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

[JoeKing]

get a job you freakin slob, or save your lunch money for a while.


as mentioned a card that will play HL2 fine and any other game out there can be had for around $150

 

[cbehnken]

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

no they aren't.

$100 on ebay all the time.

 

[yllus]

I guess that sucks, sorta. I know I didn't pay for the 286-16 we had when I was 15. Bought the 2400 bps phone modem myself though!

 

[tec699]

who is this punk? get his personal info so we can all call or email his dad!

 

[Zeeky Boogy Doog]

exact same thing happened to me last year, its annoying as shit, told them i wanted to build one, but nope, we'll just buy one and not ask even though we don't know squat about computers. coulda saved at least 400 bucks too.

 

[Conky]

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Scrape up some cash and build that dream machine.

 

[JoeKing]

Originally posted by: Crazyfool
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Scrape up some cash and build that dream machine.

I counter with

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: 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:

which banned member are you? long time no see it seems.

let me guess...oh wait I have an AT account....

 

[xirtam]

Rofl. Your pissed because your parents didn't buy you the computer you wanted? You're in for a rude awakening when one day you'll have to buy your own stuff.

 

[rgwalt]

So, how about you get out of high school, go to college, get a job, and save up money to build your own computer?

R

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: Eli
EIGHT YEARS?

Dude... lol

I'd be willing to pitch in some old hardware.. I think I've got some K6-2 stuff...

sh!t. 8 years.

/me takes quick stock of his inventory.

8 years ago would be... May 1997. Lets see... What do I have from that era... OH. THAT! Haha. Crap. I havn't even turned that on.

 

[Schrodinger]

Gateway most likely has a 30-day return policy like dell. THe most you'd lose is shipping.

Return it. Return it now. (with their consent)

 

[JulesMaximus]

Wow, you got your panties in a wad over that?

Wait until you grow up...you'll look back on this and go WTF was I thinking?

Edit-Just get a decent video card and that rig will rock with HL2.

 

[dxkj]

The first half of the post doesnt make him sound like a whiney kid, it makes him sound like a semi-educated computer geek who was pissed that his parents did this behind his back when they KNEW he wanted to build one, and knew way more than them about tech.

Silly people....

 

[Geekbabe]

My son has an IBM netvista P3 1000 that I purchased used for $152 shipped.

He was THRILLED to have a replacement for the P11 350 system that he had been running.

I will add that we have a superfast broadband connection and that he also has an Xbox
for his games

 

[mugs]

You can only play HL2 on the low video settings? cry me a river.

 

[Landroval]

Originally posted by: dxkj
The first half of the post doesnt make him sound like a whiney kid, it makes him sound like a semi-educated computer geek who was pissed that his parents did this behind his back when they KNEW he wanted to build one, and knew way more than them about tech.

Silly people....

I have to agree. Spoiled, whiny kids irritate me as much as the next person but I think he had a valid point. :thumbsup:

 

[amol]

Wow, you're my age (15 years old) and I have to say, that I really feel for you...

I mean, we have a crappy family computer (5 year old HP with a 600MHz Celeron and 10GB HDD), but my parents got me a nice laptop two years ago and I just built my own desktop a few months ago. ( http://www.anandtech.com/myanandtech.aspx?member=153384 )

Did you just get this recently? Explain the situation to your parents and see if you can return it ... it will cost you shipping, but in the long run, it would be worth it

 

[CyraKrin]

My first computer was a Celeron 500A with 64mb of shared ram with a video card that not only couldnt be added (PCI only might I add), my buddy and I could NOT for the life of us get the ATI Xpert to run on it with windows 2000.

now your complaining about this prebuilt system, because you cant play some game. I played HL2. I got so bored with it I ended up uninstalling it. Theres more to life than computer games. and when your 19 or 21 (depending if your local drinking age) and you start to notice girls, you'll find your money better spent on a car, and gas money.. and gas money.. and gas money.. and gas money..

 

[gflores]

Just save your money and then either buy your own computer or upgrade the video card. But if you don't care... well, get over it, then.

 

[iversonyin]

The new system is fast...use your own money to add a video card....i see no reason why your parents should pay for your non-productive hobbies.

stupid kids...think the world should hand them everything


Noone owe you sh*t in this world, not even your parents.

 

[jadinolf]

My eyes...my eyes.....

 

[Rock Hydra]

Uh, aren't there expansion slots in the gateway?
Buy like another stick of 512 RAM. Buy like a 6800 GT AGP
Problem solved. Game on.

 

[AccruedExpenditure]

I'll send you $5 dollars if you explode on web cam.

 

[iversonyin]

"wahhh wahhh wahhh mom and dad didn't get me a Athlon 64 with X800XT and 2 gig of DDR2 RAM wahhh wahhh"

5 years later....

"wahhh wahhh wahhh mom and dad didn't get me a Infinite G35, instead they bought me a cheap civic and paid for my college education...wahhh wahhh wahhh"