Ali Rashid Khan

About Me

Hi, I’m Ali Rashid Khan, your Wiki Editor at Tech4Gamers. With 14+ years of experience in the gaming and tech industry, I specialize in covering flagship phones and gaming rigs. When away from the keyboard, you’ll find me tinkering with something underneath my car or see me battling it out in the World Championships over a professional game of Scrabble.

Position at Tech4Gamers

As Tech4Gamers’ Wiki Editor, I dissect gaming products, offering detailed perspectives on a variety of PCMR hardware ranging from the Best Motherboards and CPUs to the Best GPUs, RAM, and PSUs.

Tech Journey

With 14+ years of experience in the gaming and tech domain, my journey at Tech4Gamers blends my personal expertise and intuition along with my curiosity to offer a unique outlook on the latest PCMR trends.

Current PC setup

Here are my current PC specs:

Hyper-Threading: Everything To Know

Intel Hyper-Threading technology splits a core into two threads rather than one so that the core can perform more tasks in parallel. 

Thermal Throttling Explained [CPUs And GPUs]

Thermal throttling refers to the automatic reduction of a computer's performance to prevent overheating of the CPU or GPU.

Thermal Paste: What, Why & How

Thermal paste is a viscous substance that improves thermal conductivity between CPU and heatsink surfaces for efficient heat conduction.

Motherboard Form Factors [All Types & Difference]

The common motherboard form factors are Mini ITX, MicroATX, ATX, and E-ATX. ATX is the most common one of all.

Explained: Base & Boost Clock Speeds For CPU/GPU

Base clock speed is the default speed at which your CPU runs, while boost clock speed is the temporarily higher speed when the load is heavy.

CPU Clock Speed: Definition & Everything To Know

CPU Clock Speed is the number of computation cycles a CPU can execute in one second, measured in cycles per second (Hertz).

What Is The Motherboard IO Shield & How To Install It?

The motherboard IO shield is a metal plate that comes with the motherboard, providing protection against EMI and static discharge.

CPU Threads: All You Should Know

A CPU thread is a virtualized processing unit that allows tasks to be executed in parallel within a CPU core, allowing multitasking.

CPU Cores: Everything You Need To Know

A CPU core is an individual processing unit within a CPU that can execute instructions and tasks independently.

What is CAS Latency? [Definitive Guide]

CAS latency refers to the duration it takes for RAM to fulfill a data access request initiated by the CPU.

What Is VRM? [Definition, Types & Importance]

VRMs regulate voltage coming from the PSU and maintain stable and consistent voltage levels.

RAM Frequency: Everything You Need To Know

RAM frequency is the speed at which data moves between RAM and the CPU, measured in MHz, with a direct impact on the overall performance.

CPU Cooler Buying Guide: Things To Know

No matter if you're gaming, working, or overclocking, you must know how to choose the right CPU cooler. There are several ways to do so.

Types Of Mouse Grips: Palm, Claw & Fingertip

This guide examines all three types of mouse grips: palm, claw, and fingertip, to help you determine which is best for you.

Ram Buying Guide: Factors To Consider

Go through the RAM's specification and check whether it aligns with the performance you expect and check for compatibility.

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Nvidia Plans To Relaunch RTX 3060 12GB In July

Recent reports in the tech industry suggest Nvidia has decided to reintroduce the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB later this year.

Nintendo Games Aren’t Discounted Since They Are Complete At Launch, Says Former Exec

A former Nintendo executive has shared his thoughts on why the company never puts its flagship titles on sale.

Sony Settles $8 Million Lawsuit In California, US Gamers Set To Receive Payouts

A judge in California has approved a settlement against Sony that requires the company to pay $7.8 million to all affected US gamers.

AMD Ryzen AI Halo Mini-PC With NPU And 128GB RAM Set For Launch In June

AMD is preparing to launch it's Mini PC based on the Strix Halo platform in June, featuring NPU and 128 GB of Ram.

Bungie Reiterates It’s Committed To Marathon Despite Abysmal Player Count

Bungie has once again revealed that it is committed to Marathon as they have planned for years ahead, despite the falling player base.