There’s nothing worse than having no control over the fact that you can’t play your favorite PC games because your computer just isn’t up to par.
To make matters worse, if you’re still under the age of 18, you’re likely living at home with your parents. And, you probably don’t have a job or any source of income because you’re too busy with school work. So, ultimately, there’s just nothing that you, personally, can do in order to get yourself a new gaming computer.
You’re only option is to go to your parents…
However, if you can present a good enough argument to your parents of why you should get a new gaming computer, they might just help you out.
And, if you’re looking for the argument that has the best chance of persuading your Mom and Dad to your side of things, I believe I can help you out…
The One Argument to Rule All Arguments for Convincing Your Parents to Get You a Gaming Computer
First off, don’t take the word “argument” to mean that you’re going to go in and fight with your parents. When I say argument, I mean the presenting of your case.
In order for you to have the best chances of convincing your parents to get you a gaming computer you have to present the reasons why you should have a gaming computer in a mature manner. No kicking, no screaming, and no pouting… You’ve got to get down to business. And, getting down to business means taking things seriously.
In fact, because I’m giving you this argument, you have to promise that you will present it in a mature manner. If you don’t, the gaming Gods will deliver immeasurable amounts of damage to you in the form of huge lag spikes and FPS drops…
Alright, now that we’ve covered the ground rules, here is the amazing argument you’re going to use:
Why is this argument your best chance for getting your parents to help you a get a gaming computer? It’s because your parents care about you… They don’t want you wasting away in front of a computer playing video games for the rest of your life.
They want you to thrive, learn, and grow up to be a valuable member of society… and unfortunately, they don’t see playing video games as a way to accomplish that.
However, the reason why building your own gaming computer might win your parents to your side is because it is something that is actually productive. Computers drive this world and the people who know the most about them generally end up making a good living. And, that’s what your parents want for you… so, naturally, they will be more inclined to get you that gaming computer you’ve dreamed of, if they knew you were taking a serious interest in computers.
Step-By-Step Directions to Presenting Your Case to Your Parents
Alright, I’ve given you the argument. If you can commit to building the system yourself, then you have a much better chance of persuading your parents to getting you your system.
While some of you may already know how to present this case to your parents, I’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help those of you who need a little more assistance in convincing your parents that this would be more than just a gift…
Step 1: Present Your Case
In the first step of presenting your case, you must, in fact, present your case. Tell your parents that you want to build your own gaming computer and tell them why it will be beneficial if you did.
Here are 5 reasons that you can give your parents on why it would be beneficial for your to build your own system:
- Building your own computer will give you knowledge of how a computer works and you’ll be able to use that for the rest of your life
- You can actually save your parents money, because building a computer is cheaper than buying it pre-built
- It will teach you patience, how to follow instructions, and how to complete the task at hand
- You’ll be more appreciative of your computer, since you built it yourself
- With the knowledge of how to build a computer, you may venture off into other related areas… like computer programming (and those guys make a ton of money!)
- The holidays, or your birthday, are right around the corner and it would be a great gift for you
Of course, you might be able to come up with a million more, but you can use these as a start. Remember, the key is to actually prove to your parents that this is a worthy cause and, you must live up to your bargain by presenting your case in a professional and mature manner. That’s the only way it will work.
Step 2: Let Me Help You Out… Send Them to This Page
The good news is that, if they ask you a bunch of technical questions, or they express their doubts that you have what it takes to build a computer on your own, I have already answered all of their questions on the page linked above. So, after you present your case, make sure you show them the page I linked to…
Step 3: Be A Perfect Child!
Most people might tell you to bargain with your parents at this point… They might suggest that you tell them you’ll do the dishes every night for the rest of your life… Or that you’ll get straight A’s this years… Or that you’ll never be mean to your little brother or sister again.
Instead of bargaining with them, just do it! Start doing the dishes without them asking you to. Keep your room clean. Treat your siblings better. Get better grades. Stop playing video games when they tell you to.
Show your parents that you’re mature and responsible! In fact, you should be doing this kind of stuff anyways!
If you do that, your parents will be much more likely to back you in your pursuit to build your own gaming computer.
Step 4: Accept Their Decision and Move On
Even though it does cost less money to build your own computer as opposed to buying it pre-built, it still is an expensive thing that you’re asking your parents to do.
So, even though building your own computer may be the best argument you have to present to your parents, it’s still up to them. And you need to respect their decision either way.
However, if you really really really really want a new gaming computer, and they don’t want to shell out all of that the money to get you your computer components, you can ask your parents if you can start looking for small side jobs. (And, if you’re old enough, you can always try to get a weekend job.)
This will be an even better way to show them how mature and responsible you are, and it’s a great way to save up money for your gaming computer.
Hopefully You’re Now One Step Closer To Getting Your Gaming Computer
Well, you gave it your best effort and that’s all you could do! I hope you presented your case in the right way and I hope that if your parents rejected your request, you accepted their decision without any arguing.
If you or your parents have any questions about the building process, don’t hesitate to contact me, or ask your questions by commenting below.
