Paragraph to convince my parents to let me build a PC.

[PrehistoricDuck]

Hello guys. I want to build a PC but my parents are scared that I will break something whilst building it and the money will go down the drain. Also my father always says 'What is wrong with the PS3?'. I have told them quite a few things but they want to hear it from people who specialise in that area so I came here.

So my task for you guys and girls is to write a paragraph trying to tell them how easy it is the build and not damage a PC. Also telling them how a console is much worse.

Thanks in advance

[Cokeman]

Let me build a PC.

[trama09]

"For science."

[insan3guy]

It really couldn't be easier.  The only real worry is ESD which is easy to take care of.  Just show them some of the videos about building computers

[Enderman]

[Trik'Stari]

It's really not that hard as long as you go slow, read all product manuals, and basically just take your time. You can't really plug anything in wrong, and whatever your budget these forums have soooooo many people that they can come up with a parts list to meet almost ANY budget.

 

I've done it, I had no formal training at all, I just know how to use a screw driver and pliers (many other tools yes, but they didn't come into play). As for the PS3....everything is wrong with it, everything. Console is the biggest waste of time and money out there for the performance (or lack thereof) and flexibility (or lack there of) you get with them. Seriously, If I can do it, literally knowing almost nothing about how computers work, with my giant sausage fingers, you can do it easily. Just take your time selecting parts, I read up on the subject for about 6 months before I ordered anything just because I was scared my first time too.

 

It's pretty much fool proof, just go slow, pick well known brands, never over tighten or force anything, when in doubt, stop, get online, and ask someone or google it.

 

At this point in time, anyone sticking with console is just being lazy, ignorant, or a raving lunatic fanboy (see: dimentia)

 

Oh and keep it simple, go with air cooling, just not the stock air cooler because it's a waste and doesn't work all that well. Make a checklist during the build for plugging every component in, and whatever you do don't turn it on the first time until you've triple checked that list.

 

It's really not all that more complicated than a lego set until you get into the software, which for the most part is automatic (with windows). I've only ever had to update 1 bios and that was for my gigabyte motherboard, which it was a cinch to do, the bios gigabyte uses pretty much does everything for you but press buttons.

[Sors]

Building a pc is something you could very well do in the future for a living, and in the rare case that something went wrong, you can RMA the new parts. Your parents have nothing to loose.

[Thorium19]

The thing is, just giving a spiel about the positives of building a computer won't work. You must state the negatives, explain how you will work around them, what you are willing to give back in return for it, as they won't give it to you for free, and then give them time to go over it themselves. If you show them you have done research, such as a PCPartpicker list of what you would like, and explain that it is only an idea, you are willing to compromise, as parents love compromises, the you will have more chance. Make sure that you give your parents the time to think things over, as they won't come to an instant conclusion. They may say no initially, but you have to let them go over it themselves. @terrytek can tell you how difficult it is in convincing parents, he's still trying to.

[Sauron]

The ps3 is outdated, games for it are more expensive than on pc, controllers are imprecise and frustrating to use. With even an entry level gaming pc, I could learn something useful, do all kinds of other things that with a console are impossible such as video and photo editing, I will finally be able to enjoy games at an acceptable resolution and framerate instead of squinting my eyes to see details that are simply not being rendered and painfully waiting for the next frame to show up to take a decision. The ps3 will just not cut it anymore for me and it's about time I stepped up to something better and greater. No risk is involved as building a pc is so easy a retarded child could do it. It is really not any harder than legos. In fact, if you let me build a pc I can show you how incredibly easy it is and the next time you need a pc you won't need to buy a terrible and overpriced prebuilt at best buy. It's good for me, it's good for you, everybody's happy. Now please hand me the money.

