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

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.

AMD Zen 6 “Olympic Ridge” CPUs Will Ditch the iGPU for an Integrated NPU

According to a new leak, AMD is going to remove the iGPU from its upcoming Zen 6 Ryzen processors, and integrate an NPU instead.

Hard Drive Supply Shortages Get Even Worse, With Prices Rising 10% in Q2 2026

A new report reveals hard drive supply shortages got worse in Q2 2026, with trading prices rising 10% QoQ in Q2.

Finally, the Apple MacBook Pro Will be Getting a Touchscreen

Apple's new OLED MacBook Pro will "100%" feature a touchscreen and will launch in late 2026, according to a new leak.

Intel Plans to Release Raptor Lake For a Third Time in 2027 as “Raptor Lake Next”

Intel is apparently planning to release "Raptor Lake Next" in 2027, a new lineup of CPUs based on the 3-year-old architecture.

Steam Machine Review Samples Have Reportedly Started Rolling Out, Suggesting An Imminent Release

A new leak claims that reviewers are receiving Steam Machine samples, suggesting that the official launch may be imminent.

Microsoft Expands Advanced Shader Delivery, Up To 95% Faster Load Times In Forza Horizon 6

With Advanced Shader Delivery, AMD Radeon users can enjoy significantly faster load times in supported games.

ASUS’ $50 “Burn-Proof” ROG Equalizer GPU Cable Reportedly Burned

ASUS’ newly laucnhed $50 ‘burn-proof’ ROG Equalizer cable reportedly shows burned connectors before global launch!

Best Motherboards For Ryzen 7 9800X3D – Our Recommendations

The best motherboard for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D doesn't have to be from the X870 chipset. Budget B650 chipset motherboards perform well, too.

MSI MPG X870E Carbon Max WiFi Review: Refined, and Future-Ready?

The MSI MPG X870E Carbon Max WiFi is a decent refresh from MSI, which offers great performance with its 18+2+1 VRMs. While it also comes with impressive I/O and high-speed memory support of up to 8400 MT/s. All of this, including the 64 MB BIOS & dedicated OC Engine chip upgrades, makes it a decent pick for $429.99.

MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi II Review: A Breath Of Fresh Air

The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi II is an excellent mid-range motherboard, featuring a slightly different design, BIOS ROM, and overclocking options compared to the original product. Thanks to its 14+2+1 VRM phase at 80A SPS, you can easily overclock any Ryzen 9000 series CPU. Even if you're a beginner overclocker, the OC Engine chip will handle all the hard work while you reap the rewards. With decent connectivity, storage options, and thermals, it's an amazing motherboard for its price.

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GTA 6 Overhauls Wanted System With Multi-Colored Stars, Heat Indicators, And Smarter Police AI

A Grand Theft Auto content creator explains that Rockstar completely overhauled the wanted system in GTA 6 after his preview experience.

Activision Visits Call of Duty Cheater’s House For Cease And Desist

Activision has released body-cam-style footage showing a Call of Duty cheat seller being served a cease-and-desist notice at home.

DLSS 5 Halves Frame-Rate on RTX 5070 Ti; Control Drops To 35FPS At 4K

A leaked DLSS 5 build has already been tested in Control, but the early results show a massive performance hit on Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti.

How AI-Generated 3D Assets Can Often Become Performance Traps

AI-generated 3D assets are incredibly appealing to game developers, but they can lead to unexpected performance challenges.

KCD 2 Director Criticizes GTA 6, Says The Game Has Zero Story Hook

KCD 2 director says GTA 6 protagonists are uninteresting, the story has no hook, and the game's only for multiplayer and random stuff.