Quick Answer

For Durban PC builders, SSDs are currently one of the best-value parts thanks to falling NAND prices - a 1TB Gen4 NVMe runs around R900-R1,400 locally and a 2TB drive around R1,800-R2,800. Gen4 (5,000-7,000MB/s) is the sweet spot for gaming and DirectStorage; Gen5 costs more for little real-world gaming benefit. For a primary game drive, 2TB is the smarter long-term buy since modern AAA titles run 100-150GB each.

Why SSDs are good value now

NAND flash production scaled up and competition among makers drove per-gigabyte prices down, making storage a relative bargain compared with RAM. Because SSDs are dollar-priced imports, rand movement still affects the shelf price, but the overall trend has favoured buyers. Durban builders can spec more storage now than the same budget bought a year ago.

Matching the SSD to your build

A Gen4 NVMe SSD hits 5,000-7,000MB/s sequential reads - more than enough for fast game loads, Windows boot, and DirectStorage texture streaming. Gen5 drives push higher numbers but cost more and add little practical gaming benefit, so most builders should choose Gen4. Named drives like the Samsung 990 Pro or WD SN850X offer strong sustained speeds; budget Gen4 drives are fine for game storage.

Capacity strategy

For a gaming build, a 1TB Gen4 NVMe as boot and primary drive (around R900-R1,400) is the value pick, with a 2TB second drive added as your library grows. With 100-150GB AAA games, 1TB fills within a few titles, so heavy gamers should start at 2TB. All these drives are stocked locally at Evetech with nationwide delivery to Durban.

FAQ

What SSD should a Durban gamer buy?

A 1TB Gen4 NVMe (around R900-R1,400) as the boot and primary drive is the value pick, or a 2TB drive for a larger game library. Gen4 speeds cover gaming and DirectStorage fully.

Is Gen5 SSD worth it for gaming?

Not really - Gen5 costs more for little real-world gaming benefit over Gen4's 5,000-7,000MB/s. Most builders should choose a Gen4 drive and put the saving toward more capacity or a better GPU.

How much SSD storage do I need for gaming?

1TB is the practical minimum, but with AAA games at 100-150GB each it fills fast. For a heavy library, 2TB is the smarter long-term buy and often improves the per-gigabyte rate.

TIP

Durban gaming build, a Gen4 NVMe SSD from Evetech delivers all the speed gaming needs at a fraction of Gen5's cost - put the saving toward 2TB capacity for your growing game library.