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NTHOLENTHOLE MATELAMATELA

USINGUSING BEAUTY BEAUTY FOR FOR AA GOOD GOOD CAUSE CAUSE

PlusPlus 88 MISTAKESMISTAKES TO TO AVOID AVOID ININ A A NE NEWW RELATIONSHIP RELATIONSHIP

MONEY TALK: MONEYEscape TALK:the Rat Races SKEBZA D Escape the Rat Races SKEBZA D Romance at the Gym? REACTIONREACTION SHOCKED SHOCKED ME ME Romance at the Gym?

CHILDCHILD CIRCUMCISION: CIRCUMCISION: is is it it w worthorth the the pain pain and and health health risks risks mom mom and and dad dad??

Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 1 Features 04 Nthole Matela Using beauty for a good cause.

08 Skebza D Fan reaction shocked me.

10 Financial Focus Escape the Rat race FROM THE EDITOR

12 Child Circumcision Editor In Chief Should parents make a lifetime decision for their A month in to the new year, resolutions still very much fresh in our Limpho Liphoto kids? minds as we chase different goals to become better human beings 14 Mafa Monyalotsa in all spheres of life. To keep the spirit going, we feature the current Writers A new member to the Nameless team, Civil face of Lesotho title holder, Miss Nthole Matela who is proof that Tiisetso Khants’e Monare Engineer and owner of Iris Images . dreams are possible with belief and action. She just came back from representing Lesotho at the Miss World 2014 competition. 16 Mahlape Moeletsi Tankiso Moea Just finding her feet in life and modeling January is a time that most people dread as far as finances are con- Poets 18 Project S.M.I.L.E Lives up to its name cerned, having enjoyed all the pleasures of life in the festive season Masako Lily Lekhanya Youth pushing for change . and exhausting their financial resources, they now have to deal with this month living on a budget and life shouldn't be like that. Get 20 Finding romance at the Gym financial freedom and escape the rat race. Mphumy Jacob Perez Are gyms turning into dating clubs? 21 Beauty and Personal Care Youth is a time to experiment and explore all the possibilities out Photographer Every bathroom needs a bottle of bath salts there, to dream without the burden of responsibilities brought about Mafa Monyalotsa by having dependants. One person taking full advantage of that 22 Relationship Focus is Maboipuso Moeletsi, pursuing her dream as a model while just Graphic Artist 8 Mistakes to avoid in a new relationship. breezing through the early stages of her life. Tshele Sesioana 24 Poetry Corner Fear itself is underfined, Trapped, Broken. We explore Child Circumcision and give all the facts regarding this Models practice to help parents make informed decisions when they con- Mahlape Moeletsi 26 Mind your Thoughts sider whether or not to have their boys cut. What do you let into your mind? Muhjestik Thamae We also introduce or rather welcome a new member to the editorial 28 Know Lesotho team in the form of a photographer, Mr Mafa Monyalotsa. Enjoy Thato Mokhethi Semonkong. Limpho Liphoto 30 Technology Build your own computer.

38 The Nameless Team and Contributors.

2 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 3 nthole matela using beauty for a good cause by Limpho Liphoto

he first time Nthole Matela Nthole is a down to earth,optimistic and was really introduced to vibrant individual who is able to trans- Basotho audiences was form challenges into stepping stones for when she graced our tel- achievement. evision screens in the Miss T World 2014 beauty pag- eant as a representative of the mountain What annoys you the most? kingdom. She had already won the local competition to qualify for the world title What annoys me the most is pretenders. but remained unknown to the majority of the population due to the poor coverage of the competition in the country. Which qualities do you value most in a man when it comes to dating? The Miss World 2014 competition, broad- casted worldwide had definitely caused I value honesty more than anything. I enough noise to catch the attention of like someone that’s honest, someone who people who would not normally be tuned values my worth as a human being as a in . It was trending on social networks How do you hope to inspire lady, someone who lifts me up when I’m like twitter and Facebook, with posts of women—in your country and feeling down and most of all someone support and pride flooding timelines around the world? who fears God. throughout the internet. Basotho got I hope to inspire young women in my exposed to this beautiful humble young country and around the world and hope- woman and her face was forever etched fully my journey to miss World will do that What three things do you hope into their minds. since it wasn’t so easy along the way but to accomplish during your year of persistence and faith kept me going. service as face of Lesotho? Nameless mag recently had the pleasure of interviewing Nthole about her career -I want to make the government and and the experience of being on stage with Basotho aware of the importance of some of the most beautiful women this You do have a beautiful physique! pageants. world has to offer. What do you do to stay in shape? -I want to encourage parents to be more supportive to young girls who want to be When did you decide to compete Well honestly I don’t do much to stay in pageant Queens because nothing gives in beauty pageants? shape, I have to thank my parents for the one fulfilment that support from their good genes lol. However it is important parents or people they love. to avoid carbohydrates as much as pos- My first pageant was in 2011 when I sible for all the ladies who want to stay in joined missHlotse and won the tittle. -I want to urge and encourage the gover- shape. That’s where my passion for pageantry ent and companies to support the ladies grew. I then went on to join missNul through sponsorship. freshers, I took the title as well and then I decided to join face of Lesotho and this is Do you believe there is such a where I was honoured with the oppor- thing as the right age to join the tunity to represent my country in Miss profession? World.

4 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 5 One is given certain duties and it takes someone with all these qualities to do those duties. Which phase of competition is your favorite? My favourite part of pageantry I enjoy is the fashion show/top model because this is where you showcase your personality on stage and show everyone what you got.

who is your favourite titleholder, current or past? My favourite title holder is Miss World 1994 AishwaryaRai, she’s such an amazing person who still gives back to her commu- nity even today. She’s a big inspiration to me. The current miss world is a very nice and friendly person, she has both inner and outter beauty and to me that’s what all beauty Queens should represent. what all beauty Queens should represent. where did you grow up, which schools did you go to before tertiary? I am originally from Botha-Botha,Makhunoane but I grew up in Hlotse. I went to Leribe English Medium Primary school then later went to Hlotse Methodist primary school.

What is the lamest pick up a guy has used on you? Lol the lamest pick up line a guy has ever used on me was “I lost my number,can I borrow yours“ what makes you nervous? Speaking in public makes me so nervous

What is your beauty with a purpose project? My beauty with a purpose project is introducing the usage of sanitary pads and roll ons in rural areas where they are not used at all and teaching them the importance of using them and teaching young girls that there’s no shame in using sanitary pads.

How do you measure success? I measure success by having gained experience that you cannot hide. Also, by achieving goals that may have seemed impossible to achieve. Thanks for your time and goodluck . You are welcome.

