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In the cutthroat arena of gaming, every little bit matters. Although mice without cords give you absolute freedom, there is worry over battery life, latency, and expense. Reliability standards for decades have been the wired mouse, but their hard, heavy cords make for drag that can deter performance. That's where the paracord mod comes in: an inexpensive, easy upgrade meant to give your beloved corded mouse a nearly wireless experience. This article will explore what the paracord cable is, its performance versus true wireless, and an install-it-yourself step-by-step tutorial.
What Exactly is a Paracord Mouse Cable?
Paracord is something of a misnomer. You're not replacing your mouse cable with a survival rope. A paracord mouse cable is an aftermarket offering whose interior wires are extremely thin and pliable and are sheathed with a light and pliable paracord-type material. The exact opposite of the rubber or thick braided stock mice you're used to.
The magic lies in what's missing. Standard mouse cords are very heavily shielded with rubber and foil for anti-interference purposes, making them hard and heavy. Paracord cords are minimally or not at all shielded. This decreases the weight and stiffness dramatically, enabling the cord itself to drape freely without kinking, snagging, or pulling on your mouse. The end result is a cord so unobtrusive it doesn't seem like it is there at all.
The Big Question: Why Paracord a Mouse?
The primary reason for such an upgrade comes down to one very simple premise: minimizing cable drag. .That single upgrade creates many tangible benefits for all PC users, not least the gamer.
Achieving a Near-Wireless Feel
That is the top-line benefit. A basic mouse cable offers a tangible pull feeling, particularly on big, fast movements across the mousepad. That pull can subtly but noticeably impact your aim. A paracord cable is slender and supple enough that it delivers little or no pull at all. Coupled with a mouse bungee to hang the cable off the table, the net effect of it is such that for the vast majority of users, it is the same as an actual wireless mouse when gaming.
Improving Aim and Consistency
In fast games, consistency and muscle memory are paramount. When you're always battling the tension and grappling of a rigid cable, your movement is more erratic. Taking that resistance away, a paracord facilitates smoother tracking, more consistent flicking, and a more intuitive link among your character movements and the cursor on the screen. You're not shooting with a leash; you're simply shooting.
Aesthetics and Customization
Aside from performance considerations, paracording is an awesome way to personalize your setup. There are truly astounding amounts of available colors and patterning for the aftermarket paracord cables, ranging from plain neon hues to intricate custom designs. You can coordinate your mouse with your keyboard, mousepad, or overall battlestation theme and add a unique and professional-looking appearance to your desk.Many enthusiasts who paracord their mice also upgrade their keyboard cables to complete their custom setup aesthetic.
