Persuasion of the Parents

2007-07-07 16:00:50

#1

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7287|Alberta, Canada

First off, I posted this in D&ST because I want serious answers. Sometime the JD is just too crazy.

I need some suggestions from you good bunch.
I want an 8800GTS 320MB. I can buy one for $300 Canadian off of some site.

Now, my parents say no because they want me to save up for a car. Their theory is because I don't have a steady income, since I can't find a good job out there, that I shouldn't be blowing my money on gaming shit.

Now I agree with that statement, and it makes sense, but I really want to put my money into this. I have over $400 now in my bank account, and want to put it towards this, but I can't persuade my parents into letting me.

Any good things I could say to get them to let me buy it?

2007-07-07 16:02:18

#2

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7150|67.222.138.85

Besides $300 is almost nothing towards a car, can't see you getting out of that unless you get a job.

2007-07-07 16:04:03

#3

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6973|Global Command

Listen to your parents, you will thank them later.

2007-07-07 16:05:48

#4

oug: Calmer than you are.; +380|6963|Πάϊ

Cars are expensive to run. If you don't have a job your parents will have to chip in.

But if I were you I'd buy a car.

_ƒ³

2007-07-07 16:05:56

#5

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7287|Alberta, Canada

I did earn 30 bucks for pulling these old plants of out my old neighbors flower bed. Took me 2 hours, damn roots were so long, but still. I have over $110 in my wallet alone. I really want this card, but I also want a car,

2007-07-07 16:06:15

#6

Lotta_Drool: Spit; +350|6627|Ireland

Tell them you are gay and that gaming keeps your mind off boy ass.

You parents are right, quit spending all your time gaming when you should be working and living life. Grow up, take responsibility for yourself.

2007-07-07 16:07:37

#7

sexecuti0ner: What kinda guy are you are?; +148|6675

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Besides $300 is almost nothing towards a car, can't see you getting out of that unless you get a job.

Pretty much what he said. I would just say that the difference in 2 cars that are only $300 apart in price is really small and it won't really affect what kind of car you get.

2007-07-07 16:07:52

#8

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7287|Alberta, Canada

I guess I'll just wait and see how well I can run Crysis with my DX9 card. The only reason why I want this card is because it's DX10.
I'll have to settle with DX9.

2007-07-07 16:07:55

#9

Mitch: 16 more years; +877|6969|South Florida

ATG wrote:
Listen to your parents, you will thank them later.

Yeah man. With a car, you can pick up your girlfriend, take her out and show her the world. With a car, you can go to your job that you will have someday. With a car, you can go buy yourself something when you want it.

With an 8800 you can have a little bit of fun in the computer world, but really, once you get your job and your girlfriend your not gunna wanna waste so much time gaming, your gunna wanna party with friends and stuff. (Your 8800 isn't gunna drive you to that party!)

15 more years! 15 more years!

2007-07-07 16:09:13

#10

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|7013|Portland, OR, USA

you have 400 dollars saved for a car... and you want to spend 300 on a graphics card.

Are you planning on driving a moped?

2007-07-07 16:10:54

#11

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7287|Alberta, Canada

CommieChipmunk wrote:
you have 400 dollars saved for a car... and you want to spend 300 on a graphics card.

Are you planning on driving a moped?

lol no. I have $400 so far. I would have more, but I bought a drumset a while back
I'm not planning on buying a $400 car

Hell, even mopeds are $1000 sometimes.

Last edited by Ryan (2007-07-07 16:11:10)

2007-07-07 16:11:55

#12

chittydog: less busy; +586|7279|Kubra, Damn it!

Once you get a car you can get a job. Then you can afford a nice video card upgrade every few months.

2007-07-07 16:12:38

#13

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7287|Alberta, Canada

chittydog wrote:
Once you get a car you can get a job. Then you can afford a nice video card upgrade every few months.

I'll need a job before I can buy a car.

Job -> Moniez -> Car -> More working -> 8800GTS

2007-07-07 16:13:58

#14

Smithereener: Member; +138|6759|California

Ryan wrote:
chittydog wrote:
Once you get a car you can get a job. Then you can afford a nice video card upgrade every few months.
I'll need a job before I can buy a car.

Job -> Moniez -> Car -> More working -> 8800GTS

Not to mention insurance and gas. GAH.

