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That's about my only expensive hobby (well, expensive by Third World standards), and I never bought all that stuff with the expectation it would significantly improve my in-game performance, just that it would be nice to have, and fuck it, I'm an adult with no dependents, I can buy it if I want to. Someone like Ninja or Landmark playing on a 2016 toaster could probably spank my ass with no end of high end gear, but I still like it when I remember, yeah, spending a ridiculous sum on my pc makes things look fucking amazing.
That's not to say that I'm not frugal in general (though I have a great deal more need to be, being the poor son of well-off parents, and I know how hard my dad works for his money so I don't even try and mooch off him anymore, I just feel too ashamed about it)
Actually, that's the closest I have to an irrational aversion to spending, my dad could spend a great deal more and not really care, but barring things I would be very hard pressed to afford myself, like a car or house, I rarely can bring myself to ask him to buy me stuff these days.
In your case, I would suggest having either an explicit or implicit carve out from your monthly income you consider "luxury" expenses, and when it's filled, you tell yourself you've planned for this and won't miss it. You get to tell your brain you're being disciplined, while still enjoying yourself, because presumably you're making enough money that discretionary spending isn't something that is a real financial concern.
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