6 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 7 new album To be honest i was shocked by the fan reaction doc skebeleza SKEBZA D celebrity crush by Limpho Liphoto kebza D, you can not mention Lesotho’s Hip and abroad, not to mention my Sotho-Hop legacy to leave hop without the name ringing somewhere in behind.I worked hard to get the ‘industry’ where it is and I will your conversation. One of the biggest star in continue to do me because this game is my bread and butter the industry, this tall lyricist has been blessing even though it is not my only hustle. S hip hop fans with hits like “Terompeta” for over ten years now. It was back in 2003/4 when I first got exposed Traditionally arts are seen as more of a hobby than a to the single ‘‘ doc skebeleza’’ to this icon, at a time when there was not even a single hip career in Lesotho do you feel that is the reality or just per- hop CD out, he had made a name for himself among fel- ceptions people have? low artists who included among others Sehlabaka Rampeta perception that is slowly fading away. Many artists before us and Hlompho Letsielo who are now predominantly work- have proven that arts are a career. ing behind the scene as music video directors and the likes. Prior to the release of his new album Mohokare, he released We heard that your album is going to be out soon, what a track titled Doc Skebeleza in which he sampled popular can fans expect from this album? South African hip hop artist Cassper Nyovest’s hit song Doc My duo album with a super producer/rapper by the name of Shebeleza. Never before has a song caused so much commo- Mswati (Drigger) Rabochene. Album title,Mohokare..it is going tion in Lesotho, fans and fellow artists were left divided with to be out this April. some going as far as suggesting this master lyricist has totally exhausted his creative juices and they have simply dried up. Which outlets or mediums are you going to sell it from or rather through? We caught up with him to find the inspiration behind the The album will be available in participating stores in song, his opinion to fan reaction and more. Swaziland,SA&Lesotho.Aswel as internet sales on iTunes & Amazon.com Your song Doc Skebeleza has caused quite a stir and left fans and fellow musicians divided, were you expecting Do you feel you are getting the respect you deserve for such a reaction when recording the song? the massive role you have played as far as local hip hop is Yes I was expecting a little commotion but I must say I was a concerned? bit surprised by the stir it caused to be honest I do not really consider my Hip Hop as ‘Local’ so i believe Globally I am slowly getting the respect i deserve. What influenced the song? The song was influenced by one of my lines on CSMIP’s track There are so few female artists what do you think is the where I am featured on, namely Khoth’o Centre Cipher,where reason behind that? Lack of talent or they are just not bold I go like “ Even Cassper Know-best, he calls me Doc enough to step up and force their way into the industry? DocSkebeleza!”..I just took it from there n grew the concept. It is a bit of both, female rappers donot come off hard enough on their material because they automatically think they will Music sampling is part and parcel of the industry, so many get special treatment because of their gender. Ithink..with artists did it, Jayz, Biggy, etc. why do you think it is taken an exception to Shatta Queen Blaze,DK Gray,Keiva,Queen Mo so negatively when done by local artists ? &Kot Inferno offcourse,but also its hard becauseHipHop is People in least developed countries like Lesotho are still not such a male dominated art &industry.from its topics to life- clued up on Hip Hop and the culture, so sampling to them style. just sounds like copying and not re-making a song. No offense but as HipHop Artists, we are just doing what comes naturally Have you ever had a crush on a local celebrity and who especially because before releasing a project one has to pro- was she? mote using mixtapes and bootlegs etc. I had a crush on the Rebel from Ultimate Radio when i was younger You are one of the pioneers of local hip hop and I remem- ber back in the early 2000’s when the only public platform Did you ever act up on the crush? Hahahahaor it remained was the sprite show on PC FM, you guys would be seen in a secret till now circles battling each other in the streets, schools etc.So hahaaah..nah....never many of the people involved then have left the industry, what is the reason you are still here? What message do you want to pass to fans of the local hip I am still in the industry because this is where I want to be. hop industry? When I have had enough of either money,success or fame I Buy original music,stop piracy and support home.. might leave. Hehe..also, I believe I am a super-lyricist andI have a lot to teach the up and coming Hip Hop community in Africa

8 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 9 While living a life that gives a false impression of wealth this person is as poor as the people at the lowest salary bracket because they live The way to escape this sorry financial situation is to change the way you a life sustained by debt and thus reducing their income drastically. think and for most people it starts with leaving the text book meaning It is not an uncommon thing to notice that a person in a job paying a of Assets and Liabilities. The definition of assets from the financially net salary of M20,000.00 only gets to keep less than M2,000.00 after literate is “something that you own which earns revenue for you” and a settling their debts to banks, friends and colleagues and obviously liability is “anything that takes money from your pocket”. Based on this that amount cannot sustain the person for a month so another debt description it is very easy to notice that your car, your house etc are not is required. assets but indeed liabilities. The worst part about it is that most people take loans (liability) to buy more liabilities and this is an obvious disaster. “There is a difference between being poor and being broke. - Broke is temporary, and poor is eternal.” One dad taught me how to write The diagram below shows two broad sides under which people fall, on an impressive resume so I could find a good job. The other taught the left are the lab rats tirelessly involved in their rat race while the right me how to write strong business and financial plans so I could cre- side shows the rich people of this world leaving life as it should be. The ate jobs.I noticed that my poor dad was poor not because of the rats work for money and the rich have their money working for them. amount of money he earned, which was significant, but because of The rich use their income to buy assets and increase their asset column his thoughts and actions. He wanted me to study to become a pro- while the poor buy liabilities and increase their liability column. fessional, an attorney or an accountant or to go to business school for my MBA. The above diagram shows what keeps the rat race stuck and what gets you out of the rat race. By using your income to buy assets you are The other encouraged me to study to be rich, to understand how increasing the amount of money you make which is the opposite of money works and to learn how to have it work for me. “I don’t work what those in the rat race do. Since assets earn income the more assets for money!” were words he would repeat over and over, “Money you buy with your money the more income you make which means you works for me!” Money is one form of power. But what is more power- get to live within your means and that is how you will eventually end ful is financial education. Money comes and goes, but if you have the up free from debt and without the need for a job because your assets education about how money works, you gain power over it and can are making enough revenue to cover all your living expenses and leave escape the rat race begin building wealth”.- Robert Kiyosaki. some cash in your pockets too. by Limpho Liphoto do not use yesterday’s solutions to solve today’s problems his article is heavily influenced by best selling book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki. Take time to look around you, most people with univer- The rat race is defined by rich dad,poor dad author, sity degrees, employed at good companies have the same Robert Kiyosaki as the financial situation where you problems as factory workers or security guards, people T at the very lowest side of revenue per month. They live live from paycheque to paycheque struggling to Money is one form meet your needs and swimming in debt such that if you were to go beyond their means and are continuously running out of one month without a salary your financial obligations would not be cash before the next paycheque resulting in debts to cover of power but what met and you would have your lifestyle completely altered from barely expenses till the next payday. The effect of this practice is is more powerful is surviving to bankruptcy. The term rat race signifies a lab rat trying one where the net pay per month is shrinking after the to move forward inside a wheel, it keeps moving but is stuck in one previous month’s debts are paid out meaning an even big- financial education. place in a way that makes its movement futile because regardless of ger debt to survive till the next paycheque. The situation what it does it will never get out of that wheel or move anywhere gets worse and worse every month till one may decide to Money comes and from it. This is a typical life of people who depend entirely on their take an extra job or go back to school to earn more than salaries as their only source of income they earn currently. goes but if you have One of the reasons the rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and the the education about middle class struggles in debt is because the subject of money is The problem however is not how much people make but taught at home, not in school. Most of us learn about money from our how they spend the money they make, after taking the how it works you gain parents. So what can a poor parent tell their child about money? They extra job or going back to school and getting the promo- simply say “Stay in school and study hard.” The child may graduate tion that increased the salary, the bad spending habits and power over it.” with excellent grades but with a poor person’s financial programming poor financial education remain, so the person continues and mind-set. It was learned while the child was young. to spend more than the revenue earned per month.