[bchampion96]

Educational - Learn something new

Easy (It's really hard to screw up as long as you're not a complete and utter moron)

You can use a PC for a lot more than games

It's something not a lot of people have done

 

In terms of why it's better than PS3:

 

Better graphics

less money spent on games

mods

more fps 

 

(you know the drill)

[GhostWindGamer]

Fuck you lot I'm doing it anyway it's my money my choice

[Trik'Stari]

Point out that in the future if they need a new PC, you will then have the knowledge and experience to build them a much better product for their money than ANYTHING they will get in a store (desktops only)

 

1. games are less expensive on PC for the most part

2. you don't ever really need to worry about discs for games since 99% of everything comes as a download now

3. it does infinitely more than any console ever will be able to

4. It can push movies and games on any screen to a better graphics quality than any console ever will (if you get high end parts, but for the 1080 flat screen I assume yall have in the living room you won't need some 800$ graphics card made of mer)

5. it is very educational, and good experience to have. Especially if you want to get a job at a local pc shop in high school, always helps to bring in something you've actually built and worked on to show your work.

6. Overall, there is really no good reason not to build a PC, other than needing to spend that money on food (even then, I'd still go pc and be hungry for a few days, but that's a personal choice, you can live months without food :lol:  )

[Vacsol]

Where are you located?

If they're scared about you damaging components, NCIX will build it for you for $50

but if you build it yourself, you will always know far more about what you've built, and you will better understand how to fix something if it breaks.

 

games are far, far cheaper on PC. my library of games has 160 titles, I have probably paid $400 total for it.

on a console, that number would be closer to $3500 or higher

 

Humble Bundles, Steam summer sales, EA free games, etc.

[Archangel1994]

The main thing is that building a PC is not even half as difficult as people make it out to be. Most of it is just "slide it into the slot" and the graphics card has the added difficulty OF HAVING TO SCREW IT INTO PLACE *GASP*. The only thing they really should be concerned about is not wasting money on overpriced or under powered components and the possibility of making a mistake when putting the CPU in its slot (The only thing that you can really fuck up). However if you just watch a 5 minute video on how to install a CPU properly you will be absolutely fine.

 

More reasons which I will not explain in detail?

 

1. The image @Enderman posted

2. A PC can do anything a PS3 can and lots more (aside from the obvious console exclusives).

3. A PC is cheaper in the long run (PC games are always available for a lot lower than $50-60, STEAM SUMMER SALES OMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM)

4. The issue with a console is that you WILL need to buy a whole new console whereas you can get away with upgrading specific parts of the pc or simply playing on lower settings (giving a PC a longer longevity than a console given that neither suffers component failure)

5. You do not need to pay an additional $60 just to play online

6. The PC will also be a lot more useful for school than a console and (depending on age/study) is VITAL to get through university.

7. If you know how to build a PC you can offer friends and family your services for money, making the PC earn its cost back partially.

8. Knowing how to build a PC from picking loose components can give you TONS TONS TONS more bang for your buck. It's super easy to beat a $1000 pre-built PC by picking the components separately.

9. If they are somehow still under the obsession that building a PC is hard and easy to mess up then let them watch this video (The part choice is different of course but the method of installing is identical unless you are going for an AMD CPU which is only slightly different)

   

[Trik'Stari]

The main thing is that building a PC is not even half as difficult as people make it out to be. Most of it is just "slide it into the slot" and the graphics card has the added difficulty OF HAVING TO SCREW IT INTO PLACE *GASP*. The only thing they really should be concerned about is not wasting money on overpriced or under powered components and the possibility of making a mistake when putting the CPU in its slot (The only thing that you can really fuck up). However if you just watch a 5 minute video on how to install a CPU properly you will be absolutely fine.

 

More reasons which I will not explain in detail?

 

1. The image @Enderman posted

2. A PC can do anything a PS3 can and lots more (aside from the obvious console exclusives).

3. A PC is cheaper in the long run (PC games are always available for a lot lower than $50-60, STEAM SUMMER SALES OMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM)

4. The issue with a console is that you WILL need to buy a whole new console whereas you can get away with upgrading specific parts of the pc or simply playing on lower settings (giving a PC a longer longevity than a console given that neither suffers component failure)

5. You do not need to pay an additional $60 just to play online

6. The PC will also be a lot more useful for school than a console and (depending on age/study) is VITAL to get through university.

7. If you know how to build a PC you can offer friends and family your services for money, making the PC earn its cost back partially.

8. Knowing how to build a PC from picking loose components can give you TONS TONS TONS more bang for your buck. It's super easy to beat a $1000 pre-built PC by picking the components separately.

9. If they are somehow still under the obsession that building a PC is hard and easy to mess up then let them watch this video (The part choice is different of course but the method of installing is identical unless you are going for an AMD CPU which is only slightly different)

   

^ winner.

