Dr. Usman Saleem

About Me

Hi! I’m Usman Saleem, with 8+ years of PC hardware expertise and a Google IT Support Specialization certificate, specializing in in-depth tech analysis and reviews. With a stethoscope in one hand and a gadget in the other, I’m both a doctor and a PC tech expert, dedicated to pursuing both my passions at the same time.

Position at Tech4Gamers

At Tech4Gamers, I’m the PC Hardware Specialist, primarily contributing to the “Best-Ofs” section. 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

We Tested The Best Motherboards For Ryzen 9 9950X In 2025 [Benchmarks Included]

Find the best motherboard for your Ryzen 9 9950X system from our list covering different categories, compiled after careful testing.

We Tested The Best Motherboard For Ryzen 7 9800X3D In 2025

The best motherboard for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D doesn't have to be from the X870 chipset. Budget B650 chipset motherboards perform well, too.

We Tested The Best Motherboards For Ryzen 9 9950X3D

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is nailing all workloads and gaming benchmarks, and we've rounded up the best motherboards for it.

These Are The Best CPUs For The RX 9070 And RX 9070 XT GPUs [10+ Tested]

Given how well the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT performed in our tests, we have rounded up the best CPUs to pair with these GPUs.

Best CPU For Streaming In 2025 [Picked After Testing]

In this guide, we will walk you through our selection of the best CPU for streaming based on encoding performance, gaming prowess, and value.

Biwin NV7400 2TB NVMe Review: A Budget PCIe 4.0 SSD That Packs A Punch

The Biwin Black Opal NV7400 2TB NVMe SSD offers impressive speeds of up to 7400MB/s read and 6500MB/s write, making it a solid choice for high-performance storage. The SSD is PS5-compatible, includes a graphene thermal pad for heat management and comes with a five-year warranty. While it performs well in most tests, it lags slightly behind some competitors in real-world scenarios, especially under heavy loads. Overall, it’s a fast, affordable option with a few trade-offs.

The BEST CPU For RTX 4090 In 2025 [Benchmarks Included]

In this guide, we will walk you through our selection of the best CPU for RTX 4090 based on performance, features, and value.

Best X870 And X870E Motherboards In 2025 [Hands-on Tested]

Although most of the X870 motherboards have amazing features, the best ones tend to have better storage and networking possibilities.

Best Z890 Motherboards In 2025 [Benchmarks Included]

We have tested 10+ Z890 motherboards in the past two weeks, and after going through each of them, we have rounded the best 5 options.

ASRock B850M Steel Legend WiFi Review: Incredible Value, Beautiful Design

The ASRock B850M Steel Legend WiFi is a solid MicroATX motherboard for $179, offering good features like PCIe Gen5, WiFi 7, and plenty of USB ports. It supports AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 CPUs and performs well in gaming. While its VRM cooling isn’t great for heavy overclocking, it’s a great pick for budget-friendly, compact builds, especially if you like its sleek white design.

ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi Review: Quite Good For The Price

The ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi is a $189.99 motherboard and falls into the budget category. The motherboard offers plenty of fine features for its price, like WiFi 6E connectivity, heatsink armor for VRMs and NVMe drives. It performs fine on most parts but runs slightly hotter than most other competing motherboards. However, the aesthetics of the motherboard sure look appealing.

MSI MPG X870E Edge Ti WiFi Review: A Great All-Rounder With A Beautiful Design

The MSI MPG X870E Edge Ti WiFi is a great choice for an X870E chipset that costs you $329.99. This motherboard can also be called the beauty and the beast because of its appealing white aesthetics and powerful VRMs that ensure great performance output. The board also comes packed with an EZ-DIY mechanism all over it. Moreover, the VRMs stay very cool even under intense load, which impressed us quite well.

GeForce RTX 40 To Get DLSS 3 Upgrade With New AI Model For Frame Generation

NVIDIA improves DLSS 3 Frame Generation AI for RTX 40 series graphics cards, boosting FPS by 10.4% at 4K in gaming benchmarks.

MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE In-Depth Review: A Performance Beast

The MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE is the most expensive X870 chipset motherboard, costing $1099. For this, you get a top-notch VRM setup and impressive cooling, a premium-looking design, high-end build quality (courtesy of a 10-layered PCB), and great features. While we were thoroughly impressed by the board in all departments, we still think the price tag is too high.

I Tuned My RAM To CL28 6400MHz On AM5 And Got Up To 28% More Performance For Free

When I tuned my RAM to CL28 6,400MHz I realized how much performance users can gain through some simple changes with their kits.

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