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The Best Cheap Gaming PCs Under $500

Four cheap gaming PCs under $500 with integrated graphics, from Radeon 760M to Radeon 780M, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.

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No listing we found under $500 pairs a tower with a separate graphics card and names every part, so every pick here is a mini PC that games on Radeon integrated graphics. These four are the lowest-priced of them at the time of writing.

Our comparison uses what each seller states, not hands-on testing. Listings without a named CPU, a GPU with its VRAM, a RAM figure or an SSD size were dropped, as were renewed units and outlier prices.

Quick Picks

Which of the 4 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Lowest Price Here

    Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 512GB)

    The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing.

    Best for: Keeping the budget tight.

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  2. Ryzen 7 7840HS Build

    BRE NUC BREN7P (Ryzen 7 7840HS, Radeon 780M)

    A Ryzen 7 7840HS processor.

    Best for: Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.

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Our Picks

Lowest Price Here1 of 4

Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 512GB)

The Trycoo 512GB build pairs a Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M integrated graphics, 16GB of DDR5-5600 and a 512GB SSD.

Best for

Keeping the budget tight.

Skip if

Pass on it if 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing rules it out for your setup.
Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 512GB)

Why we like it

It also comes with USB4 and dual LAN near $420. There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. It matches the BRE BREN7P and the Glorlin 6800H on memory (16GB).

It matches the origimagic N2 Pro and the BRE BREN7P on SSD capacity (512GB). It is the only pick here with a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card; the BRE BREN7P has a radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card instead. It is the only pick here with a ryzen 5 7640HS processor; the BRE BREN7P has a ryzen 7 7840HS processor instead.

No other pick in this guide offers a DDR5-5600 memory type; compare the origimagic N2 Pro, which has a DDR5-4800 memory type. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the origimagic N2 Pro was the next step up.

Key specs

Graphics card
Radeon 760M (integrated)
Processor
Ryzen 5 7640HS
Memory
16GB
Memory type
DDR5-5600
SSD
512GB

Pros

  • A Radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card
  • USB4 and dual LAN near $420
  • Ryzen 5 7640HS processor, the only one here
  • DDR5-5600 memory type, the only one here

Cons

  • 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
  • A 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games
  • Memory of 16GB, behind the origimagic N2 Pro (32GB)

The catch

The main gap: memory of 16GB, behind the origimagic N2 Pro (32GB). If that matters, the origimagic N2 Pro offers 32GB.

Most Memory2 of 4

origimagic N2 Pro (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M)

origimagic N2 Pro pairs a Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M integrated graphics, plus 32GB of DDR5-4800 and a 512GB SSD.

Best for

Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing.

Skip if

Choose another pick if you can't accept this: a 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games.
origimagic N2 Pro (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M)

Why we like it

There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. Nothing else here matches its 32GB memory; the Trycoo 512GB comes closest at 16GB. On SSD capacity it ties with the Trycoo 512GB and the BRE BREN7P at 512GB.

It shares a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card with the Glorlin 6800H; the BRE BREN7P goes with a radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card. You get a DDR5-4800 memory type here, which sets it apart from the Glorlin 6800H and its an LPDDR5 memory type. Check the origimagic N2 Pro's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.

The origimagic N2 Pro's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. When we checked, only the Trycoo 512GB cost less, and the BRE BREN7P cost more.

Key specs

Graphics card
Radeon 680M (integrated)
Processor
Ryzen 7 6800H
Memory
32GB
Memory type
DDR5-4800
SSD
512GB

Pros

  • A Radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card
  • 32GB of RAM
  • 32GB of dual-channel DDR5
  • DDR5-4800 memory type, the only one here

Cons

  • A 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games
  • Costs more than the Trycoo 512GB at the time of writing

Ryzen 7 7840HS Build3 of 4

BRE NUC BREN7P (Ryzen 7 7840HS, Radeon 780M)

BRE BREN7P pairs a Ryzen 7 7840HS with Radeon 780M integrated graphics, plus 16GB of DDR5 and a 512GB SSD.

