Azzief Khaliq

Azzief Khaliq is a writer and journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia who’s spent the past seven years writing about music and technology. First introduced to Doom by his father in the mid-’90s, he built his first serious gaming PC in 2008 and has been building and upgrading his rigs ever since. When he’s not bunnyhopping in boomer shooters or agonizing about builds in RPGs, he can often be found shooting the breeze at one of Kuala Lumpur’s best record stores.
Optical vs. Mechanical Switches: Which One’s Better?

Optical vs. Mechanical Switches: Which One’s Better?

The Short Answer We think mechanical switches have the upper hand over optical switches for several reasons. There’s more variety; they feel and sound better; and they can offer more bang for your buck at the budget end. Optical switches have quicker response times...

The 6 Best Vertical Gaming Mice in 2023

The 6 Best Vertical Gaming Mice in 2023

Using a mouse all day, whether for work or play, can lead to various aches and pains in your mouse arm. While there’s likely no way to completely avoid these issues without stepping away from the computer, swapping to one of the best vertical gaming mice can help...

PSU Fan Up or Down? PSU Orientation Explained

PSU Fan Up or Down? PSU Orientation Explained

The Short Answer PSU fan direction doesn’t really matter. Your internal components will run at similar temperatures no matter where you point your power supply unit’s fan. However, having the fan facing downward is optimal as it reduces PSU temperatures slightly....

The 6 Best Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboards in 2023

The 6 Best Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboards in 2023

If you’re used to the crisp, precise typing feel of a mechanical keyboard, switching to an ergonomic keyboard can prove challenging. Standard ergo keyboards often suffer from a mushy typing feel, potentially ruining whatever ergonomic benefits they may offer....

The 6 Best Fans for Radiators in 2023

The 6 Best Fans for Radiators in 2023

If you want to keep your rig running as cool as possible, then liquid cooling is the way to go. But even the best radiator won’t help if its fans aren’t up to par. And that’s why you want to get the best fans for radiators you can find, to ensure that your...

The 5 Best SFX Power Supplies in 2023

The 5 Best SFX Power Supplies in 2023

Making sure your parts fit is one of the most taxing parts of building a small form factor (SFF) PC. Thankfully, you don’t have to do that with the PSU, as SFX and SFX-L power supplies are designed expressly for these small cases. But that doesn’t make identifying the...