High FPS does not mean low input lag. This guide explains the difference, walks through every setting that actually reduces latency, and gives you a complete low-lag config for CS2 and Valorant — covering in-game options, Nvidia Reflex, polling rate, monitor settings, and Windows tweaks.
Not sure what DPI and sensitivity to use in Valorant? This guide explains eDPI, scoped sensitivity, and polling rate in plain language — so you can dial in your aim on any budget mouse.
Not sure what DPI to set for CS2? This guide explains DPI, eDPI, raw input, and polling rate in plain language — so you can find the right sensitivity for your playstyle and budget mouse.
Low FPS in Valorant ruining your aim and reaction time? This step-by-step settings guide covers every video, Windows, and GPU setting to boost your framerate and achieve maximum performance on any PC.
Low FPS in CS2 ruining your aim and reactions? This step-by-step settings guide covers every video, launch, and Windows setting to boost your framerate and performance on any PC.
Your mouse is double-clicking on its own or missing inputs mid-match? Learn how to diagnose and repair mouse debounce issues — from adjusting software settings to replacing the worn-out microswitch yourself.
Your mechanical keyboard switches feel scratchy and loud? Learn how to lube switches correctly — choosing the right lube, tools, and technique to get a creamy, smooth, quiet keystroke without wasting money on bad materials.
Transform your cheap hot-swap mechanical keyboard into a premium-sounding custom board. Learn how the PE Foam Mod gives you that signature loud, marbly, and creamy sound profile.
Is your gaming mousepad slow, sticky, and dirty? Learn how to deep clean your cloth pad using budget household items and a secret pro trick to completely restore its original smooth glide.
Is your wireless gaming mouse back-heavy? Learn how to drop up to 15 grams and shift the center of gravity to the dead center using a simple AAA battery and tin foil mod to fix your CS2 and Valorant aim.
Upgrade your cheap gaming keyboard for less than $2. Learn how the legendary Tape Mod and DIY foam dampening can eliminate rattle, deepen sound, and improve typing feedback.
Stop letting your mouse cable ruin your aim. Learn how to eliminate cable drag and tension in CS2 & Valorant using cheap bungees, monitor clips, or zero-dollar DIY hacks.
Our step-by-step Gear Guides focus on practical hardware tips, component setup, and peripheral upgrades. We cover everything from peripheral modding (like replacing mouse skates or tuning keyboards) to system-level performance fixes designed to lower input lag, improve responsiveness, and boost FPS. While we emphasize competitive titles like CS2 and Valorant, our tutorials span across all types of gaming setups and budget gear.
Yes, absolutely. Every tutorial on GearRank provides hardware tips and performance fixes that actually work without risking stability. We focus on non-destructive, cost-effective methods to handle your PC setup and upgrades, ensuring you improve your gear's lifespan and performance without voiding warranties.
We update our Gear Guides regularly to reflect new budget component releases and changing community standards. This ensures you always get hardware upgrades, setup advice, and performance fixes that actually work for modern competitive setups.