Quick Answer
Ghosting on a ROG Ally X is almost always a frame-rate or display-setting issue, not a hardware fault - cap the frame rate, set the matching refresh rate (the Ally X runs a fast 120Hz panel), and update the Armoury Crate firmware and AMD drivers. The Ally X (Z1 Extreme, 24GB RAM) runs roughly R14,000-R18,000 locally. If smearing persists in a docked setup, the external monitor's response time, not the Ally X, is the cause.
What causes the smear
The ROG Ally X has a 120Hz VRR panel with good response, so visible ghosting usually traces to an unstable or low frame rate making motion look worse, or a mismatch between the set refresh rate and frame output. Outdated Armoury Crate firmware or AMD graphics drivers can also cause display glitches that read as ghosting. Confirm the panel is running at its full refresh first.
Settings and driver fixes
Set a stable frame-rate cap in Armoury Crate that the game can hold, enable VRR, and confirm the panel refresh matches. Update Armoury Crate to the latest firmware and install the current AMD graphics driver - both regularly fix display and frame-pacing issues on the Ally X. Lower a couple of heavy settings to keep the frame rate stable rather than chasing 120 FPS in demanding titles.
Docked and SA context
When docked to an external monitor, smearing usually comes from that panel's slower pixel response, not the Ally X - a fast 1ms IPS or OLED monitor fixes it. The Ally X (Z1 Extreme, 24GB LPDDR5, 1TB SSD) is stocked locally at Evetech around R14,000-R18,000, and it pairs well with a 120Hz portable or desktop display for the smoothest handheld and docked play.
FAQ
Why does my ROG Ally X have ghosting?
Usually an unstable frame rate, a refresh-rate mismatch, or outdated Armoury Crate firmware and AMD drivers - not a panel fault. The Ally X's 120Hz VRR panel has good response when set correctly.
How do I fix ghosting on the Ally X?
Cap the frame rate to a stable value, enable VRR, match the refresh rate, and update Armoury Crate and AMD drivers. Lower a few heavy settings to hold a steady frame rate in demanding games.
How much does the ROG Ally X cost in SA?
The ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) runs roughly R14,000-R18,000 locally at Evetech, with nationwide delivery. It pairs well with a 120Hz display for smooth handheld and docked play.
Crate firmware and the AMD driver, then cap the frame rate to a value the game can hold steadily - a stable frame rate on the Ally X's 120Hz panel removes most perceived ghosting.