As to what might persuade your parents...
"Every cool kid has one..." *bambieyes*

2007-07-07 16:16:54

#15

d.cripz: Member; +29|6853

how old are you? And seriously dont waste your money on a video card. You will probly grow up soon and not even be able to spend much time on the computer, especially if you find a job.

2007-07-07 16:18:19

#16

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7287|Alberta, Canada

15, and yeah, you're right. I'll buy it once my 7900 is considered 'ancient'. Because right now, it's holding up strong. 80FPS in BF2 is great imo.

I wonder how much of a price drop will happen when the 8950 goes into the market. Maybe the 8800GTS will drop to $250

2007-07-07 16:18:25

#17

Mitch: 16 more years; +877|6969|South Florida

d.cripz wrote:
how old are you? And seriously dont waste your money on a video card. You will probly grow up soon and not even be able to spend much time on the computer, especially if you find a job.

Pretty much exactly what i said.

15 more years! 15 more years!

2007-07-07 16:22:08

#18

l41e: Member; +677|7092

The 8800GTS will be obsolete in a few yea - hey look the 52300GTXMSLOLWTFPWN.

Car and the possibilities that come with one > 20 extra FPS in a computer game that'll also be obsolete in 2 days.

2007-07-07 16:37:07

#19

Hurricane: Banned; +1,153|7074|Washington, DC

Mitch wrote:
ATG wrote:
Listen to your parents, you will thank them later.
Yeah man. With a car, you can pick up your girlfriend, take her out and show her the world. With a car, you can go to your job that you will have someday. With a car, you can go buy yourself something when you want it.

With an 8800 you can have a little bit of fun in the computer world, but really, once you get your job and your girlfriend your not gunna wanna waste so much time gaming, your gunna wanna party with friends and stuff. (Your 8800 isn't gunna drive you to that party!)

Rumor has it that Niels Bohr once overclocked a graphics card so hard that it materialized a fully functional authentic Ferrari.

2007-07-07 17:12:00

#20

Mitch: 16 more years; +877|6969|South Florida

Hurricane wrote:
Mitch wrote:
ATG wrote:
Listen to your parents, you will thank them later.
Yeah man. With a car, you can pick up your girlfriend, take her out and show her the world. With a car, you can go to your job that you will have someday. With a car, you can go buy yourself something when you want it.

With an 8800 you can have a little bit of fun in the computer world, but really, once you get your job and your girlfriend your not gunna wanna waste so much time gaming, your gunna wanna party with friends and stuff. (Your 8800 isn't gunna drive you to that party!)
Rumor has it that Niels Bohr once overclocked a graphics card so hard that it materialized a fully functional authentic Ferrari.

Hmm... If that happened in real life, it might just be cool.

15 more years! 15 more years!

2007-07-07 17:13:52

#21

ThaReaper: Banned; +410|7083

My dad bought me a car .

2007-07-07 18:55:48

#22

agent146: Member; +127|6830|Jesus Land aka Canada

there are wants and needs...do you REALLY need an newer graphics card? or you just want a new graphics card?

2007-07-07 18:57:03

#23

Zilla: Killa of threads; +122|7085|7th level of hell

ATG wrote:
Listen to your parents, you will thank them later.

QFT!

2007-07-07 19:05:11

#24

Hurricane: Banned; +1,153|7074|Washington, DC

Mitch wrote:
Hurricane wrote:
Mitch wrote:

Yeah man. With a car, you can pick up your girlfriend, take her out and show her the world. With a car, you can go to your job that you will have someday. With a car, you can go buy yourself something when you want it.

With an 8800 you can have a little bit of fun in the computer world, but really, once you get your job and your girlfriend your not gunna wanna waste so much time gaming, your gunna wanna party with friends and stuff. (Your 8800 isn't gunna drive you to that party!)
Rumor has it that Niels Bohr once overclocked a graphics card so hard that it materialized a fully functional authentic Ferrari.
Hmm... If that happened in real life, it might just be cool.

It did, you just aren't a believer.

2007-07-07 19:11:59

#25

CloakedStarship: Member; +76|7009

Well, how much can you buy a car for? Thats the important question. Do some research, if you can't find a car that is within your price range, then buy the video card, because you'll not have the money for the car anyway. If you can find one that you can afford soon, save up for it.

I don't think 400 could pay for a decent portion of a car, unless your getting an ancient thing out of the 70's.. but then again, what do i know about cars

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