Buying Guide

The Best Gaming PCs Under $500

Six gaming PCs under $500 with integrated graphics, from Radeon 680M to Radeon 780M, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read6 products evaluated

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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. We ordered these six by memory relative to price at the time of writing.

We compared the parts each listing names: CPU, graphics card and VRAM, memory, storage and, where stated, the power supply and warranty. We did not test these systems, and we skipped listings that leave a core part vague.

Quick Picks

Which of the 6 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.

    Check price for Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 512GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  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.

    Check price for BRE NUC BREN7P (Ryzen 7 7840HS, Radeon 780M) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  3. Worth Considering

    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: Buyers who want a radeon 680m (integrated) graphics card.

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  4. Well-Rounded Choice

    Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 1TB)

    The Trycoo 1TB build pairs a Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M integrated graphics, 16GB of DDR5-5600 and a 1TB SSD.

    Best for: Buyers who want a radeon 760m (integrated) graphics card.

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Our Picks

Most Memory1 of 6

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

Look at the others if this bothers you: 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. On memory it leads this guide at 32GB, ahead of the BOSGAME P6 Neo (24GB). On SSD capacity it ties with the BOSGAME P6 Neo, the Trycoo 512GB and the BRE BREN7P at 512GB.

It shares a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card with the BOSGAME P6 Neo and Glorlin 6800H; the Trycoo 512GB goes with a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card. It shares a ryzen 7 6800H processor with the BOSGAME P6 Neo and Glorlin 6800H; the Trycoo 1TB goes with a ryzen 5 7640HS processor. A DDR5-4800 memory type is unique to it among these picks, while the BRE BREN7P uses a DDR5 memory type. It was priced above the Trycoo 512GB and below the BRE BREN7P at the time of writing.

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

Stated Warranty2 of 6

BOSGAME P6 Neo (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M)

Inside the BOSGAME P6 Neo are a Ryzen 7 6800H and Radeon 680M integrated graphics, backed by 24GB of LPDDR5X and 512GB of SSD storage.

Best for

Buyers who want support terms in writing.

Skip if

Worth skipping when a 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games is a problem.
BOSGAME P6 Neo (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 sits mid-pack at 24GB: the origimagic N2 Pro offers 32GB, and the Trycoo 1TB comes in at 16GB. On SSD capacity it ties with the origimagic N2 Pro, the Trycoo 512GB and the BRE BREN7P at 512GB.

It shares a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card with the origimagic N2 Pro and Glorlin 6800H; the Trycoo 1TB goes with a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card. It shares a ryzen 7 6800H processor with the origimagic N2 Pro and Glorlin 6800H; the Trycoo 512GB goes with a ryzen 5 7640HS processor. You get an LPDDR5X memory type here, which sets it apart from the origimagic N2 Pro and its a DDR5-4800 memory type. When we checked, only the Glorlin 6800H and cheaper picks cost less, and the Trycoo 1TB cost more.

Key specs

Graphics card
Radeon 680M (integrated)
Processor
Ryzen 7 6800H
Memory
24GB
Memory type
LPDDR5X
SSD
512GB
Warranty
1 year unit

Pros

  • A Radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card
  • 24GB of LPDDR5X memory
  • Memory of 24GB, ahead of the Trycoo 512GB
  • LPDDR5X 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

Lowest Price Here3 of 6

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

Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
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, the Glorlin 6800H and the Trycoo 1TB on memory (16GB).

It matches the origimagic N2 Pro, the BOSGAME P6 Neo and the BRE BREN7P on SSD capacity (512GB). Like the Trycoo 1TB, it has a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card, while the BRE BREN7P uses a radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card. Like the Trycoo 1TB, it has a ryzen 5 7640HS processor, while the BRE BREN7P uses a ryzen 7 7840HS processor.

Like the Trycoo 1TB, it has a DDR5-5600 memory type, while the origimagic N2 Pro uses a DDR5-4800 memory type. It undercut the origimagic N2 Pro and every other pick on price at the time of writing.

