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

Redditor Scores a $600 DDR5 Kingston Fury RAM Kit For Just $14 at a Thrift Store

In a time of crazy RAM prices, someone just managed to snag a 32GB DDR5-6000 Kingston Fury RAM kit for just $14 from a thrift store.

Redditor Buys a GeForce RTX 4080 To Find Out It Has No GPU Core or VRAM Inside

A Redditor just bought an RTX 4080 graphics card and found that its GPU core and VRAM had been removed entirely!

Ubisoft Has Found The Winning Formula With Black Flag Resynced – Long May It Continue

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been a tremendous success and may have given Ubisoft the formula of a comeback!

“Indestructible” Xbox Series X Survives a House Fire, Still Works!

In a miraculous turn of events, an Xbox Series X survived a devastating house fire that burned down everything else, and it still works!

NVIDIA Raises GPU Kit Prices For Both GDDR6 And GDDR7 Models

New insider report says that NVIDIA is raising the prices of its GPU kits (GPU+VRAM) for its AIB partners, for both GDDR6 and GDDR7 models.

The PS6 Controller May Have a TouchScreen, as Sony Files Patent For a Modular Design

Sony's new patent hints at a modular PS6 controller with a magnetic touchscreen, but don't start planning your setup around it yet.

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.

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Redditor Scores a $600 DDR5 Kingston Fury RAM Kit For Just $14 at a Thrift Store

In a time of crazy RAM prices, someone just managed to snag a 32GB DDR5-6000 Kingston Fury RAM kit for just $14 from a thrift store.

FF7 Remake Trilogy Performing Much Better Than People Expect, Says Director

Square's Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake series seems to be selling quite well due to consistent sales boosts from various announcements.

Ubisoft Shuts Down Controversial NFT Project In Just 2 Years

Ubisoft’s blockchain tactics RPG is set to go offline in October, putting another spotlight on the publisher’s troubled NFT push.

RTX 5060 Ti Miraculously Survives Car Crash Despite Being Bent From Middle

A lucky GeForce RTX 5060 Ti survived a nearly impossible situation after being bent in half after a car crash.

PlayStation Says Saros Is Steadily Gaining Popularity Among Players

PlayStation says Saros is growing in popularity despite player doubts about the game's commercial performance