Why do my new mice feel slow and delayed on my PC?
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TechNinja99
I'm having a frustrating issue with my new mice. I have an old, cheap wired mouse that works perfectly fine on my gaming PC, but whenever I try to use a new mouse, whether it's wireless or wired, it feels slow and delayed. I bought a couple of different mice that had good ratings but experienced significant lag and delay when using them, which led me to give up on them and stick to my old mouse. Recently, my brother gave me his old SteelSeries Rival 3, which is in great condition, but it had the same lag issues on my PC! I've even tested it on my old laptop, and it worked perfectly. I've tried updating drivers and checking my mousepad, but nothing seems to help. I'm convinced there's something wrong with my PC that's causing this issue, and I'm hoping someone can offer some advice to fix it.
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You might want to look into whether you're plugging the mice into the right USB ports. If you're using a USB 3.X mouse in a USB 2 port, it can lead to performance issues. Double-check your connections!
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It sounds like your new mice should be working fine unless there's a setup issue. One thing to check is if there's interference from other devices, especially if your older mouse is wired. Many wireless mice operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency, which can clash with other devices. Do you have a lot of wireless devices around?
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HelpfulSam78: Yeah, just to clarify, is your old mouse wired? If so, that might be why it works better. Sometimes wireless mice can pick up interference from other electronics.