Best for

Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.

Skip if

Pass on it if 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing rules it out for your setup.
BRE NUC BREN7P (Ryzen 7 7840HS, Radeon 780M)

Why we like it

It also comes with dual 2.5Gb Ethernet and USB4. There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. It matches the Trycoo 512GB and the Glorlin 6800H on memory (16GB).

It matches the Trycoo 512GB and the origimagic N2 Pro on SSD capacity (512GB). No other pick in this guide offers a radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card; compare the Glorlin 6800H, which has a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card. No other pick in this guide offers a ryzen 7 7840HS processor; compare the origimagic N2 Pro, which has a ryzen 7 6800H processor.

It is the only pick here with a DDR5 memory type; the Trycoo 512GB has a DDR5-5600 memory type instead. On price it sat third of 4, between the cheaper origimagic N2 Pro and the pricier Glorlin 6800H, at the time of writing.

Key specs

Graphics card
Radeon 780M (integrated)
Processor
Ryzen 7 7840HS
Memory
16GB
Memory type
DDR5
SSD
512GB

Pros

  • A Radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card
  • Dual 2.5Gb Ethernet and USB4
  • Ryzen 7 7840HS processor, the only one here
  • DDR5 memory type, the only one here

Cons

  • 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
  • A 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games
  • SSD capacity trails the Glorlin 6800H (1TB)

The catch

The trade-off is SSD capacity; for more, the Glorlin 6800H is rated for 1TB.

Most Storage4 of 4

Glorlin Mini PC (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M)

The Glorlin 6800H build pairs a Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M integrated graphics, 16GB of LPDDR5 and a 1TB SSD.

Best for

Large game libraries.

Skip if

Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
Glorlin Mini PC (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M)

Why we like it

There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. On memory it ties with the Trycoo 512GB and the BRE BREN7P at 16GB. Nothing else here matches its 1TB SSD capacity; the Trycoo 512GB comes closest at 512GB.

It shares a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card with the origimagic N2 Pro; the BRE BREN7P goes with a radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card. An LPDDR5 memory type is unique to it among these picks, while the Trycoo 512GB uses a DDR5-5600 memory type. Check the Glorlin 6800H's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.

The Glorlin 6800H's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. Only the BRE BREN7P came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 4 picks.

Key specs

Graphics card
Radeon 680M (integrated)
Processor
Ryzen 7 6800H
Memory
16GB
Memory type
LPDDR5
SSD
1TB

Pros

  • A Radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card
  • 1TB SSD with a Ryzen 7 6800H
  • Eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H
  • Largest SSD capacity of the picks (1TB)

Cons

  • 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
  • Memory trails the origimagic N2 Pro (32GB)
  • Costs more than the Trycoo 512GB at the time of writing

The catch

It gives ground on memory, where the origimagic N2 Pro offers 32GB.

How We Chose These Cheap Gaming PCs Under $500

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A desktop PC and monitor on a desk lit with red and blue lighting
A desktop PC and monitor on a desk lit with red and blue lighting
What we compared
We set side by side four prebuilt PCs on graphics card, processor, memory and memory type from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and all 5 compared fields are stated for every pick.
The shared baseline
All 4, from the Trycoo 512GB to the Glorlin 6800H, state graphics card, processor and memory.
Who each pick suits
The Trycoo 512GB for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing; the origimagic N2 Pro for 32GB of RAM; the BRE BREN7P for a Ryzen 7 7840HS processor.
Price range
From the Trycoo 512GB to the Glorlin 6800H, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.

What to Look for in a Cheap Gaming PC Under $500

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Memory

    Here memory runs from 16GB on the Glorlin 6800H to 32GB on the origimagic N2 Pro, a 100% spread. If memory is your first filter, the origimagic N2 Pro sets the ceiling at 32GB.

