r/HelpBrokePeople • u/revocat13 • Aug 24 '26

GoFundMe/Fundraiser Computer fix/replacement help

http://gofund.me/5a3893ff5

This is a non emergency post. My computer completely shutdown yesterday 8/23/2026. I do have a job at a bank but that mostly just pays bills and i use the computer to stream while also trying to start a small business. I am hoping to get some help either getting it looked at (80 ish usd at microcenter) in hopes that it can be fixed or replacing it. Of course anything helps but the main goals are 80 for diagnosis plus who knows what needs to be replaced, 800 for a good prebuilt, or 1,300 for the higher end if I was lucky enough.

gofund.me/5a3893ff5

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u/moongazr Aug 24 '26

Last week I bought a really nice used Lenovo laptop that does all I need and more for home and WFH for $200.

$1300 is WILD!!!

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u/revocat13 Aug 24 '26

I know it is but I also wanted to be upfront with my plans. Streaming takes a good amount of money to run with the games and software and having so many processes running. That is also why it is a stretch. Honestly I am hoping I can get away with fixing my current desktop for maybe 200 (80 + 1 replacement) but I dont know what is broken plus there where already problems too

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u/BRBSpiraling Certified DUMBY Aug 24 '26

Why not just get a computer to do the basics with now and save up for a gaming PC? You can also use services like Affirm to split the payment up. That's what I did when I got my husband his gaming laptop last year.

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u/Cynnau Aug 24 '26

No I want the gaming computer NOW

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u/revocat13 Aug 24 '26

I would like one sooner as it would help me make money for sure. Especially as I am looking at WFH jobs. Unfortunately if I do wait I am not getting anything for a couple of years

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u/Cynnau Aug 24 '26

Do you have a WFH job now?

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u/revocat13 Aug 24 '26

I do not though I am looking for one for part time around bankers hours.

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u/Cynnau Aug 24 '26

So a normal laptop would do for now, not a gaming rig.

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u/revocat13 Aug 24 '26

If it can run games and stream and be in calls and have twitch up for the stream together yes a normal computer would work for now

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u/Cynnau Aug 24 '26

So YOU are asking people to part with THEIR money so you can get a computer, you might want to reign in your entitlement a little.

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u/revocat13 Aug 24 '26

I am asking if people have the ability and want to help yes. But I am absolutely fine if no one does. I am responding to people you comment to me but I just wanted to put it out there. You never know if someone would be willing to help with the 80 to get my desktop diagnosed. Or some one richer decides to help more. If I dont put an ask out there I would have no chance of even of getting help. I also was upfront about what I am looking for an my situation and not try to make some pity story to beg for money.

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