Usman Sheikh

About Me

I’m Usman Sheikh, I love building PCs and reviewing different components. I am also a CS2 veteran.

Position at Tech4Gamers

As a Senior Hardware Reviewer at Tech4Gamers, I bring over a decade of experience and spend my days stress-testing graphics cards, CPU coolers, motherboards, and more. I also love overclocking and I occasionally share tips and optimization guides for CPUs and graphics cards.

Tech Journey

I started my tech journey in 2014 with the largest Pakistani gaming community forum as the senior administrator. I have always been deeply passionate about computers, testing new gadgets and hardware, and learning new things every day.

Current PC setup

  • CPU: Ryzen 7 9700X (Tuned to 5.7GHz)
  • Motherboard: MSI B650 Tomahawk WiFi
  • GPU: ZOTAC RTX 5080 Solid (OC 3.2GHz) Tuned
  • RAM: 32GB XPG Lancer Blade 6400MTs CL28 Tuned
  • Cooler: Deepcool Mystique 360 RGB
  • SSD: WD SN750 1TB + Samsung 970 EVO 500GB + Corsair MP600 Elite 2TB
  • PSU: Superflower Leadex VII Pro 850W Platinum
  • Case: Hyte Y70
  • Monitor: MSI G27QPF 2K 180Hz GSync
  • Keyboard: Skyloong SK84
  • Mouse: Logitech G Pro Super Light X Wireless
  • Audio: Logitech G733 Wireless

Thermalright Assassin X 90 SE ARGB Review: Incredible Performance For Just $17!

The Thermalright Assassin X 90 SE is a compact air cooler that punches way above its weight, especially considering the $17 price tag. With 4 direct-contact copper heat pipes and a quiet 92mm ARGB fan, it easily handles 65W TDP CPUs and even manages bursts of 130W heat in stress tests. It's ideal for replacing stock coolers on mid-range builds and fits well in small cases. While it’s not made for high-end CPUs or heavy overclocking, the Assassin X 90 SE delivers excellent value and solid cooling for budget-conscious users.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Players Report Nvidia GameReady Driver Lock GPU Clock To 780MHz

NVIDIA's latest Game Ready drivers are causing issues while playing Assassin's Creed Shadows, specifically limiting GPU core clock speeds.

ID-Cooling FROST X45 Review: One of The Best Thermal Pastes We’ve Tested

ID-Cooling’s new X45 thermal paste is an upgrade over their previous versions, offering better thermal performance with easier application thanks to its lower thickness. It’s ideal for overclockers or anyone wanting top cooling without spending much—priced at $6.99 for 2g. It performs slightly better than the older X25 and beats top brands in temperature tests.

Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Ultra W OC Review

The RTX 5070 brings little improvement over the RTX 4070 Super, making the generational upgrade hardly noticeable. It performs well at 1440p, but with only 12GB of VRAM, 4K ray-traced gaming isn't really an option. On the bright side, it has solid overclocking potential, offering a 10% performance boost just by adjusting a few settings. Overall, the card even struggles to justify its $550 price tag when AMD’s RX 9070 offers more raw power and memory.

ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Steel Legend Review: AMD’s Best Mid-Range Card Yet?

The ASRock Steel Legend RX 9070 is a solid mid-range GPU that outperforms Nvidia’s RTX 5070 in raster performance across all resolutions. AMD has also made big strides in ray tracing, an area where they’ve lagged behind in the past. With 16GB of video memory, smooth gameplay, and strong overclocking potential, it’s a great option for gamers who want high performance without breaking the bank. The only downside is the price—since the XT variant is just $50 more, it’s worth considering if you’re looking for even better performance.

Thermal Grizzly Duronaut Review: Good Performance With Higher Longevity

Thermal Grizzly Duronaut is a high-performance thermal paste designed for durability and efficient heat transfer. It’s easy to apply, works well for overclocking, and offers great value while maintaining long-term performance.

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New Tencent AI Tool Accelerates Gaming Art Design From Days To Minutes

Tencent has revealed a new AI tool that accelerates the video game art design and animation production from months and days to mere minutes.

Former Bend Studio Dev Explains How Greed Has Ruined Gaming Industry

The former Bend Studio developer argues that publishers' greed for live-service models is destroying the gaming industry.

Upcoming Lego Batman Game To Feature An Open World Bigger Than Arkham Knight

A notable leaker has confirmed that the newly announced Lego Batman game is shaping up to have a bigger open world than even Arkham Knight.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage To Get Free Story Chapter, Location & Missions Later This Year

Ubisoft announced a surprising update for Assassin's Creed Mirage later this year, which will feature a new story, updates, and all for free.