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

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.

Ryzen 7 7840HS Build4 of 6

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

Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
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, the Glorlin 6800H and the Trycoo 1TB on memory (16GB).

It matches the origimagic N2 Pro, the BOSGAME P6 Neo and the Trycoo 512GB on SSD capacity (512GB). It is the only pick here with a ryzen 7 7840HS processor; the origimagic N2 Pro has a ryzen 7 6800H processor instead. No other pick in this guide offers a DDR5 memory type; compare the Trycoo 512GB, which has a DDR5-5600 memory type.

Check the BRE BREN7P's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. Its price falls between the origimagic N2 Pro and the Glorlin 6800H, based on our last check.

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

If SSD capacity is your priority, the Glorlin 6800H (1TB) is the stronger choice.

Worth Considering5 of 6

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

Buyers who want a radeon 680m (integrated) graphics card.

Skip if

Look at the others if this bothers 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, the BRE BREN7P and the Trycoo 1TB at 16GB. It shares a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card with the origimagic N2 Pro and BOSGAME P6 Neo; the BRE BREN7P goes with a radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card.

It shares a ryzen 7 6800H processor with the origimagic N2 Pro and BOSGAME P6 Neo; the Trycoo 512GB goes with a ryzen 5 7640HS processor. You get an LPDDR5 memory type here, which sets it apart from the Trycoo 1TB and its 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. When we checked, only the BRE BREN7P and cheaper picks cost less, and the BOSGAME P6 Neo cost more.

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
  • SSD capacity of 1TB, ahead of the origimagic N2 Pro

Cons

  • 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
  • Costs more than the Trycoo 512GB at the time of writing

Well-Rounded Choice6 of 6

Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 1TB)

The Trycoo 1TB build pairs a Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M integrated graphics, 16GB of DDR5-5600 and a 1TB SSD.

Best for

Buyers who want a radeon 760m (integrated) graphics card.

Skip if

Worth skipping when 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing is a problem.
Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 1TB)

Why we like it

It also comes with a 1TB SSD with room to expand. 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, the BRE BREN7P and the Glorlin 6800H at 16GB.

On SSD capacity it ties with the Glorlin 6800H at 1TB. It shares a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card with the Trycoo 512GB; the BOSGAME P6 Neo goes with a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card. It shares a ryzen 5 7640HS processor with the Trycoo 512GB; the BOSGAME P6 Neo goes with a ryzen 7 6800H processor.

It shares a DDR5-5600 memory type with the Trycoo 512GB; the Glorlin 6800H goes with an LPDDR5 memory type. At our last price check it topped the group, with the BOSGAME P6 Neo the nearest cheaper option.

Key specs

Graphics card
Radeon 760M (integrated)
Processor
Ryzen 5 7640HS
Memory
16GB
Memory type
DDR5-5600
SSD
1TB

Pros

  • A Radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card
  • 1TB SSD with room to expand
  • 16GB of DDR5-5600 memory
  • SSD capacity of 1TB, ahead of the origimagic N2 Pro

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

Memory is its weakest area, and the origimagic N2 Pro covers it better at 32GB.

How We Chose These 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 compared six prebuilt PCs on graphics card, processor, memory and memory type, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results, and every compared field is stated for all 6 picks.
The shared baseline
All 6, from the origimagic N2 Pro to the Trycoo 1TB, state graphics card, processor and memory.
Who each pick suits
The origimagic N2 Pro for 32GB of RAM; the BOSGAME P6 Neo for a 1 year unit warranty; the Trycoo 512GB for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing.
Price range
From the Trycoo 512GB to the Trycoo 1TB, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.

What to Look for in a Gaming PC Under $500

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

  1. Memory across these picks

    Across these 6 picks memory spans 16GB (the Trycoo 1TB) to 32GB (the origimagic N2 Pro). If memory is your first filter, the origimagic N2 Pro sets the ceiling at 32GB.

