How to convince parents to let me buy a gaming PC

[Vader495]

First of all, i am 21. Yes, i shouldn't need permission, and honestly i don't think i NEED permission, but i do want it.
The Custom PC im looking at is 3.2kAUD (I'm Australian) ~2.45k USD, i have over 10kAUD in bank. My parents tell me not to waste so much money on something like a PC, since i only completed a Cert IV level in Tafe and not studying anymore and only have a part-time job, they think it's not the time i should buy a PC
Im actively looking for a Full-time job which is the only thing they want from me atm to accept my decision to buy a PC. i have had 0 luck in the last 2 months getting a Full-time job, so im resorting to any of you that can help me find a great argument to let them not hold my decision on buying my PC.
I'll say again, they aren't forcing me, i could buy it right now if i want, but what i want is for them to not disagree with my purchase. Thanks

 

[Herc08]

Honestly, adult to adult, I think you may want to get your priorities in order first. I've seen too many people go out and spend thousands on a PC, only to sell it becasue they have bills to pay.

I'm not trying to tell you what to do, but you should look for something so you can have study income. Even though you have all that money in the bank, doesn't mean you need a high end computer. You could also get a used console to hold you over until money is not a an issue at the moment.

I know the flashy games and components look good, but it isn't worth it if you will end up selling a few months later. Not to mention if you do sell it, you will probably get less than half of what you paid for it. It's just something to think about.

 

[Deniedstingray]

If there is some sort of productivity use you can leverage to try and justify it i find that that usually works pretty well.

That was a big part of my argument a couple years ago when i got a pc.

 

[Vader495]

Priorities is definitely something i need to work on, it's why im trying to find a Full-time then thinking about this PC Problem in my spare time.
My parents are very supportive to me and very loving, if i did buy it on a whim they won't argue about it, but i'd know they don't want me to waste money like that. I've usually always had free control on any part of my life, they would ask me what the best decision would be or advise me what they would do at the time-being, they won't argue if i say otherwise (Though i don't want to disappoint) i barely have any restrictions. Which is why a simple persuasion would be able to change their mind and let them agree on letting my Buy the PC. If i bought it my parents would support me if finances became a problem i wouldn't have to worry about selling it at all. But i also dont want to rely on them too much longer. They have another house on lease which they have provided if i ever need it which i turned down and want to make it on my own. i wouldn't need to worry about selling it, i just want to find the answer to allow them to agree with me resolving with me buying myself a PC.

 

[Herc08]

Honestly, if you have to convince your parents that a high-end gaming PC is the right choice, then I don't think you should do it. Think about it. What possible reason, other than gaming, could you use? Sure you could work from home. Make videos on YouTube and try to get money from that. But at the end of the day, it's not guranteed. I hear ya, your parents will support you no matter what, but as a grown adult, do you really want that? Do you really want to persuade your parents?

I say first, make something of yourself. Get a nice steady job, and then buy the PC. Who knows, it may have gone down, and you can save some money in the long run. Or, get a low-budget PC, and upgrade it over time (Ryzen 5 1500 + 1060). That's what I did. I spent $700 on my PC, and invested almost an addition $1,500 over time. Trying to get everything at once may be a problem.

Finally, definitely work on that prority thing. Is a gaming computer necessary? If you start working full time, will you have time to actually use it? I just don't want you going down the wrong path. To answer your question, you need to know how is this computer going to benefit you besides enjoyment. I upgraded my parts to run my business and YouTube channel, and my wife agreed with me. But if I told her I just wanted to play games, she would have probably thrown it out the Window.