Quick Answer
For Fallout: New Vegas at R15,000, build around AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and GeForce RTX 4060 8GB or Radeon RX 7600 with 16GB DDR4 and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The honest target is 1080p high-refresh play with room for texture mods, with exact results shaped by settings, patches and the monitor.
Core Spec For This Game
Start with AMD Ryzen 5 5600, GeForce RTX 4060 8GB or Radeon RX 7600, 16GB DDR4 and a 1TB NVMe SSD. A broad SA parts split is CPU R2,200-R3,000, B550 board R1,700-R2,500, GPU R5,500-R7,500, 16GB RAM R800-R1,200, 1TB SSD R900-R1,400; use it to spot unbalanced listings where the GPU is weak but the case and lighting look expensive.
New Vegas is light by modern standards; spend extra only for mods, storage, a quiet case and a better screen. For South African buyers, a stocked Evetech configuration with a tested PSU and clean cable routing is often easier than chasing every part separately, especially when delivery goes outside major city centres.
Settings And FPS Target
Set the monitor goal before choosing extras. For this budget, the sensible pairing is a 144 Hz 1080p monitor, and the performance target is 1080p high-refresh play with room for texture mods.
SA Buyer Checks
Use clear Rands when comparing builds: R15,000 should buy the CPU, GPU, RAM and storage listed above before cosmetic upgrades. Exact live prices change, but a GPU that sits one tier too low will be visible every time the frame rate drops.
For deliveries around Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and regional towns, keep the order simple, confirm the GPU is secured for transport, and keep the packaging until the first full gaming session is complete. Also check that the SSD has room for Windows, launchers and at least 80GB to 150GB of game installs.
FAQ
What FPS should I expect in Fallout: New Vegas?
Use 1080p high-refresh play with room for texture mods as the practical target for this budget. Lower shadows, RT and crowd density before cutting texture quality, because textures usually preserve the look of the game better.
Is GeForce RTX 4060 8GB or Radeon RX 7600 the right GPU tier?
Yes for this budget class. It gives a stronger frame-rate lift than spending the same money on premium case extras, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 keeps frame pacing steady.
Is R15,000 too much for this game?
It is only too much when the game is older and you will not play newer titles. If the PC must also handle modern AAA games, streaming or a 1440p monitor, the extra spend is easier to justify.
