The mouse polling rate (also called report rate) is how often your mouse reports its position to your computer per second, measured in Hz. Common rates are 125 Hz (every 8 ms), 500 Hz (every 2 ms), and 1000 Hz (every 1 ms). Higher polling rates mean smoother cursor movement and lower latency, but they consume slightly more CPU resources. Method 1: Using Mouse Manufacturer’s Software (Easiest & Recommended) Most gaming mice from brands like Logitech, Razer, Corsair, SteelSeries, HyperX, and others come with dedicated software that lets you change the polling rate.
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