Quick Answer

For Pretoria PC builders, SSD prices have trended down thanks to maturing NAND production, making storage a relative bargain - 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 gaming sweet spot; Gen5 costs more for little practical benefit. With modern AAA games at 100-150GB each, a 2TB primary drive is the smarter long-term buy for Pretoria gamers.

Why SSDs are good value now

NAND flash production scaled up and competition among makers pushed per-gigabyte costs down, unlike RAM, which tightened from AI demand. SSDs are dollar-priced imports, so rand movement still affects the shelf price, but the underlying trend has clearly favoured buyers. Pretoria builders can spec more storage per rand than they could a year ago.

Gen4 vs Gen5 for gaming

A Gen4 NVMe SSD delivers 5,000-7,000MB/s sequential reads - ample for fast game loads, Windows boot, and DirectStorage texture streaming. Gen5 drives post higher numbers but cost more with little real-world gaming gain, so most builders should choose Gen4 and put the saving elsewhere. Named drives like the Samsung 990 Pro or WD SN850X offer strong sustained speeds.

Capacity and per-gigabyte value

A 1TB Gen4 NVMe (around R900-R1,400) works as a boot and primary drive at roughly R1 per GB, while a 2TB drive at R1,800-R2,800 often improves the per-GB rate. With AAA games at 100-150GB each, 1TB fills within a few titles, so heavy gamers should start at 2TB. All drives are stocked locally at Evetech with delivery to Pretoria.

FAQ

How much is a 1TB SSD in Pretoria?

A 1TB Gen4 NVMe SSD runs roughly R900-R1,400 at Evetech, about R1 per GB. A 2TB drive at R1,800-R2,800 often improves the per-gigabyte rate for a larger game library.

Is Gen4 enough for gaming?

Yes - Gen4's 5,000-7,000MB/s covers fast game loads, boot, and DirectStorage fully. Gen5 adds little real-world gaming benefit for more money, so Gen4 is the value choice for most builds.

How much SSD storage do I need?

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.

For a Pretoria build, grab a 1TB or 2TB Gen4 NVMe from Evetech while storage is good value - Gen4 gives all the speed gaming needs, so put the Gen5 saving toward more capacity.