I use my side buttons a lot. So it’s important that my side buttons are easy to press and don’t negatively impact my grip.

So that’s why I’ve chosen not to make the Logitech G305 my main mouse.

Instead, I’ll be sticking with my Zowie S2 Divina, which is another excellent small gaming mouse with a top sensor and better side buttons (for me, anyway). Of course, this is a wired mouse but I use a mouse bungee to solve the cable management problem.

There’s certainly an argument to be made that I didn’t spend enough time using the G305 to train myself to use the side buttons effectively.

But I will be keeping this mouse and returning to it in the future. That’s for sure.

Conclusion

The Logitech G305 is an extremely good wireless mouse that goes head to head with the much more expensive G Pro Wireless.

Because the G305 is available at such an attractive price, it’s a must-have for any serious gamer looking for a small and wireless mouse.

Of course, it’s not perfect (no mouse is).

And there are some things I’d like to see Logitech improve on in any future versions of the G305. For example, I would like to see them ditch the battery, create bigger side mouse buttons and make it Powerplay compatible.

In other words, an upgraded mouse that uses the same technology as the G Pro Wireless.

As of writing, however, the G305 is the second-best wireless mouse you can get your hands on.

But it’s best for gamers with small hands and the best in terms of value.

So, are you going to get a Logitech G305?

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What is the GTX equivalent of the RTX 2060?

The RTX in RTX 2060 stands for Ray Tracing.

Ray Tracing is a rendering technique to get the most realistic and lifelike graphics possible.

But it’s not well used in Fortnite because of the cartoon-like graphics.

So RTX is turned off because it can reduce your Frames Per Second (FPS) when gaming.

Moreover, you may be more familiar with the GTX family of NVIDIA graphics cards, since that is the standard naming convention.

And the GTX performance equivalent to the RTX 2060 is the GTX 1070 Ti. But the GTX 1070 Ti is more than 2 years old and uses the Pascal architecture.

Because it’s so old it’s (almost) impossible to buy new. However, you could get yourself a good deal if you choose to buy used.

Note that many of these cards may have been heavily overclocked or used for mining and this can reduce the life span.

In general, I recommend you buy new from a reputable store with a good return policy. So you can return your graphics card if anything were to go wrong.

In other words, you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on something that doesn’t work and have no money-back guarantee.

If you’re looking for the GTX equivalent from the newest Turing architecture then you’re looking at getting either the GTX 1660 or GTX 1660 Ti.

Both the GTX 1660 and GTX 1660 Ti are slower than the RTX 2060. But they are also cheaper and the performance decrease is roughly linear.

What is the AMD equivalent of the RTX 2060?

In terms of price, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 is about the same as to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060.

However, in Fortnite, the RTX 2060 outperforms the RX 5700 because Fortnite prefers NVIDIA GPUs.

The performance equivalent in Fortnite is the RX 5700 XT. But this card is a bit more expensive and is a similar price to the RTX 2060 Super.

The RTX 2060 Super does, of course, perform better than the RX 5700 XT in Fortnite. So, if you’re looking to spend a little more and you’re only looking to play Fortnite, then the RTX 2060 Super may make sense for your use case.

But note that both the RX 5700 and RX 5700 XT have more VRAM than both versions of the RTX 2060 (8GB vs 6GB).

This may not matter much because VRAM in Fortnite typically doesn’t go higher than 3GB even when playing with Epic settings.

Moreover, the AMD cards have worse thermals and are noisier. And they are less power efficient.

So you could end up saving more money over time by going for an NVIDIA card as a result.

What FPS can you expect with the RTX 2060

Your FPS is largely dependant on the CPU you’re using to play Fortnite.

As well as other components such as your RAM and so on.

Of course, I don’t know what the specs of your PC are.

But with my budget AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU and 3000 MHz RAM I am able to get a constant 144+ FPS when playing Fortnite with the RTX 2060. Note that’s when using low settings to get the highest FPS possible when playing Fortnite.

This is great if you’re a competitive player because higher FPS can help improve your aim. And make the game feel smoother and better to play in general.

However, you will need to use a monitor with a high enough refresh rate (Hz) in order to see the extra FPS.

Conclusion

There are a lot of great graphics cards available right now.

Because there’s so much competition.

