Basically that's it. I just wanted to complain about the fact, that I am poor and now matter what I do and try - my lack of financial resources is stopping me.
The straw, that broke the camel's back was today,when I looked at local second hand website and found the H440 for 55€ (110 new). I cried a little. I found 2 days ago for 60 a brown switch CM Storm Rapid-i, when new it's more than 110. I want them both, but now I am saving everything I can for a zen system... And if I buy anything I want to buy, I will kill my chance to buy Zen system, and I can really use the upgrade in cpu power. Waiting for half an hour video to render 3 hours is not even funny. It kills me, cause I am delaying some basic stuff for myself in order to try and save some money...
People with console don't have such a problem. They don't have to upgrade their console...
And all of this in order to save some money to be able to buy a stupid processor...
People spend those kinds of money on a keyboard... I am planning to buy processor with my 4 month's savings...
My life is sad... I am sad... Money may not buy happiness, but they sure help buying everything else...
This really seems like a lot of first world problems. If poverty was actually a huge problem for you, you wouldn't be looking at buying things like this anyway. You would only be looking for ways to get money (work, looking for work) or finding ways to save money (cheap food, etc). Seems a little overblown imo.
You realize if I was in need of food I wouldn't be here on the forum, don't you?
And "there are people with way bigger issues" doesn't really help. Especially when probably your monitor cost more than my entire system... Probably, idk...
I don't need consolation. I just wanted to complain a bit, basically vent out...
People are talking how 3000$ systems are the future of gaming, while I struggle to speak 50€ on an upgrade...
Struggling for 50€ is kind of a financial issue...
Skills, job, and desires adjusted to capabilities usually take care of this. Assuming as you say that obtaining computer hardware is your biggest problem.
If I'm struggling for food - my system will be sold immediately.
I don't think that I have ever really had money like you are talking about. Being able to spend that kind of cash has literally always been out of reach for me. But I am working hard and moving up, and making my way. "The poverty is killing me" is WAY dramatic imo. It isn't representative of your situation at all. Like I said, this sounds like first world problems to me.
But you are saving for a Zen system :/ ? I apologize if you find me uncomfortably inquisitive, I am just trying to assess the situation.
Probably you are right...
Maybe if I have an Internet connection I shouldn't complain...
Venting is a very valid form of coping. I just wanted to point out that it is a bit dramatic, and that most people on this site are likely in the same boat as you. I have been wanting to get a new case for my system for years (miniITX board in a MicroATX case), but it isn't important enough for me to spend the $50 or whatever on a core 500 or something similar. You really have to prioritize things. For instance, I once lived off cheesy bread for a month or two because I got a lot of it for free, and would rather save the money instead of buying other food. That isn't an exaggeration. I ate nothing but free pizza for an entire weekend as well. I lived in cockroach infested apartments for years (still am, actually) because I couldn't afford to not. You just have to sort of decide where the money that you have is best spent.
As someone who has been on both sides of the coin, I definitely used to appreciate my system more when I had vastly less money.
I have been at a point where I was working full time, but had almost no money for luxuries, let alone savings, and it sucked big time.
What I didnt consider is what I DID have till someone pointed it out.
So yeah, I can appreciate that is nice to vent, and I hope you get out of your funk.
Oh, I also hope you manage to stay strong, save up for that new shiny Zen and it is as glorious as we're all hoping :-)
Yup... I agree on that...
I am just angry at my situation, at my self, at the government in the country, that is making the situation even worse...
I really just wanted to vent out... Looking at people on YouTube and Twitter and stuff, and the ces presenting 3000$ technology makes me feel really shitty for not buying 50€ keyboard. Corsair are releasing their 250€ keyboard...
Basically I feel like the poor man in a fancy store...
Well, I am trying to... If Zen was not that close I would have probably bought the cooler master keyboard.
Wow, when I put it like that it really sounds like a first world problem...
I am saving for a shiny new cpu and I'm complaining I can't buy other shit with it...
As I've said, I've no idea about your personal situation. Job, no job, pay level, etc. But I've been where you are feelings-wise. It really did get solved (it took several years) with:
Good luck.
Having this conversation actually helped... Believe it or not...
I mean I am still tired of struggling with life and stuff, tired of trying to save some money to be able to buy something for my beloved pc...
But yeah, I think I agree it's kinda first world problem...
I am saving for brand new unreleased shiny technology, and I'm complaining I can't buy other shit...
3 years ago I settled for FM2, cause I couldn't afford am3+... I am looking at am4 now... I should be happy, that I can even think about am4 system...
Yeah... Sorry for wasting space in the forum... Venting actually helped me change my point of view...
Thanks guys :)
yup I feel your pain... I recently bought a g600 since my last mouse had left click problems. I only bought it because it was on sale for $35 at the time my other mouse went so I lucked out there I guess.
One of the reasons the only stuff I watch on YT is L1 and Qain.
yeah... my g600 purchase killed my hopes of getting a nice case.
When you get really excited because you're getting a new AIO printer/scanner for your office paid for by the company... pretty sad
Yeah man, I can understand how tough it is to be an enthusiast and desire the nicest stuff, but if you're planning any kind of system build and you can't afford 50 pounds for a case or keyboard or whatever, that's pretty financially irresponsible. You should be saving your money and hustling and working your way up so in 5 years you can buy whatever the hell you want. If you're buying a new computer you're either A) not in poverty and just being dramatic or B) in poverty and making a foolish purchasing decision when that money could be part of your key to success. Take a moment to think about needs vs. wants, or at the very least long term vs. short term wants. What's more important?
I think it's a bit of both...
I'm not homeless or starving or something... And I can definitely spend the money elsewhere and keep using my current pc...
So yeah.
I was drooling for a brown switch keyboard with white backlight for the last couple years, and now I can't buy it if I want new cpu... Same with the case. I wanted H440 from the day it was out, but I got another one, since it was cheaper. And now I can buy my dream case, but I will be killing my chances for new cpu...
That kinda pushed me overboard with whining... I can get 2 things I wanted for years if I sacrifice the thing I want today...
And it's not a lot of money... It's some 100€... Butane would I hate myself if I buy them and then turns out I can't get Ryzen for a 100€...
If those deals was for another switch type and another nzxt case I wouldn't care...
I want a ferrari but can't afford one, I'm so poor. Don't mind me just venting.
I'd just question why you really need to upgrade at all. I'm looking at your system build and it should be able to play most everything, right? Like I said, needs vs. wants.
Over the years on the forum I have noticed you are not a very nice person...
There is a difference between a Ferrari and a 50€ keyboard, isn't there?