The PC Builder on Evetech is a step-by-step tool: you choose parts one at a time, and every screen offers just the parts that fit alongside what you have already chosen. This page collects the questions South African builders ask about it most, from compatibility to stock to what a parts list is.

Quick Answer

The PC Builder narrows the list at every step: lock in a CPU and the motherboards on offer all share its socket, lock in a board and the cases still showing are sized for it. Your parts' combined wattage is calculated for you, with a supply of ample capacity put forward. Availability and prices are live, and a finished or half-finished build can be kept for later or passed on through a link.

🔍 Compatibility questions

How does it know what fits? It narrows the list at every step. The socket on your processor decides which motherboards appear; the form factor of your motherboard decides which cases appear. You never have to compare socket codes by hand. Memory type is one thing you still check yourself: a board built for DDR5 takes only DDR5 sticks, and the graphics card sits in a PCIe slot that nearly every current board provides.

Does it pick my power supply? It adds up what the chosen parts pull and recommends a unit with capacity to spare, even for a processor with a high TDP rating. If you swap a hungry part later, look at the power figure again.

Can I begin with something other than the CPU? Yes. A graphics card can be your opening pick, with the remaining parts chosen to suit it.

Where do fans and lighting go? In the Looks and Cooling step.

📦 Stock and parts lists

Is the stock real? Yes, both stock and prices update live, so you see the position at the moment you look. If you return to a build another day, check again, because availability can change between visits. A good habit is two stock checks: one when you reopen the build and one on the day you decide.

What is a parts list? It is the set of parts you have picked so far. Hold on to it, revisit it, or hand it over as a link. That makes it handy for a second opinion, or for quoting a spec to someone else.

For ready-made options that sit beside a build of your own, see the pre-built PC deals.

🧠 Choosing wisely once the basics are clear

The builder handles matching, but it does not decide what you want. Three habits help any first-timer:

  • Decide the main job of the PC first, and write down the basics: 16 GB of memory for most uses, a 1 TB NVMe SSD, and a supply around 650 W for a mid-range gaming machine. Gaming, office work and editing weigh the processor, graphics card and memory differently.
  • Pick the part you care about most early. If it is the graphics card, start there.
  • Check the power supply range before you finish. Look for an efficiency rating, such as 80 Plus, and wattage above the figure the builder shows, so the supply is not running flat out.

🇿🇦 For South African builders

Most buyers here work to a tight budget, so keep a build rather than rushing. Leave it for 24 hours, check live stock again, and send it to a friend if you want a second opinion. That small pause often saves a bad choice, and a second look at a build after 2 days is more useful than 2 more hours of staring at it today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need building experience to use it?

No. Because incompatible parts are filtered out, first-timers can work through the choices without matching specs by hand.

Will the builder warn me about the wrong cooler size?

It filters by socket, board and case form factor. Check cooler height or radiator size against the case you pick.

Can I change a part after I pick it?

Yes. Return to that step and swap in a different part. The steps after it adjust to what you changed.

Does a shared build update when stock changes?

Stock is live, so whoever opens the link sees today's position rather than the day you saved it.

How do I send a build to someone?

Use the shareable link, and the person sees the same parts list you made.

Is a bigger power supply always better?

Not always. Pick one with comfortable headroom above your parts' draw, not the biggest you can find.

Still have a question about your build? Open the PC Builder and walk through a few steps. Seeing the filtering in action answers most of what people ask.