Category: Recommended PC spec

The Yellow lab in the Informatorium provides computers with all the necessary software required to complete the degree. However, the lab facilities are only available during their operating hours (only weekdays and specific times). Having a personal computer at home to work from is more convenient and less restricted. Therefore, it is highly recommended that each student has a computer at their place of residence that can run demanding software used in the Multimedia degree.

The estimated cost for a desktop PC that matches these specifications is
R 21,000 and will last you for 3 years of your studies. Laptop prices that match these specifications will be higher. Please note that the estimated cost stated above is based on component pricing as of January 2024 but may fluctuate as time progresses.

Some recommended stores at which you can purchase these components are:

• Evetech.co.za (based in Centurion and online)
• Takealot.com (online store)
• Titan-ice.co.za (based in Pretoria East and online)
• Wootware.co.za (based in Somerset West and online)

The following is a list of items/software that is required to do multimedia related assessments, but the above-mentioned estimated price excludes these:

• Windows operating system,
• any software (used in the Multimedia degree)
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Monitor (full HD 1080p display)
  • Make sure the monitor’s connection matches the ports on the Graphics card
• Wireless network connection
• Standard audio devices (earphones/headphones/speakers)

The following list of components is purely for guidance and any desktop or laptop with similar performance/specifications should also last for the 3 years of your studies. It is not necessary to have a new PC that matches the specifications. A PC with slightly older components (within 3 years old) that has similar specifications will do just fine.

Specific components list:

• Intel 13th Gen Core i5 14400F Processor (LGA 1700 slot)
• DeepCool LS520 Premium Liquid CPU Cooler
• Gigabyte GA-B760-GAMING-X-DDR4 B760 Motherboard
  • Supports 12^th and 13^th (LGA 1700 slot) generation Intel CPUs
• DDR4 3200 Mhz 16GB RAM (recommended DDR4 3200 Mhz 8GB RAM x 2)
• GeForce RTX 4060 8GB Graphics Card
• 1TB Ultra-Fast NVMe M.2 SSD Up to 3100MB/s+ speed
• Antec AX20 Elite Mid Tower Gaming Case
  • Supports graphics card size (up to 270mm)
  • Support ATX motherboard size (not micro-ATX)
  • Built-in front 120mm fans x3
• 650W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply
• 140mm rear fan x1

The more technical specifications for each component are as follows:

• CPU:
  • 10 processor cores
  • 16 processor threads
  • Base frequency: 2.50GHz clock speed
  • Max Turbo frequency: 4.70GHz
  • CPU must match motherboard slot (e.g., LGA1700)
• Motherboard:
  • CPU slot must match the purchased CPU (e.g., LGA1700)
  • At least SATA slot x1 (for the SSD)
  • At least M.2 slot x1 (for the NVMe SSD)
  • At least 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
  • Supports DDR4 Memory up to 5000+(OC) MHz
  • 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (for the graphics card)
  • Network: 1Gb Ethernet (or more)
    • Wireless LAN for Wi-Fi will make setup easier (recommended but not required, extra ±R500)
  • Form factor must match the case (e.g., Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX)
• CPU cooling
  • Vertical air cooling or liquid cooling
• Memory:
  • 3200 MHz 16GB DDR4 RAM (make sure it is compatible with the motherboard memory slots)
• Storage:
  • NVMe 500GB SSD
  • 1TB SSD
• Graphics card:
  • Cores: 3072 Units
  • Boost Core Clocks: 2460 MHz
  • Memory speed: 17 Gbps
  • Memory: 8GB GDDR6X
  • Card Bus: PCI-E 4.0 x 8
  • Power Connectors 8-pin x1
• Power supply:
  • 650w+
  • 80 Plus Bronze standard
    • (Gold standard recommended but not required, extra ±R1000)
  • Connectors + (6+2 pin for the graphics card)
  • CPU 4+4 Pin x 1
  • PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 2 (for the graphics card)
  • SATA x4 (for SSD)
  • Peripheral 4 Pin x 3
• Case:
  • 140mm fan placements x3 (front x3, rear x1)
  • Must fit accompanying power supply
  • Must fit accompanying motherboard (e.g., Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX)
• Cooling: 120mm/140mm fan x4
  • Breakdown for usage:
    • Front fan x3 (intake)
    • Rear fan x1 (exhaust)

We have set up recommended specifications for a PC for 2023.