10 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 11 number of Circumcised males in the world. thing that is most disturbing to me is that I can still hear his cry. . . . It was an assault on him, and on some level it was an assault on me. . Child’s experience: because children cannot tell of the pain they . . I will go to my grave hearing that horrible wail, and feeling some- experience during circumcision, parent’s experiences of witnessing what responsible, feeling that it was my lack of awareness, my lack their children in this surgical procedure has been collected and this of consciousness. I did the best I could, and it wasn’t good enough. are some of the responses they gave to the question about what they seven beautiful days and this beautiful rhythm starting, and it was like child witnessed: something had been shattered!! . . . When he was first born there was “It was as close to hell as I ever want to get!” one wrote. Another a tie with my young one, my newborn. And when the circumcision related this memory My tiny son and I sobbed our hearts out. . . . After happened, in order to allow it I had cut off the bond. I had to cut off everything I’d worked for, carrying and nurturing him in the womb, my natural instincts, and in doing so I cut off a lot of feelings towards circumcision having him at home against no small odds, keeping him by my side . I cut it off to repress the pain and to repress the natural instinct to should parents be taking a life-time constantly since birth, nursing him whenever he needed closeness stop the circumcision. and nourishment—the circumcision was a horrible violation of all I decision for their children? by Limpho Liphoto felt we shared. I cried for days afterward. Before you decide to have your child cut, ask your doctor to tell you Another mother was having a difficult time seven months after she all the benefits and risks involved such that you or your son will not had watched the (nonritual) circumcision of her son: grow to regret the decision you take for him today. ircumcision is a surgical procedure that involves procedure it has risks. The most common complication is hemor- I’m finding myself obsessing more and more about it. It’s absolutely forcefully separating the foreskin from the glans rhage, which is reported in as many as2 percent of cases. Though horrible. I didn’t know how horrific it was going to be. It was the most and then cutting it off. It is typically accomplished rare, more disastrous complications can and do occur: “degloving” gruesome thing I have ever seen in my life. I told the doctor as soon with a special clamp device. Over a dozen studies of the penile skin, which requires skin grafts and results in loss of as he was done, if I had a gun I would have killed him. I swear I would C be in jail today if I did have a gun. confirm the extreme pain of circumcision. It has sensation; destruction of the penis; and death from hemorrhage been described as “among the most painful procedures per- or infection. Two other mothers have reported that watching their son’s circumci- formed in neonatal medicine.” In one study, researchers concluded Because there are no proven benefits for the procedure in the first sion was “the worst day of my life.” Another mother noted that she that the pain was “severe and persistent.” Increases in heart rate place, these complications are all the more tragic. As respected still felt pain recalling the experience about a year later. She wrote to of 55 beats per minute have been recorded, about a 50 percent obstetrician and gynecologist George Denniston points out, her son: increase over the baseline. After circumcision, the level of blood “Circumcision violates the first tenet of medical practice: ‘first, do I have never heard such screams. . . . Will I ever know what scars this cortisol increased by a factor of three to four times the level prior no harm.’ According to modern medical ethics, parents do not brings to your soul? . . . What is that new look I see in your eyes? I can to circumcision. Investigators reported, “This level of pain would have the right to consent to a procedure that is not in their son’s see pain, a certain sadness, and a loss of trust. not be tolerated by older patients.” best interest. The removal of a normal, important part of the male In Africa circumcision is presented to the masses as a healthy, sexual organ is not in their son’s best interest.’ “ Other mothers clearly remember their son’s circumcision after many manly thing to do, something that is done by “real” men. Popular Uncircumcised is the Norm years. One reported fifteen years after the event, “The screams of my artist including the likes Oliver Mtukudzi,Vee and Winky D have Believe it or not, circumcision was introduced in English-speaking baby remain embedded in my bones and haunt my mind.” She added gone as far as making music to encourage males to be circum- countries in the late 1800s to control or prevent masturbation, later, “His cry sounded like he was being butchered. I lost my milk.” cised, calling them champions for circumcising. Parents have similar to the way that female circumcision was promoted and I heard him cry during the time they were circumcising him. The been sold on the idea of circumcising infants under the belief that continues to be advocated in some Muslim and African countries the child feels no pain during this surgery and the baby benefits to control women’s sexuality. As the absurdity of this position from undergoing this procedure. became apparent, new justifications, such as the prevention of To start with, babies feel pain the same way adults do. But the cervical and penile cancers, received the blessing of the medical prevailing wisdom at has long been that newborns can’t feel pain establishment. But these are justifications that science has been and therefore don’t experience it during their circumcisions. unable to support. Nor is there any scientific proof that circumci- there is no suffieci- Fortunately, it is finally accepted as a medical fact that circumci- sion prevents sexually transmitted diseases. sion is extraordinarily painful for newborns, who are born with full Also contrary to popular belief, the uncircumcised penis requires ennt scientific data nocioceptive (pain sensing) ability. no special care. Many parents get hung up about how to “clean” Furthermore, routine newborn circumcision has no health benefit. the uncircumcised penis in an infant. Some areeven told to retract to recommend Though a wide variety of health advantages have been attributed the foreskin forcibly. This can cause pain and scarring, and it isn’t routine new born to circumcision: necessary. The foreskin often does not retract naturally until a “decreases in the incidence of cervical cancer, AIDS, sexually child is older--sometimes not until he is a teenager--but a boy can circumcision and transmitted diseases, and male urinary tract infection” the most easily stretch and retract his foreskin gently over several months’ up-to-date research has refuted all these justifications. In fact, the time. no proven benefits American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement in 1999 Circumcision may lead to erectile dysfunction as people grow up a 6 year old sufferig from penile swelling after circumcision of the procedure in saying there is not sufficient scientific data to recommend routine and it is heavily linked with America being the largest consumer newborn circumcision. of Viagra, a male sexual pill meant to assist men whose penises the first place’’ Though circumcision is relatively easy to perform, like any surgical cannot function properly anymore and America has the largest

12 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 13 This month we welcomed a new member to the nameless family, civil engineer and photographer Mr Mafa Monyalotsa. We find out more Mafa Monyalotsa about this young humble,ambitious, multi-talented man from Mazenod. Well, for what makes me happy, its a 60:40 ratio, and photography wins haha.

Nameless Mag: If you could go back ten years what advice would Nameless Mag: When did you first know you want to be a photogra- u give yourself? pher? Mafa Monyalotsa Goin back 10yrs, I would tell myself to live for me and stop pleas- Mafa Monyalotsa ing people, on top of that, strive to please God in my life. I cannot say I remember exactly when but I think it has to do with the Nameless Mag: any advice you want to pass to aspiring photogra- fact that among other things my dad was a hobbyist photographer phers? himself. I don’t know much about him, he and mom separated when I was a toddler, so somehow photography gives me hope that maybe I Mafa Monyalotsa have a part of him in me. But I did not know this till I was in first year at Piece of advice if theres any, photography is deceptively simple, you cannot wake up today and draw the worlds best piece of art, Lerotholi polytechnic. but people expect to just pick up a camera and shoot a great im- age. It doesnt work like that, practice and persistence is what gets I bumped onto photography books in the library and out of curiosity; I you consistently good output. just read them from cover to cover, admir- Shiny pots dont neces- ing all the photos used as examples in the sarily cook best tasting books. That was the time I thought, maybe meals, the chef does. In the same way, the most i t would be cool to have a camera and expensive camera wont take some photographs. I saved up some give you great images, money, bought my first point-&-shoot and you as the photographer the journey began. are responsible for the outcome.

Nameless Mag: Who were the first photog- Look at images wheren- raphers that you found inspiring? A picture ever and wherever possible, you are what or book you remember for the first time you consume, and by really responding to? studying what makes good imagery, you are Mafa Monyalotsa subconsciously building up your arsenal and the In terms of inspiration, I think my big- time you go out to shoot, gest influence has been Steve Mccurry of before you press the Magnum Photos. He is the guy who made the notorious ‘Afghan girl’ shutter you start thinking frst what is it yot are trying to convey to the viewer. Lastly, photography is expensive, but making income image for National Geography and his portraits are just amazing. The out of it is harder in the days of smartphones, so be sure you do it second is Benjamin Von Wong, a young Chinese photographer who out of love not money, because you are not going to care enough shoots epic surreal images. 3rd is Mario Macilau, from Mozambique, the about the craft itself. reality in his work challenges me. Nameless Mag: What do you like most about photography?

Nameless Mag: you are an civil engineer by profession and you have Mafa Monyalotsa the love for photography, money aside, between the two what makes What I like most about photography, man thats a tough one, but you feel good waking up to do? I’m just attracted to all things artsy and photography has that element that challenges my creativity, I mean I can create the same image twice, so it forces me to think out of the box and try to come up with ideas for a next shoot, location, props, a model etc.. Right now I have an idea of shooting local bodybuilders in cultural the most expensive camera wont clothing, I dont know yet how it will come together but I have to make it happen...

give you great images,you as the Nameless Mag: Well we are sure looking forward to working with mafa monyaloTsa photographer are responsible for the you and welcome to the team. founder of iris images Mafa Monyalotsa outcome” Haha, thanx for having me! by: limpho liphoto

14 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 15 phers especially in lingerie or swim wear shoots? Nameless Mag: do you feel modeling is taken seriously in the country if not why do you think that is so? do not MM: Yeah, it is taken seriously. Mamahlape Matsoso MM: Hmmm, well I am very much a free agent, not mahlape undermine represented Lesotho in Indonesia dating at the moment, it was hard for my Ex at first but he learned to live with it. Lol, during the bikini shoots your worth by Nameless Mag: If you could be clothed by any designer he would come along.. in the country who would you wear? moeletsi comparing yourself by Limpho Liphoto to others MM: Oh you know, they so many I could mention.. Nameless Mag: A free agent? How very sad. Do you ‘just finding my feet in life.’ however Roots does it all for me. have an exercise or eating plan to maintain your body? MM: Well, if she has what it takes then definitely I ahlape Moeletsi, a that’s where the open up, feel ladies out there, show them that would. MM: Lol don’t start with that, anyway I wouldn’t be model in the early comfortable with who they are. beauty can be shown in different this sexy if I didn’t jog every morning. I love having stages of her career. ways Nameless Mag: Which part of modeling do you love shake for breakfast.. A fruit and snack for in between M This beautiful ever Nameless Mag: How did you get most? meals...I only get time gym during the weekend smiling young lady is certainly involved in modeling? Nameless Mag: Who were the showing the right poses to be a first models you got exposed to, MM: Glamour and fashion modeling success in the modeling indus- MM: It started as hobby at that made you conscious of the Nameless Mag: Which words of wisdom would you try. We caught up with her to get school; I found it fun and in- trade? Nameless Mag: Do you ever have any problems with like to share with the world? know more about her and these teresting and took my part in Photographers? are the ten minutes with her competitions at my hood and at MM: Alek Wek and Mphepi MM: “Don’t undermine your Worth by comparing school, so yeah, that’s how it all Mokhethi. MM: Not really, I havent as yet. yourself with others”. Nameless Mag: Would you began. agree with the people who say Nameless Mag: What other pas- MM: Haha yeah, a lot of attention more especially Nameless Mag: It was a pleasure and good luck with that’s where some girls convert Nameless Mag: What do you sions do you have apart from from guys! the future or notice they prefer girl to girl aim to achieve through mod- modeling? relationships to men? eling? MM: the pleasure was mine. MM: To own a business. Oh, I Nameless Mag: Are you dating? If so how does your MM: True, I agree reason being MM: My goal is to empower am also a very good cook Lol. partner feel about you working with male photogra-

16 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 17 the orphans and project s.m.i.l.e. team sharing a smile

It is after this very successful Christmas Charity Show that they realized the potential that they had as a team PROJECT SMILE LIVES UP Show for Orphans and vulnerable chil- mattresses and bath soap to the children dren (OVCs) as a start-up event. This show to support the project. and so the idea of took place in Mohale’sHoek at Siloe High It is after this very successful Christmas by: Tiisetso Khants’e Monare School on the 20th December, 2014. With Charity Show that they realized the poten- legally registering TO NAME the help of village chiefs they had in hand, tial that they had as a team and so the a list of OVCs within different villages in idea of legally registering Project S.M.I.L.E Project S.M.I.L.E as BLESSED IS THE HAND The festive season is a time of celebration, families and friends come together from all the district of Mohale’shoek who came as a Non-Goverental Organization, (NGO) a Non-Goverental THAT IS GIVING THAN corners of the world to share in the pleasures of life with loved ones. Not everyone is so from struggling families or homes. was born with plans to carry out simi- fortunate as to have friends and neither family to celebrate with nor the means to make lar activities throughout the country. It Organization, (NGO) THE ONE THAT IS the celebrations happen as was the case with the orphans and vulnerable children(OVCs) The team donated funds from their pock- was very refreshing to see young people F TAKING. from different areas of Mohale’sHoek. Fortunately for them though, someone else did ets buy food for the day, prepared a cooked sacrifice their time to put a smile on oth- was born us.” think of a way to make the festive as merry as it can be and that someone came in the form meal, drinks and snacks for the children to ers at a period that most of their peers of a group of eight (8) Limkowkwing University of Creative Technology students under enjoy at the show and afterwards dona- were consumed with which parties to the banner of project S.M.I.L.E. whichstands for Support, Motivate, Inspire Lives Endlessly. tions were presented to them in the form attend this festive and we commend the The project is a brain child of its members namely: ReitumetsePitso, Khants’e Tiisetso of shoes and clothes from the students of project smile for that. We hope to see Monare, TumeloMpesi, Palesa Thamae, KhauheloSetlaba, YembaShungu, PhatsimoMoagi Limkokwing University Lesotho as well as the organization growing and should you www.facebook.com/pages/Project- and ‘MantselaKhalane. With great and much appreciated support from Ts’ilisoMojela. the community as part of donations.World wish to be involved or find out more smile/875260282504852?fref=ts As an initiative to implementing the project, they put together a Christmas Charity Vision Lesothoalso donated shoes, mugs, about the project contact them at https://

