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.
