Posted June 12, 2018 is spending all my savings on a computer worth it? I am 20 years old right now and have around 2k in my bank right now that I saved up I always wanted a computer and feel like I can do so much if i get one Should I take the leap and spend all my money? is it worth it? can I make my money back? what are your experiences? I am having a mid life crises right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 That's an awful idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 Author 1 minute ago, DeWat4 said: That's an awful idea. why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 No. If you want to buy a PC, get yourself a small build with a Ryzen APU -G. This should tide you over for a long while until you're out of your crisis. Cor Caeruleus Reborn v6 Spoiler CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K CPU Cooler: be quiet! - PURE ROCK Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver - 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste Motherboard: ASRock Z370 Extreme4 Memory: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 2x8GB 3200/14 Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive Video Card: EVGA - 970 SSC ACX (1080 is in RMA) Case: Fractal Design - Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA P2 750W with CableMod blue/black Pro Series Optical Drive: LG - WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit and Linux Mint Serena Keyboard: Logitech - G910 Orion Spectrum RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard Mouse: Logitech - G502 Wired Optical Mouse Headphones: Logitech - G430 7.1 Channel Headset Speakers: Logitech - Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 No 9 minutes ago, echy said: I am having a mid life crises right now No you're not 9 minutes ago, echy said: can I make my money back? from your computer? no. Do you have a job? Do you have a car? (this should be priority over a computer) Do you still live at home? you should always have savings just in case. spending it all on any single item, computer or not, is a terrible financial decision ◒ ◒ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 Well if you have no bills or anything, then sure. Buy yourself a GTX 1080 and i7 8700k PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 15 minutes ago, echy said: I always wanted a computer and feel like I can do so much if i get one What do you think you will do with a much better computer than the one you're using to access this website? I have a blog! And a list of guides I've posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 I actually did the same thing when I was 19 and have regretted it ever since. Always keep money around for a rainy day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 Author 2 minutes ago, Sierra Fox said: No No you're not from your computer? no. Do you have a job? Do you have a car? (this should be priority over a computer) Do you still live at home? you should always have savings just in case. spending it all on any single item, computer or not, is a terrible financial decision i have a part time job still with parents and borrowing their car, Right now it feels like there is no way out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, echy said: is spending all my savings on a computer worth it? I am 20 years old right now and have around 2k in my bank right now that I saved up I always wanted a computer and feel like I can do so much if i get one Should I take the leap and spend all my money? is it worth it? can I make my money back? what are your experiences? I am having a mid life crises right now Whether it is worth it or not would be entirely up to you. $2,000 would buy a heck of a good PC but what are you going to use it for? Getting even a relatively modern computer would accomplish many or even most tasks. Can you make your money back? Unless you're an incredibly savvy shopper with a decent customer base to flip used hardware or something, no. Don't even bother thinking you can. Is it worth it? Kinda no. I love my Ryzen 7 based PC with a high end GPU. But now AMD is marching toward a 3rd generation of Ryzen and this system is barely 6 months old. Not that my computer is completely useless or anything but there is always the nagging feeling about if I had just waited another 6 months...but it won't matter because I'm sure in another 6 months something new and exciting would replace that shiny 3rd gen Ryzen. Figure out what you want first. Then look around for parts. It's no big deal to splurge on a few things but I wouldn't go all out and blow your money trying to build a top of the line PC if all you're wanting is something you casually game on or write papers for your classes... Having a bit of money left over is pretty convenient if later you realize it would be nice to have that extra RAM or another hard drive for more...stuff. Plus the less you spend on your computer, the more you have to spend on games...and Doritos... There's no place like ~ Spoiler Problems and solutions: FreeNAS Spoiler iSCSI drives disconnecting or "NOP" messages (https://linustechtips.com/main/profile/548804-razor-blade/?status=207636&type=status) SMB Windows 10 denies access to SMB shares giving "multiple connection" message (https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/963217-freenas-smb-share-inaccessible-if-accessing-folder-with-different-owner/) Jails Jails not pulling a DHCP IP address (https://linustechtips.com/main/profile/548804-razor-blade/?status=207637&type=status) Dell Server 11th gen Spoiler iDRAC Unlocking "Enterprise mode" and accessing RAC with internet explorer (no java needed) (https://linustechtips.com/main/profile/548804-razor-blade/?status=202775&type=status) RAID Modular controller difference for R410 (https://linustechtips.com/main/profile/548804-razor-blade/?status=199134&type=status) MEMORY Choosing RAM and things to consider if you want to upgrade memory (https://linustechtips.com/main/profile/548804-razor-blade/?status=208892&type=status) MODIFICATIONS Creating a custom DVD/TBU_PWR cable to run 2 SSDs (https://linustechtips.com/main/profile/548804-razor-blade/?status=209977&type=status) ESXI Spoiler Hardware Getting X550-T2 10Gb Ethernet adapter working in ESXI 6.5 (https://linustechtips.com/main/profile/548804-razor-blade/?status=203116&type=status) Passing through NVIDIA consumer GPU in ESXI 6.5 (https://linustechtips.com/main/profile/548804-razor-blade/?status=213559&type=status) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, echy said: is spending all my savings on a computer worth it? I am 20 years old right now and have around 2k in my bank right now that I saved up I always wanted a computer and feel like I can do so much if i get one Should I take the leap and spend all my money? is it worth it? can I make my money back? what are your experiences? I am having a mid life crises right now I decided to spend a good chunk of my savings (1.2k) on a mid-range Ryzen 7 build last year, which was one of the best decisions I've made; primarily due to how consistently I utilize it. It does depend on the use case of your PC, however. If you're going to use it to play your game library for hours on end, you probably don't want to introduce a giant time-suck into your life. Just now, echy said: i have a part time job still with parents and borrowing their car, Right now it feels like there is no way out What do you currently have? You could look into upgrading an old desktop you have lying around if you are content on getting an upgrade. Make sure to quote me or use @PorkishPig to notify me that you replied! Desktop CPU - Ryzen 9 3900X | Cooler - Noctua NH-D15 | Motherboard - ASUS TUF X570-PLUS | RAM - Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 32GB | Case - Meshify C GPU - RTX 3080 FE | PSU - Straight Power 11 850W Platinum | Storage - 980 PRO 1TB, 960 EVO 500GB, S31 1TB, MX500 500GB | OS - Windows 11 Pro Homelab CPU - Core i5-11400 | Cooler - Noctua NH-U12S | Motherboard - ASRock Z590M-ITX | RAM - G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 32GB (2x16) | Case - Node 304 PSU - EVGA B3 650W | Storage - 860 EVO 256GB, Sabrent Rocket 4.0 1TB, WD Red 4TB (x6 in RAIDZ1 w/ LSI 9207-8i) | OS - TrueNAS Scale (Debian) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 Author 2 minutes ago, M.Yurizaki said: What do you think you will do with a much better computer than the one you're using to access this website? I only have a laptop that costed like 200$, its decent. I want to learn to graphic design, code, or something. I do not have a video card or cpu like a ryzen so .. my laptop kinda lags a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 Author 17 minutes ago, ARikozuM said: No. If you want to buy a PC, get yourself a small build with a Ryzen APU -G. This should tide you over for a long while until you're out of your crisis. im thinking about getting a ryzen 1700 with a gtx 1080 video card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, echy said: i have a part time job start looking for a full time job then. Once you have a full time job, then you would be in a better position to spend that much ◒ ◒ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 Author 5 minutes ago, Homeless Pineapple said: I decided to spend a good chunk of my savings (1.2k) on a mid-range Ryzen 7 build last year, which was one of the best decisions I've made; primarily due to how consistently I utilize it. It does depend on the use case of your PC, however. If you're going to use it to play your game library for hours on end, you probably don't want to introduce a giant time-suck into your life. What do you currently have? You could look into upgrading an old desktop you have lying around if you are content on getting an upgrade. a laptop that can not be be upgraded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 1 minute ago, echy said: a laptop that can not be be upgraded Alright. If you feel that you would become more productive with an upgrade, I'd say it's a good investment, but don't spend your entire savings. You should be able to get by perfectly fine with a 1-1.4k build based on your workload. Just ensure that you're leaving yourself enough room to breathe to afford your basic needs. Make sure to quote me or use @PorkishPig to notify me that you replied! Desktop CPU - Ryzen 9 3900X | Cooler - Noctua NH-D15 | Motherboard - ASUS TUF X570-PLUS | RAM - Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 32GB | Case - Meshify C GPU - RTX 3080 FE | PSU - Straight Power 11 850W Platinum | Storage - 980 PRO 1TB, 960 EVO 500GB, S31 1TB, MX500 500GB | OS - Windows 11 Pro Homelab