Hey Carter, Give Me The PC!

01 / Who's asking

I'm Jace. 16, building on a tiny computer.

16 year old self taught developer. Every site and app I've made runs off one Raspberry Pi 5 on my desk. I've pushed it about as far as it can go, and now it's the thing slowing me down.

Node + ExpressCloudflareSelf hostedSQLiteClient workAI toolsRocket League

Raspberry Pi running ALL my projects

Live sites and apps I built myself

SaaS product I built and launched

Real PCs I own (yet)

// real talkYes, this site is obviously AI generated. I build websites with AI, lol. That's how it's done now. But AI tools, local models, and 5 dev servers at once? My Pi hits 85°C and starts typing its two weeks notice. (AI thought this was funny. Did it work?) I still need the horsepower, ya know.

02 / The situation

My setup vs. what I could do.

Look. I love my Pi. But it's a credit card sized computer doing a full time job.

// right now

ServerRaspberry Pi 5
npm installgo make a sandwich
Dev servers at once2, maybe 3
Local AI modelslol no
GamingPS5 (loose HDMI port)
Rocket League modsnot possible

POWER LEVEL

→

// with a PC

ServerPC runs it, Pi = backup
npm installdone before I blink
Dev servers at onceall of them
Local AI modelsyes
GamingPC + PC VR on the Quest
Rocket League modsunlocked

POWER LEVEL

03 / Why me

9 reasons this PC won't collect dust.

More reasons, more chances. Right?

01dev

I ship things

I don't just talk about projects. Real sites, real clients, live right now. A PC means I build faster and bigger.

02dev

Job ready

I'm building toward a dev career. A real machine means a stronger portfolio and faster everything.

03dev

Run everything at once

Editor, 5 dev servers, a database, 40 browser tabs. My Pi taps out at about 3 of those.

04dev

AI powered dev

I build with AI tools every day. Running local models and heavier tools needs real horsepower, not a credit card sized board.

05dev

Test on everything

Emulate phones, tablets, every browser, all side by side. Better testing means better sites for my clients.

06dev

Learn the heavy stuff

Docker, bigger databases, 3D, game dev. Everything the Pi can't handle. I'm ready to learn it, I just need the power.

07game

Rocket League + mods

Already grinding the season on PS5. PC opens up mods, training packs, workshop maps and clips.

08game

Unlock my VR

I have a Quest 3S running at like 40% of its potential. PC VR turns it into a whole new thing.

09bonus

I went the extra mile

Everyone else left a comment. I built you a whole website. Imagine what I do with a PC.

05 / The deal

Your pick, Carter. Choose your deal.

I'm not asking for free. Tap the one you want and it's locked in.

> no deal selected yet

Plus, no matter which: this page turns into a build log of everything I make with it.

Hey Carter,
GIVE ME
THE PC!(in a polite tone, of course)