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BOTTLE OF BATH SALTS by limpho liphoto Bath salts carry many benefits beyond looking beautiful and smelling decrease the appearance of fine lines by plumping the skin and balanc- great – the benefits of bath salts are far-reaching, and after using bath ing moisture. salts you’ll feel the difference in your skin, your mood, and more. The benefits of bath salts are not just skin deep; bath salts harvested Bath salts benefit your skin in more ways than one. Bath salts, when from the Dead Sea have been shown to effectively treat and manage used in their natural, pure form, contain many beneficial minerals and symptoms of osteoarthritis and tendinitis. In recent studies, people nutrients that keep your skin smooth, soft, and supple. Some of the with these conditions were given a Dead Sea salt bath solution at minerals found in bath salts levels of .5, 7.5 and 2 per- include magnesium, potas- cent dead sea salt con- sium, calcium, bromide, and centration. The results? of course, sodium. The condition of those who received a solution These minerals are easily with more Dead Sea salt absorbed into our pores and improved after just a few are known to cleanse and weeks of treatment. In purify our skin on a molec- various studies, patience ular level, improving your have reaped even more skin’s radiance, tone, and benefits through the use texture. Magnesium helps of bath salts – symptoms us fight stress and combat such as itchiness, insom- fatigue; calcium keeps water nia and psoriasis seem by limpho liphoto romance at THE GYM? retention in check, promotes to subside after bathing You have been to a few dates, trying to find a wellbeng, unless you are from another planet passionate sex with someone they met from healthy bones and can help regularly for as little as a suitable lover. Your life needs a fresh person with that is one of the wishes church the same is true with the gym. The bonus stave off osteoporosis; potas- few weeks. whom you can share in the little pleasures this most people hope to find in a lover. is that you already have a common hobby and sium balances moisture levels life has to offer. This time instead of going out something to look forward to beyond just look- in the skin; bromide soothes tired, sore muscles; sodium plays a signifi- The benefits of bath salts extend way beyond your time in the tub – to normal places where people get seen, where Second, the majority of people who go to the ing and feeling great about yourself which is on cant role in managing the balance of lymphatic fluid in our bodies. The after your bath, you will feel calm, relaxed, and happy. most relationships often start maybe you should gym are working, earning their own money its own. result? Bath salts benefit not only our skin, but our entire bodies – from buy a pair of training shoes, a bag and sign up with a career and goals in life (otherwise they Next time you wonder why the woman on the the inside out. These minerals are easily absorbed into our pores and Bath salts infused with essential oils such as lavender or chamomile will for gym membership. would not be at the gym if they did not have running machine opposite you is wearing full are known to soothe you and prepare you for a good night’s sleep; if you take your I am not suggesting you give up on love or something they want to achieve) and they have make-up, or that man in a suspiciously immacu- cleanse and purify our skin on a molecular level, improving your skin’s bath first thing in the morning, bath salts infused with citrus or green replace romance with fitness, just suggesting demonstrated the will to pursue their goals. late T-shirt has chosen to leave the weights for radiance, tone, and texture. Magnesium helps us fight stress and com- tea essential oils will perk you up, so you can start the day with focus you explore the gym, get fit and if you play your Nothing is as charming as a person that has his the exercise ball area, remember, they might be bat fatigue; calcium keeps water retention in check, promotes healthy and energy. cards right find an upgrade of the usual partners or her own life aside from a lover. there to work more than their muscles. bones and can help stave off osteoporosis; potassium balances mois- you would find at a night club, social networks ture levels in the skin; bromide soothes tired, sore muscles; sodium The best part: you can enjoy the benefits of bath salts without any side or whichever place people go to for romance It gives you the space to breath compared to a Care should be exercised however, not every- plays a significant role in managing the balance of lymphatic fluid in effects. In addition, bath salts are safe for everyone, easy to use, and this days. lover that is always on the sofa watching televi- one appreciates being approached in the gym our bodies. The result? Bath salts benefit not only our skin, but our very affordable. What are you waiting for? More and more people are finding romance in sion with no life at all outside the office or living especially between sets so you should respect entire bodies – from the inside out. health and fitness clubs lately and it is becoming room. Third, they are not drunk and looking for that and time your advances properly. Some something of a pull factor for singles that are someone to shag for the night as is the case people take their rings off during their workouts, Another benefit of bath salts is that they help detoxify our skin. Warm looking for love but would rather not go to pubs with night clubs and neither are you; these three so before you approach that hot, lean beautiful water opens our pores, allowing the minerals in your bath salts to or night clubs. It is easy to see why people would points alone are a very strong basis for a healthy chick on the treadmill take into consideration deeply cleanse our skin. Bathing in a solution of warm water and prefer fitness clubs compared to other places relationship. the possibility that, the mountain of a man mur- bath salts will work to draw out impurities, pollution, oil and dirt from where singles usually hang out to dering every piece of equipment in the place the skin. Bath salts can even bring you the added benefit of looking socialise. There a number of reason why the gym It is true that people may not have dating as might be her husband and well you are too younger – regular use of bath salts and bathing has been shown to is an ideal place to seek a partner. their primary reason for signing up for gym young to die yet. Business and pleasure don’t For starters, meeting someone at the gym membership but just as people do not go to necessarily need to be enemies so go out have means that person cares about their health and church for romance but end up soaking in hot fun keeping shape with a warmer happier heart.

20 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 21 Each person has their strengths and weaknesses, comparison may Do not pretend to be something kill off what is potentially a very good relationship so let your past you are not: it is natural to want to be relationship go and build a new life with the person. 2. liked as much as you like another person as well as to give a good impression of yourself; Do not expect perfection: it seems however it should not go as far as altering obvious enough to even mention but some who you are to suit the preferences of your lover people do expect perfection in a lover. Lists of There is a reason this person got attracted to you in the first place what a lover should be ranging from so just remain true to yourself because you cannot keep up with 6. being someone you are not for a long time and when you eventually physical appearance, voice, personality and expose yourself for faking a personality it will only make you ridicu- the likes lie somewhere in bedrooms or dia- lous to your lover thus lowering your value in their eyes. ries. The reality is love does not ask questions or study our preferences so what love chooses for us we shall accept but off course there are Be true to yourself because that self is good enough to be loved as unacceptable levels of behaviour and other related issues which com- well as keep a person attracted to it. mon sense tells us not to tolerate.

Do not start planning your There are things though that are not so important as to base ourselves Wedding: the relationship is just starting on regarding people we fall in love with. Learning to accept weak- out, you are having fun trying to get to know nesses or short-fallings of others is a sign of maturity and a realistic each other, just enjoy it as it comes because person. Do not expect Jesus out of a lover and avoid setting impos- 3. sible standards if you plan to attract people in your life and keep them thinking too far ahead is just you cherishing illusions as far as your common future is con- in it. cerned. Avoid seeking relationship The danger of this comes with the expectations you have which the advice from your friends: “but other person may not even be aware of, you may end up expecting they love me” yes your friends love you and the person to behave in a certain way and get frustrated with him/her sometimes they love you just a little too much for failing to meet your expectations simply because you are too far to share you with another person. For numer- 7. ous reasons your friends may not want what ahead of him/her. may be best for you but what may be best for A relationship should develop in a natural way, on its own without you them and it is no different from relationships. trying to accelerate the speed with which it should go. You are just a few weeks into the relationship and you are already introducing the Just take a few seconds to think about your friends and who they are 8 person as the wife/husband this brings about unnecessary pressure dating….yes how many of your friends would not be in relationships and tension in your relationship which kills the fun and could have the they are in if it were up to you? Is it necessarily that their lover is that person running for the hills to escape from you. bad for them or does it have a little bit of self-interest on your part? Well some of us are so competWitive that we even compete for time Do not play Spy/Investigative with friends so much so we even dislike someone just because they MISTAKES journalist: it may feel normal to want occupy too much of the time we used to have with our friend. to know as much as you can about your new Sometimes we liked the friend’s ex so much so anyone but him/her is TO AVOID IN A NEW RELATIONSHIP lover and it often comes from a good heart but 4. playing James Bond is not such a good idea. automatically not fit to date our friend by: Limpho Liphoto Avoid seeking information about your lover especially about family and past relationships; trust the person to tell you things about him/ Can you recall those first moments with a new lover? The excitement Do not Make your lover your herself which they may you need to know. How would you feel to of a beginning of something new, fresh and the hope of a happy future life: You had your own life before learn that your lover was interrogating your friends about your past ahead with this new person that has your whole body warm with affec- you met this angel and that life should relationships and personal staff? Yes avoid asking friends about his tion as you feel love freely flowing deep inside your body, such a good still matter, you had dreams and goals, a past as the invasion of privacy may put you in an uncomfortable posi- feeling. career, friends and family. As good as every tion and is unnecessary 1. second, minute and hour spent with your Every phone call, every minute spent together is just a refreshing yet lover is, you have to avoid choking life out Do not compare Partners: You are intoxication fragrance to your spirit, body and mind. of him/her by spending all your free time with them or calling not his/her ex just as he/she is not yours. them every hour to “just check how your day is or who you are Unfortunately people end up pWaying for the While caught up in the euphoria of this wonderful soul that has sud- with and remember that I love you”. mistakes of others, yes your past relationship denly washed away the memories of yesterday and painted a very bright 5. may have ended up with betrayal or pain but hopeful future ahead it is very easy to commit a few mistakes that may While everyone of us appreciates attention, too much of it can the next person does not have to pay for that. push or scare this person away. get monotonous and annoying so just avoid obsessive or clingy behaviour as it tends to become rather unattractive. These are two different people and you should separate them and Every relationship is unique but there are some universal mistakes you treat them as the individuals they are. It is very easy to chase people may wish to avoid in order to keep these feelings you are experiencing away by carrying over your past relationship into something that was warm and safe. supposed to be new, a clean slate.

