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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

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.

Only Rockstar Can Get Away With Pre-Orders Without Showing Real Gameplay

Rockstar opened GTA 6 pre-orders without even showing actual gameplay, which sets a bad precedent in the industry.

Meet the “Stim Machine”, a French Steam Machine Competitor With an RX 9060 XT Inside

French retailer LDLC has launched the "Stim Machine", a hilariously-named Steam Machine competitor with an RX 9060 XT inside.

Steam Machine Sold Out in Japan in Less Than 48 Hours, Despite Costing Over $1,175

Steam Machine orders went live in Japan through Komodo Station, the official distributor, and all 4 configurations sold out immediately.

GTA 6 at $80 Is a Bargain Disguised as a Controversy

Rockstar has priced GTA 6 at $80, and while some people think it would ruin the gaming industry, I hold a different opinion.

PS6 Aims to Bring 4K/120 FPS Gaming to Consoles With AI, Ray Tracing, and VFI

New leak from Moore's Law Is Dead suggests that Sony is planning to target 4K 120 FPS gaming with VFI, AI, PSSR, and Ray Tracing.

The Steam Machine Performs Worse Than a PS5, While Costing $400 More!

Valve's Steam Machine has finally been unveiled, and early performance data puts it behind a base PS5, while costing nearly $400 more.

The Steam Machine is Set to Receive a Huge Upgrade With FSR 4

New code added to the Proton Experimental layer indicates that Valve may be preparing FSR 4 technology for the Steam Machine.

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.
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Sony Restricts PS5 Disc Drive Purchases Amid Surging Demand

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Sony has limited the PlayStation 5 disc drive purchases to one unit per order amid surging demand for disc drives.
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PlayStation’s 2026 Best-Selling Games Show Digital Copies Crushed Disc Editions

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2026 sales data shows PlayStation's best-selling titles sold the most digitally, with physical copies falling behind severely in some cases.
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Xbox CSO Says They Are Rethinking The Console Model For Helix To Make Sure It’s Affordable

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Xbox says they are rethinking the console model for Helix and want to make it affordable while also being profitable to fund future projects.
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How Gamers Should Secure Their Accounts Today

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Gamers today should be extra careful when securing their accounts, since data breaches and other attacks can result in loss of login details.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Sells Over 40 Million Copies, 10 Million More Than Witcher 3 In The Same Period

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CD Projekt Red confirms that Cyberpunk 2077 has officially sold over 40 million copies since its launch six years ago.