CPU - Core i5-11400 | Cooler - Noctua NH-U12S | Motherboard - ASRock Z590M-ITX | RAM - G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 32GB (2x16) | Case - Node 304 PSU - EVGA B3 650W | Storage - 860 EVO 256GB, Sabrent Rocket 4.0 1TB, WD Red 4TB (x6 in RAIDZ1 w/ LSI 9207-8i) | OS - TrueNAS Scale (Debian) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, echy said: borrowing their car also get your own car before a PC. Your parents will appreciate that you wont have to use theirs (using fuels and added extra wear and miles onto it). Not that I'm ever having kids, but i would be disappointing if my son/daughter spend all their money on a PC instead of a car if they were still using mine ◒ ◒ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 22 minutes ago, echy said: im thinking about getting a ryzen 1700 with a gtx 1080 video card imo you're better off spending part of that 2k on a used gaming rig(if you can find a good one) and the other part on a used car, save whatever's left for a rainy day. CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 why would you need to spend it all on a PC tough? can't you just buy a budget rig that stays below 1K and keep the rest of your savings? -Phoenix- -VouwFabriek- -SolidNAS- BlackMac Woody Clack Virtuality Lil'Lad Plot-Device Boerderij all your proteins are belong to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 Author 7 minutes ago, RollinLower said: why would you need to spend it all on a PC tough? can't you just buy a budget rig that stays below 1K and keep the rest of your savings? well here some stuff i thought about getting, goes over 1k.. total=$1867.46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, echy said: well here some stuff i thought about getting, goes over 1k.. total=$1867.46 $2000 in your savings account isn't much at all, don't go wasting it all on a computer and then regretting it when you need the money for something else later down the road. CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 Author 2 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said: $2000 in your savings account isn't much at all, don't go wasting it all on a computer and then regretting it when you need the money for something else later down the road. I will wait a feel and see how i feel then. Thank you all. I appreciate every one little comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 3 hours ago, echy said: is spending all my savings on a computer worth it? I am 20 years old right now and have around 2k in my bank right now that I saved up I always wanted a computer and feel like I can do so much if i get one Should I take the leap and spend all my money? is it worth it? can I make my money back? what are your experiences? I am having a mid life crises right now I'll recommend not to spend everything on a gaming PC. Just find out if ur laptop is upgradable or not. Or else find a used Dell optiplex having 3rd or 4th gen i7 fr about $250 and pop in a GTX 1050ti/1060 and call it a day....and save money. If u are still determined to build a new PC...then build something like this.... u'll get decent frame rates at 1080p.. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($178.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: ASRock - B360M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($70.99 @ Newegg Business) Memory: ADATA - XPG GAMMIX D10 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Team - L5 LITE 3D 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Newegg Business) Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.90 @ OutletPC) Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card ($284.99 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg) Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg) Total: $784.82Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2018-06-12 04:20 EDT-0400 SSD TIER LIST CPU - Ryzen 7 3700X Mobo - ASRock X470 Taichi Memory - G.Skill Trident Z RGB (8x2 3200MHz) Storage - Sabrent Rocket 1TB - Seagate Barracuda 2TB - WD Black 1TB GPU - MSI GeForce GTX 980Ti LIGHTNING Case - Fractal Design Meshify C PSU - Super Flower Leadex II Gold 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 Considering youre 20 and still at home, no way. With a part time job, that 2k will be very useful. Get yourself a degree or a car and get a full time job, not a computer. A computer will wear out in 5 years anyways, devisions you make now will determine how your life plays out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2018 5 hours ago, echy said: is spending all my savings on a computer worth it? I am 20 years old right now and have around 2k in my bank right now that I saved u Save your money. 20 is old enough to know you shouldn't blow all your money on something. If you feel like there is a practical application that will make you more money, then spend up to $900 on a machine. Definitely not more. 5 hours ago, echy said: I am having a mid life crises right now You're also old enough to know that 20 year olds can't have a mid-life crisis. Make sure to quote or tag me (@JoostinOnline) or I won't see your response! PSU Tier List | The Real Reason Delidding Improves Temperatures | "2K" does not mean 2560×1440 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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