The Yellow lab in the Informatorium provides computers with all the necessary software required to complete the degree. However, the lab facilities are only available during their operating hours (only weekdays and specific times). Having a personal computer at home to work from is more convenient and less restricted. Therefore, it is highly recommended that each student has a computer at their place of residence that can run demanding software used in the Multimedia degree.

The estimated cost for a desktop PC that matches these specifications is R 20,100 and will last you for 3 years of your studies. Laptop prices that match these specifications will be higher. Please note that the estimated cost stated above is based on component pricing as of January 2023 but may fluctuate as time progresses.

Some recommended stores at which you can purchase these components are:

• Evetech.co.za (based in Centurion and online)
• Takealot.com (online store)
• Titan-ice.co.za (based in Pretoria East and online)
• Wootware.co.za (based in Somerset West and online)

The following is a list of items/software that is required to do multimedia related assessments, but the above-mentioned estimated price excludes these:

• Windows operating system,
• any software (used in the Multimedia degree)
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Monitor (full HD 1080p display)
  • Make sure the monitor’s connection matches the ports on the Graphics card
• Standard audio devices (earphones/headphones/speakers)

The following list of components is purely for guidance and any desktop or laptop with similar performance/specifications should also last for the 3 years of your studies. It is not necessary to have a new PC that matches the specifications. A PC with slightly older components (within 3 years old) that has similar specifications will do just fine.

Specific components list:

• Intel 13th Gen Core i5 13400F Processor (LGA 1700 slot)
• Antec A400i RGB CPU Cooler
• MSI PRO Z690-P DDR4 Intel Motherboard
  • Supports 12^th and 13^th (LGA 1700 slot) generation Intel CPUs
• DDR4 4000 Mhz 16GB RAM (recommended DDR4 3200 Mhz 8GB RAM x 2)
• GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Graphics Card
• WD Blue SN570 500GB M.2 PCI-e 3.0 x 4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Maximum Read Speed 3500MB/s
  • Maximum Write Speed 2300MB/s
• 1TB Ultra-Fast SSD Upto 550MB/s+ Speed Solid State Drive
• Evetech ARES Gaming Case
  • Supports graphics card size (340mm)
  • Support ATX motherboard size (not micro-ATX)
• 600W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply
• 140mm fan x3 (x2 Front, x1 Rear)

The more technical specifications for each component are as follows:

• CPU:
  • 10 processor cores
  • 16 processor threads
  • Base frequency: 2.50GHz clock speed
  • Max Turbo frequency: 4.60GHz
• Motherboard:
  • CPU socket must match the purchased CPU
  • At least SATA slot x1 (for the SSD)
  • At least M.2 slot x1 (for the NVMe SSD)
  • At least 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
  • Supports DDR4 Memory up to 5000+(OC) MHz
  • 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (for the graphics card)
  • Network: 1Gb Ethernet (or more)
    • Wireless LAN for Wi-Fi will make setup easier (recommended but not required) (extra ±R500)
  • Form factor must match the case (e.g., Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX)
• Memory:
  • 4000 MHz 16GB DDR4 RAM (make sure it is compatible with the motherboard memory slots)
• Storage:
  • NVMe 500GB SSD
  • 1TB SSD
• Graphics card:
  • Cores: 2560 Units
  • Boost Core Clocks: 1807 MHz
  • Memory speed: 14 Gbps
  • Memory: 8GB GDDR6
  • Card Bus: PCI-E 4.0 x 8
  • Power Connectors 8-pin x1
• Power supply:
  • 600w+
  • 80 Plus Gold standard
  • Connectors + (6+2 pin for the graphics card)
  • CPU 4+4 Pin x 1
  • PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 2 (for the graphics card)
  • SATA x4 (for SSD)
  • Peripheral 4 Pin x 3
• Case:
  • length: 425mm+ (to fit graphics card)
  • 140mm fan placements x3 (2 for front, 1 for rear)
  • Must fit accompanying power supply
  • Must fit accompanying motherboard (e.g., Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX)
• Cooling: 140mm fan x3
  • Breakdown for usage:
    • Front fan x2
    • Rear fan x1

We have set up recommended specifications for a PC for 2022.

The Yellow lab provides computers with all the necessary software required to complete the degree. However, due to the COVID-19 lockdown regulations, the computer labs cannot be guaranteed to be available to students throughout the year. Therefore, it is highly recommended that each student has a computer at their place of residence that can run demanding software used in the Multimedia degree.

The estimated cost for a desktop PC that matches these specifications is R 20,500 and will last you for 3 years of your studies. Laptop prices that match these specifications will be higher.