22 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 23 BROKEN FEAR ITSELF IS UNDEFINED POETRY CORNER by: Mphomy Vixen Molibeli Avoid Social networks: by: Mphomy Jacob Perez We are so connected to our phones YOU DONT KNOW ME it is almost impossible to keep our I lay on my bed soaking my pillow with my tears, phones away. We chat in church, in by: Masako Lily Lekhanya I try to remember exactly what it is that I fear. board meetings, school and soon I I feel the urge to write my pain down 8. Is it the passing of time or the love that I lack? but deep within I know would not be surprised if it happens Yo dont know me. during sex. Much as that is our life, Is it the mistakes that I’ve made or the fact that I can’t nobody’s is going to feel how Do not give me that smile, nothing gives the impression of boredom than a person bring the past back? hurt,down,cold,sorrowful and tormentd as I sitting next to you eyes glued to the phone, it is even worse yes we have laughed together, What is it that I’m afraid of? am. when you are just strting to know the person. keep your shared a conversation too lame, phone away. Why am I so scared? too short for me to get all my skeletones out of my closet, Is it the people I’ve hurt or the people that have hurt me? I want to share this pain, There, you have it. Now go and have fun discovering this those dirty secrets under my carpet. soul that has brought that charming smile from your face. Am I afraid of everything that I cant seem to see? but I feel explaining it is a difficult task Is it the love of a friend, or the loss of my family? for no words can explain how tense I am. You do not know me, Is it the possibility that my life can end in a tragedy? you only know the girl you wish I could be. What is it that I fear most? You know loving someone is not an easy task I'm the girl that got picked on for being too fat, What do my eyes say I’m scared of? especially when you don’t know what tomorrow not cute enough or maybe not tall enough, Is it the sun that sets but won’t seem to rise? holds for you, so do not judge me if I'm a little jealous, insecure much, Is it the hope that I have that always seems to die? what is actually going on in his mind,how he or if I wear my heart on my sleeve just so I could get a little Is it the trust of a person that I cannot begin to grasp? sees you in his dreams and if he ever sees you in appreciation. Is it all the memories of my horrid past? his future. Mostly if you actually the one. Is it me? Do not tell me I'm beautiful, Can it possibly be that the thing I fear most is the thing I He came with no manual I won't believe you, can’t be? but I swear I believed I had him and he was do not say I'm smart because its all just a lie, The things that I try to understand? home. all you want is to get into my loose pants. The me that I try to be with when I’m feeling sad? But how stupid was I to forget that Rome that You dnt know me, The person I’m expected to be? Is that what I fear? wasn’t built in a day could be destroyed in hours. let me write a poem, I think the thing I fear most . . .is me lyrics to a song unsung so you can understand the shame Its even worse when you start to wonder if he’s in my being. TRAPPED actually crying over you like you are. by: Mphomy Jacob Perez If he’s totally moody just as you are. I will always come second, And if he feels his world has just shuttered. I was wired that way, Because to you, this is my fate you cnt convince me otherwise. you are trapped in a cage.. He was your world with only one hemisphere Do not try to give me a description of what has lived in me no one sees it.. not even you.. which is Him. for so long. you don’t know what it’s made of.. Roses will always be more beautiful than tulips, you don’t even know where it came from.. And I just can’t bear the pain of you not here. I will always be the girl on the side, but you feel it.. it’s all around you.. #Broken that is beyond your control. it is full of strength that it forbids you to move freely.. A few jokes won't change my destiny, it separates you from your wisdom crying myself to sleep won't change how the world sees and it strangles your thoughts.. me. you are robbed I will forever remember the smirks on peoples faces when but you don’t know what was taken.. I tried to find me a little confidence or courage, you’re in a place to keep me going,anything to keep me sane. but you don’t know where you’re heading.. You do not know me, you don’t even know how you got there.. you will never understand me. or who has brought you there.. you know you’ve been through a lot but your memories are distorted.. it is seizing you little by little.. you can’t stay but you can’t go..

24 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag you are trapped but no one sees it.. Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 25 “As a man thinketh he becomes” This statement cannot be over hyped, we are It is very important to constantly check your the creators of our world, opportunities, thoughts and keep your mind clean far as problems, happiness, pain and suffer- what goes into it is concerned…as you ing. The world does not do to us read this lines on your screen right WHAT DO YOU FEED anything that we do not invite now, you may begin to notice your it to do to us. At least the thoughts turning to a very pleas- majority of what happens in ant memory, an experience that our physical world is a mani- made you very happy and as YOUR MIND? By Limpho Liphoto festation of the thoughts we you recall everything about that entertain. day, the smell , the sounds, the people, the weather… If you think you are a every single detail about loser, a loser you will that time you may begin to be, if you think you feel some warmth in your “As a man thinketh he becomes” are a winner a win- chest followed by a smile ner you are. Most on your face and you feel people who achieved good, happy can you feel a lot on this plan- that? et believed in their or so long religion and mental sciences have abilities, they thought Do you realise just how eas- emphisised the importance of thoughts we they have what it takes ily your mood can change entertain and the impact they have on our to turn their dreams into depending on what you allow character, how we relate to the world and what reality and their thoughts to be in your head? If you F becomes of our lives. were physically manifested are constantly thinking about in their actions which resulted positive things your personality “as a plant springs from a seed so does a man’s actions from in the achievement of their goals. will be positive and the same is true his thoughts”. It is very important to have the awareness to of negative feelings so be the master of keep away from our heads, thoughts about things we do not The law of attraction cannot be changed your own thoughts and thus the master of wish to have in our lives and to constantly have thoughts what can change is realising the importance your own universe. Have dreams constantly about that which we wish to attract in our lives. of controlling our thoughts and taking advan- think about them and how you are going tage of the God-given power to attract what we to make them become reality and notice We live in a world where it is near impossible to have an idle want into our lives, we should not be victims of yourself attracting into your life success and mind free from external influences. We wake up to facebook circumstance but creators of the world we want. happiness. and twitter, later its music or radio as we commute to work or school then off course its colleagues and friends followed There are pleasant personalities in our lives just as by television, movies, books, etc. in the evening. As much as there are repellant personalities that are constantly we may not realise it, these things influence our thoughts and complaining and mourning about their misfor- play a role in our actions and thus who we become. tunes. People in the same environment can have such a different outlook on life which in real- Lets take music for instance, every genre has a general repre- ity is just their thoughts being reflected in their sentation of listenership. We even define each other based on attitude. Common phrases like the two below the music we listen to and we may ask ourselves why we get can illustrate how our thinking affects how we to do that. feel and how we interact with the world con- as a plant sider the emotions/moods of the people in the fol- The answer is very simple, because music keeps our thought lowing scenarios and notice how each determines to feel springs from train in a certain railway and we tend to act according to a b o u t the same situation: what we are thinking of the most, gospel will have us think- a seed so ing in a more religious way and it may show in our behav- “Two men look at a bottle of water, to iour, calm, happier and friendly to those around us. one the bottle is half empty while to t h e does a man’s other it’s half full”. actions from “two prisoners looking out through their cell window on a rainy night, one sees the messy mud caused by the rain his thoughts.” while the other sees the beauty of the moon glowing as the rain falls.”

