- Jun 13, 2024
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Alright, I'll make this brief and blunt; as stated, I am a 16-year-old teenager with plans to attentively work a summertime, part-time job and save up to buy a computer. This aside, however, I have NO IDEA what to do and how to go about doing it, hence why the phrasing for all of this is atrocious (Apologies for that). I have done dozens of hours of research now, and I have a slightly greater grasp of the terminology and process of computers and their fundamentals, though still very minimal. Which is ironic, considering what I'm trying to do could potentially set me back hundreds of dollars and hours of life.
As for what I'm looking for: A budget computer that can handle vector/image editing and moderate gaming. Basically, I'm looking for something that can run Adobe products and let me play Batman: Arkham Origins (For clarification, I always play games on low settings, so gaming performance isn't necessary for me). My budget basically set to any option/route that is under $800~ by the time it's got and/or everything is done. Most preferably, under $500~, but again, I'm willing to work, but I'd prefer to save money and save my brain from working to the bone.
As to how I was going to go about this: At first, I was just thinking about buying a budget prebuilt, and upgrading whatever I feel needs it, like buying a Dell Optiplex and doing one of those 'sleeper Optiplex' builds, or, more simply, just buying a budget prebuilt from Amazon and giving it whatever it needs. At second, I was considering building an entire desktop tower from scratch, hence the hours of research.
So, here I am, asking adults to help me not financially cripple myself (please and thanks)! Don't be afraid to explain things to me like I'm 5; it would honestly be preferred right now.
TL;DR, I'm a stupid, inexperienced kid. Please, help me not go broke with buying a computer with suggestions. I just want to further my ability to make cool designs and play Batman for and with whatever is cheapest and safest to obtain. Also, I live in rural New Jersey, if that's important.
As for what I'm looking for: A budget computer that can handle vector/image editing and moderate gaming. Basically, I'm looking for something that can run Adobe products and let me play Batman: Arkham Origins (For clarification, I always play games on low settings, so gaming performance isn't necessary for me). My budget basically set to any option/route that is under $800~ by the time it's got and/or everything is done. Most preferably, under $500~, but again, I'm willing to work, but I'd prefer to save money and save my brain from working to the bone.
As to how I was going to go about this: At first, I was just thinking about buying a budget prebuilt, and upgrading whatever I feel needs it, like buying a Dell Optiplex and doing one of those 'sleeper Optiplex' builds, or, more simply, just buying a budget prebuilt from Amazon and giving it whatever it needs. At second, I was considering building an entire desktop tower from scratch, hence the hours of research.
So, here I am, asking adults to help me not financially cripple myself (please and thanks)! Don't be afraid to explain things to me like I'm 5; it would honestly be preferred right now.
TL;DR, I'm a stupid, inexperienced kid. Please, help me not go broke with buying a computer with suggestions. I just want to further my ability to make cool designs and play Batman for and with whatever is cheapest and safest to obtain. Also, I live in rural New Jersey, if that's important.
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