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.
The ASRock Phantom Gaming X870 Nova WiFi is a solid mid-range offering, boasting features you'll find on more expensive motherboards. It looks great, performs solid, and has just about everything you could ask for at this price point. Just look out for the bandwidth sharing complications of the M.2 slots.
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 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.
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.
The Obsbot Tiny 3 Lite is a compact AI-powered webcam with a 4K sensor and a built-in pan-and-tilt gimbal that can follow you around the room. It keeps your face visible even in low light and offers smooth high-frame-rate recording up to 1080p120. Voice and gesture controls are also available, and the built-in mics deliver clear audio for calls or casual recordings. While it’s not as sharp or feature-packed as the Tiny 3, it provides a sweet spot for those who want smart tracking without paying flagship prices.
The Obsbot Tiny 3 is a compact AI-powered PTZ webcam that combines gimbal-based tracking, flexible framing, and decent built-in audio into a small package. It performs well in varied lighting, keeps autofocus locked even during fast movements, and the Obsbot Center software gives extensive control over image settings. While it’s more expensive than standard webcams, its various features make it a worthwhile option for creators and anyone who spends long hours on camera.
