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i dont remember my first computer. I was like 6y/o. But it was pretty crappy, even for that time i think :D

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Dell Dimension 3000 with a 3ghz P4HT, 512mb of DDR333, and onboard graphics

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Compaq net book that i got when i was 10, its dead now thanks to lemonade :(

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My first computer was a ZX psectrum 48k. I learned to programme on it, then moved onto a commodore 64, a BBC micro, then a commodore Amiga...

 

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Hey, I plan on buying my first Gaming PC and, I want something good, if not I may aswell just get a PS4. 

I want to game in 1440p and have a system that lasts me a long time (4 maybe 5 years hopefuly).

 

 

So I'm spending alot on this computer, around 1800€ which will be the most money I've ever spent on 1 thing. (I'm 18)

 

How much was your first computer ? (With screen and peripherals)

Do you think it's rational or fine for someone to save up and spend alot of money on their computer ?

 

Thoughts and opinions let's go !  :D

 

 

 

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My first PC, which i guess was mainly used for gaming, was about £450 but since then i have upgraded it and my PC now is worth about £600-700

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Always rational if you enjoy what you do.  My first pc cost $1200 in 1986 and $2000 in 1991 for an IBM compatible. both very basic systems but in that time very very expensive.

 

So yep, spend what you can and enjoy it.

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In 1997 my HP pavilian was right at $2,998.99, with taxes, if I can remeber corectly it was somewere in the ball park of $3,400.

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My first PC build was $2500ish AUD. (Including Peripherals)

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like $4000-4500 and counting, although if you don't count reselling parts to buy different ones, it's much more

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Hey, I plan on buying my first Gaming PC and, I want something good, if not I may aswell just get a PS4. 

I want to game in 1440p and have a system that lasts me a long time (4 maybe 5 years hopefuly).

 

 

So I'm spending alot on this computer, around 1800€ which will be the most money I've ever spent on 1 thing. (I'm 18)

 

How much was your first computer ? (With screen and peripherals)

Do you think it's rational or fine for someone to save up and spend alot of money on their computer ?

 

Thoughts and opinions let's go 

The first 5 computers I had were free. Maybe a couple parts here and there I paid for. I would get parts as hand-me downs etc from friends. 

 

$600 at once was the most I spent until I was about your age, Since then It's been 5k + on current stuff. 

 

I think its perfectly fine. But just like everything else in life, make sure you balance out buying a pc vs saving for college/car/savings/girlfriend/food/clothes/rent. Everyone has their hobbies, some people spend thousands on cars, some thousands on music equipment, some thousands on photography. Most of my hobbies (and my job) are based around computers and technology, so, by having a great computer I kill a bunch of birds with one stone. 

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$2385 SGD, which is $1907.54 USD

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The first 5 computers I had were free. Maybe a couple parts here and there I paid for. I would get parts as hand-me downs etc from friends. 

 

$600 at once was the most I spent until I was about your age, Since then It's been 5k + on current stuff. 

 

I think its perfectly fine. But just like everything else in life, make sure you balance out buying a pc vs saving for college/car/savings/girlfriend/food/clothes/rent. Everyone has their hobbies, some people spend thousands on cars, some thousands on music equipment, some thousands on photography. Most of my hobbies (and my job) are based around computers and technology, so, by having a great computer I kill a bunch of birds with one stone. 

Thankyou everyone for the answers.

 

I plan on opening a savings account to slowly but surely put money to one side to get my computer, the priority is rent and food. College here in France is just about completely funded by the goverment and I get a big rent rebate. Plus I got highest honors on my exams so the state, in september will start giving me 200€ a month along with the 470€ for food, rent and general living. But the 200€ is going in the bank. My friends have bought computers and the max one has payed is 1000€ they say that it's stupid of me to go for something so expensive but I live on my computer and I love gaming, so I want the best conditions. I'm only dependent on time to get the money needed 

How do you people know what to put here ?

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$2385 SGD, which is $1907.54 USD

Is that for the computer in your profile ? Because I plan on getting nearly identical parts with a Corsair K70 a Logitech G502 and a 1440p 400€ monitor.

How do you people know what to put here ?

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Is that for the computer in your profile ? Because I plan on getting nearly identical parts with a Corsair K70 a Logitech G502 and a 1440p 400€ monitor.

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I bought my PC without peripherals because I already had a KB+M and monitor from my prebuilt (yes, I know...).

My first and current custom build cost €954, but I have made the necessary upgrades over time (new CPU cooler, R9 290, extra monitor, new mouse) :D

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My first PC was 15800 FIM (bought in december 1993), which comes to about 2650€ in current money.

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My first Gaming PC, aka my current build was $2000 NZD, but parts are overpriced here in NZ

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My first PC, which wasn't for games, was £450 and it was a laptop.

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