I'm sorry to post like this, but I'm ready to explode.

[ravana]

summer job's calling your name

 

[Deadtrees]

Now I know what kind of people buy Gateway computers. I've been wondering about that for a long long time.

 

[alkemyst]

if you didn't say you were 15, I'd have some good replies.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Whine whine whine. Did you pay for it? No. :roll: Grow up, get a job and save up. Then buy your own computer ya ungreatful sh|t.

 

[Black88GTA]

Originally posted by: iluvtruenos
What's so funny? I find the fact that you have 1900 posts and have been here for a year hilarious. Why? Because in the 11 months you've been here, you've managed to post your way to almost two grand. Congratulations, computer nerd. I bet all your e-friends are typing 'lolololol' to you because you managed to 'embarass' me.

iluvtruenos: Average Posts Per Day: 3.32

CRXican: Average Posts Per Day: 5.74

Honestly....you're not that far behind. :roll: Lighten up, it was just a joke.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
if you didn't say you were 15, I'd have some good replies.

I don't see why that's stopping you. Come on, I need a good laugh.

 

[amcdonald]

Originally posted by: Yossarian
get a job, you whiny little biotch

 

[Platypus]

Wish my parents would have bought me a brand new computer, regardless of the hardware, when I was 15 years old.

You want something nice, save up and buy it yourself.

 

[CrackaLackaZe]

Kids these days have no other ambition than to play computer games?

 

[Landroval]

I can imagine the frustration of watching your parents buy a (relative) piece of crap. For now, I suggest you make do and try to upgrade as you can. Maybe get a summer job and use the money to build your own system (and without your parents' input hehe). You'll have more satisfaction that way, too

 

[Black88GTA]

Originally posted by: Salvatore


Oh, the video card. I forgot about that. Oh wait, it's not there. Fvcking integrated Intel BS. I want to see my Dad try to play his games on this. Wait 'till he sees them. Just wait. In a sick way, I'm happy. Maybe this will teach them not to waste their god damn money on suckass computers in the future without consulting me first. Idiots.

~Commence "Anxiously Waiting to See Dad's Disappointed Face When He Realizes His New Computer is a Pile of Rubbish" Now~

I think you guys are missing the fact that this is a *family* computer. Not purchased solely for the OP. OP seems pissed that he is the one that knows about technology, and his n00b parents bought an inadequate PC without consulting him / listening to his opinions on any of it. From the post, seems that Dad will be using it for gaming just as much as OP will.

My own parents used to do stuff like that, and got burned a few times buying things that either didn't do what they wanted or didn't function properly - because they didn't know enough about it. Now they consult me before buying anything .

 

[shuan24]

whats the big deal? Just buy a used $100 9800 pro and slap it in there. That machine will run HL2 just fine. Quit crying and get over it.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: shuan24
whats the big deal? Just buy a used $100 9800 pro and slap it in there. That machine will run HL2 just fine. Quit crying and get over it.

the 256-bit versions are still $200

 

[shuan24]

plus, what kind of machine are you building that costs $1500 anyways? Since when did you need a SLI system with a FX-55 core to run HL2? I can understand if you said $600-700.... jeez you are a spoiled brat.

 

[shuan24]

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: shuan24
whats the big deal? Just buy a used $100 9800 pro and slap it in there. That machine will run HL2 just fine. Quit crying and get over it.

the 256-bit versions are still $200

whats your point? 128-bit ones will run HL2 just fine.

 

[Grunt03]

Salvatore

It's good to vent ones problems, however as I see it you are the problem. All I can read is how you want this, that and the other thing. You have yet to do anything to help out the situation. Have you tried to assist in buying the computer besides looking at items on the net? Go out and cut lawns, collect cans, wash cars, something to assist.

Maybe this will teach them not to waste their god damn money on suckass computers in the future without consulting me first. Idiots.

This statement really shows great respect for your parents.... They probally did this because they do not have the cash to buy $1500.00 worth of computer items. Perhaps wanting to see you happy they purchased the computer thinking that it was a good deal and also it was something they could afford.

I'm going to see how much this cost them.

I do appreciate the gesture, but 8 years with a crappy prebuilt (Gateway) computer, and with my being the premier tech-head in the household, it would have been nice if they listened to me, or at least consulted me. Morons.

As for the cost, it is not your business, when you get a job and assist with the bills then you have earned the right to know such things. You may or may not be the "premier tech-head in the household" that remains to be seen, you do seem to be the baby of the family though. You my friend seem to be the only Moron in this situation. Be happy for what you have, save your money and change out the vid card add the RAM and your set.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: shuan24

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: shuan24
whats the big deal? Just buy a used $100 9800 pro and slap it in there. That machine will run HL2 just fine. Quit crying and get over it.

the 256-bit versions are still $200

whats your point? 128-bit ones will run HL2 just fine.

My point was that the *good* versions are still cheap as hell and will run HL2 *better* than the crap versions.

 

[dquan97]

Originally posted by: ravana
summer job's calling your name

there's more to life than HL2

 

[Baked]

Get Super AIDS, call up make a wish foundation, request kick ass computer to play HL2.

 

[shuan24]

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: shuan24

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: shuan24
whats the big deal? Just buy a used $100 9800 pro and slap it in there. That machine will run HL2 just fine. Quit crying and get over it.

the 256-bit versions are still $200

whats your point? 128-bit ones will run HL2 just fine.

My point was that the *good* versions are still cheap as hell and will run HL2 *better* than the crap versions.

That is true but I don't agree that $200 for a video card is considered "cheap". (mainly because thats how much I shelled out for mine and I'm broke as hell now. lol)

 

[nageov3t]

time to go dumpster diving for computer upgrades

 

[iluvtruenos]

Originally posted by: Baked
Get Super AIDS, call up make a wish foundation, request kick ass computer to play HL2.

Exactly!






At least then I won't have to listen to your bullshit

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: shuan24

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: shuan24

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: shuan24
whats the big deal? Just buy a used $100 9800 pro and slap it in there. That machine will run HL2 just fine. Quit crying and get over it.

the 256-bit versions are still $200

whats your point? 128-bit ones will run HL2 just fine.

My point was that the *good* versions are still cheap as hell and will run HL2 *better* than the crap versions.

That is true but I don't agree that $200 for a video card is considered "cheap". (mainly because thats how much I shelled out for mine and I'm broke as hell now. lol)

I bought my GF4Ti4600 for $408 shipped the day it hit the market. Shut up.

 

[shuan24]

ouch! I can feel the burrrrnn!

 

[apologetic]

Originally posted by: Salvatore
You know what? I'm going to install HL2 on my computer and tell my dad to watch me. I'll put it on high settings, and let him see the slideshow firsthand. Or I'll put it on YourCompSucks settings, and show him high-res screenshots to compare. Just watch. I'll be laughing.

I'm going to see how much this cost them.

You are one spoiled 15 year old! Yeah, show your parents how much they suck!!!:|:evil::|
If you were my kid, I'd send the computer back and tell you to save your money for a car because I won't be buying you sh!t from now on.

STFU or leave home (to save your parents some grief) :disgust: