PR-0927 Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Well, as some people know, my computer is sorta...four years old...using a nVidia TNT 2 Pro. Well, today, I was telling my mom that for my birthday I should get a new graphics card rather than the Star Wars: Original Trilogy DVD's. Well, then my mom told me that my dad was thinking about getting a new computer. Now, I was shocked!! I thought, I also want a better graphics card!! So, I was thinking, that I have to convince my dad to get a better graphics card for the new computer (if we do get a new one). My dad is usually nice, unless you offend him, talk about games excessively, or be stupid. He becomes happy when I get good grades too. Now, that made no sense, but, my dad doesn't really like games at all...I mean, he bought me an XBOX, and before that, a Playstation (very first one...no anti-skip stuff). What I need help in is...to convince my dad to get a better graphics card for the new computer (if we get one...). Also, here is an example of what would happen if I asked for a better graphics card: "Hey, dad, can we get a new graphics card?" "Why?" "Well, there is a really nice game coming out, and it might not work on the computer's graphics card..." "You need to stop wasting your time with games. Find something productive to do." Now, he might be a bit nicer if I hadn't been playing video games for a while, or if I was studying (and he knew I was, he usually thinks I'm on the computer when I am not). Or even, if I got good grades. I try to go on the computer before he gets home, so he doesn't end up telling me to not go, or asking that I would do on the computer... At least, that never happened yet. I mean, I never asked him, but there is a 99% chance that he'd say that. He is usually an understanding person, but, at the same time, usually not. I hope you guys can help me.
Tyrion Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Study somewhere where he can see you. Get good grades. Find work. Kill your dad and assume his identity to buy yourself goodies.
PR-0927 Posted August 24, 2004 Author Posted August 24, 2004 Umm, where I live, I can't get a job until I am 15...and I will get a job. I do get good grades, I got straight A's in my past school year (9th grade). Study where he can see me...that's in the family room...infront of the T.V., which annoys me...
IG-64 Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Originally posted by Majin Revan Umm, where I live, I can't get a job until I am 15...and I will get a job. I do get good grades, I got straight A's in my past school year (9th grade). Study where he can see me...that's in the family room...infront of the T.V., which annoys me... Find work also means around the home as well. Mow the lawn, do the dishes, ect. And if the tv annoys you, get earplugs or listen to music or something. I'm homeschooled and I have to work all day around my moms watching fox news. Btw, Majin Revan, just a suggestion of watching what you put as your sig at the end of your post, that smilie does affect what ppl view as your personality. Which to me it makes you look kinda stupid, nothing personal.
PR-0927 Posted August 24, 2004 Author Posted August 24, 2004 Well, our lawn mower is broken, and the dishes get washed by the dishwasher. I do chores though, it is expected of me, without being complimented or anything. As it should be as well. Oh, and I think Boba Fett PWN's all!!
El Sitherino Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 tell him you'd like better video playback performance. thus you need a new video card
PR-0927 Posted August 24, 2004 Author Posted August 24, 2004 Well, that one is actually good. But, I don't watch videos on my computer...yet.
Joe© Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 just not to long ago I had the same problem, all I have to say is that good things come to those who wait, and wait, and wait... anyway I waited four years for a Radeon 9800 Pro and am now enjoying the time I have on the computer in fact that is why I have not been to LF in a long time. IamTheJoeBeforeJedi
IG-64 Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Originally posted by Majin Revan Oh, and I think Boba Fett PWN's all!! Make a stupid post like this that lags me again and further smiting will occur. ~Jed oops :< ~IG-64
TiE23 Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Make up a total bull**** responce, like say a video card really helps email performance, or something (But not as stupid as my idea) TiE
Acrylic Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Just tell him that it makes the computer run faster. But, don't get the most best one. Get like a 9800 pro.
Tyrion Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by IG-64 That picture looks...wrong...
TiE23 Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Say it clinicly proven to work better and longer than Viagra. He will buy it in a heart beat TiE
Nerd_Annhilator Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Yeah...that picture looks wrong.... *BLARF*
Phatty Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Say that it will enhance your learning for school ..... as for the picture...get your minds outta the gutter
Nerd_Annhilator Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by Phatty as for the picture...get your minds outta the gutter O_o Ew
Phatty Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by Anthony O_o Ew See thats exactly what i am talking about
Nerd_Annhilator Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Uh, never mind, I read what you said wrong.
Tyrion Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by IG-64 [align=center] YOU PEOPLE MAKE ME SICK[/align] [align=center] THANK YOU![/align]
PR-0927 Posted August 25, 2004 Author Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by TiE 23 Make up a total bull**** responce, like say a video card really helps email performance, or something (But not as stupid as my idea) TiE Yeah...but, he's a computer genious, and even knows some computer languages. He has a PHD in Physics.
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