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.
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...

How to Choose a Power Supply: The Definitive Guide

How to Choose a Power Supply: The Definitive Guide

The power supply unit (or PSU) is likely a gaming PC's most critical yet underappreciated component, with many builders choosing to put more money towards other parts. But getting a cheap, low-quality PSU can lead to a ton of issues, ranging from general instability...

The 4 Fastest Mousepads in 2023

The 4 Fastest Mousepads in 2023

Fast mousepads are the speed demons of the mousepad world, focusing on smooth surfaces and frictionless glide above all else. If you prioritize fast flicks and smooth tracking in the games you play, then this list of the fastest mousepads is for you. Fast mousepads...