How can I help convince my parents to let me get a GPU

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Vikrant_17

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I just built a PC, however I do not have a GPU. The integrated graphics in the mobo is so-so, but I want to go with a kind of budget GPU, like the GTX 950, or something of the sort. Please help me try to convince my parents. I will be using my own money.
 
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While it's tricky without knowing your parents, the advice I always offer is usually similar: approach them as an adult would. Give an honest, straightforward argument why you want a GPU, no bullshit, no complaining, no excuses. If they have a counter-argument, answer the concerns/questions the same way. And if they don't agree, cut your losses and try again another time. When I was young, my parents were always more receptive to things when I treated them as real people, with their own hopes, concerns, and wants, rather than as gatekeepers or wardens.
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(let them see this) A graphics card is pretty much the key to gaming with a computer. Your son wont be having any fun with his new computer, if it doesn't have a graphics card. I mean if you want to play on your computer, you'll need a graphics card to handle the new games. A PC without a graphics card is like buying a car without wheels (kind of a crappy comparison but it will do:D). You are just not going to get that far without one.
And a good 200dollar card like the RX 480 will last him years with good quality and performance in the upcoming games.
 
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What components are in your PC?
As mentioned above, the RX 480 may be overkill, but the 950 may be underpowered! :eek:
Depending on the price it can be a different situation.
As mentioned above, compare it to a car, but rather than wheels there's no engine! :)
Without a graphics card a desktop PC is just a google and email machine.
 
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You might scare em off shooting for a 480...the 470 and 460 launch soon. You'd be MUUCH better off waiting for a 460 at ~$139...which will destroy a 950. Waiting sux but very worth it...if u get a 950 now you will kick yourself in the nutz when you see the first 460 review next week.
 
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Not necessarily, the 460 is targeted at 720p gaming, while the 470 is listed as for 1080p gaming.
The 470 comes in at an MSRP of $150, so that is probably the best choice.
Also we can't really know what the performance of these cards will be like until official specs are revealed, do not believe leaked rumors all the time as often they are false.
 
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a good excuse/reasoning is that youre developing an interest in animation or video/photo editing or something of that sort and you need it to persue those hobbies. You could also bring up overclocking (whether or not you actually do it) and talk about the math and other details that come with overclocking. In the end make them think youre doing something productive ;P good luck my friend
 
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'Make them think you're doing something productive' xD
 
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While it's tricky without knowing your parents, the advice I always offer is usually similar: approach them as an adult would. Give an honest, straightforward argument why you want a GPU, no bullshit, no complaining, no excuses. If they have a counter-argument, answer the concerns/questions the same way. And if they don't agree, cut your losses and try again another time. When I was young, my parents were always more receptive to things when I treated them as real people, with their own hopes, concerns, and wants, rather than as gatekeepers or wardens.
 
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Above is probably the best response.
All of you lot telling OP to lie to his parents, that's no way to get anything.
Just builds distrust between you and your parents, and everyone ends up miserable.
 
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Well, I have an Intel i5 6600, base clock, and 500 watts of power, with 1 terabyte of storage. That's basically it.

 
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Vetsku

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So the RX 480 is pretty much perfect for you. What model is your PSU?
 
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Vikrant_17

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An Evga 500 watt

 
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Well as some have said I would tell them you are buying it with your own money. Tell them that your hobby is also something that can be made into a career. After all many computer techs are also gamers, our suping up our machines is how we got into the field. Tell them that you will pay for it with a job and work to earn the money for it.

I know some kid who is a power gamer and is working part time at Home Depot with me to build a $5000 computer with a Titan card. I think that is kinda overkill and expensive for such a job but it encourages him to work and do better to keep a powerful machine.
 
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He mentioned getting a 950 so I assumed a 'modern' equivalent would suffice. For a little more, I agree the 470 is ideal and should be a decent overclocker too.
 
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