Some recommended stores at which you can purchase these components are:

• Evetech.co.za (based in Centurion and online)
• Takealot.com (online store)
• Titan-ice.co.za (based in Pretoria East and online)
• Wootware.co.za (based in Somerset West and online)

The following is a list of items/software that is required to do multimedia related assessments, but the above-mentioned estimated price excludes these:

• Windows operating system,
• any software (used in the Multimedia degree)
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Monitor (full HD 1080p display)
  • Make sure the monitor’s connection matches the ports on the Graphics card
• Standard audio devices (earphones/headphones/speakers)

The following list of components is purely for guidance and any desktop or laptop with similar performance/specifications should also last for the 3 years of your studies. It is not necessary to have a new PC that matches the specifications. A PC with slightly older components (within 3 years old) that has similar specifications will do just fine.

Specific components list:

• Intel Core i5-11400F CPU 11^th gen (LGA 1200 slot)
  • the stock cooler is sufficient, but a closed loop liquid cooler is recommended (extra ±R1100)
• ASUS TUF GAMING H470-PRO Intel ATX Motherboard (LGA 1200 slot)
  • Supports 11^th generation Intel CPUs
• DDR4 3200 Mhz 16GB RAM (recommended DDR4 3200 Mhz 8GB RAM x 2)
• Palit GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Gaming Pro OC 6GB GDDR6
• ACER FA100 256GB M.2 PCIe 3 x 4 NVMe
  • Maximum Read Speed 1950MB/s
  • Maximum Write Speed 1300MB/s
• 1TB internal HDD (7200RPM, 64MB Cache, 6.0 Gb/s)
• Antec NX400 Tempered Glass Gaming Case
  • Supports graphics card size (340mm)
  • Support ATX motherboard size (not micro-ATX)
• Antec EA550G PRO 550W 80 Plus Gold Power Supply
• 140mm fan x3 (x2 Front, x1 Rear)

The more technical specifications for each component are as follows:

• CPU:
  • 6 physical cores
  • 12 threads
  • Base frequency: 2.60GHz clock speed
  • Max Turbo frequency: 4.40GHz
• Motherboard:
  • CPU socket must match the purchased CPU.
  • SATA slot x1 (for the HDD)
  • M.2 slot x1 (for the NVMe SSD)
  • 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
  • Supports DDR4 Memory 3200/3600 MHz
  • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 3.0) (for the graphics card)
  • Network: 1Gb Ethernet (or more)
    • Wireless LAN for Wi-Fi will make setup easier (recommended but not required) (extra ±R500)
• Memory:
  • 3200 MHz 16GB DDR4 RAM (make sure it is compatible with the motherboard memory slots)
• Storage:
  • NVMe 256GB SSD
  • 1TB HDD
• Graphics card:
  • Cores: 1‎530 Units
  • Boost Core Clocks: 1830 MHz
  • Memory speed: 14 Gbps
  • Memory: 6GB GDDR6
  • Card Bus: PCI-E 3.0 x 16
  • PCB Form: ATX
  • Power Connectors 8-pin x1
• Power supply:
  • 550w+
  • 80 Plus Gold standard
  • Connectors + (6+2 pin for the graphics card)
  • CPU 4+4 Pin x 1
  • PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 2 (for the graphics card)
  • SATA x4 (for HDD)
  • Peripheral 4 Pin x 3
• Case:
  • length: 425mm+ (to fit graphics card)
  • 140mm fan placements x3 (2 for front, 1 for rear)
  • Must fit accompanying power supply
  • Must fit accompanying motherboard
• Cooling: 140mm fan x3
  • Breakdown for usage:
    • Front fan x2
    • Rear fan x1

We have set up recommended specifications for a PC for 2021.

The Yellow lab provides computers with all the necessary software required to complete the degree. However, due to the COVID-19 lockdown regulations, the computer labs cannot be guaranteed to be available to students throughout the year. Therefore, it is highly recommended that each student has a computer at their place of residence that can run demanding software used in the Multimedia degree.

The estimated cost for a desktop PC that matches these specifications is R 18,500 and will last you for 3 years of your studies. Laptop prices that match these specifications will be higher.