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Evin Antony says
Hya Brent,
Sooo, ima 10 year old and i don’t have any sort of gaming electronics and i have been trying to convince my parents into getting me pc parts, but they don’t really get it, cause they weren’t from America, so I’m gonna have to like show them how parts work and what parts work best and are cheap, but i feel like im getting there a little bit, so I’m gonna have to just present my case with a bunch of papers and stuff, and maybe they might get on my side because you said it’s productive and a great opportunity to understand how computers work through parts. So I got say, you are one cool dude into convincing parents and stuff. Thanks!
Jack says
I have a MacBook Air 2013, 128gb, 4gb ram, I dont even know its processor. I can t even run a game on it (only bluestacks) and you kn9w that mac is shit for games. My parents would never buy me a gaming pc for christmas, neither for my birthday. The only way I can get it, is by getting it in my dreams. They would not buy me a gaming pc even if I die. Even if I buy it with my own money, they would not let me. I asked only 1 time in my entire life, and their answer : Who uses pc at 2020, everyone uses notebooks. When I heard that I knew it was impossible to get one. I replied with okay why not a notbook, they replied : You have a mac so u dont need any. I was dead inside. And now I dont really care because my internet is fucking 1 mbps or less so my best ping is 96 (no less). We only have 1 provider and no fiber cables.
Avenry says
I have written my parents like full, 10-12 page essays on why I should have stuff [like a snake, not even a big one or a poisonous one or one that eats nasty stuff tho] and they literally said “Do your chores and we’ll think about it.” AND I DID THEM AND THEY WERE STRAIGHT UP LIKE NOOO AND I WAS SO MAD CUZ I SPENT 8 HOURS WRITING AN ESSAY FOR NO REASONNNNNN >:////
Avenry says
Ok so I literally did this but I asked for it as a Christmas present and I want to go into animation so I posed it as I would need it to run the software instead of my mom’s shitty 7-year-old Lenovo laptop and I am 78% sure I am getting myself a gaming computer this Christmas.
Jack says
They would never buy me a gaming pc for christmas, neither for my birthday. The only way I can get it, is buy getting it in my dreams. They would not buy me a gaming pc even if I die. Even if I buy it with my own money, they would not let me.
Hammas Muzammal says
Thanks man… Before reading this I had a 10 year old pc with no gpu and trash condition, now along with that pc I have a good idea of how low my chances to get a pc are.
Almothana says
I would really like to get a gaming computer help me with the money please.
My father allows me to buy a gaming pc but he said I should use my own money, and as you know a 9nth grade kid cannot have enough money to buy a pic with 1600+ gtx
Shalin Patel says
It failed, for now, my mom is a little on my side, my dad, not so much but progress was made so yeh. Thanks
Shalin Patel says
Thanks, Man imma try this and to my best of my ability not just because I want the pc you inspired me to become a better child. Thanks, Man.
James Soriano says
Hi im a gay 15 year old and I really to making my money so I can play games on the computer but my mother fucking mom wont buy me one because she saying im making to many videos gamings inside the xbox. Please tell this stupid bitch that I want to play more games
Avenry says
Bro chill. Don’t disrespect the woman who birthed you lol she prob spent whole HOURS in labour for yOu so don’t diss yer mum.
Tom says
I wanted a new PC my old one is a crappy pre built that I bought from the store a few years ago I wasn’t know much about hardware when I bought that it . Now I wanted to build a ryzen 5or7 3700x,rtx 3070gpu or maybe 4070 if it came out . I need that pc for game development ( I’m just a 14 year old kid atm but I was really on to game development but my crappy pc is so bad I couldn’t run unity and visual studio probably), gaming and maybe making YouTube videos . But my mom always say like you are not making any money and you ask for a very expensive thing do you know how much it take to make some bit of money I mean money are not that hard to make right I might try to get a job when i reached 15( legal working job in my country) do you guys have any suggestions sorry for my bad English , English is my second language.
Atharva says
Hey,U have to convince ur parents but if ur parents do not get convinced then i dont know it is a big NONONOOO and i also want a gaming pc for gaming and making youtube vids and i have a crappy bad pc but my parents never listen to me so theres no way i will get it but if u convince ur parents then u maybe get it…wish u good luck…:) <3
Shagun agrawal says
Well I also want a powerful PC for my birthday and the reasons are just like Tom I also want to be a game developer and make FPS game but I can not use blender unity and visual studio community on my i3 computer. Before I tried to convince my dad but he said we will by the best gaming PC or parts in the market but when I need it .
Isaac T. says
I’m Isaac, and Iv’e recently been wanting a pc. Not just for gaming, but for school, and starting my own youtube channel. I had asked my parents abou this about 2 months ago, but they said that we can share the family macbook, but my sister and I rarely get to even use it. They say, “this isn’t your laptop.” The only reason iv’e been using it is for school when my crappy 180$ lenovo chromebook stops working or overheats. I’m trying to keep the entire setup fairly cheap, (around 700$ for everything,)(Ryzen 5 3400g, no gpu, and not pre built) but it’s just a big NO from my parents. Are there any tips/suggestions you can give me?
