Buying Guide

The Best Prebuilt Gaming PCs Under $500

Four prebuilt gaming PCs under $500 with integrated graphics, from Radeon 680M to Radeon 760M, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.

By , PC Hardware Editor

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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. They ship with Windows installed and need only a monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Every pick names its CPU model, graphics, memory and SSD capacity in the listing; we left out renewed units and listings that hide a part behind "brand may vary". We researched the listings and did not test the machines.

Quick Picks

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

  1. Lowest Price Here

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

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

    Best for: Keeping the budget tight.

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Our Picks

Ryzen 9 6900HX Build1 of 4

MINISFORUM UM690L Slim (Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon 680M)

The UM690L Slim build pairs a Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon 680M integrated graphics, 16GB of LPDDR5 and a 512GB SSD.

Best for

Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.

Skip if

Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
MINISFORUM UM690L Slim (Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon 680M)

Why we like it

It also comes with a slim chassis with USB4. There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. It matches the Trycoo 1TB and the Glorlin 6800H on memory (16GB).

It matches the BOSGAME P6 Neo on SSD capacity (512GB). Like the BOSGAME P6 Neo and Glorlin 6800H, it has a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card, while the Trycoo 1TB uses a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card. No other pick in this guide offers a ryzen 9 6900HX processor; compare the BOSGAME P6 Neo, which has a ryzen 7 6800H processor.

Like the Glorlin 6800H, it has an LPDDR5 memory type, while the Trycoo 1TB uses a DDR5-5600 memory type. It was the highest-priced of the 4 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Trycoo 1TB and the rest.

Key specs

Graphics card
Radeon 680M (integrated)
Processor
Ryzen 9 6900HX
Memory
16GB
Memory type
LPDDR5
SSD
512GB

Pros

  • A Radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card
  • Slim chassis with USB4
  • 16GB of LPDDR5 memory
  • Ryzen 9 6900HX processor, 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
  • Costs more than the Glorlin 6800H at the time of writing

Ryzen 5 7640HS Build2 of 4

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 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.
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 UM690L Slim and the Glorlin 6800H at 16GB.

On SSD capacity it ties with the Glorlin 6800H at 1TB. A radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card is unique to it among these picks, while the UM690L Slim uses a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card. A ryzen 5 7640HS processor is unique to it among these picks, while the BOSGAME P6 Neo uses a ryzen 7 6800H processor.

You get a DDR5-5600 memory type here, which sets it apart from the Glorlin 6800H and its an LPDDR5 memory type. When we checked, only the BOSGAME P6 Neo and cheaper picks cost less, and the UM690L Slim cost more.

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 UM690L Slim

Cons

  • 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
  • Costs more than the Glorlin 6800H at the time of writing

Most Memory3 of 4

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

Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing.

Skip if

Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: a 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games.
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. Nothing else here matches its 24GB memory; the UM690L Slim comes closest at 16GB. On SSD capacity it ties with the UM690L Slim at 512GB.

It shares a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card with the UM690L Slim and Glorlin 6800H; the Trycoo 1TB goes with a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card. It shares a ryzen 7 6800H processor with the Glorlin 6800H; the Trycoo 1TB goes with a ryzen 5 7640HS processor. You get an LPDDR5X memory type here, which sets it apart from the Trycoo 1TB and its a DDR5-5600 memory type.

Check the BOSGAME P6 Neo'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 Glorlin 6800H 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
  • Most memory of the picks (24GB)
  • LPDDR5X memory type, the only one here

Cons

  • A 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games
  • SSD capacity trails the Trycoo 1TB (1TB)
  • Costs more than the Glorlin 6800H at the time of writing

The catch

SSD capacity is its weakest area, and the Trycoo 1TB covers it better at 1TB.

Lowest Price Here4 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

Keeping the budget tight.

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 UM690L Slim and the Trycoo 1TB at 16GB. It shares a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card with the UM690L Slim and BOSGAME P6 Neo; the Trycoo 1TB goes with a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card.

It shares a ryzen 7 6800H processor with the BOSGAME P6 Neo; the Trycoo 1TB goes with a ryzen 5 7640HS processor. It shares an LPDDR5 memory type with the UM690L Slim; the BOSGAME P6 Neo goes with an LPDDR5X 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. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the BOSGAME P6 Neo was closest.