And competition is great for consumers as it means cheaper prices.

But with so much choice comes a lot of confusion about what to buy.

Here’s what you need to know: Fortnite is not the most graphically intense game and it prefers NVIDIA GPUs. And the RTX 2060 is a good choice at its price point.

Here are the links to Amazon for all the products mentioned in this post:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
• AMD Radeon RX 5700
• AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

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Fortnite likes CPUs with many cores

For many years, CPUs with more than 4 cores were wasted in gaming.

Games weren’t well optimized for CPUs with many cores because there wasn’t enough demand.

However, higher core count CPUs are much more common today as a result of becoming much more affordable (thanks to AMD).

And Fortnite is a game that is more CPU reliant than a lot of other games. That’s because of the building which can become quite abundant, especially in the late game.

So it’s not uncommon for processors with a low core count to have a high CPU usage in Fortnite, which bottlenecks the performance.

Moreover, in recent updates, Fortnite has seen improvements to its multithreaded rendering.

And they have even added an option for it in the in-game settings. That is if your CPU has enough cores and threads.

This means that CPUs with a lot of cores, like the Ryzen 5 2600, get used better.

With the load being spread more evenly across the cores for the best in-game performance.

AMD vs Intel

The closest Intel equivalent to the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is the Intel Core i7-8700k because it also has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Now, the i7-8700k is about 25% faster in gaming and in Fortnite. Because it has better clock speeds and better single-core performance.

The single-core performance for Intel CPUs has always been very good. And single-core performance is more important in gaming.

Image via userbenchmark.

However, the i7-8700k is almost 3 times the price of the Ryzen 5 2600.

And that’s not even factoring in the extra price of a cooler. Since this Intel CPU doesn’t include a stock cooler.

Or the extra price of a motherboard. Because the LGA1151 socket motherboards for Intel CPUs are usually more expensive than the AM4 ones for Ryzen CPUs.

So the i7-8700k actually costs more than 3 times the price of the Ryzen 5 2600. And 3 times the price for 25% doesn’t seem logical, at least not to me.

You see, for me building a PC is a lot about getting the best bang for your buck. That means getting parts that provide great value.

Conclusion

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is one of the best value for money PC components right now.

And it’s only just being beat on value by the older and slower AMD Ryzen 5 1600.

Which is now a lot harder to get because they are no longer in production.

Image via cpubenchmark.

As you know, the Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, so the price per core is ridiculously cheap.

The trend in gaming right now suggests that more cores are becoming more important. So it would be wise to get a CPU with at least 6 cores to future proof your PC.

The Ryzen 5 2600 comes with the Wraith Stealth Cooler. Which is more than capable when you are at stock speeds while staying fairly quiet.

But if you are looking for a heavy overclock then you are going to want to get an aftermarket cooler that’s a bit better, such as the Arctic Freezer 33.

Moreover, AMD CPUs benefits the most from dual-channel high-speed RAM. So get that if it fits your budget.

I use my Ryzen 5 2600 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 and DDR4 3000 MHz RAM.

This setup gets me consistent 144+ Frames Per Second (FPS) in Fortnite even in more intense situations. And that’s at stock speeds and no overclocks, too.

So, I’m very happy with the performance.

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What Makes The Logitech G502 So Great?

There are four main factors to consider when purchasing any mouse for gaming; size, sensor, weight and buttons. Let’s start with arguably the main selling point of the G502: the buttons.

Buttons

The Logitech G502 has 11 programmable buttons. Yes, eleven! That is a lot of buttons. I wasn’t entirely sure how Logitech could fit so many buttons on a mouse without it being obstructive.

Somehow they managed to do it.

I should point out that the left and right click technically count as programmable buttons. Although I can think of no good reason as to why you would ever want to reprogram those.

Still, all of these extra buttons are amazing for Fortnite. And that’s because, in Fortnite, there’s a lot of things that need to be bound to a key. 

So if you’re someone that’s finding it difficult to find a set of keybinds that work, the Logitech G502 might be a good fit for you. There’s very few mice that can allow you to bind all of your building pieces to it and even have some left over.

Where Are All Of The Buttons On The Logitech G502?

There’s two side mouse buttons – like you’d expect from a typical gaming mouse – and these can be easily pressed with your thumb. As well as an additional side button that rests just on the tip of where my thumb holds the mouse.

