HOW TO
Adjust Polling Rate
Overview
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 HE 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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