Game "Input Lag" (Delay between click and action)

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You move the mouse or press a key, but the game reacts a fraction of a second later.

Symptoms
  • Floaty mouse
  • Delayed actions
  • Hard to aim
Possible Causes
  • V-Sync enabled
  • Bluetooth latency
  • TV "Cinema" mode

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Disable V-Sync

V-Sync adds significant input lag; use G-Sync or FreeSync instead.

2

Use Wired Mouse/Controller

Eliminates Bluetooth wireless latency.

3

Enable "Game Mode" on TV

Turns off all TV post-processing to reduce lag.

When to See a Technician

Input lag is the "time" it takes for your action to reach the screen; it's different from "Network Lag" (Ping).

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