The G.SKILL Ripjaws MX780 definitely is an interesting mouse, but please note that, again, it's not new. It was released three years ago and things were a lot different in the mouse market back then. It is mainly meant for users with slightly larger hands than average given it is quite enormous and bulky in shape. The customizability it offers is fantastic, with interchangeable covers and a height-adjustable back panel that can be set up to suit many different preferences, and it is fully ambidextrous, so it's safe for left-handed users as well—the amount of options are very limited for them, unfortunately.

The A9800 is a sensor that was pretty much rotated out as a standards within these last few years, but, again, the MX780 isn't a brand-new model. The reason behind most bigger manufacturers dropping the VCSEL sensor technology is that it has its limits. It simply cannot be as good as a top optical sensor. There will always be some unavoidable speed-related accuracy variance, which is a bummer if you play first-person shooters at a higher level, and of course there are the lower perfect control and malfunction speeds as well. This is the case now, but who knows what the future holds for this technology?

The only flaw I could find with the buttons was the positioning of the side ones. They are quite difficult to reach, but this is the price to pay for it being fully ambidextrous. Other than that, all buttons are absolutely great as their click feel and scrolling is very nice. Many newer and way more expensive mice lack proper buttons, unfortunately.

While the overall build quality is pretty much amazing (no squeaking, rattling, or moving of parts that shouldn't), there are some design flaws that should not be overlooked. The front-end, where the cable connects to the mouse, has a sharp edge, and its position is quite low, which leads to some friction against the surface on which the mouse is placed. Furthermore, the feet are not rounded down enough, which leads to the same thing—a rather scratchy glide. The cable is very thick, and flexibility isn't its main strength, either. However, it seems to be quite indestructible at least, so if you had issues in the past with breaking cables, I can assure you, this one will hold out much longer.

The stock 111 grams weight is a bit too much for my taste, and there is no option to make it lighter. However, it can be made heavier by 9 grams in total with the two rubber-covered 4.5 g weights out of metal. Again, the mouse market has changed a lot, and demands are different because people finally realized that a lighter mouse is generally better, which is, however, always also a matter of preference.

The software could use some general touch-ups, but it still wasn't hard to handle. There are lots and lots of ways of customizing this mouse from the software side too, not just from the outside; macros, general and lighting profiles, and the usual sensor settings are all present. The lighting itself is nice and offers a lot of different options, has a color cycle and a breathing effect, and you can set up seven different zones individually.

As for me, I would love to see a reworked version of this mouse with a high-end optical sensor and some slight design adjustments because it has a huge amount of potential. It is good as it is, but it has a lot of competitors that offer more for the price. With a more flexible cable, better sensor and mouse feet, and fine-tuned shell, it could easily be a highly recommended model.