 

I am always a bit nervous about putting the cpu in it's socket, but that's probably normal. Especially when you have sausage fingers like mine.

 

Edit: Idea, @LinusTech should do a video on "why build a PC"

[GhostWindGamer]

^ winner.

 

I am always a bit nervous about putting the cpu in it's socket, but that's probably normal. Especially when you have sausage fingers like mine.

 

Edit: Idea, @LinusTech should do a video on "why build a PC"

I think he did a tech quickie video on it

[Vbgf]

I can go with something different from the guys before me - the console being old. It has a release date of November 2006, it's August of 2014 for Christ sake, it was released 8 years ago. But the problem is convincing them that you will build the new PC.

Well, to earn their trust, go and disassemble your old Desktop (if you have one ofc) and i mean disassemble - rip the CPU off and show it to your parents, and to make this exercise have a point -  clean the PC and assemble it again. I learned this way and now i can do w/e i want.

Also building a PC is like a fancy Lego set, everything goes only one way and as long as you don't bash it with a hammer you are good to go! After you remove the *Some assembly required* IKEA sticker ofc

[TheDigitalRealm]

Wel, it sounds like they're worried about the money, and about your ability to build one.

II use this analogy all the time, it's essentially just as hard as your average Lego set to put together, it's just more expensive.

As for economic benefits; coming from a last generation console specifically (ps4 is actually great performance per $) you'll be getting far more performance for your money, and therefore a longer lifespan for a given PC.

[Th3 Mans1ay3r]

I'm going to sit here and try my best to make it rhyme, titled "Let the Dude Build a PC"

 

Let the Dude Build a PC

by Th3 Mans1ay3r

 

A PC isn't too hard to put together

With the proper precautions and knowledge there is no danger

 

To build a PC it may take a lot of time

But so did writing this dumb ass rhyme

 

PC's are POWERFUL

Consoles are shameful

 

Letting the dude build one is good for his education

Saying no will only lead to devastation

 

Let the dude build a PC

It'll be worth it, you'll see

 

I can't really think of more to write

Hmm... If you say "no," nigga we'll fight

 

End

[Trik'Stari]

Wel, it sounds like they're worried about the money, and about your ability to build one.

II use this analogy all the time, it's essentially just as hard as your average Lego set to put together, it's just more expensive.

As for economic benefits; coming from a last generation console specifically (ps4 is actually great performance per $) you'll be getting far more performance for your money, and therefore a longer lifespan for a given PC.

Shame on you, you know better.

Edit: also include to them that PC gamers have a better sense of humor, without always resorting to "your mom (insert sexual activity)* off the bat

[Vbgf]

I'm going to sit here and try my best to make it rhyme, titled "Let the Dude Build a PC"

 

Let the Dude Build a PC

by Th3 Mans1ay3r

 

A PC isn't too hard to put together

With the proper precautions and knowledge there is no danger

 

To build a PC it may take a lot of time

But so did writing this dumb ass rhyme

 

PC's are POWERFUL

Consoles are shameful

 

Letting the dude build one is good for his education

Saying no will only lead to devastation

 

Let the dude build a PC

It'll be worth it, you'll see

 

I can't really think of more to write

Hmm... If you say "no," nigga we'll fight

 

End

Lol you tried, worked out thou. GG WP sir.

[Phage]

It's too easy

Console is poop

[FizzyFantom]

Educational - Learn something new

Easy (It's really hard to screw up as long as you're not a complete and utter moron)

These. If you build it then you can repair it (and probably repair other PCs), and they are really quite easy to build now.

You cannot put anything in wrong without physically breaking things (eg. SATA ports) and there hasn't been need to know about slave and master drives for a long time now

Some things can be tricky (like picking out a PSU for your components) but there is a huge amount of information out there to help you out (including this forum, Linus' videos and many, many others).

[NeatSquidYT]

1. Better graphics

2. Better controls. (Mostly)

Most importantly, it's educational. It's fun to learn new stuff, and very fun to actually build it. If your parents don't let you build a pc, they're preventing your learning of what you seem to be interested in.

[GhostWindGamer]

Do your parents know that all the parts come with warranty's?