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Polling rate is how often your mouse reports its position to your computer per second. Higher polling rate = lower input lag.

• • 1000Hz = 1000 updates/sec = 1ms between updates
• • 125Hz = 125 updates/sec = 8ms between updates

This usually means:

• • You're using an office/basic mouse (not a gaming mouse)
• • Your gaming mouse software isn't configured for higher polling
• • You're using Bluetooth mode instead of wired/2.4G wireless

Solution: Check your mouse driver software (Logitech G Hub, Razer Synapse, etc.) and set polling rate to 1000Hz.

Yes, but the impact depends on your skill level and game type:

• • 125Hz → 1000Hz saves ~7ms of input lag
• • For competitive FPS games (CS2, Valorant), every ms counts
• • For casual gaming, you may not notice the difference

Pro players universally use 1000Hz or higher polling rates.

Ultra-high polling rates (4000Hz+) provide:

• • 4000Hz = 0.25ms between updates
• • 8000Hz = 0.125ms between updates

However, the browser can only detect up to ~1000-1200Hz due to technical limitations. Real-world benefits above 1000Hz are marginal for most users.