Hardware Bargains

[spiderz]

nice!!
ummm will this work with the HP Micro server?

Don't think they have a mSata slot on the MB ... except if you get a adapter for it...


edit:
Might need something like this:
https://raru.co.za/electronics/4426224-oem-2-5-inch-sata-iii-to-msata-micro-sata-converter

 

[Compton_effect]

http://www.takealot.com/transcend-64gb-msata-ssd-370-series-ssd-drive/PLID38678288
msata 64gb R299

Nice. But would it work on a old laptop, or does it only use the pci-e socket?

 

[CamiKaze]

http://www.takealot.com/transcend-64gb-msata-ssd-370-series-ssd-drive/PLID38678288
msata 64gb R299

Nice find.
Will maybe install games on the Samsung SSD if I buy this.

 

[sajunky]

Maybe it's because Mecer is cheap junk?

Not exactly junk, Mecer belongs to the low priced, but resonable quality product range.

They dump some stock as batteries are getting old.

 

[chickenbeef]

We haven't had loadshedding in a while so demand would have dropped quite a bit too.

 

[ld13]

They dump some stock as batteries are getting old.

The (quite heavy) cheap junk is working just fine and had some juice left in the batteries. The boxes are dated end 2015 from Incredible Solutions to Game so I suspect they were forgotten in some stock room somewhere as I went looking for a UPS just a few days prior and they did not have any in stock. It won't be the end of the world if I have to replace the batteries though.

 

[enerdude]

Dell Inspiron 7559 15.6" Gaming 6th Generation Notebook - takealot unboxed deal @ R16k. Usually goes for R20k

 

[sajunky]

The (quite heavy) cheap junk is working just fine and had some juice left in the batteries. The boxes are dated end 2015 from Incredible Solutions to Game so I suspect they were forgotten in some stock room somewhere as I went looking for a UPS just a few days prior and they did not have any in stock. It won't be the end of the world if I have to replace the batteries though.

If batteries are good, you paid for 2xYuasa or similar quality 7Ah batteries.

 

[Swa]

We haven't had loadshedding in a while so demand would have dropped quite a bit too.

Electricity supply is still just as unreliable. Pity I'm not near there or I'd have grabbed one.

 

[RogueTr00per]

I bought this 4TB HDD today Here's a review: http://www.storagereview.com/seagate_desktop_hdd15_review_st4000dm000

https://www.incredible.co.za/departments/hard-drives/internal-hard-drive

SEAGATE 4TB 3.5IN DESKTOP HDD 64MB

was R3,169
now R1,999
Save: R1,170 - 22 Jan 2017 to 5 Feb 2017
Free Shipping

SEAGATE 1TB 2.5IN MOBILE SSHD 8GB 64MB

was R1,999
now R999
Save: R1,000 - 22 Jan 2017 to 5 Feb 2017
Free Shipping

 

[ld13]

If batteries are good, you paid for 2xYuasa or similar quality 7Ah batteries.

As per the spec sheet it is 2 x 9AH. I am unfamiliar with the Yuasa brand. Are they any good?

 

[spiderz]

Not IT, but still a good price:
https://www.makro.co.za/diy/afrox-2-5mm-5kg-arcmate-welding-electrodes-308561EA - R99

Buy 3 AFROX 5KG WELDING ELECTRODES 2.5mm And Pay R285.00

 

[CUDlybunny]

I bought this 4TB HDD today Here's a review: http://www.storagereview.com/seagate_desktop_hdd15_review_st4000dm000

That deal for R999 for the 1tb ssd is sweet, usually R1200-R1500 for that drive.

 

[_kabal_]

http://www.takealot.com/transcend-64gb-msata-ssd-370-series-ssd-drive/PLID38678288
msata 64gb R299

is this worthwhile as an intro to SSDs?

is this enough space to install windows 10 pro on my gaming PC, and then just install my games to my HDD?

I assume this would work on my Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H.


edit: doesnt look like mSATA is compatible for PCIe, guess I will have to buy a proper one

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

is this worthwhile as an intro to SSDs?

is this enough space to install windows 10 pro on my gaming PC, and then just install my games to my HDD?

I assume this would work on my Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H.


edit: doesnt look like mSATA is compatible for PCIe, guess I will have to buy a proper one

Besides compatibility I think 64GB is just too small (if you're using Windows), you want 128GB at least imo.

 

[airborne]

Besides compatibility I think 64GB is just too small (if you're using Windows), you want 128GB at least imo.

If you want a hassle free life then get 256gb min, 128gb is easy to full up just with OS and programs, then the pain starts.

 

[AfricanTech]

If you want a hassle free life then get 256gb min, 128gb is easy to full up just with OS and programs, then the pain starts.

Excellent advice. I have a 128 lying in my cupboard for exactly that reason.

 

[Kolmogorov]

Samsung EVO+ 64 GB Micro SD card @ R299

Check this out on takealot, http://takealot.com/og/v1/PLID42074617

 

[spiderz]

Samsung EVO+ 64 GB Micro SD card @ R299

Check this out on takealot, http://takealot.com/og/v1/PLID42074617

working link :
http://www.takealot.com/samsung-64gb-evo-plus-micro-sd-card/PLID42074617

 

[skimread]

working link :
http://www.takealot.com/samsung-64gb-evo-plus-micro-sd-card/PLID42074617

The 128 GB Micro SD card version is also on special http://www.takealot.com/samsung-128gb-evo-plus-micro-sd-card/PLID41515920