All-new additions include a mouse, keyboard, headset, and chassis developed by our own internal teams, plus an array of components produced by TUF Gaming Alliance partners who embrace the same ideals.
Introducing the TUF Gaming M5 mouse
Mice are particularly prone to physical wear and tear, so the TUF Gaming M5 is coated in durable paint that stands up to heavy use. The Omron switches under the left and right buttons are ready for the long haul, too. They’re rated to survive 50 million clicks, assuring reliably responsive input for years of regular gaming in even click-centric MOBAs. Teflon feet on the base keep tracking smooth and sharp, so you don’t lose a step as the miles add up.
Pixart’s PAW3327 optical sensor monitors motion at resolutions up to 6200 DPI, which is more than enough sensitivity for the vast majority of gamers and even esports pros. The accompanying DPI button instantly switches sensitivities to let you adapt to different weapons and scenarios, like long-range sniping and close-quarters combat. Two thumb buttons are also set into the symmetrical shape, which is designed to provide a comfortable fit for both fingertip and claw grips.
All the buttons are programmable with functions or macros using our Armoury II software, which saves settings for up to three profiles directly on the mouse’s internal memory, making them available on any machine. Aura Sync adds configurable accent lighting that’s easy to match with the rest of your rig, ticking the final box on the list of essential features offered by the TUF Gaming M5 mouse.
Make a splash with the TUF Gaming K5 keyboard
Keyboards also suffer a lot of hands-on abuse, including accidental spills if you get bumped inadvertently at a crowded LAN party or celebrate a hard-fought victory a little too emphatically. But the TUF Gaming K5 isn’t afraid of a little liquid; its splash-proof design can withstand up to 60 ml, preventing small spills from ruining your night.
The key caps are also covered by three layers of paint, one more than typical keyboards, which helps them hold up to everyday use. Under each cap, Mech-Brane switches use a specially tuned membrane to mimic the feel of a mechanical design. The feedback is similar to tactile mechanical switches with the soft landing of a rubber dome. Five-zone Aura Sync backlighting stretches across the keys, powering a personalized array of colors and effects that you can easily synchronize with the M5 mouse and other compatible gear. Dedicated volume and multimedia shortcuts are located within easy reach in a natural gaming stance, while 24-key anti-ghosting ensures every input registers reliably in the heat of battle. Like with the M5 mouse, Armoury II lets you record custom macros and save them to onboard storage. The TUF Gaming K5 keyboard can even adapt in the midst of a mission thanks the on-the-fly macro recording that captures input sequences while you play, completely independently of Armoury II.
Lighten your load with the TUF Gaming H5 headset
The TUF Gaming H5 headset rounds out our new peripheral collection with carefully balanced durability and comfort. Its stainless steel headband adds strength in a key area while giving the headset a more premium look. The lightweight design is comfortable to wear for longer gaming sessions that would otherwise test your endurance. Each ear cup contains a 50-mm Essence driver backed by an airtight chamber that improves sound quality. A removable boom hangs down from the left with an analog mic for communicating with your squad. The headset plugs into standard 3.5-mm audio jacks, providing broad compatibility with all of your devices. For more immersion, plug in the included USB adapter to add virtual surround sound that puts you at the center of the action. The click of a button switches between standard stereo output and simulated surround speakers, so you can easily adapt to different games, music, and other media.
Assemble your build inside the TUF Gaming GT501 case
While TUF Gaming peripherals march our military-inspired motif across all of the across what you wear and wield, the GT501 chassis clads your PC components in matching armour. Sturdy steel dominates the construction, with plastic limited to pieces for front-panel connectors and the base of the front face. The only other materials are a sheet of smoked tempered glass that provides a stealthier window into the belly of your beast, and woven cotton handles that make it easy carry to LAN parties. The thumb screws holding the window can sometimes be affixed too tightly at the factory, so the case ships with a handy TUF Gaming tag that doubles as a screwdriver. Once you’re inside, ample routing options and a generous 30-mm gap behind the motherboard tray make it easy to thread cables cleanly. We even left space to neatly run RGB strips, since many of our TUF Gaming motherboards have onboard headers capable of powering up to two meters of lighting. Effective cooling is one of the most important factors for sustaining peak gaming performance and ensuring the long-term health of your hardware, so the GT501 has plenty of room for fans and radiators. It includes a trio of high-flow 140-mm PWM fans right out of the box, which is perfect for pairing with the intelligent cooling control offered by TUF Gaming motherboards. In addition to a rear 140-mm exhaust, there are mounts for three fans up top and three more at the front, with both locations supporting dual-fan radiators up to 280 mm and triple-fan units up to 360 mm. Removable filters in the bottom, front, and top panels prevent dust and other particles from getting sucked into the case and onto your heatsinks, where buildup can slowly sap cooling performance over time.
Complete your rig with parts from the TUF Gaming Alliance
The TUF Gaming Alliance is assembling an army of components made by like-minded partners. Our initial focus has been on maintaining an aesthetic theme across a broader array of the parts that make up your PC. Matching memory modules, coolers, cases, and one PSU are available now, with more on the way in each category. Products are already selling or in the works from a who’s-who of industry heavyweights that includes Antec, Apacer, Ballistix, Cooler Master, Corsair, Deepcool, Enermax, G.Skill, GeIL, In Win, Scythe, Silver Stone, Team Group, and XPG.
Beyond mandating consistent cosmetics, the TUF Gaming Alliance establishes new standards for stability that go beyond our usual vendor validation procedures. DRAM compatibility has long been a problem area because some modules are pushed so close to the edge that they’re sensitive to minor frequency and voltage fluctuations that occur in the real world. We account for these normal variances with stricter DRAM testing that stresses modules with their clock speed raised 1% and voltage lowered 20 mV. To wear the TUF Gaming Alliance badge, memory must survive 24 hours of Memtest in a thermal chamber cranked up to a sweltering 50°C. Environmental conditions affect power delivery, so PSUs must endure their own torture test in the heat locker. They’re qualified at an even higher temperature and also face a steamy 90% humidity throughout testing. We’re currently exploring other ways to not only guarantee stability, but also more deeply integrate products in the TUF Gaming Alliance.