  2. SSD capacity

    Here SSD capacity runs from 512GB on the BRE BREN7P to 1TB on the Glorlin 6800H, a 95% spread. 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 origimagic N2 Pro, the BOSGAME P6 Neo and the Glorlin 6800H list Ryzen 7 6800H; the Trycoo 512GB and the Trycoo 1TB list Ryzen 5 7640HS; the BRE BREN7P lists Ryzen 7 7840HS. Settling processor first narrows 6 picks to 3 or 2 or 1.

  4. Memory type

    The origimagic N2 Pro lists DDR5-4800; the BOSGAME P6 Neo lists LPDDR5X; the Trycoo 512GB and the Trycoo 1TB list DDR5-5600; the BRE BREN7P lists DDR5; the Glorlin 6800H lists LPDDR5. Settling memory type first narrows 6 picks to 2, 1, 1 or 1 or 1.

    A desktop PC beside a monitor on a corner gaming desk
    A desktop PC beside a monitor on a corner gaming desk
  5. Fit and compatibility

    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.

How to Choose a Gaming PC Under $500

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editingorigimagic N2 Pro32GB of RAM
Buyers who want support terms in writingBOSGAME P6 NeoA 1 year unit warranty
Keeping the budget tightTrycoo 512GBThe lowest price among these picks at the time of writing
Buyers who prefer this CPU platformBRE BREN7PA Ryzen 7 7840HS processor

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Key specs side by side

The origimagic N2 Pro leads on memory at 32GB, ahead of the BOSGAME P6 Neo at 24GB.

Prebuilt PCGraphics cardProcessorMemoryMemory type
origimagic N2 ProRadeon 680M (integrated)Ryzen 7 6800H32GBDDR5-4800
BOSGAME P6 NeoRadeon 680M (integrated)Ryzen 7 6800H24GBLPDDR5X
Trycoo 512GBRadeon 760M (integrated)Ryzen 5 7640HS16GBDDR5-5600
BRE BREN7PRadeon 780M (integrated)Ryzen 7 7840HS16GBDDR5
Glorlin 6800HRadeon 680M (integrated)Ryzen 7 6800H16GBLPDDR5
Trycoo 1TBRadeon 760M (integrated)Ryzen 5 7640HS16GBDDR5-5600

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the BOSGAME P6 Neo compare with the origimagic N2 Pro on memory?

Between the top two, it is 32GB on the origimagic N2 Pro against 24GB on the BOSGAME P6 Neo, a 33% difference. The Trycoo 1TB is at the other end of this group with 16GB.

Is the Trycoo 1TB 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 BOSGAME P6 Neo the Stated Warranty?

The label rests on a 1 year unit warranty. It suits anyone who wants support terms in writing.

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

The origimagic N2 Pro, the BOSGAME P6 Neo and the Glorlin 6800H use Radeon 680M (integrated); the Trycoo 512GB and the Trycoo 1TB use Radeon 760M (integrated); the BRE BREN7P uses Radeon 780M (integrated).

What should I check before buying the Trycoo 1TB?

Check the Trycoo 1TB's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The Trycoo 1TB's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. In this guide it ranks sixth of 6, and sixth of 6 on memory (16GB).

Beyond the specs, what sets the origimagic N2 Pro and the BOSGAME P6 Neo apart?

The origimagic N2 Pro: 32GB of dual-channel DDR5. The BOSGAME P6 Neo: 24GB of LPDDR5X memory. The Trycoo 512GB: USB4 and dual LAN near $420.

Bottom Line

Our first pick is the origimagic N2 Pro, chosen for 32GB of RAM. Look at the BOSGAME P6 Neo for a 1 year unit warranty, the Trycoo 512GB for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing and the BRE BREN7P for a Ryzen 7 7840HS processor if those matter more to you.

For newer games, save toward a system with a separate graphics card; these suit esports and older titles.

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.

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