Some recommended stores at which you can purchase these components are:

• Evetech.co.za (based in Centurion and online)
• Takealot.com (online store)
• Titan-ice.co.za (based in Pretoria East and online)

The following is a list of items/software that is required to do multimedia related assessments, but the above-mentioned estimated price excludes these:

• Windows operating system,
• any software (used in the Multimedia degree)
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Monitor (full HD 1080p display)
  • Make sure the monitor’s connection matches the ports on the Graphics card
• Standard audio devices (earphones/headphones/speakers)

The following list of components is purely for guidance and any desktop or laptop with similar performance/specifications should also last for the 3 years of your studies. It is not necessary to have a new PC that matches the specifications. A PC with slightly older components (within 3 years old) that has similar specifications will do just fine.

You can download the list here: PC specs 2021.pdf

Specific components list:

• Intel Core i5-10400F CPU 10^th gen (LGA 1200 slot)
  • the stock cooler is sufficient, but a closed loop liquid cooler is recommended (extra ±R900)
• MSI MAG B460 TORPEDO Intel ATX Motherboard (LGA 1200 slot)
  • Supports 10^th generation Intel CPUs
• Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 Mhz 16GB RAM
• Nvidia Geforce MSI RTX 2060 Windforce OC 6GB Graphics card
• Seagate FireCuda SSHD 1TB HDD/8GB SSD 3.5″ SATA6G
  • Alternatively: NVMe 250GB SSD + 1TB HDD – good for future proofing (extra ±R1200)
• Antec NX120 Mid Tower Gaming Case
  • Supports graphics card size (3500mm)
  • Support ATX motherboard size (not micro-ATX)
• Antec Neo Eco 650W V2 ATX Modular Power Supply
• 120mm fan x5 (x2 Top, x2 Side, x1 Rear)

The more technical specifications for each component are as follows:

• CPU:
  • 6 physical cores
  • 12 threads
  • Base frequency: 2.90GHz clock speed
  • Max Turbo frequency: 4.30GHz
• Motherboard:
  • CPU socket must match the purchased CPU.
  • SATA slots x2 (for the HDD)
  • 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
  • Supports DDR4 Memory 3200/3600 MHz
  • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 3.0) (for the graphics card)
  • Network: 1Gb Ethernet (or more)
    • Wireless LAN for Wi-Fi will make setup easier (recommended but not required) (extra ±R500)
• Memory:
  • 3200 MHz 16GB DDR4 RAM (make sure it is compatible with the motherboard memory slots)
• Storage: 1TB HDD/8GB SSD SATA6G Hybrid Hard drive
  • Alternatively: NVMe 250GB SSD + 1TB HDD – good for future proofing (extra ±R1200)
• Graphics card:
  • Cores: 1‎920 Units
  • Boost Core Clocks: 1620 MHz
  • Memory speed: 14 Gbps
  • Memory: 6GB GDDR6
  • Card Bus: PCI-E 3.0 x 16
  • PCB Form: ATX
  • Power Connectors 8-pin x1
• Power supply:
  • 600w+
  • Connectors + (6+2 pin for the graphics card)
  • CPU 4+4 Pin x 1
  • PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 2 (for the graphics card)
  • SATA x4 (for HDD)
  • Peripheral 4 Pin x 3
• Case:
  • length: 230mm+ (to fit graphics card)
  • 120mm fan placements x5 (2 for front, 2 for top, 1 for rear)
  • Must fit accompanying power supply
  • Must fit accompanying motherboard
• Cooling: 120mm fan x5
  • Breakdown for usage:
    • Front fan x2
    • Top fan x2
    • Rear fan x1

We have set up recommended specifications for a PC for 2020.

It should be noted that Multimedia students are not expected to have their own desktop or laptop. The Yellow lab provides computers with all the necessary software required to complete the degree. It is however, convenient to be able to work at home since the computer lab closes at 8pm on week nights and it is not open on weekends.

The estimated cost for a desktop PC that matches these specifications is R 19,000 and it will last you for 3 years of your studies. Laptop prices that match these specifications will be higher.

Some recommended stores at which you can purchase these parts are:

• Evetech.co.za (based in Centurion and online)
• Rebeltech.co.za (based in Midrand and online)
• Takealot.co.za (online store)
• Titan-ice.co.za (based in Pretoria East and online)

Please note that this estimated price excludes the costs of the Windows operating system, any other software, mouse, keyboard and audio devices (earphones or speakers), but these items are still required.

The following list of components is purely for guidance and any desktop or laptop with a similar performance/specification should also last for the 3 years of your studies.

