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:

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.

How Long Do Gaming PCs Last? [Full Guide]

Low-end gaming PCs can last for 2 to 3 years, mid-end can survive for 5 years, and high-end gaming PCs can last for more than 7 years.

How To Choose The Right Graphics Card For Your PC

Review the compatibility, specifications, clearance, and additional features you may be looking for to choose the right graphics card.

How To Choose A CPU? [Things To Know]

Consider a few specifications before purchasing a CPU, like number of cores/threads, clock speeds, TDP, and the amount of cache.

What To Consider When Buying A PC Case?

You must consider several points when buying a PC case: CPU cooler clearance, GPU clearance, aesthetics, build quality, price consideration, cable management, and cooling potential.

How to Build a Gaming PC: The Definitive Guide

From planning to building to maintaining, the How To Build a Gaming PC guide covers everything you need to know about building your first PC.

RGB In Gaming: Everything To Know

RGB in gaming refers to customizing lighting on gaming peripherals for a personalized gaming setup with various colors and effects.

11 Things To Consider Before Buying A Motherboard

Whether you're upgrading your current PC or building one from scratch, this guide will help you make an informed decision and ensure that your system runs smoothly for years to come.

How Much Does A PC Weigh? [Gaming PC Weight]

Gaming PCs tend to weigh more than usual due to factors like their build, casing, GPUs, customization, and cooling system.

How Many Watts Does A Gaming PC Use?

The power consumption of a gaming PC varies between the builds. A high-end PC will consume more power than a mid-range and low-end PC.

Understanding CPU Coolers — A Definitive Guide

CPU cooler absorbs the heat from the processor through its IHS, cools the heat through its heat sink, and dissipates it outside of the PC case

How Long Do Laptops Last? [Answered]

A laptop's lifespan is how long it takes for a laptop to become unusable, mostly depending on its battery.

Explained: How Do USB Hubs Work?

USB hubs expand the number of available USB ports on a device by connecting multiple peripherals through one hub.

What Is TDP, Factors, Overclocking & Guide

TDP isn't used to determine the power draw but rather as a value to determine the heat dissipated by a processor or graphics card.

What Is A CPU? Everything You Need To Know

A CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the core component of a computer that carries out instructions and processes data, serving as the computer's main "brain."

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New Steam Controller Is A Huge Success, Entire Stock Sells Out Within 30 Minutes

The new Steam Controller has proven to be incredibly popular, with its entire stock vanishing within 30 minutes after the sales went live.

GTA 6 Needs To Sell At Least 25 Million Copies Day One To Meet Analyst Expectations, Insider Says

A new report claims that GTA 6 needs to sell at least 25 million copies on day one to meet the expectations of analysts and the industry.

Take-Two CEO Says GTA 6 Skipping PC as Console Players Are Core Consumers

In a new interview, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says that console players are core consumers for Rockstar as GTA 6 skips PC at launch.

How Mobile Gaming Is Constantly Breaking New Ground

Mobile gaming has found itself in a place where it continues to make frequent major leaps with AAA experiences.

How Strategy Influences Gameplay In Rainbow Six Siege

Rainbow Six Siege is arguably Ubisoft's best multiplayer title to date, and its skill-based gameplay is one major reason why this is so.