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There are a few games where 4gb could be an issue but they are a small minority.
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I guess...is it enough to spend the extra R700 or so? Up to the buyer, I guess. I'd rather drop to high from ultra in those games than throw money at edge cases.
 
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Johnatan56 said:
Why 2x4 and not just a cheaper 8GB? E.g. http://www.wootware.co.za/corsair-c...-2v-c14-dual-quad-channel-desktop-memory.html
Otherwise buy it as a set, not singular: http://www.wootware.co.za/g-skill-f...-sdram-2400mhz-1-20v-cl15-desktop-memory.html
If you don't buy them as a set, you can't claim warranty if they do not work well with each other.
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Good point re: as a set. But 1x8GB is only good if he intends on upgrading to 16GB later. Otherwise 2x4GB would be better for DDR performance.
 
The Voice said:
Good point re: as a set. But 1x8GB is only good if he intends on upgrading to 16GB later. Otherwise 2x4GB would be better for DDR performance.
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Yeah, didn't check the 8GB price properly, thought it was R1039 and the 2x4GB 1079.
@OP go with the 2x4GB set from wootware + the mobo Zoidberg linked.

Personally I'd get it all from wootware rather, their support is great (unlike evetech if you bothered to take a look at earlier thread links).

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ponder said:
And stay the fsck away from evetech,
https://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showth...orrible-service-and-unfair-business-practices
https://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/858970-Yes-another-Evetech-rant

Wrt to GPU you are spending way to much on certain brand names. If you want a gtx 1060 6gb look at zotac & galax, if you want a rx 480 look at powercolor or his, all available from wootware.
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Thanls for the advice... I knew you guys know better!

I want the dual channel thats why I went 2x4gb.
Will be adding another 2x4gb in the near future.

I moved away from evetech. That qoute is from rebeltech.
 
Thought about it but I want them to assemble and test. I know how to assemble but my hands does not like small things.
 
As said, don't get two single RAM sticks, get them as a set, they're tested to work with each other. If there are any conflict issues, you can return them. If they conflict and you bought them singly, it's not Rebeltech's problem.
https://www.rebeltech.co.za/10996-c...1.html?search_query=8GB+kit+DDR4&results=2001

Side note: rebeltech's search function is terrible. I typed 8GB kit DDR4 and got
Crucial, 8GB Kit, DDR2-667, CL5, ECC-Registered

Crucial CT2KIT51272AB667, 8GB (2x 8GB) Kit, DDR2-667 (PC2-5300), CL5, 1.8v, 240pin, ECC-Registered, Dual Rank, Limited Lifetime Warranty
R4 246
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while being sorted lowest price first.

The next item was R4239, then R1390.
You can't click on a category after searching, you first have to click home.

And they still refuse to acknowledge "300MB/s" for 300Mbps is wrong, stating the supplier page says that when the page they linked me for the supplier was correct in sayings Mbps.

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Or this RAM pair if you're not worried about it being a different brand: https://www.rebeltech.co.za/10915-a...i.html?search_query=8GB+kit+DDR4&results=2001
 
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I understand what you mean now about the ram. Added it as a kit.

So in the future when I add 2x4gb kit sticks can I add a different make?

I am still looking at the following card that is R700 cheaper.
Galax GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB GDDR5 PCI-E 3.0 Desktop Graphics Card - R3999
 
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grim101 said:
I am still looking at the following card that is R700 cheaper.
Galax GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB GDDR5 PCI-E 3.0 Desktop Graphics Card - R3999
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I have one of those. The Zotac is R200 more with an extra 1yr warranty (3yr vs 2yr) if that's important to you, not that I think the Galax will let you down. I'm on my second Galax already, first one was the gtx 960.
 
grim101 said:
I understand what you mean now about the ram. Added it as a kit.

So in the future when I add 2x4gb kit sticks can I add a different make?

I am still looking at the following card that is R700 cheaper.
Galax GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB GDDR5 PCI-E 3.0 Desktop Graphics Card - R3999
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As long as you run them on a different channel, you're fine. I would still get the RX 480 8GB instead.

Your case: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156302 Anyone on this forum have experience with it? Seems there are issues with the front mic port, no side fan and the HDD enclosure is bad.

http://www.wootware.co.za/coolermaster-rc-k280-kkn1-k280-all-black-usb3-0-atx-desktop-chassis.html is an extra R180 but comes with a front fan as well and seems to have overall better reviews: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160 . Note as well that the Raidmax has a total of 35 reviews versus the cooler masters' 1805.

Overall:
Quote wootware.jpg
Though http://www.wootware.co.za/corsair-cp-9020050-ww-vs550-550w-desktop-power-supply.html does not have a power cord, I assume you have one or just add R50 for one: http://www.wootware.co.za/standard-2m-kettle-cord-power-cable-with-3-prong-sa-plug.html

Quick link to all:
PSU: http://www.wootware.co.za/corsair-cp-9020050-ww-vs550-550w-desktop-power-supply.html
Chassis: http://www.wootware.co.za/coolermaster-rc-k280-kkn1-k280-all-black-usb3-0-atx-desktop-chassis.html
GPU: http://www.wootware.co.za/powercolo...-card-includes-civilization-vi-game-code.html or swap with: http://www.wootware.co.za/galax-geforce-gtx-1060-exoc-6gb-gddr5-pci-e-3-0-desktop-graphics-card.html
RAM: http://www.wootware.co.za/g-skill-f...-sdram-2400mhz-1-20v-cl15-desktop-memory.html
CPU: http://www.wootware.co.za/intel-i5-...-lga1151-desktop-cpu-cooler-not-included.html
Mobo: http://www.wootware.co.za/msi-b250m...-kaby-lake-micro-atx-desktop-motherboard.html

With the delivery, they're based in Cape Town. If you need them to assemble, message and ask for a quote based on the parts.
 
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I will buy everything from rebeltech except the GPU. That I will get from Wootware. They have the RX480 and GTX1060 cheaper than anyone else. That red devil has impressive specs.

I added that case on my Rebeltech order.

Thanks!!!!
 
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grim101 said:
I will buy everything from rebeltech except the GPU. That I will get from Wootware. They have the RX480 and GTX1060 cheaper than anyone else. That red devil has impressive specs.

I added that case on my Rebeltech order.

Thanks!!!!
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I'd also include the RAM sticks from Wootware as they're cheaper. I also know for a fact that support will swap them out for you, my 2x8GB started conflicting 10 months later, I sent them in for replacement, got a new pair within a week. It's not difficult to insert RAM. Actually, none of this is difficult, but here: http://www.wootware.co.za/pc-assembly-and-stress-testing.html for R300. It will still work out cheaper than that Rebeltech quote you had originally.

Don't forget the price of Windows unless you have a spare copy lying around. :p

/if you haven't noticed by now, I am slowly turning into/am already a wootware fanboy as they service has always been amazing for me. Laptop replacement due to key issue: 5 days news laptop, delay was due to PartServe. Router dropped WiFi, 3 days later, new Archer D5. Asked advice on a screen, got a detailed reply on the same business day. RAM sticks issue, new pair within a week.
I've probably purchased close to R50k worth of stuff from them (over the last 3 years) and have yet to have any bad experience.
 
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