I grew up in a blue collar family. We didn’t have much money, but it wasn’t bad. My father always complained about not having enough. My first relationship was with someone who couldn’t handle money and we got into big trouble which I fear still influences me psychologically. So these things shaped me. I am currently in a position where I managed to save a little over 10.000 euro in 4 years. I am in “need” of something that will cost me 3000. So I can afford it right now. But it feels wrong and drives me into a panic. I could wait another year when I would have saved another 2500 probably. But it also feels it might diminish my ability to deal with any financial problems that might arise in the mean time. Esp. since there is a (slim) chance I will move into another house which could cost me well beyond 10.000. I am in a relationship where my partner has saved 3000 and we have a joint account with almost 4000 in excess as well. So cognitively I know I am probably financially safe rn, but spending 3000 on -what I consider luxury (a new PC)- feels wrong.

I’m not looking for a “do/don’t do it” answer. But I am looking for perspectives. What would you do in my situation?

Edit: I didn’t think I would get that much replies, let alone so many helpful and considered ones. THANK YOU, everybody! For those who question my need for a 3000 computer. I did put it in quotes; but yeah, it could be a cheaper one, which I always went with in the past (I also always overestimate my budget when spending so it would in all likelihood be more in the 2000 range). I just figured since I can afford one now, why not get one that will last me 10+ years. And no, it isn’t a Apple 😱 I do some gaming but also 3D modeling as a hobby. Anyway, I decided to wait another year. Again, my thanks for all your replies 🥰

  • runjun@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I feel like it’s a Mac.

    You can get a killer PC for 1500 and be decked out.

    As for perspective OP, some further technical context could help. But either way, I can say that I agonized over getting a steam deck. But I got it because of travel and adore it. But that’s because it’s a crazy deal at $400. I think that $3000 will weigh on you if it’s not a priced out that it satisfies that bang for the buck budget mindset. I also don’t think it should be cheap but a good value will ease that part of the brain.

    • jet@hackertalks.comEnglish
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      11 months ago

      I was still rocking the same MacBook pro for 9 years. It’s like $200 now on eBay. Totally worth it. $3,000 for a computer doesn’t make financial sense, even for gaming. If you must game do a G-Force now $10 a month you can play it on anything with an internet connection.

    • bbmb@kbin.social
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      11 months ago

      I use a near-base model 2020 M1 Air, 512GB SSD and still 8GB RAM. One thing I can confirm is that this thing very rarely slows down. That being said, I’m a software developer that doesn’t do anything THAT rigorous, but I’ve been able to smoothly do tasks in the background during compiling, and goes through it quickly. I have some friends that do heavy work with Logic Pro, and their base M1s have no problem as well.

      So all in all, whilst it ultimately depends on the type of work and intent to be done with it, $3000 is still probably overkill, even with a Mac.