Intel+Nvidia build:

• Intel Core i5-9400F CPU 9^th gen (1151 slot)
  • the stock cooler are sufficient but a closed loop liquid cooler is recommended (extra ±R900)
• MSI MAG B365M Mortar Intel Motherboard (1151 slot)
  • Supports 8^th and 9^th generation CPUs
• Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2666 Mhz 8GB x2 RAM
• Nvidia Geforce MSI RTX 2060 Ventus 6GB OC Graphics card
• Seagate FireCuda SSHD 1TB HDD/8GB SSD 3.5″ SATA6G
  • NVMe 250GB SSD + 1TB HDD – good for future proofing (extra ±R1200)
• Antec DP301M Dark Phantom Tempered Glass Gaming Case
• Antec VP650 Plus Power Supply
• 120mm fan x5 (x3 Top, x2 Side)

AMD+Radeon build:

• AMD RYZEN 5 3600X Processor
  • Stock cooler is sufficient but closed loop liquid cooler is recommended (extra ±R900)
• ASUS ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING AMD Ryzen Motherboard
  • Supports 5^th generation CPUs
• Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO 16GB (2x 8GB) 3200MHz
• MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT MECH OC 8GB GDDR6
• Seagate FireCuda SSHD 1TB HDD/8GB SSD 3.5″ SATA6G
  • NVMe 250GB SSD + 1TB HDD – good for future proofing (extra ±R1200)
• Antec DP301M Dark Phantom Tempered Glass Gaming Case
• Antec HCG750 750W Gamer Power Supply
• 120mm fan x5 (x3 Top, x2 Side)

The more technical specifications for each component are as follows:

• CPU:
  • Socket: 1151
  • 6 physical cores
  • 6 threads
  • Base frequency: 2.90GHz clock speed
  • Max Turbo frequency: 4.10GHz
• Motherboard:
  • 1151 CPU slot
  • SATA slots x4 (for the HDD)
  • 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
  • Supports DDR4 Memory 2666/2400/2133 MHz
  • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 3.0) (for the graphics card)
• Memory: 2666 MHz 16GB DDR4 RAM
• Storage: 1TB HDD/8GB SSD SATA6G Hard drive
  • NVMe 250GB SSD + 1TB HDD – good for future proofing (extra ±R1200)
• Graphics card:
  • Cores: 2176 Units
  • Boost Core Clocks: 1695 MHz
  • Memory speed: 14 Gbps
  • Memory: 8GB GDDR6
  • Power Consumption 175W
  • Power Connectors 8-pin x1
• Power supply:
  • 600w+
  • Connectors + (6+2 pin for the graphics card)
  • CPU 4+4 Pin x 1
  • PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 2 (for the graphics card)
  • SATA x4 (for HDD)
  • Peripheral 4 Pin x 3
• Case:
  • length: 230mm+ (to fit graphics card)
  • 120mm fan placements x2 (1 for front, 1 for rear)
  • Must fit accompanying power supply
  • Must fit accompanying motherboard
• Cooling: 120mm fan x5

We have set up a recommended specification for a desktop PC for 2019. The PC
will cost an estimate of R 18 000 and will last you for the 3 years of your studies.
Some recommended stores:

• Evetech.co.za (based in Centurion)
• Rebeltech.co.za (based in Midrand)
• Takealot.co.za (online store)
• Titan-ice.co.za (based in Pretoria East)

Please note that this estimated price excludes the costs for Windows operating
system, any software, mouse, keyboard and audio devices (earphones or speakers)
which will also be required.
The following list of components is just for guidance and therefore any desktop or
laptop with a similar performance should also last for the 3 years of your studies.

• Intel Core i5-8400 CPU 8 th gen (1151 slot) – best value for money
  • Intel Core i5-9600K CPU 9 th gen (1151 slot) – good for future proofing (extra ±R1000)
  • Stock cooler is sufficient but closed loop liquid cooler is recommended (extra ±R900)

• MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Plus Intel Motherboard (1151 slot)
  • Supports 8 th and 9 th generation CPUs
• HyperX Predator DDR4 3200Mhz 8GB x2
• MSI RTX 2060 Ventus 6GB OC
• Seagate FireCuda SSHD 1TB HDD/8GB SSD 3.5″ SATA6G
• Antec P7 Silent Windowed Black Gaming Case
• Antec VP500P 500W 80+ Silent Power Supply
• 120mm fan x2

CPU:

• 6 physical cores
• 6 threads
• Base frequency: 2.80GHz clock speed
• Max Turbo frequency: 4.00GHz

Motherboard:

• 1151 CPU slot
• SATA slots x4
• 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
• Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz
• 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 3.0) (for the graphics card)

Memory: 16GB DDR4 RAM

Storage: 1TB HDD/8GB SSD SATA6G Hard drive

Graphics card:

