Usman Saleem

About Me

Usman Saleem brings 8+ years of comprehensive PC hardware expertise to the table. His journey in the tech world has involved in-depth tech analysis and insightful PC hardware reviews, perfecting over 6+ years of dedicated work. Usman’s commitment to staying authentic and relevant in the field is underscored by many professional certifications, including a recent one in Google IT Support Specialization.

Position at Tech4Gamers

At Tech4Gamers, I’m the PC Hardware Specialist, primarily contributing to the “Best-Ofs” section and covering news about technology and the PC hardware industry. I provide thoughtful buying advice based on thorough testing and personal expertise. I also review hardware products and games to keep things fresh.

Tech Journey

From childhood, I’ve been immersed in gaming and PC hardware. Starting with a Pentium 2 PC, each named PC, from ZEUS to APOLLO, symbolizes a chapter in my journey. My true passion lies in the beating heart of the gaming industry – PC hardware.

Current PC setup

Currently, I’m rocking the following setup:

  • CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster MasterLiquid ML240R
  • OS: Windows 10
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK
  • GPU: ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti AMP Holo
  • RAM: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB 3200MHz CL16
  • SSD: Sabrent Rocket 4 PCIe 4.0 2TB NVMe
  • PSU: Corsair RM850x

GTA 6 Pre-Order Numbers Are Overblown, Nowhere Near $1 Billion, Says Analyst Firm

New analytics data reveals that GTA 6 has done about $260M worth of pre-order sales in its first week, not $1 billion as was being quoted.

Former PlayStation Exec Clarifies That Publishers Set Game Prices, Not Sony

Former Sony executive Gordon Thornton clarifies that game prices on the PlayStation store are set by the publishers, not Sony.

Former Rockstar Producer Says GTA 6 Isn’t Launching on PC Because It’s Better to “Start With Constraints”

Ex-Rockstar producer John Ricchio explains that GTA 6 isn't launching on PC on day-1 because it's easier to build for consoles first.

The Sony PSP Can Finally Run Counter-Strike… Sort Of

Modders have developed OpenStrike, an open-source Counter-Strike alternative, that is tested to run on the PSP at 60 FPS!

Ubisoft Defends Black Flag Resynced After Mixed Reviews, Says Standard Edition Has The Entire Experience

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has come under immense criticism for its expensive DLC packs, and Ubisoft has just responded to it.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Review: A Fresh Coat of Paint On Perfection

Ubisoft has brought Assassin's Creed Black Flag into 2026 with Resynced, a full-blown remake of the 2013 original. Is it worth the purchase?

The RTX 3060 12GB Just Returned To Market, and It Proves How Bad Things Are For PC Gaming

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has re-appeared on Newegg as fresh US stock, which confirms that NVIDIA brought back a 5-year-old GPU in 2026.

Intel Quietly Raises The MSRP of its Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs By Nearly 15%

Intel has implemented a nearly 15% price hike to two of its Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, and the Ultra 5 250K Plus.

The SteamRoller Arrives To Crush The Steam Machine, Has an RX 7600 GPU at $1,299

The SteamRoller by MetaPCs is a pre-built compact PC that comes with SteamOS pre-installed, and has a Radeon RX 7600 GPU at $1,299.

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.

Meet the “Stim Machine”, a French Steam Machine Competitor With an RX 9060 XT Inside

French retailer LDLC has launched the "Stim Machine", a hilariously-named Steam Machine competitor with an RX 9060 XT inside.

Steam Machine Sold Out in Japan in Less Than 48 Hours, Despite Costing Over $1,175

Steam Machine orders went live in Japan through Komodo Station, the official distributor, and all 4 configurations sold out immediately.

GTA 6 at $80 Is a Bargain Disguised as a Controversy

Rockstar has priced GTA 6 at $80, and while some people think it would ruin the gaming industry, I hold a different opinion.

PS6 Aims to Bring 4K/120 FPS Gaming to Consoles With AI, Ray Tracing, and VFI

New leak from Moore's Law Is Dead suggests that Sony is planning to target 4K 120 FPS gaming with VFI, AI, PSSR, and Ray Tracing.

The Steam Machine Performs Worse Than a PS5, While Costing $400 More!

Valve's Steam Machine has finally been unveiled, and early performance data puts it behind a base PS5, while costing nearly $400 more.

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GTA 6 Pre-Order Numbers Are Overblown, Nowhere Near $1 Billion, Says Analyst Firm

New analytics data reveals that GTA 6 has done about $260M worth of pre-order sales in its first week, not $1 billion as was being quoted.

Team Biohazard Claims Capcom Began Dino Crisis Remake Development in 2022

A Dino Crisis remake reportedly entered development in 2022, but Capcom has not confirmed the project yet.

Analyst Predicts $79.99 Price for Resident Evil Code: Veronica Remake

Resident Evil Code: Veronica Remake could cost $79.99, an analyst predicts, as Capcom weighs premium pricing after strong franchise growth.

Halo Studios Planned To Release 3 Games In 3 Years But The Workload Turned Out To Be Too Much

Halo Studios intended to launch three new games in three years, but handling multiple projects at once was too much for the leadership.

Studio Leadership At Xbox Reportedly Hates Game Pass And Is Against Day 1 Releases

Studio leaders at Xbox hate Game Pass and think that the service has devalued their games, and there should be no day 1 releases.