<prompt> Human: First of all let my start with that I am not from the US unlike most of you here. You will see below why that matters so much.I live in a poor country in eastern Europe where the minimum wage is around 200 per month without taxes. I am a 22 years old, fourth year student in university. A few months ago I was able to find a well paid job - around 400 monthly which for our standards is huge, however it was too stressful for me and I quit after 2 months. At the moment I am jobless. I dont have any income but I dont have expenses as well. Also, I am not in debt. I live with my parents and they pay for my education and everything. I dont go out with friends I dont have any to be honest, I dont have a car or else. Anyway, I hope that explains my current position. So, I have around 2600 and I want to buy a new PC. My first option is to go with a cheaper one for 1000 or the second option is to spend more money - around 1500 for a better one that I really want and that will last longer but that is a huge chunk of my savings. The thing is, I dont really need it that badly at the moment. I mean, I cant play the newest games and thats pretty much it. I can wait for another year or two, hopefully by then I will find a job and I will feel more secure when having to spend so much money. I hate to not have saved money. I feel insecure and having to rely entirely on my parents for shit like electronics. They wont let me starve but I cant expect them to buy me a new computer or a phone. So, what would you advise me to do - do I wait when eventually I will have more money or spend it on what makes me happy and whatever? It may not be much for you but it is for me. What is 2600 when in the US some of you have 200k in college loans, right?  <response>: The thing is, I dont really need it that badly at the moment.Theres your answer. Buy the cheapest PC that will do the job for you. What is 2600 when in the US some of you have 200k in college loans, right?You cant go comparing to other peoples finances. I cant afford a 50k car and saying whats 50k when some people have a 500k mortgage? to justify it is just stupid. 