I set out to prove polling rate affects my aim and instead found my favourite DPI setting
A PC Gamer hardware tester investigated whether higher polling rates on gaming mice improve aim for average players. Using an Asus Rog Harpe II Extreme Edition mouse featuring a maximum polling rate of 8,000 Hz and 65,000 DPI, the tester ran multiple training rounds through Aimlabs aim-testing software at different polling rates to measure performance improvements. The tester, who ranks in the top 38% on Aimlabs and self-describes as slightly above average at first-person shooter aiming, sought to determine whether average gamers would meaningfully benefit from competitive-grade hardware specifications. The experiment challenged common assumptions about performance gains from premium gaming peripherals. While the article excerpt cuts off before revealing full results, the headline suggests the testing ultimately uncovered insights about DPI preference rather than direct polling rate impact, raising questions about which hardware specifications actually translate to measurable aim improvements for casual and average-skill players.