  2. How much SSD capacity you need

    The Glorlin 6800H tops SSD capacity at 1TB and the BRE BREN7P sits lowest at 512GB. Start with the Glorlin 6800H if SSD capacity decides it.

    A white desktop PC beside a monitor on a bright home-office desk
    A white desktop PC beside a monitor on a bright home-office desk
  3. Processor

    The Trycoo 512GB lists Ryzen 5 7640HS; the origimagic N2 Pro and the Glorlin 6800H list Ryzen 7 6800H; the BRE BREN7P lists Ryzen 7 7840HS.

  4. Memory type

    The Trycoo 512GB lists DDR5-5600; the origimagic N2 Pro lists DDR5-4800; the BRE BREN7P lists DDR5; the Glorlin 6800H lists LPDDR5. Sort out memory type before price: it splits 4 stated picks into groups of 1, 1, 1 and 1.

    A desktop PC beside a monitor on a corner gaming desk
    A desktop PC beside a monitor on a corner gaming desk
  5. What to check at home

    Check the Trycoo 512GB's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.

How to Choose a Cheap Gaming PC Under $500

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Keeping the budget tightTrycoo 512GBThe lowest price among these picks at the time of writing
Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editingorigimagic N2 Pro32GB of RAM
Buyers who prefer this CPU platformBRE BREN7PA Ryzen 7 7840HS processor
Large game librariesGlorlin 6800HA 1TB SSD

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Key specs side by side

The origimagic N2 Pro leads on memory at 32GB, ahead of the Trycoo 512GB at 16GB.

Prebuilt PCGraphics cardProcessorMemoryMemory type
Trycoo 512GBRadeon 760M (integrated)Ryzen 5 7640HS16GBDDR5-5600
origimagic N2 ProRadeon 680M (integrated)Ryzen 7 6800H32GBDDR5-4800
BRE BREN7PRadeon 780M (integrated)Ryzen 7 7840HS16GBDDR5
Glorlin 6800HRadeon 680M (integrated)Ryzen 7 6800H16GBLPDDR5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Trycoo 512GB compare with the origimagic N2 Pro on memory?

The origimagic N2 Pro leads at 32GB, with the Trycoo 512GB at 16GB.

Is the Glorlin 6800H ahead of the Trycoo 512GB on SSD capacity?

The Glorlin 6800H tops SSD capacity at 1TB; the Trycoo 512GB follows at 512GB, 95% apart.

Is the Glorlin 6800H worth paying more than the Trycoo 512GB?

On paper it adds SSD capacity (1TB against 512GB). Both sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked, so the gains in SSD capacity cost little extra by tier.

What makes the BRE BREN7P the Ryzen 7 7840HS Build?

It carries the badge for a Ryzen 7 7840HS processor. It makes sense for anyone who prefers this CPU platform.

Do the Trycoo 512GB and the origimagic N2 Pro differ on graphics card?

The Trycoo 512GB uses Radeon 760M (integrated); the origimagic N2 Pro and the Glorlin 6800H use Radeon 680M (integrated); the BRE BREN7P uses Radeon 780M (integrated).

What should I check before buying the Glorlin 6800H?

Check the Glorlin 6800H's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The Glorlin 6800H's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. In this guide it ranks fourth of 4, as our Most Storage pick, and fourth of 4 on memory (16GB).

Bottom Line

Our first pick is the Trycoo 512GB, chosen for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing. Look at the origimagic N2 Pro for 32GB of RAM, the BRE BREN7P for a Ryzen 7 7840HS processor and the Glorlin 6800H for a 1TB SSD if those matter more to you.

At the very bottom of the range, a 512GB SSD is common; plan for an extra drive if you install several games.

About the author

PC Hardware Editor

Alex covers PC hardware, monitors, components, upgrades and peripherals for The PC Journal, with a focus on helping readers understand specifications, compatibility and meaningful product trade-offs.

Covers: Monitors, Graphics cards, Processors, PC components, Peripherals, Upgrades and compatibility

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