Sicerely
-ISAAC T.
Sawyer says
Consider making a around a $300 computer in the beginning. If done right a computer at this range can run FPS games at good quality at between 60-70 fps. Once you get more serious, upgrade the components yourself.
MARK ANDREWS says
hi, says
October 22, 2020 at 9:45 p.m.
i am MARK ANDREWS and i am 14 the laptop that i am using is a windows 7 and it is overused because it belonged to my uncle and he had given it to many people for temporary use and finally gifted this to me when i was 12. so i have planed to upgrade it to a setup which includes 2 acer 24 inch full HD monitors, Corsair crystal CPU and regular keyboard and mouse. i have asked my parents, but i have not asked asked if i could build it my self because i was scared that this statement could mess up the whole thing. so what should i do? anyway i never asked for building as i tough that they would thing that i would not be able to build it and would break it and reduce it to atoms. pleas tell me what to do and suggest me some more tips.
sincerely
MARK ANDREWS
Benjamin says
i am a pre teen and i dont know if mom will buy me a computer so I was wondering how to BUILD one?
PhantomX says
https://techguided.com/how-to-build-a-gaming-pc/
here u go
hi says
Some of the things, such as saving money would be invalid. They could easily say that a Athlon is cheaper than a Ryzen 3 soooooooooooo, some of these are easily invalid.
Finn Gray says
That was very helpful but I’m scared to ask my parents because they will say oh well you already have a PS4 (wich I’m happy to sell or swap for a pc) or they will say since when have you wanted one or mentioned one. I’m not sure what they will say or how they will react or if they will think that I’m not grateful enough for what I have or some thing. I also want to be a gamer when I grow up but im scared that they will be disappointed in me or say how I won’t be able to make a living out of it. It’s something I love gaming but I’m scared my parents won’t love me for what I do if I’m a gamer😔 please help from Finn. I also give you permission to turn this speech into a YouTube video on what to say to ur parents if ur in my case which I’m sure someone is.
Zachary says
I am the same as you dude I have a HUGE passion for gaming and want it to be my career but ima afraid they will be disappointed or try to get me to do something else.
Abdul-Kareem says
my parents only concern is that i will be on it for too long when i know i wont, its just as u said, its frustuating that your computer can’t handle games u want to play, i play COD, fortnite, Apex and minecraft and my laptop can’t handle them so i want a gaming pc but my parents think that i will stay on it for way too long, i told them my daily plan which is the same one as usual except the hours when i play will be my gaming pc, please tell me how i can convince them to get me a gaming pc as i also want to play with my brother but i cant becuase i have nothing to play with him, he gets the PS4 and i get the gaming pc and also i won’t be fighting for who’s turn it is and we won’t even have to take turns when i get a gaming pc, it will be so much better so please tell me what to do, thank you 😀
Rudra pratap sharma says
Thank u brent i am 13 and wanted the right reason to convince my parents for a gaming pc and my birthday is far away i was searching for a reason and i got it thnx to u i got an amd ryzen 5 1600 and a gtx 1050ti thnx so much🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Liam says
Hi all my friends have a pcbut me and my parents are cheap when it comes to my b day cuz i only get 50 and my friend got a 2070 super and a i7 10700k AND HE PAID NOTHING (and his parents accsuly want him to be a yt UNIKE MINE now slinse he doesnt play on his ipad any more and i do cuz i dont have a pc hes gonna wanna play all the games my ipad cant handle and nit want to stop and say :oh ur just saying that so we canplay a dif game:and i have to play for everything i want!
za man dan says
thank you
jad BELGHITI says
Hello, I was just wondering if you could help. Right now, I am 12 years old. Christmas is coming up soon, and my father still makes me believe in Santa, but I obviously don’t. I can build computers, and I am really good at it. I do want a gaming PC myself, and I can build it. The issue that comes in is that i am supposed to write a letter to ‘Santa’ that’s my dad. Anyways, my overall setup is a bit costy. Therefore, I am working on a medium-sized text to convince my father and give all the benefits of me having a gaming computer. Since the minimum age requirement is 13 to stream on twitch, publish YouTube videos, take parts in ads on social media and play video games competitively, I thought it would be a great idea to get some money before I turn 18 and become an adult. However, what I was planning on bringing up is how you (my father) can see me accomplish and earn money. To make it even more cocky, I decided that for that reason, I wouldn’t get any future Christmas present for the next 5 years, since I already got what i wanted. If he still says no, I can bring up another MATURE arguement in which I talk about how I could pay Santa (my father) back by the next Christmas from twitch, Fortnite and ads. My father supports me a lot, but doesn’t like spending a lot like every other parent obviously, I just need a little help, would be much appreciated.
Greetings from Morocco,
-jad.
Adam says
1 There is no way I will ever be able to convince my mom. 2 even if i did she wouldn’t have the money either everything we own is paid for by disability checks that we get at the end of each month so it will never happen.
Leo says
Hoping that will all change soon dude