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:

AMD EXPO [Features & How You Can Enable It]

AMD EXPO is for their AM5 platform and is an answer to Intel X.M.P which is exclusively available for Intel processors.

Intel XMP [What, Why, & How]

Intel XMP is a memory overclocking profile utility that automatically adjusts the RAM's speed, voltage, and CAS latency with just one click from the BIOS.

AMD EXPO RAM Kits – We Need More Of Them

Even though AMD has been successful in capturing Intel’s market share, it still needs to promote increased production of AMD EXPO RAM Kits.

MacBook Pro: 2016-18 – I Avoid Them, You Should Too

The 2016, 2017, and 2018 MacBook Pro might be available at steep discounts in 2024, but there’s a reason why. Stay away at all costs.

AIDA64 – Why It Is The Best PC Benchmarking Tool

Although AIDA64 Extreme comes with a subscription-based model, it packs all the necessary tools a PC enthusiast could ask for.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D – Still The Best Gaming CPU In 2024

The brand new Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs built on the redesigned Zen 5 microarchitecture might be stealing all of the attention, but here’s why I think the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still the undisputed king of gaming in 2024.

Geekbench: An Overview Of The CPU/GPU Benchmarking Tool

Where other tools either focus on the CPU or GPU, Geekbench turns out to be a great all-rounder for those seeking evaluation shortcuts.

MSI Afterburner: Key Features, Troubleshooting Tips, and More

MSI Afterburner is yet another tool for graphics cards, however, it stands out from the rest due to the number of features it comes with.

Cinebench – A Complete Guide To The Benchmarking Tool

Benchmarking the CPU & GPU is a great way to figure out their performance against the rest, this is where Cinebench comes right in.

Gaming Chairs: Are They Just Overpriced Hype?

Learn if gaming chairs are worth the purchase and if they actually provide the comfort as they claim or are they just overpriced hype.

Intel (13th & 14th Gen) Crashes – Everything You Need To Know

As if AMD giving the 13th and 14th Generation CPUs a run for their money wasn’t enough, the new Intel CPUs have begun to crash.

Why You Should Hold Off Ryzen 9000 For Gaming

AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 ‘Granite Ridge’ Series CPUs based on Zen 5 sure look cute, but here’s why you might not want to game on them.

You Should Stay Wary Of Razer Products – My Personal Lesson

Razer may have a reputation for crafting the most aesthetic gaming products, but you might want to think twice before you purchase any.

The Acer Nitro 17 Is 2024’s Best Budget Gaming Laptop – Here’s Why

Gaming laptops may be notoriously overpriced, but the Acer Nitro 17 packs flagship-tier specs into a gaming laptop for under $1,250 in 2024.

The Impact of Half-Life: Alyx on VR Gaming

Half-Life: Alyx is one of the most immersive, story-rich, realistic VR game that has set the bar so high that it might not be surpassed.

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MSI MAG 1200PLS Platinum Review: The Safest 12V-2×6 Connector Yet?

The MSI MAG 1200PLS is a Platinum-rated PSU built by CWT on a brand-new platform, and its standout feature is GPU SAFEGUARD, a system that monitors each +12V pin on the 12V-2x6 connector and sounds an alarm if there's a dangerous current imbalance, addressing the melting-connector issues that have plagued high-power GPUs. It runs quiet and efficient even at full 1200W load, but MSI cut corners with mid-tier capacitors (Teapo/ChengX) instead of top-tier brands, which hurts its voltage ripple performance, and it's missing Hybrid-Fan mode that most Platinum PSUs offer. Bottom line: it's a bit pricey and not the best performer for its class, but the GPU SAFEGUARD feature alone makes it worth considering if connector safety is your top concern.

Steam Made Over $11.1 Billion From Game Sales In H1 2026, 14.5% More Than H1 2025

New reported data reveals that Steam has made over $11.1 billion from game sales in the first half of 2026, setting a new record.

A New Doom Is Reportedly In Early Stages Of Development At id Software

A reputed industry insider reveals that id Software is working on a new Doom game, but it is in the early stages of development.

AC Black Flag Resynced Sells 2 Million Copies In 24 Hours, A Million More Than Shadows

Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has rolled over 2 million copies in 24 hours, a million more than Shadows.

Black Flag Resynced Becomes #1 User-Rated Series Entry on Metacritic With 9.0 Score

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced continues its winning streak with huge success in Metacritic's user reviews section.