[FIX] Alienware AW2518HF frameskipping/ghosting fix (and possibly all the other AW2XXX series such as the AW2521HF)

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Re: [FIX] Alienware AW2518HF frameskipping/ghosting fix (and possibly all the other AW2XXX series such as the AW2521HF)

Post by Donni » 22 May 2023, 19:48

Just to give an update on test I did here on AW2518HF , using the Original Post timings my monitor does not have any overshoot even using superfast overdrive but using the values in the Update from the post it gives me Overshoot like the normal values.

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Re: [FIX] Alienware AW2518HF frameskipping/ghosting fix (and possibly all the other AW2XXX series such as the AW2521HF)

Post by Caronizeeee » 23 May 2023, 18:47

Donni wrote:
22 May 2023, 19:48
Just to give an update on test I did here on AW2518HF , using the Original Post timings my monitor does not have any overshoot even using superfast overdrive but using the values in the Update from the post it gives me Overshoot like the normal values.

Hello !!! Could you send me screenshots of the values ​​you used and everything you touched on the CRU? I have an AW2518HF here.

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Re: [FIX] Alienware AW2518HF frameskipping/ghosting fix (and possibly all the other AW2XXX series such as the AW2521HF)

Post by Donni » 24 May 2023, 16:27

Caronizeeee wrote:
23 May 2023, 18:47
Donni wrote:
22 May 2023, 19:48
Just to give an update on test I did here on AW2518HF , using the Original Post timings my monitor does not have any overshoot even using superfast overdrive but using the values in the Update from the post it gives me Overshoot like the normal values.

Hello !!! Could you send me screenshots of the values ​​you used and everything you touched on the CRU? I have an AW2518HF here.
its literally the values from the Original Post , not the update , but i just dont know why it goes away with the overshoot , and it feels like the Overdrive settings do literally nothing , but IDK.

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Re: [FIX] Alienware AW2518HF frameskipping/ghosting fix (and possibly all the other AW2XXX series such as the AW2521HF)

Post by Donni » 29 May 2023, 18:42

I just fond some Benq 240hz 1080p monitor timing its the same values from the user guide for the Aw2518HF , i'm giving it a try and it is feeling better , could you test it Tommio?
benq timming on AW2518HF
benq timming on AW2518HF
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Re: [FIX] Alienware AW2518HF frameskipping/ghosting fix (and possibly all the other AW2XXX series such as the AW2521HF)

Post by xenphor » 31 May 2023, 00:17

I have the AW2521HF and noticed this bug when using a 1050 ti: https://youtu.be/kM25QykH-Vc

Since then I've upgraded to a 4070 and have not seen the same issue. Would these adjustments fix something like that? I also haven't noticed frame skipping but I'm not sure what that looks like.

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Re: [FIX] Alienware AW2518HF frameskipping/ghosting fix (and possibly all the other AW2XXX series such as the AW2521HF)

Post by F1zus » 31 May 2023, 12:36

Hello. What are the best timings to use for less blur and a screen resolution of 1440x1080 (in csgo)?

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Re: [FIX] Alienware AW2518HF frameskipping/ghosting fix (and possibly all the other AW2XXX series such as the AW2521HF)

Post by egrif976 » 14 Aug 2023, 10:34

I just switched back to my asus 240hz, I have never seen such insane ghosting on a monitor in my life. unplayable in fps

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Re: [FIX] Alienware AW2518HF frameskipping/ghosting fix (and possibly all the other AW2XXX series such as the AW2521HF)

Post by Vocaleyes » 28 Aug 2023, 06:59

Quick question.

I changed settings in cru according to the screenshots, went to apply g-sync, monitor would then flash black on a loop and wouldn’t turn back on, force shut down pc, and now my PC won’t boot.
When powering on, the fans will start and then stop immediately. There will be no more response until flicking the switch on the back of the pc or removing the power cables.

Any advice or steps for troubleshooting would be great.

So far I have removed every piece of hardware, incl ram, gpu, nvme and ssd to see if any fix. I have also removed cmos.

Am assuming fried PSU, but the timing of the g-sync application and this has me a bit worried.

Thank you.

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Re: [FIX] Alienware AW2518HF frameskipping/ghosting fix (and possibly all the other AW2XXX series such as the AW2521HF)

Post by Vocaleyes » 28 Aug 2023, 13:14

Hey mate, thanks for the reply.

I have an 850w platinum coming tomorrow to test, will update when it arrives if it solved the problem.

When doing the paper clip test, if left off for a while will power on when power switch turned on, but then when flipped off and on again shortly after, the fans will turn on and off, if repeated again, the fans won’t budge.
So seemingly degrades when flipped in rapid succession.

Also when the fans start and fail, I can physically feel something like a fail safe switch from the back of the Psu kicking in.

I really hope it’s not GPU or mobo, although both are within warranty so not the end of the world.


Thanks for the assistance!

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Re: [FIX] Alienware AW2518HF frameskipping/ghosting fix (and possibly all the other AW2XXX series such as the AW2521HF)

Post by Vocaleyes » 29 Aug 2023, 10:25

New PSU solved. Just bad timing or a sudden draw of power when changing between fixed and gsync possibly pushed it over the edge.

Anyway, all good 🤟

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