Buying Guide
The Best Gaming PCs Under $600
Five mini gaming PCs under $600 with integrated graphics, from Radeon 780M to Radeon 680M, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
No listing we found under $600 pairs a tower with a separate graphics card and names every part. These are mini PCs that run games on Radeon integrated graphics, which suits esports and older titles at modest settings.
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 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Most Memory
PELADN HA-4 (Ryzen 7 7840HS, Radeon 780M)32GB of RAM.
Best for: Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing.
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Ryzen 7 H 255 Build
ACEMAGIC X3 (Ryzen 7 H 255, Radeon 780M)A Ryzen 7 H 255 processor.
Best for: Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
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Ryzen 9 7940HS Build
BOSGAME P3 Pro (Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon 780M)A Ryzen 9 7940HS processor.
Best for: Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
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Ryzen 5 7640HS Build
GMKtec M6 Ultra (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M)A Ryzen 5 7640HS processor.
Best for: Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
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Lowest Price Here
BOSGAME P3 (Ryzen 9 6900HX, 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
Most Memory1 of 5
PELADN HA-4 (Ryzen 7 7840HS, Radeon 780M)
Inside the PELADN HA-4 are a Ryzen 7 7840HS and Radeon 780M integrated graphics, backed by 32GB of DDR5 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the BOSGAME P3 cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. Its 32GB memory is the most here; the ACEMAGIC X3 comes next at 16GB. On SSD capacity it ties with the ACEMAGIC X3, the BOSGAME P3 Pro and the GMKtec M6 Ultra at 1TB.
It shares a radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card with the ACEMAGIC X3 and BOSGAME P3 Pro; the BOSGAME P3 goes with a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card. You get a ryzen 7 7840HS processor here, which sets it apart from the BOSGAME P3 and its a ryzen 9 6900HX processor. It shares a DDR5 memory type with the BOSGAME P3 Pro and BOSGAME P3; the GMKtec M6 Ultra goes with a DDR5-4800 memory type. Only the ACEMAGIC X3 came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- Radeon 780M (integrated)
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 7840HS
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A Radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card
- 32GB of RAM
- 32GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD
- SSD capacity of 1TB, ahead of the BOSGAME P3
Cons
- Costs more than the BOSGAME P3 at the time of writing
Ryzen 7 H 255 Build2 of 5
ACEMAGIC X3 (Ryzen 7 H 255, Radeon 780M)
Inside the ACEMAGIC X3 are a Ryzen 7 H 255 and Radeon 780M integrated graphics, backed by 16GB of LPDDR5-6400 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
Why we like it
It also comes with USB4 and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. It matches the BOSGAME P3 Pro, the GMKtec M6 Ultra and the BOSGAME P3 on memory (16GB).
It matches the PELADN HA-4, the BOSGAME P3 Pro and the GMKtec M6 Ultra on SSD capacity (1TB). Like the PELADN HA-4 and BOSGAME P3 Pro, it has a radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card, while the GMKtec M6 Ultra uses a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card. No other pick in this guide offers a ryzen 7 H 255 processor; compare the GMKtec M6 Ultra, which has a ryzen 5 7640HS processor.
It is the only pick here with an LPDDR5-6400 memory type; the PELADN HA-4 has a DDR5 memory type instead. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper BOSGAME P3 Pro and the pricier PELADN HA-4, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- Radeon 780M (integrated)
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 H 255
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- LPDDR5-6400
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A Radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card
- USB4 and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
- SSD capacity of 1TB, ahead of the BOSGAME P3
- Ryzen 7 H 255 processor, the only one here
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- Costs more than the BOSGAME P3 at the time of writing
Ryzen 9 7940HS Build3 of 5
BOSGAME P3 Pro (Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon 780M)
Inside the BOSGAME P3 Pro are a Ryzen 9 7940HS and Radeon 780M integrated graphics, backed by 16GB of DDR5 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
Why we like it
There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. It matches the ACEMAGIC X3, the GMKtec M6 Ultra and the BOSGAME P3 on memory (16GB). It matches the PELADN HA-4, the ACEMAGIC X3 and the GMKtec M6 Ultra on SSD capacity (1TB).
