Tanveer Singh

Bangalore

Tech Journalist at XDA Developers

Writes on PC hardware and gaming | Seen on XDA Developers and Make Tech Easier

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Articles

Despite the drama, these 5 reasons mean x86 isn't going anywhere

10 hours ago | xda-developers.com | Tanveer Singh

Windows on Arm saw its breakout moment in 2024 after years of failed attempts at disrupting the dominance of x86 processors. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chips were unveiled as part of new laptops from Microsoft, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Asus, and others. The early skepticism over Qualcomm's battery life and performance claims gave way to mostly glowing reviews as Windows on Arm laptops registered a solid win.
5 fool-proof tips I use to pick the right motherboard every time

22 hours ago | xda-developers.com | Tanveer Singh

The motherboard is perhaps the most complex component to buy for a new build. Choosing a CPU or GPU for a gaming PC can be done based simply on the performance and budget tiers you're comfortable with. There aren't many options left once you're clear on those two factors. However, picking the right motherboard from countless options that are priced the same and offer the same performance is not as easy, especially today.
5 ways I save my SSD from overheating (and you should too)

1 day ago | xda-developers.com | Tanveer Singh

Overheating isn't just a concern for your CPU and graphics card; even your unassuming SSD is prone to it. While overheating storage drives wasn't a problem a few years ago, Gen4 and Gen5 NVMe SSDs can heat up under load, depending on the drive model, your PC's airflow situation, and even which M.2 slot you pick. Most SSDs are designed to run under 70℃, beyond which they can throttle and reduce performance.
5 ways you're shortening your SSD's lifespan without realizing it

2 days ago | xda-developers.com | Tanveer Singh

APC BX1500M The APC BX1500M is a high-quality, premium UPS with a maximum load capacity of 1500 VA and 900 W. Whether you have a desktop PC, monitor, router, printer, or all the above, this UPS will be able to handle it all.
6 PC gaming myths that sound right (but aren't)

2 days ago | xda-developers.com | Tanveer Singh

Here we go again, debating some widely-held beliefs about PC games and hardware. PC gaming is a topic that encompasses so many aspects — graphics, gameplay, performance, optimization, hardware, bottlenecks, frame pacing, generated frames, and more — that believing in some or the other myth is inescapable. In this list, I want to shed light on some of the most popular gaming-related myths that people hold dear. Let's get into each of them and dissect why it's high time you stopped believing in them.
I always cheaped out on this PC component, but I know better now

2 days ago | xda-developers.com | Tanveer Singh

When you're choosing components for a build, what gets the lowest priority? Most users' answer would be the PC case. Despite housing every other component, the case is often treated as an afterthought, allocated the lowest portion of the budget. This is what I used to do on each of my previous builds — only on my latest PC did I realize my mistakes. After decades of using bargain-basement cases, I finally woke up to the important role the case plays in a build.
Intel's distributed manufacturing might have given it a lifeline

4 days ago | xda-developers.com | Tanveer Singh

Let’s be honest — Intel has been down in the dumps lately. Between the awful Raptor Lake instability scandal, disappointing Arrow Lake launch, canceling the much-hyped 20A node, and waves of layoffs, the chipmaker seems stuck playing defense. Intel's stock price hasn't recovered from the massive drop, and AMD continues to rack up wins. Even Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, publicly acknowledged the myriad of challenges the company is facing.
Fast Startup might actually be slowing your PC down

4 days ago | xda-developers.com | Tanveer Singh

Fast Startup on Windows is meant to speed up the boot time. By putting the computer into a hibernation-like state by saving the system state to the disk, the next startup is faster than a cold boot. Unlike hibernation, it doesn't save your open programs and processes to the drive, but it's still beneficial. That said, Fast Startup can amount to little time savings and a lot of weird Windows behavior. For users running Windows on a modern SSD, Fast Startup can be safely disabled.
6 best years for PC hardware I wish I were living in instead of 2025

4 days ago | xda-developers.com | Tanveer Singh

Saying 2025 sucks for PC hardware is an understatement. Most of the latest CPUs and GPUs have offered little incentive to upgrade, and paper launches combined with inflated prices have made the situation even worse. While these disappointing trends have been a thing since 2024, the years before weren't as bad. The best years for PC hardware aren't just those that pushed the industry forward.
Here's why VRMs matter on your motherboard, and how to check what you have

4 days ago | xda-developers.com | Tanveer Singh

You either know exactly what kind of VRMs your motherboard has, or you've never given it a second thought. If it's the latter, this article will be a quick refresher on why VRMs are important for the stability of your PC, and how you can check your motherboard's VRM solution. In a nutshell, the VRM, or voltage regulator module, is responsible for providing clean and stable power to your CPU, GPU, RAM, chipset, and other integrated components.