Polling Rate is how often your keyboard tells your PC what you’re doing. A higher polling rate means faster keystroke registration, which is vital in fast-paced games where every millisecond counts.
The GMMK 3 features an adjustable polling rate via Glorious CORE software, letting you set the ideal rate for your needs.
125-500Hz Polling Rates: Comparable to standard office keyboards. Perfect for prioritizing battery life over responsiveness when using the GMMK 3 in wireless mode, thanks to the reduced processing power needed.
1,000Hz Polling Rate: The most common gaming keyboard polling rate. The maximum rate for GMMK 3 keyboards without Hall Effect technology, reporting actions every millisecond. Achievable over wired or 2.4GHz wireless connection, it ensures high responsiveness in games.
8,000Hz Polling Rate: The fastest keyboard polling rate available. Exclusive to GMMK 3 HE keyboards, this wired-only rate reports actions every .125 milliseconds for unmatched input speeds, providing a competitive edge in fast-paced games.
How to Set Polling Rate
With your GMMK 3 keyboard plugged in, open Glorious CORE.
Select your GMMK 3 keyboard from the available Glorious devices
Select the Performance tab
Use the Polling Rate settings dropdown to select your desired Polling Rate from the available options (2,000Hz, 4,000Hz, and 8,000Hz exclusive to GMMK 3 PRO HE Wireless keyboards).
Click Save in the bottom right to apply and save the polling rate setting to your keyboard.
Troubleshooting Tips
To get the most out of 8,000 Hz polling, we recommend a system with an Intel 9th gen i7 processor to ensure performance is not affected by the increased processing power required. A monitor capable of 240Hz+ is also recommended to take advantage of the faster response times.
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