Alright, so, I’ve been messing around with this setting in Valorant called “Raw Input Buffer.” Heard a lot of chatter about it online, you know, the usual gaming forums and stuff. Figured I’d give it a shot and see what the hype is all about.
First off, I jumped into a few games without even touching the setting. Just wanted a baseline, right? My aim felt alright, nothing special, but I did notice a tiny bit of lag sometimes. Like, my crosshair wasn’t always exactly where I wanted it, especially in those crazy, fast-paced firefights. It wasn’t a huge deal, but I’m all about getting every little advantage I can.
Then, I went into the settings – you know, that little gear icon on the top right – and dug around until I found the “Raw Input Buffer” option. It was turned off by default. From what I read, turning it on is supposed to make your mouse movements more direct, more responsive, bypassing whatever your operating system might be doing to them.
- I toggled it on.
Hopped back into another match, and honestly? I think I felt a difference. It’s hard to describe, but my aim just felt a bit snappier, a bit more precise. Like, when I moved my mouse, the crosshair moved instantly, no delay, no weirdness. It felt like my mouse and the game were one. This was cool.
Played a bunch more games with it on, and yeah, I’m pretty convinced it’s helping. My shots felt more consistent, especially when tracking moving targets. And in those clutch moments, where every millisecond counts, it felt like I had a slight edge. I saw my K/D/A start to creep up, ever so slightly, but enough to get me stoked.
Now, I’m not saying this setting is gonna magically turn you into a pro or anything. You still gotta put in the work, practice your aim, learn the maps, all that jazz. But, from my experience, turning on “Raw Input Buffer” definitely gives you a smoother, more responsive aiming experience. The feeling is just very good and I really like it.
My final thought?
If you’re serious about Valorant, or any shooter for that matter, I’d say give it a try. It’s a simple setting change, and it might just make a noticeable difference in your gameplay, and it costs you nothing. I’ll be keeping it on for sure. It’s a thumbs up from me.