Just to the left of the left click there’s another two buttons. These allow you to shift the DPI either up or down. 

Then there’s maybe my favourite thing about the G502: The scroll wheel.

The scroll wheel can actually be used as 3 buttons. This is because it can either be pressed down (like most mice) but also to the left and to the right as well!

There’s also a button that changes how the scroll wheel functions. This gives you the option between a single click precision scroll wheel or a fast continuous free scrolling wheel. With the latter being absolutely tremendous for scrolling through especially long webpages. 

Personally, I’ve never seen a scroll wheel utilised like this on a mouse before and it is seriously impressive. It feels really robust, too. I didn’t think something as simple or menial as a scroll wheel could be quite so impactful.

Logitech have truly outdone themselves here.

Of course, all of these buttons can be remapped to whatever key you would like using the Logitech Gaming Software (which I’ve explained at the bottom of this page).

Size

As I mentioned earlier, a lot of the reasoning for purchasing the G502 was simply because I knew Ninja used it. And he owned with it.

I really didn’t give a lot of consideration to some of the things that I should have, i.e. the size.

According to the product page, the G502’s physical dimensions are:

Height: 132 mm or 5.19 inches
Width: 75 mm or 2.95 inches
Depth: 40 mm or 1.57 inches

My hands are quite small and I didn’t even measure them to ensure that they would be at all compatible with the mouse. This was a mistake. 

For reference my hands are about 17cm (or 6.69 inches) in length. I think that the G502 is slightly too big for me and in hindsight a smaller mouse probably would have been better for me.

You live and you learn. But I urge you to not make the mistake that I did!

Sensor

There’s really not a lot I can say here. I’m no mouse expert but I know that the G502 uses an excellent sensor. 

In fact I’m just going to quote directly from the Logitech G502 product page as it’s explained better and more succinctly than I ever could:

G502 comes equipped with the PMW3366 optical sensor with zero acceleration, smoothing, or filtering across the entire DPI range (200-12,000DPI). That means you get exceptional tracking accuracy and consistent responsiveness no matter what sensitivity you set the mouse to

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I’ve encountered no issues with the sensor on this mouse.

Weight

For FPS games or a competitive shooter (like Fortnite) the general consensus is that you want a mouse that is under 100 grams.

The Logitech G502 weighs 121 grams, not including any cable. There’s also 5×3.6 gram optional weights you can put into the mice to add an extra 18 grams to it.

I know a lot of users use it without any weights and then there are some that actually like the extra weight. Personally I use it without any of them and I don’t know why anyone would want to make this mouse heavier than it already is.

For reference the G403, another very popular gaming mouse from Logitech, weigh in at 87.3 grams. And the lightest mouse available right now, the Air58 Ninja, weighs in at just 58 grams – that’s less than half of the G502!

Although there are a lot of users that say they like the extra weight and claim that it helps steady their aim. At the end of the day, it’s all personal preference.

Conclusion

The Logitech G502 is a really, really good mouse. When I was unboxing it I knew that I had received something really quite special.

For every day use you really cannot go wrong with it. It has a top sensor and functionality that no other mouse in the market can match. Plus the scroll wheel is fantastic. 

However I do not think that this mouse has its place in a fast paced shooter in Fortnite – especially if you want to play at the highest level.

As time goes on it looks like less and less pro Fortnite players are using the G502. Instead they are opting to use lighter mouse with the typical two side buttons.

In fact I don’t even use any of the extra buttons that the G502 provides anymore for my Fortnite keybinds. I just use the two side mouse buttons that almost all gaming mice nowadays come equipped with.

So if I were looking to buy a new gaming mouse, it would definitely not be the Logitech G502. But it could be great for you, particularly if you want a mouse with a lot of extra buttons.

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If you’re interested in learning more about this mouse then I suggest you check out the review by Rocket Jump Ninja. He probably has the best and most comprehensive mouse on the whole internet. You can also check out his top 40 list by clicking here (P.S. The G502 didn’t make the list)

If you own or have owned the G502 then I’d love to hear what you think. You can either message me directly by using the contact form or by sending me a tweet (@imkr4m). I don’t have many followers so I’ll definitely reply

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