• Cores: 1920
• Boost Core Clocks: 1710 MHz
• Memory speed: 14 Gbps
• Memory: 6GB GDDR6

Power supply:

• 500w+
• Connectors + (6+2 pin for the graphics card)
• CPU 4+4 Pin x 1
• PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 2 (for the graphics card)
• SATA x4 (for hdd)
• Peripheral 4 Pin x 3

Case:

• length: 230mm+ (to fit graphics card)
• 120mm fan placements x2 (1 for front, 1 for rear)
• Must fit accompanying power supply
• Must fit accompanying motherboard

Cooling: 120mm fan x2
Display: 22″ full HD monitor
Mouse & keyboard: standard
Audio: 2.1 speakers

Hi everyone

We have set up a recommended specification for a desktop PC for 2018. The PC will cost an estimate of R 18 000 (based on sources like Takealot) excluding the monitor, speakers, mouse and keyboard, and will last you for the 3 years of your studies.

The specification can be found below:

• Intel Core i5-8400 CPU (1151)
• MSI Z370 SLI PLUS Intel Motherboard
• Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB DDR4-3600 – CL17, 1.35V x2
• MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3GT OC
• Seagate FireCuda SSHD 1TB HDD/8GB SSD 3.5″ SATA6G
• Cooler Master Elite 311 Chassis – Black/Silver (ATX,USB3.0,Win)
• Cooler Master B Series V2 500W
• LG 22″ 22MP58VQ IPS Monitor
• 120mm fan x2
• standard mouse & keyboard
• 2.1 speakers

 

CPU:

• 6 physical cores
• 6 threads
• Base frequency: 2.80GHz clock speed
• Max Turbo frequency: 4.00GHz

Motherboard:

• SATA slots x4
• 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
• DDR4 4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)
• DDR4 3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133
• 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 mode) (for the graphics card)

Memory: 16GB DDR4 RAM
Storage: 1TB HDD/8GB SSD SATA6G Hard drive
Graphics card:

• Boost / Base Core Clock: 1759 MHz / 1544 MHz
• Memory Clock Speed: 8008 MHz
• Memory: 3GB GDDR5

Power supply:

• 500w
• Connectors
• CPU 4+4 Pin x 1
• PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 2 (for the graphics card)
• SATA x4 (for hdd)
• Peripheral 4 Pin x 3

Case:

• length: 250mm+ (to fit graphics card)
• 120mm fan placements x2 (1 for front, 1 for rear)
• Must fit accompanying power supply
• Must fit accompanying motherboard

Cooling: 120mm fan x2
Display: 22″ full HD monitor
Mouse & keyboard: standard
Audio: 2.1 speakers

Hi everyone

We have set up a recommended specification for a desktop PC for 2017. The PC will cost an estimate of R 18 000 (based on sources like Takealot) and will last you for the 3 years of your studies.

I recommend you search for the best price from various sources.

• Rebeltech
• Evetech

The specification can be found below:

• Intel Core i5-7500 CPU (1151)
• Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 Motherboard
• Kingston Value 8GB DDR4-2133 Kit – CL15, 1.2V x2
• MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3GT OC
• Seagate Barracuda 3.5″ 1TB SATA6G (64MB)
• Cooler Master Elite 311 Chassis – Black/Silver (ATX,USB3.0,Win)
• Cooler Master B Series V2 500W
• LG 22″ 22MP58VQ IPS Monitor
• standard mouse & keyboard

CPU:

• 4 physical cores
• 4 threads
• 3.5GHz clock speed

Motherboard:

• SATA slots x4
• 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
• Support for DDR4 3200(O.C.) /3000(O.C.) /2800(O.C.) /2666(O.C.) /2400(O.C.) /2133 MHz memory modules
• 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 mode) (for the graphics card)

Memory: 16GB DDR4 RAM
Storage: 1TB SATA6G Hard drive

Display: 22″ full HD monitor

Mouse & keyboard: standard

Graphics card:

• Boost / Base Core Clock: 1759 MHz / 1544 MHz
• Memory Clock Speed: 8008 MHz
• Memory: 3GB GDDR5

Power supply:

• 500w
• Connectors
• CPU 4+4 Pin x 1
• PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 2 (for the graphics card)
• SATA x4 (for hdd)
• Peripheral 4 Pin x 3

Case:

• length: 250mm+ (to fit graphics card)
• 120mm fan placements x2 (1 for front, 1 for rear)
• Must fit accompanying power supply
• Must fit accompanying motherboard