Gaming Monitor "Ghosting" (Motion Blur)

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Fast-moving objects leave a trail or "ghost" behind them on the screen.

Symptoms
  • Blurry movement
  • Trailing images
  • Smearing
Possible Causes
  • Slow pixel response time
  • Incorrect Overdrive setting
  • VA panel limitation

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Adjust Overdrive/Response Time

In the monitor's OSD menu, set Response Time to "Fast" or "Normal" (avoid "Fastest" as it causes overshoot).

2

Check Refresh Rate

Ensure your monitor is actually running at its rated speed (e.g., 144Hz) in Windows settings.

3

Lower Brightness

Sometimes high brightness can exaggerate smearing on certain panels.

When to See a Technician

Ghosting is very common on cheaper VA panels; IPS and TN panels are generally better for motion clarity.

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