26 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 27 enjoy the sun if not fully covered in snow so white angels may go unnoticed and zoo guides. with the natural collaboration of birds chipping in harmonius melody with Adding to the experience is Semonkong lodge run by Jonathan and his the splash of the waters as the rivers run besides you. This is the place where wife . The lodge offers a number of activities, pony trekking, fishing rock know lesotho: heaven and earth meet after all this is Lesotho thekingdom in the sky we climbing and the highest commercial abseil in the whole world; they have are just a few feet from our creator and He ensured we feel His presence a certificate from the guinness world records to attest that. The next time at the height of Thaba-Putsoa. On my first visit to Semonkong we actually you feel the need to refresh your soul and charge your spirit, I strongly rec- spotted a couple of springboks enjoying the warmth of spring, the first time ommend you take a drive to the centre of Lesotho and be one with nature. by Limpho Liphoto SEMONKONG I ever saw a wild animal roaming about in its natural habitat without fences ‘he gods dedicated their Semonkong for the first time. help even to strangers, greetings all round time to work on a master- be it a teen or a grandparent you are sure class, a piece of art, where For over 20 years, I heard the name and I to get the ever welcoming words “khot- T animal, man, plant and used it never fully comprehending the real song” meaning “peace be with you”. nature collaborate to bring to earth, a meaning behind it, until I got to witness glimpse of heaven. Semonkong “the place for myself the beauty, the splendour, the The journey to Semonkong is an experi- of smoke”. charisma of the ence on its own, the 3 hour drive from Maletsunyane falls. Rated the third high- Lesotho’s capital Maseru is one to treasure. In a world full of wonders of nature, est waterfall in Africa, this 186meters high Escorted by the beautiful mountains rang- famous tourist destinations explored by waterfall is a sight for sore eyes as it thun- es carved out by rivers teeming with fish the rich and famous it is very easy not to ders into a pool below, giving birth to a and birds filling the skies above you may notice what you have in your backyard smoky mist hence the name “semonkong- believe you have just crossed over to the just because it does not appear in the a place of smoke”. Located in the center after life and found your way to heaven. television shows featuring the Brad Pitt’s of Lesotho Semonkong is a very beautiful of our time, these are the exact thoughts place full of friendly Basotho people,who The mountains are dressed in green deco- that ran through my mind as I witnessed are always smiling and willing to be of rated by a wide range of flowers out to

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You could buy a PC off the shelf that’s fully built, or you could take matters into your own hands, roll up your sleeves, and pick out exactly the parts you want while sav- ing some money in the process. In the age of big-box electronics retailers, building a computer has become a pursuit consid- ered best left for enthusiasts and those experienced enough to know what they’re Building a computer doing, but don’t be intimidated.

is a lot easier than it Building a computer is a lot easier than it sounds and is much more sounds, and is much more satisfying than plugging in an all-in-one and turning it satysfying plugging in an on. From setting a budget to getting your operating system installed, this guide will all in one and turning it take you through the process, whether it’s your first computer or you’re an experi- on.” enced builder.

Decide on Power Level (Budget, Mid- Range, or High Performance) PC builders will tell you that, for the most part, there are three tiers of performance for custom-built PCs: budget, mid-range, and high-performance.

Lower-end PCs are usually built with a specific budget in mind. A good deal of the focus on building a desktop is often on gaming, and generally machines built with gaming in mind offer peak perfor- mance across the board.

30 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 31 Plan Your Build There’s a number of different schools of thought that go into prioritizing components. The most common term that gets thrown around when building a computer is “future-proofing” or building with the intent of longevity, usually to a certain date. Some components last longer than others, so what future-proofing means exactly has shifted over the years. A high-quality enclosure can last over a decade, but even the best video card will be nearly useless within five years.

Storage and memory are relatively inexpensive, espe- cially at low volumes, and can be easily upgraded down the road, so it’s usu- ally fine to just get enough While a very basic Linux PC can be built for as little as $200, it’s for now if you’re on a bud- generally agreed that the sweet spot for an entry-level desktop get. These parts are not only capable of playing most games at a decent framerate is about easily added onto a system $500. You’ll spend less if gaming is not a concern because you An OEM copy of Windows can often be found at a discount as part without much effort, but are can get by with Intel integrated graphics. of a package with a motherboard, but will nonetheless run upwards also cumulative, so if you A mid-range PC can run anywhere between $800 to $2,000, of $100 (M1000) even on sale, and can totally blow the budget of a buy 4 GB of RAM now, and and often touts far more impressive specs than those adorn- budget rig. Linux is a free option if you feel comfortable installing 4 GB down the road, both ing most pre-assembled computers you could buy in the same and getting it running, but gaming PCs need have at least Windows 7, can be installed at the same price range. You’ll be able to run most demanding applications unless you’re committed to XP. time. Unless you purchase a as well as almost all new games at very high settings. weird budget motherboard There are lots of options for putting together computers with A mid-range PC can run anywhere between $800 to $2,000, and often with only two DIMM (hint; different focuses and specializations at this price range, and touts far more impressive specs than those adorning most pre-assem- don’t do that). this configuration is great for gaming, photo, and video edit- bled computers you could buy in the same price range. ing, and pretty much any other use an experienced user might You’ll be able to run most demanding applications as well as almost We highly recommend PCPartPicker as a tool for planning and building a PC, especially if this is the first time you’re putting together a throw at it. all new games at very high settings. here are lots of options for put- computer. The site will help keep track of cost and components, filter out parts that aren’t compatible with parts you’ve already chosen, ting together computers with different focuses and specializations at and let you set alerts when parts go on sale. Their articles by professional builders and forums with troubleshooting and build advice will The upper echelon of PC builders aren’t worried about how this price range, and this configuration is great for gaming, photo, and help you through your first build, as well as with advanced concepts and specific build needs. You’ll still need to select individual parts, much they’re spending and they aren’t setting a budget. They video editing, and pretty much any other use an experienced user however, so read on to learn how to decide what features you’ll want, component by component. tend to run upwards of $2000 (M20,000) and some will break might throw at it. into five figures easily. Once you’ve set a budget and decided on your needs, you’ll have to sit down and figure out, piece by piece, which parts to purchase and The upper echelon of PC builders aren’t worried about how much install. Not all parts are compatible with each other, so you’ll want to plan this all out at once and, again, PCPartPicker is a great way to keep track of your parts and make sure you don’t buy anything that won’t work with the parts you’ve chosen. If you stick to your budget These aren’t the kind of computers you’ll be building to browse they’re spending and they aren’t setting a budget. They tend to run and follow our tips for getting the best component at each step of the process, you’ll have a great new system and the deep satisfaction the web and work from home, or to play games in your off- upwards of $2000 (M20,000) and some will break into five figures eas- of putting it together yourself. hours. These are workstations for 3D modeling and rendering, ily. These aren’t the kind of computers you’ll be building to browse the Picking the Parts (sorted by importance) professionally-sponsored gamers, and medical workstations web and work from home, or to play games in your off-hours. These CPU that run huge, complicated machines. Rigs in these fields often are workstations for 3D modeling and rendering, professionally-spon- The first choice to make when selecting a CPU is manufacturer. There are basically two options: AMD or Intel. Unfortunately, this isn’t an have multiple high-end graphics cards, octo-core processors sored gamers, and medical workstations that run huge, complicated entirely easy decision, but there are a few factors that can help direct it, most notably cost and purpose. If you’re building to a budget, and multiple solid state drives. If you have this kind of budget, machines. Rigs in these fields often have multiple high-end graphics there’s no beating the entry-level AMD chips when it comes to performance per dollar. AMD has a number of chipset and socket options it may be worth enlisting the help of an experienced builder cards, octo-core processors and multiple solid state drives. If you have that put out decent processing under $100, and actively work to improve the accessibility and power of these CPUs. If you’re looking to spend a little bit more money, Intel chips can handle multi-tasking as well as some games and applications better. Builders looking for a to ensure that all software and hardware incompatibilities and this kind of budget, it may be worth enlisting the help of an experi- mid-range to high-end system should almost always go Intel; even AMD’s best can’t keep up. needs are properly accounted for. enced builder to ensure that all software and hardware incompatibili- ties and needs are properly accounted for. Make sure to remember peripherals and an operating system when setting a budget. It’s easy to forget that a machine needs a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and possibly a wireless network- ing card to properly function. Make sure to remember peripherals and an operating system when

