Visit the Centurion Showroom
Come see the builds in person. — Centurion. Walk-ins welcome.
Spending R30,000 to R150,000 on a PC sight-unseen takes nerve. Most buyers want to actually feel the chassis, hear the fans and play a demo round before they commit. The Centurion showroom is here for exactly that.
- builds shipped
- 200k+
- live demo rigs
- 50+
- opening hours
- Mon-Sat
Where the Centurion showroom is
The Evetech showroom sits in Centurion — geographically the natural midpoint between Johannesburg and Pretoria, which is why our customers travel from both directions. We're a short distance off the N1, with clear signage from the off-ramp and ample on-site parking with security on duty throughout opening hours.
For directions from your exact starting point, our live map on the Visit Us page integrates with Google Maps and Waze. Typical journey times are 25 minutes from Sandton, 20 minutes from the Pretoria CBD, 15 minutes from Centurion station off the Gautrain, and 35-45 minutes from Roodepoort and Boksburg in normal traffic.
In Joburg peak (07:00-09:00 in, 16:00-18:30 out), all of these times can double. Saturday traffic into Centurion is light — Saturdays are when many of our serious-builder customers visit because they have the time for a proper consultation without rushing back to the office.
What's actually on the showroom floor
The showroom is laid out in distinct zones so that whatever you're shopping for, you can spend time with the thing in your hand or on the desk in front of you before you commit. The four zones every visitor walks through:
The display rig wall
Fifty-plus complete builds on permanent display, ranging from R12 000 entry rigs through R35 000 sweet-spot 1440p systems up to R150 000+ creator and flagship workstations. Each is labelled with the exact component list, the games it's spec'd for, and the price as a complete unit. You can see the chassis size in person — critical, because a "mid-tower" varies wildly between brands — and hear the fans at idle and under load.
The demo zone
Multiple build stations you can sit at and play. Fortnite, CS2, Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Motorsport — we keep the libraries current. Try a 240 Hz panel back-to-back with a 144 Hz one. Feel the difference between a Logitech G Pro X Superlight and a Razer Viper. This is the zone first-time premium buyers spend the most time in.
The component bench
Individual GPUs, motherboards, cases, coolers, PSUs and case fans laid out where you can pick them up and look at them. Cases are a particular highlight: a Fractal Define 7 in person is not the same impression as in a render, and a Lian Li O11 Dynamic has more glass surface than most people expect from photos.
The build station window
A large viewing window into the assembly area where you can watch our technicians put systems together — cable management, GPU support brackets, AIO mounting, the full process. Customers waiting for parts often watch builds for ten minutes; it's a surprisingly compelling sight if you've never seen a PC assembled professionally.
Book a build consultation
A build consultation is when one of our system designers sits with you at a dedicated station and spec's a complete PC against your specific use case. We go through CPU vs GPU balance for your games, the right RAM and storage tier, monitor pairing, case choice for your desk constraints, peripheral mix, and budget tradeoffs.
These sessions take 60 to 90 minutes, end with a finalised quote you can choose to accept or take away, and are free for any customer considering a build of R15 000 or above. They are bookable online via our Visit Us page; you'll choose a time slot and add notes about what you're trying to build.
Walk-ins versus scheduled visits
Walk-ins are welcome and the right format for most quick visits — browsing, picking up an accessory you saw online, asking a quick compatibility question about parts you already own, or collecting an order. No appointment needed and no waiting beyond the usual queue at the counter.
Scheduled visits are the right call when you want a build station and a designer's dedicated time. End-of-month Fridays and the Saturday before payday are our busiest moments — if you walk in for an unscheduled consultation on a Saturday at 11:00 in the last week of the month, you may wait 30-45 minutes. Book ahead and the consultation will start within five minutes of your slot.
| What you're doing | Walk in | Book ahead |
|---|---|---|
| Picking up an order | Yes | Not needed |
| Buying a single accessory | Yes | Not needed |
| Browsing the demo zone | Yes | Not needed |
| Full custom build consultation | Possible (may wait) | Recommended |
| Warranty / RMA drop-off | Yes | Not needed |
Why a physical showroom matters for high-end PC buyers
For a R6 000 entry PC, the showroom doesn't change much — you'll see it online, click buy, and it arrives. For a R60 000 build, the dynamic is different. You're committing to a chassis you'll live with for five years, a fan profile you'll hear every evening, a monitor you'll stare at for thousands of hours.
These are sensory decisions, not just spec-sheet decisions. A NZXT H7 Flow looks great in renders but feels lighter in person than a Fractal Define 7. A Corsair K70 keyboard is louder than the YouTube reviews suggested. A 32-inch curved monitor is bigger on the desk than the dimensions imply. Seeing — and hearing — these things in person changes the choice for many buyers.
