James Norris
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How to modify classic games with DOSBox scalers
By James Norris published
Ask PC Gamer Retrofit classic games for modern duty with some handy software tricks.
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How to overclock your AMD processor
By James Norris published
Hungry for performance from your AMD rig between now and Zen? Prod your processor for an instant overclock upgrade.
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How to use old DirectInput controllers in new XInput games
By James Norris published
Ask PC Gamer They don't make 'em like they used to.
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How to overclock your monitor to a higher refresh rate
By James Norris published
Ask PC Gamer Got a 60Hz monitor? It doesn't have to be.
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How to measure your PC's total power consumption
By James Norris published
Ask PC Gamer Estimate how much juice your PC is using with a quick calculator, or measure it with a cheap power.
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Motherboards with 'Killer' network adapters aren't worth your money
By James Norris published
These trick hardware and software mash-ups promise piggybacked performance, but do the numbers match the hype?
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Samsung SM951 M.2 SSD review
By James Norris published
If you've been waiting for M.2 SSD tech to mature, your wait may be over: 2 gigabyte per second transfers are here.