Sasmung S29E790C Ghosing

ironmysox · 19 Jul 2015 at 08:46

**Just noticed I have spelt Samsung "Sasmung" . .

Firstly, apologies for the quality of the video, it's the best I could be with my phone. I have had this panel a few days now but I just can't get used to the ghosting. I don't think the video really captures what I am seeing. The mouse pointer has a transparent body double constantly in pursue, same when moving a window. This is my first VA panel and I am coming from a TN so is this normal?

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PCM2 · 19 Jul 2015 at 09:12

From the video it looks like fairly typical 'high contrast' trailing for a 60Hz VA panel. Have you tried setting 'Response Time' to 'Normal' as well, just in case you're also observing overshoot.

ironmysox · 19 Jul 2015 at 09:19

Thanks for the reply PCM2. It's still there on normal but seems to be trailing a little less?? I have my settings at Bright (55) Contrast (75) Sharp (60) Game mode off Color custom. Maybe I just need to stop comparing it to my previous panel which was the Swift. I keep looking at the BenQ XL2730Z but the whole "send away for a firmware upgrade" has put me off. Tempted to send this back and try the Eizo FlexScan EV2736W but I don't think I'll be happy with that either. My OCD is in full swing with all this :-)

PCM2 · 19 Jul 2015 at 09:49

You will get that to some extent with any sample and hold 60Hz monitor, no matter how responsive it is. I haven't tested the S29E790C myself, but for those kind of transitions the S34E790C did pretty well really. I think it is probably a case of comparing to the SWIFT, which is obviously a very different and more responsive monitor. I hope you can get used to the Samsung.