USB Polling Rate

OldBuzzard · Apr 25, 2007, 09:35 PM

I know that it's possible to change the USB Polling Rate to get better mouse performance.

However, if I decide to 'play with' it, what effect might it have on my Joystick...a Saitek X52???

Richie-b · Apr 25, 2007, 10:25 PM

Hi

the polling rate on my pc is set to 500mhz and it hasn't had any adverse effects on my sidewinder forcefeedback 2 joystick + i run my printer and a bluetooth network on usb ports which all run fine with no problems.
I can't say i've noticed any performance gains using the sidewinder at that speed as i have the sensitivity set quite high but my mouse performance was a lot smoother.

Zelig · Apr 26, 2007, 01:22 AM

It's easy enough to change, get a patcher that lets you select it, and try different ones, pick whatever you prefer, don't use anything that doesn't work.

Apr 25, 2007, 09:35 PM	#1
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	USB Polling Rate I know that it's possible to change the USB Polling Rate to get better mouse performance. However, if I decide to 'play with' it, what effect might it have on my Joystick...a Saitek X52??? __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Apr 26, 2007, 01:22 AM	#3
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	It's easy enough to change, get a patcher that lets you select it, and try different ones, pick whatever you prefer, don't use anything that doesn't work. __________________ --

Apr 25, 2007, 10:25 PM	#2
Richie-b In the corner Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the corner Posts: 106 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Hi the polling rate on my pc is set to 500mhz and it hasn't had any adverse effects on my sidewinder forcefeedback 2 joystick + i run my printer and a bluetooth network on usb ports which all run fine with no problems. I can't say i've noticed any performance gains using the sidewinder at that speed as i have the sensitivity set quite high but my mouse performance was a lot smoother.