Because most games don't even use 4GB of RAM.

I could run most games on ultra, and other programs at the same time on 4GB of RAM.

And if you're sticking with the Intel processor, you do not need to get a CPU cooler. Intel CPU's come with one, and it is pretty good unless you're overclocking (but you won't be able to, so no CPU cooler)

But besides that, get rid of the Optical Drive, unless you need to install games from a disc (but really, who needs to now?)

Things to drop:

The case.
The aftermarket HSF
8GB of RAM in favor of 4
The GPU because a HD 7750 is better and cheaper GT 640 vs HD 7750 Benchmarks
A PSU that isn't complete, overpriced shit(but I wouldn't blame Corsair, it's kind of their thing)
Lose the Optical Drive unless you really need it, you can boot from USB

You end up with something that looks like >>this<<

Honestly, all I want to do is run Minecraft on a decent FPS, with shaders, while running Skype, Chrome and Outlook

I got a boss gaming computer on ebay for $222. Its seems like I'm the only one around here who really uses ebay for buying pcs >.<


It was worth about $1000, and I can play all games on ultra.

Anyway buying used computers on ebay cuts the price down a bunch, and its a lot easier than buying all the parts and putting it together.

If I'm honest you can't expect to play games on ultra with that build. Games like team fortress 2 and minecraft, will run like a boss. Newer games such as battlefield 3 and grid 2 may cause you some problems.

Best way is to get a AMD FX 6100 and a good cooler and stick it on a overclock as temperatures barely increase for me at 4.5Ghz, get only 8gb ram, that is kinda like my system , it costed about £400 excluding the graphics card and its VERY fast, especially for a AMD system.

It depends on what you want. The cheapest way is to build it yourself and graphics card wise and processor wise it depends on what you want. Intel + Nvidia is more suited towards gaming and streaming where as AMD is more for the budget gamer.

the first easy way to take down price is to get AMD instead of intel...its much more powerful and much cheaper(in my experience and opinion)