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

Modders Double GTX 1650 VRAM From 4GB to 8GB, Get Massive Performance Gains in God of War

A Brazilian modding team has doubled the GTX 1650's VRAM from 4GB to 8GB, leading to a sizeable performance bump.

AMD Radeon May Raise GPU Prices by 10-15% in the Second Half of 2026

AMD Radeon is preparing to raise GPU prices by 10-15% in the second half of 2026, starting in Q3, due to rising VRAM costs.

Scammers Are Now Putting Plastic GPUs and Scrap Memory in NVIDIA RTX Graphics Cards

A broken GeForce RTX 4090 in China bought for $222 was discovered to have a plastic GPU die and scrap memory chips.

SanDisk Launches an SSD for PlayStation 5 That Costs Nearly $3,000

SanDIsk's new Optimus GX PRO 850P NVMe SSD has an 8TB option that costs nearly 4.5x the price of the base PlayStation 5!

Steam Machine Benchmarks Leaked, Mediocre Performance Raises Concerns Among Gamers

New Steam Machine benchmarks have appeared on Geekbench, and the mediocre numbers have sparked concerns among gamers.

Intel CPUs With NVIDIA RTX Graphics Will Reportedly Launch in Q1 2028

Per a new leak, Intel is going to launch x86 CPUs with integrated NVIDIA RTX graphics in Q1 2028, as part of the Serpent Lake family.

AMD Zen 6 “Olympic Ridge” CPUs Will Ditch the iGPU for an Integrated NPU

According to a new leak, AMD is going to remove the iGPU from its upcoming Zen 6 Ryzen processors, and integrate an NPU instead.

Hard Drive Supply Shortages Get Even Worse, With Prices Rising 10% in Q2 2026

A new report reveals hard drive supply shortages got worse in Q2 2026, with trading prices rising 10% QoQ in Q2.

Finally, the Apple MacBook Pro Will be Getting a Touchscreen

Apple's new OLED MacBook Pro will "100%" feature a touchscreen and will launch in late 2026, according to a new leak.

Intel Plans to Release Raptor Lake For a Third Time in 2027 as “Raptor Lake Next”

Intel is apparently planning to release "Raptor Lake Next" in 2027, a new lineup of CPUs based on the 3-year-old architecture.

Steam Machine Review Samples Have Reportedly Started Rolling Out, Suggesting An Imminent Release

A new leak claims that reviewers are receiving Steam Machine samples, suggesting that the official launch may be imminent.

Microsoft Expands Advanced Shader Delivery, Up To 95% Faster Load Times In Forza Horizon 6

With Advanced Shader Delivery, AMD Radeon users can enjoy significantly faster load times in supported games.

ASUS’ $50 “Burn-Proof” ROG Equalizer GPU Cable Reportedly Burned

ASUS’ newly laucnhed $50 ‘burn-proof’ ROG Equalizer cable reportedly shows burned connectors before global launch!

Best Motherboards For Ryzen 7 9800X3D – Our Recommendations

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

MSI MPG X870E Carbon Max WiFi Review: Refined, and Future-Ready?

The MSI MPG X870E Carbon Max WiFi is a decent refresh from MSI, which offers great performance with its 18+2+1 VRMs. While it also comes with impressive I/O and high-speed memory support of up to 8400 MT/s. All of this, including the 64 MB BIOS & dedicated OC Engine chip upgrades, makes it a decent pick for $429.99.

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Enermax Revolution III S 1000W Platinum Review: An Unbeatable 1000W Powerhouse

The Enermax Revolution III S 1000W blurs the line between mid-tier and high-end power supplies by offering 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency and top-quality Japanese capacitors at a highly competitive price. While its unconventional design placing all modular connectors crammed on one side and a slightly loud 120mm fan at full load might annoy some builders, its phenomenal voltage regulation, solid ripple control, and massive 1450W transient spike tolerance easily make up for those minor quirks. Backed by an unheard-of 13-year warranty, this PSU stands out as a rock-solid, long-term investment for gamers who want top-tier reliability on a budget.

GTA 6 Trailer 3 Will Mark a Point of No Return for Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games is expected to launch the third GTA 6 trailer soon, which will be a vital point for the game's growing marketing campaign.

“If Watching A Steam Is Enough, The Game Isn’t Good Enough”, Says Resident Evil Creator

Resident Evil creator says if players watch a playthrough of a game and are satisfied with it, it means that the game isn't good enough.

Six Years On, Naughty Dog Still Hasn’t Released a Major Game Since The Last of Us Part 2

Naughty Dog has mostly been radio silent this PlayStation generation, leaving fans waiting for over six years.

Saros Is Selling Below Older PlayStation Titles, Analysts Say

Saros has sold fewer copies in 2026 than games like Astro Bot and Gran Turismo 7, which launched as PS5 exclusives years ago.