James Norris

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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.

Processors
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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.

Ask PC Gamer
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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.

Ask PC Gamer
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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.

Ask PC Gamer
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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?

Motherboards
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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.

SSDs
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21:9 gaming guide: shooting in Cinemascope

By James Norris Published

How To Get your games running in cinematic splendor whether they support ultra widescreen or not, using these tools and tricks.

How To
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Cable management 101: how to control cable chaos outside your PC

By James Norris Published

Wield these cord wrangling tricks to banish cable chaos and make the space behind your desk nice and tidy.

Hardware
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