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:

Why Ray Tracing Is Still Not Worth It

Ray Tracing has been out for over five years at this point; however, most of it issues still remain relevant even with modern GPUs.

I Prefer PBT Keycaps Over ABS For My Gaming Keyboard – And I Have A Good Reason!

If you’re particular about your Gaming Keyboards, you need to make the upgrade to PBT Keycaps immediately.

Hear Me Out: Intel Macs Are Seriously Underrated For Gaming

Humiliating Intel Macs for gaming is symptomatic of being a PCMR fan. Alas, times have changed. Welcome to a new era.

The Recent Generations Of Core i3s Have Changed My Perspective

The Intel Core i3 is overpriced, underpowered, and a poor bargain. If this is what you think, I’m afraid to tell you you’ve been deceived.

Running An HDD? Make Sure To Clear The Bad Sectors

We’re halfway through 2024, and you still don’t know about HDD Defragmentation? Be prepared to say goodbye to optimal PC performance.

PC Building Mistakes To Avoid [14 Common Mistakes]

In this guide, we will cover the 14 most common PC building mistakes to avoid so you can build your first PC smoothly.

Buying DDR5 RAM? You Should Pay Attention To AMD EXPO/Intel XMP

Confused about what the AMD EXPO/Intel XMP labels on your RAM refer to? Here’s why your DDR5 RAM might not be performing at its rated speeds.

Is It Worth Upgrading To LGA 1700 Now?

As we await the launch of Intel’s 15th Generation CPUs (based exclusively on DDR5), we discuss if it’s worth upgrading to LGA 1700 nowadays.

Why 32GB RAM Is The New Standard For Gaming In 2024

At $70 for 32 GB RAM DDR4 and $100 for DDR5, it's evident that 32 GB RAM is coveted to be the new default gaming standard in 2024. Let me tell you why.

Is Higher RAM Speed Always Better For Gaming? Here’s What I Think

Do you actually need a RAM as fast as 8000 MHz in 2024? Here is whether you should upgrade to a faster RAM for gaming.

Wear Leveling: Explanation & Types

The wear-levelling technique, as apparent by name, evenly distributes the data across all the memory cells of NAND flash memory so that no single cell wears out faster than others.

TLC (Triple-Level Cell): A Breakdown

TLC or Triple-Level Cell is a type of NAND flash memory used in various storage devices like SSDs and stores up to three bits of data per cell.

MLC (Multi-Level Cell): All You Need To Know

MLC or Multi-Level Cell is a type of NAND flash memory that can store two bits of data per cell and is utilized in various electronic devices.

IOPS: Guide To SSD Performance

IOPS is a metric that measures how quickly a storage device can perform read and write operations per second.

L2 Cache: How It Works & Importance

L2 cache is a temporary storage that reduces the latency between CPU-RAM operations. It is the storage that the CPU can access quickly.

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Up To 80% Of Global AAA Game Launch Sales On Consoles Comes From PlayStation, Analyst Claims

A renowned industry analyst clarifies that up to 80% of AAA game launch console sales come from PlayStation rather than Xbox.

GTA 6 Made $1 Billion In Pre-Order Revenue In Its First Hour, Report Reveals

A new report reveals that GTA 6 has earned over $1 billion in pre-order revenue in its first hour alone, breaking industry records.

Elder Scrolls And Fallout Sequels Will Disappoint Fans Due To Shorter Dev Cycle, Says Skyrim Lead

Skyrim lead designer Bruce Nesmith has stated that Microsoft's plan to accelerate Elder Scrolls and Fallout sequels will disappoint fans.

Only Rockstar Can Get Away With Pre-Orders Without Showing Real Gameplay

Rockstar opened GTA 6 pre-orders without even showing actual gameplay, which sets a bad precedent in the industry.

From Discord to Random Chats: How Online Gaming Redefined Modern Socializing

Explore how online gaming changed modern socializing through Discord, voice chat, streaming, and random conversations that turned digital spaces into real communities.