How can I persuade my parents to get me a $5000 computer?
2006-07-28 09:47:38 · 27 answers · asked by petluvr1993 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I am filthy rich. I need it for high-Definition video editing.
2006-07-29 12:59:55 · update #1
If your parents are filthy rich and prefer to substitute love with overpriced toys that will be forgotten for the next latest greatest thing, then throw a tantrum and demand they buy you one.
Otherwise, carefully consider why you really want a computer. If it is primarily for educational reasons, perhaps you could convince your parents to spring for a sub-$1000 system. If you are looking for the fastest high-end gaming machine, then I suggest you get a job or mow some lawns to raise the money you need. Once you finally get the computer of your dreams, consider that a year after you buy it, the hardware will be old and slow compared to the newest stuff and you'll be lucky to sell it for $1000.
Wouldn't you rather have a car?
2006-07-28 09:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by JB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are planning on using it to host a big website, or running RAM and CPU-hungry games, you don't need anything that fancy. You can get a great computer for $500-1000. It will even include a monitor, and maybe a printer. Come to think of it, the average server costs less than 5 grand.
2006-07-28 16:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by lj1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on if your parents have that kind of money or not. If my child asked me to get them a 5000 dollar computer, I would say that I can't afford it, but if they asked me if I would HELP THEM get a 5000 dollar computer, because THEY are going to get a job at McDonalds (or wherever they can), then I would borrow the money to help them get a computer. Parents like to see that their child is willing to work for it, too.
2006-07-28 16:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by lcamel2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats more then my new Dell costs. What is it about the computer that makes it so expensive? Does it have lots of memory and great video card graphics? If so, get a cheaper computer and add the RAM and video cards a little later.
Or get a job and offer to pay for part of it.
2006-07-28 16:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know where to look, you can build something much more powerful for less.... Take a look at some of the resources listed @ the PC PitStop.com Overclocking forums:
http://forums.pcpitstop.com/index.php
If you want, you could always try building your own using this info, and persuade the parents to help fund it by mentioning it being "educational".
See also http://www.overclockers.co.uk for an idea of some of the bits available.
2006-07-30 14:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want a $5000 computer? It's the 21st century, you know, and it's not necessary to spend that amount on a computer.
2006-07-28 16:49:43 · answer #6 · answered by Erased Paper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no need for a 5000 dollar computer. i write code well executing code that can be very complex i do it on a 1000 dollar machine all be it a tad tweaked u have no absolutely no need for a computer that expensive.
2006-07-28 16:53:15 · answer #7 · answered by yankovicfan6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless they are very rich, forget about it. $5000 will pay for a year of public college. Then you can use their computer labs.
2006-07-28 18:20:29 · answer #8 · answered by bistekoenighasteangst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They aren't going to go for that...computers lose value so quickly, why pay $5000 for one that's going to be worthless in a few years. Shoot for $2000 or less, don't say you need it "to play games", say you need it for internet research and for typing papers...something involving your education. Maybe they'll bite then.
2006-07-28 16:51:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a lower priced computer with the same of similar components.
2006-07-28 17:24:24 · answer #10 · answered by Tael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