Gaming PCs and workstations both use high-end components — but they are optimised differently. A gaming PC maximises single-thread performance and GPU frame rates. A workstation maximises multi-threaded rendering, ECC memory stability, ISV-certified GPU compatibility, and sustained all-day performance.
Custom Workstations | South Africa
Workstations Built for Work That Earns
Video editing, 3D rendering, CAD, and engineering workstations built to your exact software requirements.
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The difference between a gaming PC and a workstation
If you use DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, After Effects, AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, Rhino, Blender, or similar professional software — a workstation configured for those applications will outperform a gaming-optimised rig on real work tasks.
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Workstation categories we build
Video and film editing workstations
Optimised for DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. High core-count CPUs, Nvidia RTX or Quadro GPUs, and fast NVMe RAID storage.
3D rendering and animation workstations
CPU and GPU render farm-ready builds for Blender, Cinema 4D, and 3ds Max — configured for overnight renders that finish overnight.
Architecture and engineering CAD workstations
ISV-certified GPU builds for AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, and Rhino — prioritising single-thread performance and reliable OpenGL.
Developer workstations
High-core-count, high-memory builds optimised for compilation, virtualisation, containerisation, and running multiple dev environments simultaneously.
Data science and AI workstations
GPU-compute builds for TensorFlow, PyTorch, and local LLM inference — with large VRAM budgets and fast interconnects.
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Bordales Technologies ecosystem
Custom Software Pretoria
Business systems and workflow software for teams using professional workstations.
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Tell us what you run and what your budget is. We specify the right components — not the most expensive ones.
FAQs
Questions you probably have.
How much does a custom workstation cost in South Africa?
Entry-level professional workstations start at R18,000. Mid-range builds for video editing and CAD run R30,000–R60,000. High-end rendering and AI workstations with large VRAM run R80,000–R150,000+. We quote per spec with no hidden margins on components.
Should I buy a pre-built workstation or a custom build?
Pre-built workstations from Dell, HP, and Lenovo are priced for large corporate procurement and typically contain components mismatched for creative workflows. A custom build allows exactly the right GPU, VRAM, storage, and cooling configuration for your specific software — at a lower price.
Do you provide warranty on custom workstations?
Yes. Component warranties from manufacturers (typically 3–5 years on professional-grade parts) pass through to you. We also provide a 12-month labour warranty and support for configuration issues.
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