32 • Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag Nameless Magazine • www.facebook.com/namelessmag • 33 components later on. Also consider the selection of available Case slots. If you plan on install- The size of the case has to match or at least be compatible with the ing a discrete form factor of the motherboard, so usually the other components graphics card, will determine your case needs. While there are a number of classi- you’ll want at fications for form factors of cases, they basically come in three sizes: least one PCI micro, mid and full tower. Express x16 A micro case requires careful selection of parts and purposeful cool- slot–prefer- ing in order to operate correctly, but can be useful for media center ably two if PCs or uses where there isn’t a lot of space for a full-sized tower. A you plan on mid-size case is the most common and is available in a large variety running paral- of styles and options to fit pretty much any motherboard. Full tow- lel cards down ers have lots of room for cooling and can fit virtually anything aside the road with from special server motherboards, but they take up a lot of space Crossfire or SLI support. Also look for a motherboard with at least and typical cost at least $100 (M1000) (with the best models coming four RAM DIMM slots so you can install two modules and still have in at $200+). room for future expansion. Other than that, most motherboards have a decent selection of expansion slots available for other cards Micro cases and mid-range cases will usually have tracks to run you might need to install. cables through or along, making it easy to keep them out of the way, but space can be lacking. You may need to cram excess cables into an empty hard drive or optical bay. Full tower cases frequently have Storage separate compartments for the PSU and drive bays, with a dividing wall that cables can run through, keeping clutter down around the motherboard and other components. Mechanical disk drives come in a variety of speeds and sizes, but for the most part start at 500 GB in either 5400 or 7200 RPM speeds. No matter what your budget is, you’ll absolutely need cooling to Most builders will advise you to not even bother with 5400 RPM keep system performance high. Most CPUs come with a fan and drives, as the price increase to the more popular 7200 drives is neg- heatsink that’s sufficient for most uses, but an external cooler and ligible, and will provide the machine with a noticeable performance fan can help when gaming or running demanding applications, increase. There are 10000 RPM drives available, but typically at this especially if it’s overclocked. You should generally have at least one Memory speed rarely matters, so you’re usually best opting for inex- speed it’s just better to make the switch to flash-based memory. intake and one exhaust fan. pensive RAM even in a high-end build. There are only a few situations, Solid state drives are capable of read/write speeds far above those of particularly with server and workstation applications, where speed can be mechanical HDDs, and for this reason are often preferred by builders Cases come in many styles, from the traditional nondescript metal an issue. The other main factors when considering a CPU are clock speed who want to prevent their storage from being a performance bottle- tower to transparent lucite cases with LED lights and extra displays. and number of cores. neck. They’re more expensive, however, with a 120 GB SSD starting Looking online is great, but it can be beneficial to go to a computer Clock speed has become almost useless as an indicator because the way a at $70 at the writing of this guide, while I was able to find a number shop with a good selection and just walk the isles looking at cases. processor is built is more important. For example, an Atom processor in a of 1 TB and larger HDDs for $50 and up. Don’t be afraid to pop off the panels on the display models and poke Graphics laptop might be clocked up to 2GHz, but it’s feeble compared to an Intel around inside, and read reviews online to see what users thought Core i3 dual-core at the same speed. You’ll need to read a few reviews to Because of the cost required to obtain higher volumes of storage on about the case after using it for a build. Most of all, you have to like Most users will find that integrated graphics is sufficient. Most new fully grasp how a particular processor stacks up. SSDs, it’s become popular to include both in a single machine, either the way it looks, because you’ll be the one looking at it while enjoy- processors have built-in graphics hardware that’s more than capable of Core count is the number of processing units on the chip. Dual-cores are in the form of two separate drives or a single hybrid drive. By loading ing your new computer. displaying high quality images and movies at 1080p without much, if any, fine for general use, but we recommend a quad core for gaming and for the operating system and any high performance applications and lag or artifacts. However, these integrated graphics chips won’t cut it for more demanding tasks, like photoshop or video editing. The rare six and data on the flash-based storage, computers can boot almost instant- Find a Good Deal anything but the simplest of games, and you’ll find that performance and eight-core processors are great for extreme high-end workstations, but ly and exhibit a marked performance increase in gaming and media Finding the right price for components can stretch your budget rendering is significantly better using discrete graphics cards. You may won’t feel quicker in typical day-to-day use. editing. Media and documents are stored on the larger disk-based immensely when it comes to building a PC, and a little vigilance can also run into problems running a 4K monitor with integrated graphics, so New processors and sockets are released and updated so often that your drive to save money on storage space. If this sounds appealing but easily turn $1000 into $2000 worth of products. Deals sites like the check compatibility if you have or intend to buy such a display. build can differ greatly from week to week, but there are guides online you’re working on a budget, it’s easy to install a regular HDD initially, Digital Trends deals page can help you find components when they that are updated frequently to keep track of the best components at and then simply pop an SSD in later. go on sale. Avoid spacing purchases too far apart, though, in case Graphics cards are rapidly changing and companies are continually a given price point. Tom’s hardware website is updated monthly with a part is defective or not compatible, you’ll want to be within the releasing new and better versions. If you’re in the market for a budget- benchmarks and comparisons that will help you find the best deal when return period or manufacturer warranty, and you won’t know until friendly GPU, the options are fairly limited and are determined mostly by you decide to build. Power Supply it’s all put together. budget. If you want to play new games with decent graphic settings, set Motherboard aside at least a few hundred dollars for a graphics card with at least 4GB The two types of power supply are standard and modular, with the Finding bundles can also help save money on components. Buying of VRAM. Graphics cards tend to reach obsolescence quickly, so a popular difference lying in convenience and versatility. A standard power a CPU and motherboard together is a common practice, even for option for mid-range builders is to use a motherboard that supports SLI supply will come with all the cables needed to power most compo- higher-end builds. Some stores will also offer price matching for or Crossfire, which allows a system to take advantage of multiple graphics nents, but the extra cables need to be dealt with by being stowed online sale prices, which can be useful when trying to get a hold of cards at once. in the cable management area of the case or tied under the moth- popular components that sell out quickly online. It’s worth it to keep Usually this works best with two or three identical cards, so a high-end erboard. watching sales after purchasing components as well, because it’s card can be installed now, and then when the price drops a year down the A modular power supply allows you to run only cables that are often possible to get partial refunds if a price drops within a certain road, the same card can be purchased again at a much lower price and needed to power current system components, making cable man- period of you buying it. added on the current system to run in parallel. Note, however, that this agement and upgrading easier, but at the price of, well, the price. Once you’ve got all your parts together and you’re ready to get will increase noise and power draw substantially. Modular supplies make the most sense in high-end systems where started actually putting all the pieces together, check out the next budget allows. page for some instructions and helpful tips. Memory The other factor to consider when choosing a power supply is watt- In the next issue we shall be putting everything in place. age. Most builders won’t recommend going below 500 watts unless RAM is an easy to select in most builds, as the memory range for personal the computer is being built for a specific, low-power purpose. You computers is small and choice is usually determined by your mother- can’t have too many watts, so generally mid-range and gaming PCs board and needs. At of the writing of this guide, 4 GB is fairly standard will opt for at least 700 watts of power to make sure they can handle for most budget-minded PCs, with even name-brand companies making at least one graphics card and high-power CPU, with room to add single and double kits available for under $50 at the writing of this guide. Mid-range PC builds will usually opt for 8 GB of RAM. Power users who want to future-proof or run particularly demanding applications should opt for 16GB.

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