Need help (On knees)

[DepressedSoul]

Hi, I am currently looking for idk options/good solutions/deals on a PC. I can't really afford one for numerous of reason.

 

I lost my mom, from a train accident, and been suffering trying to do home school with an 90"s computer my grandmother owned (Incapable of updating).

 

Currently, I am in college, and since a kid, I've always programmed, so I'm taking computer science, C classes, engineering, law, and business(entrepreneur).

 

I am in heavy need of a computer, and already in college debt. I really wished I had something nice, in which I wouldn't have to no longer worry. I'm mostly at school 24/7 no part time job as of yet (No transportation), barely making it.

 

Anyway, any how, willings, or ideas of obtaining a PC? I just don't know what to do with life anymore. Is it worth getting? 

[jools]

been in computers for forty years. let me tell you they don't make you happy , just frustrated and bald

[mariushm]

Get a part time job and save some money ten buy a refurbished/used pc - don't need high end / latest stuff for programming and browsing internet and movies.

You can build a decent pc for less than 200$ (can also buy refurbished/used ones for less)

 

[SamuelJE]

Some computer hardware stores (Not sure about America) sell used or ex lease office desktops, they can be very affordable and fairly mid specced. Not sure what you guys have over there but something like that might be worth a try. Have you watched any scrapyward wars?

[Damascus]

Freegeek or Era are both ways to get pcs in exchange for some time.  

 

Search up "computer charity volunteer" in your area

[Lethalmonk]

Best idea, go to ur local scrap yard or pc recycling place. Scrapyards sell stuff by the value of the metal, not the object. U can get kinda old I7 for litterally $2, but dont expect finding a really expensive rig there.