With the recent news that popular FPS titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta now require secure boot enabled on PC, players are running into new challenges around their controller setups. Overclocked controllers, which many rely on for faster input response, can be more difficult to use under these conditions, leading to questions like how to keep using an overclocked controller with secure boot, or whether overclocking is even possible in Black Ops 7 once secure boot is turned on. As a result, PC players may need to take extra steps to maintain the performance they’re used to.
There are community-created workflows that try to make this possible, but they come with tradeoffs, complexity, and risk. One such approach involves using a driver tool to control your controller’s polling rate while retaining secure boot. That method typically involves:
- Installing a signed driver (so it doesn’t break secure boot).
- Running a setup executable as administrator, selecting your controller, and applying filtering/overclock settings.
- Setting up options and re-plugging your controller to activate the changes.
That said, users report a variety of issues in practice. Some players have reported that the polling rate doesn’t always stay locked, with controllers occasionally reverting to 125 Hz instead of maintaining 1000 Hz. In addition, certain setup windows may not behave as expected.
Uninstalling or reverting configurations can also be frustrating when file associations or Windows settings interfere, making it difficult to roll back changes. Beyond setup hurdles, users have described gameplay issues like stuttery performance and noticeable input lag when overclocking is unstable, adding another layer of inconsistency to the overall experience.
In short: it’s possible, but it’s fiddly, and not every user will get a reliable result.
That’s why SCUF Valor Pro Wired and Wireless controllers are built to take the guesswork out of performance on PC. Both versions come equipped with built-in, native highspeed 1K polling and deliver low latency responsiveness when used in wired mode. Unlike setups that require third-party tools or overclocking software, Valor Pro offers this level of precision straight out of the box. That means players can plug in, play, and trust that their controller is already optimized for competitive speed—no extra steps, tweaks, or workarounds required.