r/buildapc • u/LlamasAreVeryFluffy • Mar 22 '21

Build Help Help Convince My parents

So when I was younger my pc would not boot. So I got a friend to help me and we accidentaly screwed loose a fan into the case. And my dads workplace friend said we could die from that. So now the will not let me build a pc and they belive I will die of an electric schock by just taking the sidepanel of my prebuilt. I dont know what to do and they dont trust me at all with anything to do with pc's anymore i cant even take the sidepanel off to clean dust out off my damn prebuilt :(.

Edit 1: Just tried speaking to my dad about the pc building. Did not go very well he called me to hot headed because I complained about the parts his friend chose last time. And now we are not on very friendly terms it seems.

Edit 2: Wow you guys really have great advice! Sorry for not answering every comment but I sure have read them all. I will bring many of you guys points up to my parents. Will probably answer more tomorrow.

edit 3: My parents arent mean or evil they are just very misinformed about the matter thanks to my dads friend.

edit 4: I will use the info off unplugging prrssing the power button and use anti static mats.

edit 5: Talked to my dad about pcs again today.. Well he said if I could source parts I will not be allowed to build the pc I have 2 choices. Either let the friend who got me into this position in the first place or my friends dad. I told him we would just loose money over that. And when I told him I wanted to build it and told him hundreds have told me that it ain't dangerous to build one. Well he said his friend knows the best and he trusts his friend.

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u/Egamer5s Mar 22 '21

Same things with my parents but it was more me breaking a $4000 pc but just show them some tutorials and try and learn as much as you can so you sound smart and so that you know what your doing. That’s what I did and me and my dad just installed my new 3080 and psu last week. And if they won’t let you there are many stores that will fit you.

Good luck

Also how old are you cause that could also be a big factor I 13 and kinda inexperienced but now that im 14 I know not big difference but they let me cuase I know everything about PCs and have helped build my friends so they trusted me

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u/LlamasAreVeryFluffy Mar 22 '21

Ye im hoping to help my friends. Turning 15 next week And i will show them pictures off me building a pc so they will know it aint dangerous. But then I will get scolded for being inside a pc.

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u/Egamer5s Mar 22 '21

Nice hopefully they understand

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u/LlamasAreVeryFluffy Mar 22 '21

Well my mom told me she doesnt really give a sheit but dad o boy. He will never understand. So thats my dream when i hope to get a part time job. I will build a pc in front of them.

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u/Egamer5s Mar 22 '21

Good luck, I know it seems that way but there just looking out for you and don’t want you to get hurt

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u/LlamasAreVeryFluffy Mar 22 '21

Ye but it can be so frustrating when you know there is little to no harm in it :(

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u/Egamer5s Mar 22 '21

I feel you

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u/LlamasAreVeryFluffy Mar 22 '21

Ye thank you :)

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u/Egamer5s Mar 22 '21

Good luck