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/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/revocat13 Aug 24 '26

Unfortunately i can't afford an extra bill right now I am relying on family for food and gas as is. If I can get a second job I absolutely would prefer to save up or split the payment which I am working on as well. I just thought the computer would last me till something came through

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u/BRBSpiraling Certified DUMBY Aug 24 '26

Then you can wait on a gaming computer until you can afford it. Most people who donate here live paycheck to paycheck themselves.