Samsung monitor's image is distorted, ghosted, or flickering
A flickering, flashing, or blinking monitor or Odyssey Ark Gaming Screen is often caused by a loose or damaged cable, a faulty power source, nearby appliances with a high current, out-of-date drivers, or the refresh rate setting on your computer. You can try fixing your flickering monitor by checking for these potential issues, and by making sure you have the latest software updates.
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Check the monitor's connections
If you're connecting using a VGA port or cable, make sure to use the Auto Adjustment feature on the monitor. This may have its own button or be found in the monitor's on-screen menu. However, whenever possible, we recommend using a better port instead for a better-quality image that is less likely to have issues.
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Unplug the video cable at both ends, and then plug it back in.
Unplug the cable at both ends (you can do this while the monitor is still turned on), and check the ends for damage. Also check the cable itself, and make sure it is not pinched between anything, like the desk and the wall, or under a chair leg.
- If there is no damage, plug the cable back in, make sure it's securely connected, and then see if the flickering stops.
- If there is damage, or if the flickering continues after plugging the cable back in, replace the cable with one that works (either a new one or one that you've tested with other devices).
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Check the monitor's power source.
Flickering can also be caused by an unstable or inconsistent power supply. Try plugging the monitor into a different outlet. If the flickering stops, there may be too many appliances plugged in to the original circuit or an inconsistent voltage from the outlet. Contact an electrician for further assistance.
Appliances such as heaters and other high-current devices feed power back into the circuit and can make the monitor flicker. Keep these devices on a separate circuit from your monitor. A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is another option to provide a steady source of power to your monitor.
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