Can someone explain "ghosting" to me

[fustercluck]

I'm trying to figure out if my monitor has ghosting problems or not, i think it does but i'm not actually sure what ghosting is. Could someone explain or link to a page that explains it? Also, Is there any way to fix it?

 

[mOeeOm]

This affects LCD monitors, in fast paced games like first person shooter, when you move around, the LCD can't keep up and it leaves a trail behind, like move your hand infront of you very fast and you will see the trail, thats what ghosting is.

 

[fustercluck]

I'm having that problem, but with a CRT. It's possible with CRT monitors as well, right?

 

[So]

Originally posted by: jacktackle
I'm having that problem, but with a CRT. It's possible with CRT monitors as well, right?

Yes.

In fact 'ghosting' is an incorrect definition of what happens on an LCD -- that's more like 'motion blur'

Real ghosting is on a CRT, and it's when you get a 'shadow' like 'ghost' image offset from the original image. It usually has to do with interference on the monitor cable.

 

[fustercluck]

Hrm, is it a fixable thing? I don't think there's any interference, but it's possible i guess. I do have a lot of wires around.

 

[SonicIce]

Nice monitor, jacktackle . You're fine dude, just make sure u got the cable screwed in all the way.

 

[jiffylube1024]

Originally posted by: jacktackle
Hrm, is it a fixable thing? I don't think there's any interference, but it's possible i guess. I do have a lot of wires around.

Yes it's fixable - buy a new monitor with a higher response time.


Ghosting on LCD's is caused by the monitor having an inadequate response time for the program/game/video you are running. Typical new monitors have a response time of 8-12ms (I consider anything 16ms or less to be ghosting-free, personally).

Many LCD companies still sell 25ms screens, which are not fast enough to display a perfect, ghost free image all the time.

 

[fustercluck]

Not sure what response time my monitor has but it should be fine. Again, it's a CRT monitor.

Definitely has ghosting problems though, maybe i'll just have to try it in a different room.

 

[biostud]

if it's an old monitor it might be age showing its signs.