Like the PELADN HA-4 and ACEMAGIC X3, it has a radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card, while the GMKtec M6 Ultra uses a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card. It is the only pick here with a ryzen 9 7940HS processor; the PELADN HA-4 has a ryzen 7 7840HS processor instead. Like the PELADN HA-4 and BOSGAME P3, it has a DDR5 memory type, while the ACEMAGIC X3 uses an LPDDR5-6400 memory type. Its price falls between the GMKtec M6 Ultra and the ACEMAGIC X3, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- Radeon 780M (integrated)
- Processor
- Ryzen 9 7940HS
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A Radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card
- Ryzen 9 7940HS near $550
- SSD capacity of 1TB, ahead of the BOSGAME P3
- Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, the only one here
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- Costs more than the BOSGAME P3 at the time of writing
Ryzen 5 7640HS Build4 of 5
GMKtec M6 Ultra (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M)
The GMKtec M6 Ultra build pairs a Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M integrated graphics, 16GB of DDR5-4800 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
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 ACEMAGIC X3, the BOSGAME P3 Pro and the BOSGAME P3 at 16GB. On SSD capacity it ties with the PELADN HA-4, the ACEMAGIC X3 and the BOSGAME P3 Pro at 1TB.
A radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card is unique to it among these picks, while the ACEMAGIC X3 uses a radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card. A ryzen 5 7640HS processor is unique to it among these picks, while the ACEMAGIC X3 uses a ryzen 7 H 255 processor. You get a DDR5-4800 memory type here, which sets it apart from the BOSGAME P3 and its a DDR5 memory type. When we checked, only the BOSGAME P3 cost less, and the BOSGAME P3 Pro cost more.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- Radeon 760M (integrated)
- Processor
- Ryzen 5 7640HS
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-4800
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A Radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card
- 1TB SSD at about $500
- 16GB of DDR5-4800 memory
- SSD capacity of 1TB, ahead of the BOSGAME P3
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- Costs more than the BOSGAME P3 at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
BOSGAME P3 (Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon 680M)
Inside the BOSGAME P3 are a Ryzen 9 6900HX and Radeon 680M integrated graphics, backed by 16GB of DDR5 and 512GB of SSD storage.
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.
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 ACEMAGIC X3, the BOSGAME P3 Pro and the GMKtec M6 Ultra at 16GB. On SSD capacity it trails the group at 512GB, while the PELADN HA-4 is rated for 1TB.
A radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card is unique to it among these picks, while the ACEMAGIC X3 uses a radeon 780M (integrated) graphics card. A ryzen 9 6900HX processor is unique to it among these picks, while the ACEMAGIC X3 uses a ryzen 7 H 255 processor. It shares a DDR5 memory type with the PELADN HA-4 and BOSGAME P3 Pro; the GMKtec M6 Ultra goes with a DDR5-4800 memory type. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the GMKtec M6 Ultra was closest.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- Radeon 680M (integrated)
- Processor
- Ryzen 9 6900HX
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 512GB
Pros
- A Radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card
- Ryzen 9 6900HX with dual-channel DDR5
- 16GB of DDR5 memory in a mini PC
- 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
- Memory trails the PELADN HA-4 (32GB)
The catch
Memory is its weakest area, and the PELADN HA-4 covers it better at 32GB.
How We Chose These Gaming PCs Under $600
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.
- The figures behind the order
- We set side by side five prebuilt PCs on graphics card, processor, memory and memory type from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 5 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the PELADN HA-4 to the BOSGAME P3, state graphics card, processor and memory.
- Who each pick suits
- The PELADN HA-4 for 32GB of RAM; the ACEMAGIC X3 for a Ryzen 7 H 255 processor; the BOSGAME P3 Pro for a Ryzen 9 7940HS processor.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the BOSGAME P3 ($250 to $500) to the PELADN HA-4 ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a Gaming PC Under $600
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Memory
Here memory runs from 16GB on the BOSGAME P3 to 32GB on the PELADN HA-4, a 100% spread. Start with the PELADN HA-4 if memory decides it.
SSD capacity across these picks
Across these 5 picks SSD capacity spans 512GB (the BOSGAME P3) to 1TB (the PELADN HA-4). For less, the ACEMAGIC X3 is the runner-up at 1TB.
