Category Archives: Howto & Guides

Are PC sound cards really obsolete?

Now that PC graphics cards output digital audio over HDMI, is there really any need for a dedicated sound card? Read this article and find out.

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Using distance zones in Xpadder

In this article we'll investigate the concept of Xpadder distance zones, and show how they [...]

When is 60hz not 60hz?

Here's a quick video that attempts to illustrate the differences between 60hz on a Japanese Megadrive and 60hz on a PAL machine.

PEXHDCAP Tutorial 3 – Codecs in AmaRec

You can improve the results you get from your card by using different codecs for recording. Find out how in this tutorial.

PEXHDCAP Tutorial 2 – Capture software

Now that your capture card is installed, it's time to look at the options for capture software.

PEXHDCAP tutorials

Video tutorial on the PEXHDCAP capture card.

PEXHDCAP Tutorial 1 – Getting started

Get started capturing your video game sessions with the PEXHDCAP capture card and our easy tutorial.

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Tackling scroll stutter

Why do some games stutter when they scroll? There are a multitude of reasons. On this page we investigate them and discuss what can be done.

Gamers guide to component

YPbPr component video is a compressed RGB video standard that, unlike the popular RGB SCART [...]

Dreamcast universal VGA/RGB box

In this guide, we look at the Dreamcast ultimate RGB box mod. Use this mod [...]

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