Supposedly, the Windows 11 operating system is all about gaming, trying to deliver the best experience possible. This is not always the case, as some updates have caused major performance issues. now the Windows 11 Update KB5028185 correct one flashing problem what happened with high polling rate mice.
The first problem with Windows 11 is that it was specially developed for the new Intel processor architecture. The company uses a heterogeneous core system, combining power cores with high-efficiency cores. This design surely sounds familiar to you, as it is the one used by ARM for the processors it designs.
This architecture did not get along with Windows 10, so Microsoft was forced to “pilot” a new operating system. You know what they say about improvisations, which is the mother of all failures (it’s not like that, but it looks more elegant)
Microsoft fixes another problem with video games
The update fixes the flashing problem what’s going on with the mouse with high polling rate. Basically, we are talking about mice at more than 1000 Hz, which would behave badly. This was causing sampling issues and therefore crashing and other issues in the game.
To correct the problem, Microsoft has released update KB5028185. specifically, “it improves your computer’s performance when you use a mouse that has a high gaming report rate”. said update It is only for the new operating system
We decided to reduce the processing time needed to handle input requests by throttling and merging raw mouse requests in the background and throttling their message rate. Prior to these changes, we reviewed a Surface Laptop Studio running at 1000Hz, a background request benchmark, and popular games where there was significant flicker. After the improvements, with the same settings, we now provide a smooth and uninterrupted gaming experience and keep the low latency and high precision input experience in games while being efficient with input for back listeners. plan !
Read on the Microsoft Blog
Verified Update Results
Several users have commented on Reddit that the fix is positive and improves performance. In the /MouseReview subreddit, many comment that the KB5028185 update brought them performance improvements.
These users mostly use Razer gaming mice with high polling rate. HyperPolling users are reporting that they no longer experience flickering and other stuttering issues in shooters. It doesn’t matter if they have a polling rate of 2000 Hz, 4000 Hz or even 8000 Hz.
They all notice that now everything works fine and they can enjoy their favorite games with their beloved mice. Of course, Microsoft should look into the problems suffered by its operating systems. It doesn’t seem logical that, With something so simple, you’re in serious trouble. In addition, we are talking about a technology designed to improve the user experience in games.
