With the continued demand for RGB components and peripherals there doesn't seem to be any end to what manufacturers will ‘RGB'. With both keyboards and mice sporting synchronisable lighting the next logical accessory to receive this treatment would be your mousepad. Cooler Masters new MP860 incorporates fully customizable lighting and synchronisation available with other Cooler Master portal supported products. Priced at £79.99 it also features both cloth and aluminium reversible surfaces, but does the addition of RGB lighting justify this premium price?

Alongside the MP860, the CM310 mouse also deserves a look. Designed with the budget gamer in mind it also features RGB lighting with 5 modes to choose from. Currently priced around £29.99 is it the best mouse to get you started?

Cooler Master Masteraccessory MP860 Mousepad:

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Specification:

• Model: Masteraccessory MP860
• Colour: Black
• Connectivity: USB
• USB cable: Braided 1.2m
• Software: Portal
• Dimensions: 360 X 260 X 6-10mm (front to rear)
• LED: RGB 16.7 million colours
• LED Number: 19
• Surface: Cloth / Aluminum

Box Contents:

• MP860 Mousepad.
• Quickstart Guide.

Pros:

• Both aluminium and cloth surfaces are really fast.
• Heavy duty and well built.
• RGB LED lighting is definitely a nice addition.

Cons:

• Depending on your desk surface can move during use.
• Its a big investment at £79.99.

The Masteraccessory MP860 is currently available from Cooler Master for €79,95 inc. VAT HERE.

 

Cooler Master CM310 Mouse:

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Specification:

• Model: CM310
• Colour: Black
• USB cable: Rubber 1.8m
• Button number: 8
• Material: ABS Plastic, Rubber
• Dimensions: 127 X 71.5 X 39.5mm
• LED: RGB 16.7 million colours (5 modes).
• Sensor: Pixart A3325
• DPI: Up to 10,000 DPI, Presets 500 / 1000 / 2000 / 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 10,000 DPI
• IPS: 60
• Acceleration: 20G
• Polling rate: 1000Hz
• Weight: 100g

Box Contents:

• Cooler Master CM310 Mouse
• Quickstart Guide.

Pros:

• Well weighted at 100g.
• Solid inbuilt lighting with a great looking lighting strip.
• Good build quality and performance for a sub £30.00 mouse.

Cons:

• Lack of software.
• Ambidextrous design but a lack of buttons on the right of the mouse.

The CM310 is currently available from Overclockers UK for £24.95 inc. VAT HERE.

KitGuru says: The CM310 is a great option for the budget games, with solid performance good looking RGB lighting. It's a shame that it is not software supported but with a £29.99 price point, this is easily forgiven. The Masteraccessory MP860 is not a must-have mousepad, but for gamers looking for a high-quality pad with the flexibility of either cloth or aluminium surfaces, and customizable RGB lighting to match their setup, it's worth a look.

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