There's also the consultation value. Online configurators assume you know what you want. A 90-minute conversation with someone who builds PCs for a living will frequently shift R5 000 to R10 000 from a component that doesn't matter to one that does. That's not upselling; it's correcting common over-spending patterns.
In the <strong>200,000+ custom builds</strong> we've shipped from this building, the customers who book a 90-minute consultation before committing are the ones who almost never come back asking for a refund or a part swap. The conversation upfront — about chassis size, monitor pairing, noise tolerance and cooling needs — is the single biggest predictor of post-purchase happiness. <strong>The showroom isn't a sales floor — it's a configuration safety net.</strong>
Behind the Build · From the Centurion floor
Getting here — parking, transport, and what to expect
Driving: the showroom has dedicated on-site parking with a security guard on duty during all opening hours. No need for paid parking or hunting for street space. Tower-sized boxes can be wheeled directly to your boot from the collection counter.
Gautrain: Centurion station is roughly 7-10 minutes by Uber or Bolt from the showroom — easy if you're up from Sandton and don't want to drive. Some customers Gautrain in, do a consultation, and then arrange home delivery directly from us.
From the Cape and other provinces: we ship nationally with full insurance and tower-grade packaging. You can do the consultation over a video call (we set those up on request) and never need to visit in person. The showroom is for buyers within a sensible drive — anyone further afield is served just as well online.
Collecting an online order
Every order placed on evetech.co.za offers a "collect from showroom" option at checkout — selecting it removes the courier fee from your total. You'll receive an SMS once your order is ready: typically same day for in-stock parts, 24-72 hours for custom builds depending on complexity and BIOS testing time.
Bring your ID and the SMS confirmation. The collection counter handles checkout in two to five minutes for parts orders, and slightly longer for custom builds where we do a final walkthrough of the system with you before you leave — boot test, BIOS settings confirmation, Windows activation status, and warranty paperwork.
Key takeaways
- Centurion location, easy from N1 — 20-25 min from Sandton or Pretoria CBD.
- Walk-ins welcome for browsing and collection. Book ahead for build consultations.
- 50+ display rigs, demo PCs you can play, every major component on the bench.
- Open Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30 and Sat 09:00-14:00. Free secure parking included.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Evetech showroom in Centurion?
The Evetech Centurion showroom is located in Centurion, just off the N1 highway between Johannesburg and Pretoria. The exact address and live map are on our Visit Us page — easy 20-minute drive from Sandton in normal traffic, 30 minutes from Pretoria CBD. Visible signage from Old Johannesburg Road and ample on-site parking.Do I need an appointment to visit the showroom?
Walk-ins are welcome during normal opening hours for browsing, parts collection and casual questions. For a full custom build consultation — where one of our system designers will spec a complete PC with you and answer detailed compatibility and use-case questions — we recommend booking online beforehand so we can reserve a build station and 60-90 minutes of dedicated time.What can I see at the Evetech showroom?
Live demo PCs you can sit at and play, display rigs spanning every price tier from R12,000 entry builds to R150,000 flagship workstations, individual component displays (GPUs, motherboards, cases, coolers) you can handle, build station windows where you can watch technicians assemble systems, and the full peripheral wall of keyboards, mice, headsets and monitors you can test.Can I bring my old PC for a trade-in valuation?
No — Evetech does not offer trade-in valuations or buy-backs. You're welcome to bring your old PC to the showroom and the team can advise which parts are still worth reusing in a new build, but we don't purchase or credit second-hand hardware.What are the showroom opening hours?
The Centurion showroom is open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30 and Saturday 09:00 to 14:00. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. End-of-month Fridays and the Saturday before payday tend to be busiest — if you want quieter time with a system designer, try a midweek morning.How do I get to the Centurion showroom?
From Johannesburg: take the N1 north toward Pretoria and exit at the Centurion off-ramp — roughly 25 minutes from Sandton outside of peak. From Pretoria: N1 south to the same off-ramp, 20 minutes from the CBD. Gautrain to Centurion station is a 7-minute Uber ride. Free on-site parking with security on duty during all opening hours.Can I collect an online order at the showroom?
Yes — every Evetech online order has the option to choose collection at our Centurion showroom at checkout, which saves the courier fee. You'll receive an SMS when your order is ready (typically same day for in-stock parts, 24-72 hours for custom builds). Bring your ID and the SMS confirmation to the collection counter.What should I bring when collecting a custom build?
Bring your ID, the SMS or email confirmation with your order number, and ideally a vehicle large enough to transport a tower (mid-tower fits in any car boot; full-tower needs a hatchback or larger). Our team will help you carry it to your car. If you've paid for setup-and-deliver service instead, we'll dispatch to your address with full-system setup and a quick walkthrough included.
