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:

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.

Can You Mix RAM Brands, Sticks, & Types?

You can mix RAM brands, even if they differ in speed, size, or brand, but this may result in a performance loss, which may be minor or major.

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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Spotted With €1,000 Price Tag

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 dual edition has been announced offering an average performance improvement of 7%, with up to 13% in AI.

Final Fantasy and Expedition 33 VA Urges Gaming Industry to Develop New IPs

Expedition 33 and Final Fantasy Voice Actor, Ben Starr has urged studios to build new IPs that originate brand new characters.

New Resident Evil Movie Is ‘Practically’ Not Related To Games At All, Private Screening Reveals

The Resident Evil film has apparently nothing to do with the games besides a few easter eggs and recognizable monsters, which raises concerns.

Intel Is Reportedly Increasing CPU Prices Again In May, The Third Price Hike Of 2026

According to a Chinese market research firm, Intel is preparing for another CPU price increase across its entire portfolio.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Supports Almost 3000 Games Including The Xbox First-Party Lineup

Xbox has added 50 new titles to the Stream Your Own Game feature on the Game Pass, meaning that users can now play 2,816 titles on the go.