AimBench blog
The gear and settings that actually move the needle in competitive FPS — explained with the physics, not the hype. Each piece ties back to the live dashboard so you can act on it.
Mouse Polling Rate: Is 2000Hz, 4000Hz or 8000Hz Worth It?
1000 vs 2000 vs 4000 vs 8000 Hz, settled honestly: the latency gains halve at every step and 4K/8K bring real CPU, FPS and battery costs. 2000 Hz is the sweet spot for most people — here's the evidence.
Do You Need a DAC/Amp for Competitive FPS?
The honest answer: it depends on your headphones. When a DAC/amp actually helps you hear footsteps — and when it does nothing — explained with the physics, not the hype.
What Is cm/360? The Only Sensitivity Number That Matters
cm/360 is the physical distance you move the mouse to turn a full 360 degrees — the same number in every game, unlike in-game sensitivity values. It's the portable measure of your aim, and consistency across games is the free win most players skip.
Does a Lighter Mouse Actually Improve Your Aim?
A little — up to a point, then it stops mattering. Weight is the one controlled aim signal, but it saturates: past roughly the sub-60-70 g range most people can't feel further gains, and shape and fit matter more than shaving the last few grams.
Mouse Grip Types and How Hand Size Picks Your Mouse
Palm, claw and fingertip aren't a ranking — they're how your hand sits on the mouse. The right mouse is the one that fits your hand length and your grip, not the one with the highest review score.
144Hz vs 240Hz vs 360Hz vs 540Hz: How Much Does Refresh Rate Help?
The honest answer: 144→240 is the last big felt jump. 360 and 540 are real but sharply diminishing — and only help if your FPS actually reaches them and the panel clears its response-time floor.
Wired vs Wireless Gaming Mouse: Does It Matter in 2026?
The honest answer: for latency AND sensor accuracy, no — modern 2.4 GHz wireless is sub-millisecond and uses the identical sensor, so tracking is the same; it's now the pro standard. The real difference is the FEEL of the cable: drag, tug and snag. A paracord cable plus a bungee fixes most of it for a fraction of the wireless premium.
Open-Back vs Closed-Back Headphones for Competitive FPS
The honest answer: open-back gives the wider stage and best footstep imaging — but only in a quiet room, because it leaks both ways. In a loud room or at a LAN, closed-back or an IEM is the correct tool.