Polling Rate is how often your keyboard or mouse tells your PC what you’re doing. A higher polling rate means faster keystroke registration in keyboards and faster response times in mice, which is vital in fast-paced games where every millisecond counts.

The GMMK 3 and PRO Series Mice feature 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 and mice. Perfect for prioritizing battery life over responsiveness, thanks to the reduced processing power needed.
  
  
• 1,000Hz Polling Rate: The most common polling rate for gaming mice and keyboards. 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 polling rate available, reporting inputs every .125 milliseconds for unmatched speeds, providing a competitive edge in fast-paced games. This is exclusive to GMMK 3 HE keyboards while in wired mode. For our PRO Series Mice, the Model O 2 and D2 offer wired-only 8,000Hz polling, while our Series 2 PRO delivers 8,000Hz polling wirelessly.

1. With your GMMK 3 keyboard plugged in, open Glorious CORE.
   
   
2. Select your GMMK 3 keyboard from the available Glorious devices
   
   
3. Select the Performance tab
   
   
4. 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 HE keyboards).
   
   
5. Click Save in the bottom right to apply and save the polling rate setting to your keyboard.

1. Ensure you have the latest version of Glorious CORE installed.
   
   
2. Connect your mouse via 2.4Ghz Wireless.
   
   
3. Open Glorious CORE.
   
   
4. Navigate to the Performance tab.
   
   
5. Select 8,000 Hz from the Polling Rate drop down.
   
   
6. Click Save in the bottom right to apply and save the polling rate setting to your keyboard.
   
   

Note: Some mice allow you to set separate polling rates for Wired & Wireless modes

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.

Questions or concerns can be directed to our support team.