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

When Should You Build Your Next Gaming PC?

There isn't any single answer on when you should build your next gaming PC. Do it after researching and wait for good discounts to kick in.

What’s Going Wrong? AMD Keeps Botching Its Launches

AMD keeps botching its launches, even if unintentionally, and the only way to get back from the mess is by paying attention to its customers.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Review: Impressive Efficiency, Unimpressive Gains

The Ryzen 7 9700X is AMD's new mid-to-high ranger, only with $40 off the price tag and reduced power consumption numbers. With its 65W TDP, the CPU is also limited in clock speeds and could not perform up to the mark in most tests, including gaming. Single-core performance is incredible, though, and you get full AVX-512 support, but maximizing its performance will require you to remove its power limits through PBO.

Ryzen 5 9600X Review: It’s Just A Refresh

The Ryzen 5 9600X emerges as the new mid-ranger from AMD's lineup, but not as the ideal one. It shows great single-core performance numbers and supports AVX-512 but is limited heavily by reduced power targets and clock speeds. This does mean that power and thermal efficiency are great, but gaming performance numbers have barely improved over the last gen, and AMD continues to trail Intel in multi-threaded performance.

Why You Should Choose A Mac Mini Over A MacBook Air

Choosing the Mac Mini over the MacBook Air is advisable if you require higher performance, additional ports, cost-effectiveness, and more.

I Improved My GPU’s DLSS Performance To The Next Level – Here’s How

Sometimes the devs lock out a couple of presets that could make certain games look better, and that's where this mod comes to the rescue.

I Tested The 9600X And 9700X, And They Failed To Meet Expectations

I tested both the AMD Ryzen 9600X and the 9700X, and AMD has gone too far with the power limits - the CPUs barely outperform their own predecessors, which is very dissappointing.

Best Motherboards For Ryzen 7 9700X [After Hands-On Testing]

We tested plenty of motherboards based on VRM, features, design, and overall value to roun up the top options for Ryzen 7 9700X.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Review: More Cache & Unparalleled Performance

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best gaming processor of this generation, which not only delivers top-notch gaming performance but performs decently in rendering and productive workloads as well. Meanwhile, it's also one of the most efficient processors out there with a TDP of less than 150W in boost mode.

Best Motherboards For Ryzen 5 9600X [Tried & Tested]

The best motherboard for the Ryzen 5 9600X CPU shouldn't be too fancy, but should have a decent VRM phase and high RAM frequency support.

One Button Tripled My Frame Rates: Here’s How

Generating extra frames was a myth back then, however, it's possible now with the help of these new upscaling techs such as Lossless Scaling.

Is This A Good Time To Purchase Ryzen 5000?

AMD's 5000 series CPUs launched all the way back in 2020, but do they still make for worthy purchases in 2024?

I Have A Love-Hate Relationship With Back-Connect Builds

We have tested and built multiple back-connect PCs now, but I am still on the fence..

We Tested The Best Motherboards For Ryzen 9 9900X

My team and I have been hard at work testing all the high-end motherboards lately, and these are the best options for the Ryzen 9 9900X.

MSI Z790 PZ Motherboard Review: Value, Features, and Looks

The MSI Z790 PZ is an ATX motherboard with backplug connectivity, supporting Intel 12th to 14th Gen processors and up to 7200+ MHz DDR5 memory. It features a 14+1+1 power delivery system, multiple PCIe and M.2 slots, and robust thermal solutions.

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Doom: The Dark Ages Skipped Multiplayer to Prioritize a Stronger Campaign

Doom director Hugo Martin recently discussed how the team skipped multiplayer to focus on the title's campaign.

The Witcher 4: A Huge Team Working to Build the Most Believable Open-World Yet

During a recent Podcast, CD Projekt Red revealed that a huge team is focusing on the open world of Witcher 4.

Atomfall Developer, “Games Are Made For Reports, Not Players”

The CEO of Atomfall developer has said that the main business of companies is to manage shareholder perception, not making games second.

Atomfall Was Xbox’s 5th Most Played Game Last Week

Atomfall was recently released, and the title is doing great so far. It became last week's fifth most popular Xbox game.

Xbox and Asus Tease Their Previously Reported Handheld Collaboration

Asus has released a new video teasing the handheld console they've reportedly making in collaboration with Xbox.