Dr. Usman Saleem

About Me

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.

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

GeForce RTX 40 To Get DLSS 3 Upgrade With New AI Model For Frame Generation

NVIDIA improves DLSS 3 Frame Generation AI for RTX 40 series graphics cards, boosting FPS by 10.4% at 4K in gaming benchmarks.

MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE In-Depth Review: A Performance Beast

The MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE is the most expensive X870 chipset motherboard, costing $1099. For this, you get a top-notch VRM setup and impressive cooling, a premium-looking design, high-end build quality (courtesy of a 10-layered PCB), and great features. While we were thoroughly impressed by the board in all departments, we still think the price tag is too high.

I Tuned My RAM To CL28 6400MHz On AM5 And Got Up To 28% More Performance For Free

When I tuned my RAM to CL28 6,400MHz I realized how much performance users can gain through some simple changes with their kits.

Over A Month After Release, AMD Is “Working Diligently” To Fix The 9800X3D’s Scalping Problem

The 9800X3D, released on November 7th, is still out of stock at all major retailers, with third-party sellers offering it at twice the price.

I Tested Both Ryzen 7 9800X3D And 7800X3D — No, You Don’t Need To Upgrade

Even though the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has proven to show superior performance versus the 7800X3D, I think you should opt for the latter.

Expert Picks: BEST AM5 Motherboards In 2025

In this guide, I will walk you through the best AM5 motherboards based on power delivery, features, build quality, and value.

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Review: New Architecture, Familiar Flaws

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K offers decent performance at a considerable price range. It is equipped with the latest architecture and has great power efficiency. Moreover, it delivers satisfactory performance in multi-core tasks and handles everyday applications smoothly. However, its gaming performance, while adequate, doesn’t quite match up to competitors in the same price range. Therefore, users seeking balanced productivity can consider this an option. However, gamers should look elsewhere for better performance in highly demanding games.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Review: 3D V-Cache Shines Again!

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the new gaming champ, outclassing AMD's own Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU in our gaming charts. With its improved 3D V-cache design, combined with the Zen 5 architecture, the CPU improves gaming and productivity performance while becoming more efficient than its predecessor.

MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi Review: Bang For The Buck!

The MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi is a $299 motherboard packed with the latest I/O and EZ-DIY features. It has a fairly basic (almost) all-black design with silver accents and yellow-green colors to represent the board's branding. For VRMs, the board's 16+1+1+1 (16A 90A duet stages for the board), which is enough for Intel's 15th gen chips, even if you want to overclock a bit.

MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi Review: Is It Worth It?

The MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi is a power-packed board with a feature set covering everything you could possibly think of. Its power-phase design is a 20+1+1+1 with 20x 110A SPS powering the VCore, leaving plenty of overclocking room for any Arrow Lake chip. The design is excellent, with 2 RGB zones, but the branding goes a bit overboard.

MSI MEG Z890 ACE Review: Chart-Topper With Flagship Features

The MSI MEG Z890 ACE motherboard is a powerhouse for those who want the best features without worrying about cost. Built for Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors, it supports high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, and offers a generous range of M.2 and USB ports. With an impressive VRM and heatsink setup, this board is optimized for overclocking and handled both gaming and synthetic tests with top scores.

MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X Review: Built For Performance

The MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X is a $599 flagship motherboard from MSI which is aimed at overclocking enthusiasts and high-end PC gamers. The motherboard manages to please both with its solid 20+2+1+1 phase power delivery system and sleek aesthetics that blend nicely with the focus on sheer performance and on providing functionality coupled with ample option of storage, blazing fast WiFi-7, BT 5.4, and connectivity ports at the rear and on the front.

MSI MPG Z890 Edge Ti WiFi Review: MSI’s White Wonder

The MSI MPG Z890 Edge Ti WiFi is a $369 gaming-focused board, and it certainly covers everything a gamer might need. That includes a great gaming-focused design with RGB and solid performance with a 16-phase 90A SPS design for CPU power.

MSI Pro Z890-A WiFi Review: Good Features For The Price

The MSI Pro Z890-A WiFi is one of MSI's affordable Z890 boards, but it offers enough performance and features to please most. We get a beautiful minimalistic design with its white heatsinks and black PCB. It has a 16+1+1+1 phase design with 16x 90A SPS for the CPU and supports DDR5 memory as fast as 9200 MT/s.

ASRock Steel Legend Z890 WiFi Review: Beautiful Design, Crazy Value

The ASRock Z890 Steel Legend WiFi shows outstanding price-to-performance, making it one of the best budget Z890 boards out there. It offers a fairly capable 18+1+1+1+1 VRM solution, DDR5 support up to 9466 MT/s, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports.

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Cyberpunk 2077’s Switch 2 Port Is One of The Best Benchmarks For The Handheld, Says Quest Director

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Fallout Creator Reveals That He Was Asked To Destroy His Work on Original Game

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Fans Praise Xbox Game Pass For Providing Excellent Value in 2025

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