This price band may include systems using capable processor graphics as well as selected entry discrete GPUs.
Modern processor graphics can run lighter games at sensible settings without a separate card. A discrete GPU may improve performance but needs adequate PSU capacity and case clearance.
16GB is a practical target for many current games, preferably in the platform intended channel layout. Confirm whether capacity uses one module or a matched pair.
A small drive loses usable capacity to the operating system, updates and recovery data. Estimate the installed size of several favourite games before choosing storage.
Motherboard slots, PSU connectors and chassis dimensions determine whether a later GPU or drive fits. A proprietary layout can narrow standard replacement choices.
The under-R10,000 set is defined by current product-card pricing, not a permanent model list. Check the final total and exact components before ordering.
Resolution and quality settings have a larger effect than a broad gaming label.