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 UM690L Slim

Cons

  • 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
  • Memory trails the BOSGAME P6 Neo (24GB)

The catch

Memory is its weakest area, and the BOSGAME P6 Neo covers it better at 24GB.

How We Chose These Prebuilt 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 as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 5 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick.
The shared baseline
All 4, from the UM690L Slim to the Glorlin 6800H, state graphics card, processor and memory.
Who each pick suits
The UM690L Slim for a Ryzen 9 6900HX processor; the Trycoo 1TB for a Ryzen 5 7640HS processor; the BOSGAME P6 Neo for 24GB of RAM.
Price range
From the Glorlin 6800H to the UM690L Slim, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.

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

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

  1. Memory

    The BOSGAME P6 Neo tops memory at 24GB and the Glorlin 6800H sits lowest at 16GB. If memory is your first filter, the BOSGAME P6 Neo sets the ceiling at 24GB.

  2. How much SSD capacity you need

    Across these 4 picks SSD capacity spans 512GB (the BOSGAME P6 Neo) to 1TB (the Trycoo 1TB). The Glorlin 6800H comes second at 1TB, in the same price tier as the Trycoo 1TB.

    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 UM690L Slim lists Ryzen 9 6900HX; the Trycoo 1TB lists Ryzen 5 7640HS; the BOSGAME P6 Neo and the Glorlin 6800H list Ryzen 7 6800H. Sort out processor before price: it splits 4 stated picks into groups of 2, 1 and 1.

  4. Memory type

    The UM690L Slim and the Glorlin 6800H list LPDDR5; the Trycoo 1TB lists DDR5-5600; the BOSGAME P6 Neo lists LPDDR5X. Sort out memory type before price: it splits 4 stated picks into groups of 2, 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 UM690L Slim'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 Prebuilt Gaming PC Under $500

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Buyers who prefer this CPU platformUM690L SlimA Ryzen 9 6900HX processor
Buyers who prefer this CPU platformTrycoo 1TBA Ryzen 5 7640HS processor
Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editingBOSGAME P6 Neo24GB of RAM
Keeping the budget tightGlorlin 6800HThe lowest price among these picks at the time of writing

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Key specs side by side

The BOSGAME P6 Neo leads on memory at 24GB, ahead of the UM690L Slim at 16GB.

Prebuilt PCGraphics cardProcessorMemoryMemory type
UM690L SlimRadeon 680M (integrated)Ryzen 9 6900HX16GBLPDDR5
Trycoo 1TBRadeon 760M (integrated)Ryzen 5 7640HS16GBDDR5-5600
BOSGAME P6 NeoRadeon 680M (integrated)Ryzen 7 6800H24GBLPDDR5X
Glorlin 6800HRadeon 680M (integrated)Ryzen 7 6800H16GBLPDDR5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the most memory: the BOSGAME P6 Neo or the UM690L Slim?

The BOSGAME P6 Neo tops memory at 24GB; the UM690L Slim follows at 16GB, 50% apart.

Is the UM690L Slim worth paying more than the Glorlin 6800H?

The UM690L Slim matches or trails the Glorlin 6800H on memory and SSD capacity. The Glorlin 6800H leads on SSD capacity (1TB). Both sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked, so choose on the features you need.

What makes the Trycoo 1TB the Ryzen 5 7640HS Build?

It earns the label for a Ryzen 5 7640HS processor. It makes sense for anyone who prefers this CPU platform.

Do the UM690L Slim and the Trycoo 1TB differ on graphics card?

The UM690L Slim, the BOSGAME P6 Neo and the Glorlin 6800H use Radeon 680M (integrated); the Trycoo 1TB uses Radeon 760M (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 second of 4, as our Ryzen 5 7640HS Build pick, and third of 4 on memory (16GB).

Beyond the specs, what sets the UM690L Slim and the Trycoo 1TB apart?

The UM690L Slim: a slim chassis with USB4. The Trycoo 1TB: a 1TB SSD with room to expand. The BOSGAME P6 Neo: 24GB of LPDDR5X memory.

Bottom Line

Our first pick is the UM690L Slim, chosen for a Ryzen 9 6900HX processor. Look at the Trycoo 1TB for a Ryzen 5 7640HS processor, the BOSGAME P6 Neo for 24GB of RAM and the Glorlin 6800H for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing if those matter more to you.

Budget for a keyboard, mouse and monitor if you do not already have them; none of these include one.

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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