hardware

  1. Luis

    Warning about buying lesser-known SSD and RAM brands in South Africa

    Warning about buying lesser-known SSD and RAM brands in South Africa Syntech CEO Craig Nowitz has warned South Africans to stay away from lesser-known SSD and RAM brands, as some have resorted to using secondhand chips amid the global memory crunch. Demand for cutting-edge memory products has...
  3. Luis

    Razer wants to keep expanding its gaming brand in South Africa

    Razer wants to keep expanding its gaming brand in South Africa International hardware giant Razer wants to continue expanding its brand in South Africa after seeing continued success in the local market. The brand is looking to work with more retailers and online storefronts to increase the...
  4. Luis

    Small Boksburg service centre repairs more than 1,000 gaming consoles a year

    Small Boksburg service centre repairs more than 1,000 gaming consoles a year Console Service Centre in Boksburg logged 1,021 console repair tickets over the past 12 months, with PS5s accounting for the largest share of failures in its workshop. The company repaired consoles for 914 unique...
    • Luis
    • Thread
    • console repairs console service centre hardware microsoft playstation 5 ps5s shaun potgieter sony xbox
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  5. Fulcrum29

    CES 2026

    Let's talk CES 2026.
  6. RedViking

    Have you ever needed repairs done on your Laptop (non-Apple device)? (Poll)

    I asked the same question for Macbooks not too long ago. Have you ever needed repairs done on your Laptop (non-Apple device)?
  7. RedViking

    Have you ever needed repairs done on your MacBook? (Poll)

    Have you ever needed repairs done on your MacBook? (Poll)
    • RedViking
    • Thread
    • apple hardware laptop macbook air macbook max macbook pro notebook software tim cook warranty and repairs
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Apple Mac, iPad and iPhone
  8. H

    Is getting a NAS worth it in 2024?

    Excluding using as a Plex server or running a business, do you find having a NAS useful in your household? I'm struggling to find the practical benefits over cloud storage (e.g Google photos,drive etc.) outside cost and privacy.
  9. R

    Black Friday is approaching!!!

    On the 24th on November 2023 black Friday is happening and i am super excited to see what deals i can get. Anyone have any great suggestions for IT hardware and gadgets i can buy?
  10. Staticsm

    Server Cabinet needed.

    Hello everyone, I'm currently in the process of putting together a home lab. I'm looking for a 12-22u Server cabinet with a depth of 1000-1200mm but have been unable to find any server cabinets of that spec locally. I was wondering if any of you perhaps knew a retailer or someone who's busy...
  11. Staticsm

    Server Cabinet Retailers.

    Hello everyone, I'm currently in the process of putting together a home lab. I'm looking for a 12-22u Server cabinet with depth of 1000-1200mm but have been unable to find any server cabinets of that spec locally. I was wondering if any of you perhaps knew a retailer or someone who's busy...
  12. S

    Need advice on pricing second hand gaming pc

    Hi, I am wondering what a good price point would be for this whole system. I'm hoping for around R15k. But need a sanity check. Much appreciated. System is about 4-5 years old now all components purchased new, internals are in good condition. GPU is the newest component with upgrade happening...
  13. K

    how to configure dns settings for ZTE MC801A?

    I'm trying to configure the DNS settings of my router to use OpenDns however I cannot find the dns configuration page on the ZTE MC801A router. From my knowledge dns settings should be in the same location as DHCP but they are not there. please help me. ps: i tried to inspect the code and...
  14. RedViking

    Wootware - New Website

    Anyone noticed, they have made some changes to the website and logo. https://www.wootware.co.za/
  15. D

    What's your software development hardware setup?

    I will be starting a new job soon... and that job requires I provide my own laptop. So on the hunt and looking for ideas. That lead me to wonder... what is everyone else running? I'll start: Personal laptop: 15.6" Dell XPS 9560. i7 7700HQ. 16GB RAM. 512GB SSD. Nvidia GTX 1050. (Outgoing) work...
  16. E

    Wanted buggered SSDs:

    Hi everyone :) I'm looking for old, used up SSDs where the NAND, rather than the Controller etc has died. With any luck I'll be able to repurpose the Controller chip for a 'Super Secret, crazy Project/idea' I have! :d If i'm going to be fussy its the larger Samsung Evo drives I'm most...
  17. dawidmsnyders

    HP announced new gaming laptops with a good budget option

    HP announced new gaming laptops with a good budget option HP recently announced a new range of gaming laptops, including a budget-friendly alternative to its Omen gaming range. The budget laptop in HP’s new range is called “Victus by HP”, and will be a 16.1-inch machine with a variety of...
  18. G

    Missing FUSB port on motherboard

    I've just built my first PC, and have recently purchased the TP LINK Archer 3000 WIFI and Bluetooth TP LINK Archer 3000 WIFI and Bluetooth PCIe Adapter. I have an ASUS ROG STRIX H370-F Motherboard, and the Archer is connected to PCIe. The issue here is that for the Bluetooth connection on the...
  19. Damez_Mod

    96 Thread CFD Behemoth

    Hi everyone, As per the suggestion by a comment on our blog post - some of you here might be interested in a build we completed quite recently. Build of the Week: 96 Thread CFD Behemoth - Modena Computers That's "Part 1" if you will. Part 2 which still needs to be posted involves swapping out...
  20. BrainFreeze

    Where to purchase a genuine Dell battery in SA?

    Hi everyone. Does anyone know where I can get a genuine Dell battery in South Africa? The laptop I have is a Dell 15.6" Inspiron 5559. I tried searching online, but couldn't find anything. Amazon seems to have generics which I don't feel comfortable purchasing or using. I hope someone here can...
  21. C

    Torx T8 screw purchase

    Good day all I am looking for this specific screw can be a Philips head as well. However needs to be the same size this is for a Xbox 360 controller Size:9.2mm x 4mm x 2mm (Length x Head Diameter x Width) Compatible Models: For Xbox 360 Controller can anyone in Cape Town tell me where i...
    • CaptainErran
    • Thread
    • gaming hardware parts xbox360
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Gaming
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