A desktop PC beside a monitor on a corner gaming desk Processor
The PELADN HA-4 lists Ryzen 7 7840HS; the ACEMAGIC X3 lists Ryzen 7 H 255; the BOSGAME P3 Pro lists Ryzen 9 7940HS; the GMKtec M6 Ultra lists Ryzen 5 7640HS; the BOSGAME P3 lists Ryzen 9 6900HX.
Memory type
The PELADN HA-4, the BOSGAME P3 Pro and the BOSGAME P3 list DDR5; the ACEMAGIC X3 lists LPDDR5-6400; the GMKtec M6 Ultra lists DDR5-4800. Sort out memory type before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 3, 1 and 1.
A desktop PC and monitor on a desk lit with red and blue lighting What to check at home
Check the PELADN HA-4'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 $600
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing | PELADN HA-4 | 32GB of RAM |
| Buyers who prefer this CPU platform | ACEMAGIC X3 | A Ryzen 7 H 255 processor |
| Buyers who prefer this CPU platform | BOSGAME P3 Pro | A Ryzen 9 7940HS processor |
| Buyers who prefer this CPU platform | GMKtec M6 Ultra | A Ryzen 5 7640HS processor |
| Keeping the budget tight | BOSGAME P3 | The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing |
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Key specs side by side
The PELADN HA-4 leads on memory at 32GB, ahead of the ACEMAGIC X3 at 16GB.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | Processor | Memory | Memory type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PELADN HA-4 | Radeon 780M (integrated) | Ryzen 7 7840HS | 32GB | DDR5 |
| ACEMAGIC X3 | Radeon 780M (integrated) | Ryzen 7 H 255 | 16GB | LPDDR5-6400 |
| BOSGAME P3 Pro | Radeon 780M (integrated) | Ryzen 9 7940HS | 16GB | DDR5 |
| GMKtec M6 Ultra | Radeon 760M (integrated) | Ryzen 5 7640HS | 16GB | DDR5-4800 |
| BOSGAME P3 | Radeon 680M (integrated) | Ryzen 9 6900HX | 16GB | DDR5 |
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By price at the time of writing
The BOSGAME P3 was the lowest-priced pick ($250 to $500) and the PELADN HA-4 the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Prebuilt PCs |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | BOSGAME P3, GMKtec M6 Ultra |
| About $500 to $1000 | BOSGAME P3 Pro, ACEMAGIC X3, PELADN HA-4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the most memory: the PELADN HA-4 or the ACEMAGIC X3?
The PELADN HA-4 tops memory at 32GB; the ACEMAGIC X3 follows at 16GB, 100% apart.
What does the PELADN HA-4 add over the BOSGAME P3?
On paper it adds memory (32GB against 16GB) and SSD capacity (1TB against 512GB). On our last price check the BOSGAME P3 was in the $250 to $500 tier and the PELADN HA-4 in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if memory and SSD capacity decide your purchase.
Why is the ACEMAGIC X3 our Ryzen 7 H 255 Build pick?
It carries the badge for a Ryzen 7 H 255 processor. The BOSGAME P3, the cheapest pick, sat in the $250 to $500 tier against $500 to $1000 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It makes sense for anyone who prefers this CPU platform.
Do the PELADN HA-4 and the GMKtec M6 Ultra differ on graphics card?
The PELADN HA-4, the ACEMAGIC X3 and the BOSGAME P3 Pro use Radeon 780M (integrated); the GMKtec M6 Ultra uses Radeon 760M (integrated); the BOSGAME P3 uses Radeon 680M (integrated).
Will the ACEMAGIC X3 work with my setup?
Check the ACEMAGIC X3's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The ACEMAGIC X3's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. In this guide it ranks second of 5, as our Ryzen 7 H 255 Build pick, and second of 5 on memory (16GB).
What extras do the PELADN HA-4 and the ACEMAGIC X3 include?
The PELADN HA-4: 32GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD. The ACEMAGIC X3: USB4 and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The BOSGAME P3 Pro: a Ryzen 9 7940HS near $550.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the PELADN HA-4, chosen for 32GB of RAM. Look at the ACEMAGIC X3 for a Ryzen 7 H 255 processor, the BOSGAME P3 Pro for a Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, the GMKtec M6 Ultra for a Ryzen 5 7640HS processor and the BOSGAME P3 for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing if those matter more to you.
If you want a separate graphics card, the qualifying towers start near $700 at the time of writing.
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