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Liquidretro t1_jbgf4j3 wrote

The fraying has to be the surface or pathway the cable is taking. In all my years of IT can't say I have ever seen a mouse fail due to a frayed cable without a pet chewing on it.

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barbarapalvinswhore t1_jbgeo44 wrote

Almost every professional gaming competitor these days uses a wireless mouse, and I can’t imagine they would be using them if wired mice actually gave a competitive edge.

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Chakramer t1_jbgd1yd wrote

This is not true these days

Wireless mice have such low latency these days that eSports pros will use them in competitions where million$ are on the line.

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Chakramer t1_jbgcs7e wrote

I feel like the solution here is to go wireless

Most wireless mice have a detachable cable and work wired. So even once the internal battery dies, you can just use it wired forever

But bewarned if this mouse is used for gaming, no mouse is buy it for life. They have moving parts that wear down, even stuff you don't think about like the mouse feet wear down. I'd suggest jyst buying cheaper mice with the expectation they last 5 to 10 years.

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buffysbangs t1_jbgax92 wrote

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Howard_CS t1_jbgacqz wrote

I think getting a mouse that best suits your usage and ergonomics is the place to start. As others mentioned, wireless mice should probably still be considered if it has a usb dongle, and especially if it allows usage while plugged in via the charging cable (making that part replaceable). I use Logitech G502 light speed, the MX Master 3 and a Razer Naga Pro. I can say all are reasonably well built and unlikely to wear excessively. MX Master is probably my recommendation knowing you aren’t looking to play video games.

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fiendofecology t1_jbga21k wrote

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cantonic t1_jbga0nn wrote

I also got the double click issue and read a solution online: bang it on your desk. Sure enough, it worked!

But yeah, time will tell if that’s a BIFL solution.

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cronx42 t1_jbg9qrl wrote

Redragon makes extremely solid peripherals. I have a wired keyboard and mouse from them and love them both. They have braided cables. Really solid stuff for the money. Really hard to beat.

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Historical_Air_8997 t1_jbg9h30 wrote

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fiendofecology t1_jbg97g4 wrote

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Historical_Air_8997 t1_jbg7crh wrote

I have the Logitech G403. Bought in 2016, if Im a huge gamer geek and use it constantly. I also wfh now and use it.

If I had to put hours used on it I’d assume between 9000-10000 so far. Literally not a single scratch on it and not worn down where I hold it. Lights still work and cord isn’t frayed.

I also have two cats that sometimes play with it. Not rough cuz I move them, but enough that I’m surprised the cord is good. I’ve moved 4 times since owning it too (college dorms and now to a house).

It’s a beast

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