Quick Answer

For music production, music production cares about a quiet PC, low-latency audio and core count for plugins, not gaming GPU power. A Ryzen 7 7700 (around R6,000) with 32GB DDR5 handles big Ableton, FL Studio or Logic-style projects, and integrated graphics are fine. Everything below is currently stocked at Evetech with courier delivery to Hermanus.

What actually matters for music production

The audio interface matters more than the GPU: a Focusrite Scarlett Solo or 2i2 (roughly R2,500–R4,000) gives clean preamps and ASIO latency under 10 ms. Aim for a 64–128 sample buffer at 48kHz for tracking, which keeps round-trip latency low enough to play virtual instruments live without noticeable delay.

How to budget the build

Spend the most on the part this workload leans on, then round out memory, storage and a quiet power supply rather than chasing a single headline component. A 1TB NVMe SSD (around R900–R1,200) and 32GB DDR5 are the upgrades that pay off across almost every music production workflow.

Buying and delivery in Hermanus

Hermanus buyers in the Overberg order online from Evetech and get the same stock and courier delivery as Cape Town. Fibre from Vumatel and Openserve reaches most suburbs, with 50–200 Mbps lines common for online play, downloads and updates. Every component carries the standard local warranty, so a fault in Hermanus is handled the same way as in Cape Town.

FAQ

Do I need a graphics card for music production?

No — integrated graphics are fine for a DAW. Put the budget into RAM (32GB), a fast NVMe for sample libraries, and a quality audio interface instead.

What audio interface should I start with in SA?

A Focusrite Scarlett Solo or 2i2 is the standard entry interface, stocked locally in the R2,500–R4,000 range, with low-latency drivers and clean preamps for vocals and guitar.

How much RAM for a DAW?

32GB DDR5 is the comfortable target once you load orchestral or sample-heavy libraries; 16GB works for smaller electronic projects. NVMe storage for samples matters as much as RAM.

Match the part the workload leans on first, then confirm stock and warranty with Evetech before ordering to Hermanus.