Need some advice, possible new rig!

[gilga]

So here is the deal, yesterday my UPS (uninterruptable power supply) blew and almost took my computer with it. Luckily only my dvd drive and hard drive seem to be damaged. I called my parents and told them the news and they offered to buy me replacement parts and to my suprise, A WHOLE NEW PC!!!!!! Here is the problem sets in. I need to buy a new HD, dvd drive and a copy of windows, but i have the opportunity to get a whole new pc out of this. My parents are worried that my computer will eventually fail due to the death of my UPS and then i will be in a even worse situation.

Im currently in college and without a job due to an injury to my knee that prevents me from standing for long periods of time. I bought my curent computer myself but i would feel guilty having my parents buy me a new computer when all i need is some parts. I would love to have a new rig and take advantage of a great opportunity but Im not sure if thats the right thing to do. Either way money is going to be spent, what should i do?

I guess I could call it an early graduation present since im graduating from college this summer....... or is that idea covering for my guilt of wanting a new rig?

I have a parts list in mind, ill post that later after class

 

[TheDoucheMan]

What is your current setup?

Maybe sell your old components (full disclosure of course) and use that money to make up the difference between a computer for schoolwork, and what you really want. Strike a deal with them so you can borrow the money and pay them back so you don't have to do without.

 

[gilga]

current setup consists of a p4 2.6, bfg 680gt, 120gig HD, 480w psu, cd,dvd drive