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The Best Pre-Built Gaming PCs Under $500

Five pre-built 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. These five name their Ryzen processor, memory type and SSD capacity.

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.

  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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  2. Solid Alternative

    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 want a radeon 680m (integrated) graphics card.

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  3. Worth Considering

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

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Our Picks

Lowest Price Here1 of 5

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. It matches the Trycoo 1TB, the UM690L Slim and the BOSGAME P3 on memory (16GB). Like the BOSGAME P6 Neo, it has a ryzen 7 6800H processor, while the BOSGAME P3 uses a ryzen 9 6900HX processor.

Like the UM690L Slim, it has an LPDDR5 memory type, while the BOSGAME P3 uses a DDR5 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.

With 16GB installed, check for free memory slots before adding more. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the BOSGAME P6 Neo was the next step up.

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 BOSGAME P6 Neo

Cons

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

The catch

The main gap: memory of 16GB, behind the BOSGAME P6 Neo (24GB). If that matters, the BOSGAME P6 Neo offers 24GB.

Most Memory2 of 5

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

Pass on it if a 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games rules it out for your setup.
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 leads this guide at 24GB, ahead of the Glorlin 6800H (16GB). It matches the UM690L Slim and the BOSGAME P3 on SSD capacity (512GB).

Like the Glorlin 6800H, it has a ryzen 7 6800H processor, while the UM690L Slim uses a ryzen 9 6900HX processor. No other pick in this guide offers an LPDDR5X memory type; compare the UM690L Slim, which has an LPDDR5 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.

The BOSGAME P6 Neo's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. Its price falls between the Glorlin 6800H and the Trycoo 1TB, based on our last check.

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
  • Costs more than the Glorlin 6800H at the time of writing

Ryzen 5 7640HS Build3 of 5

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

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, 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. It matches the Glorlin 6800H, the UM690L Slim and the BOSGAME P3 on memory (16GB).

It matches the Glorlin 6800H on SSD capacity (1TB). It is the only pick here with a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card; the Glorlin 6800H has a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card instead. It is the only pick here with a ryzen 5 7640HS processor; the Glorlin 6800H has a ryzen 7 6800H processor instead.

No other pick in this guide offers a DDR5-5600 memory type; compare the UM690L Slim, which has an LPDDR5 memory type. Its price falls between the BOSGAME P6 Neo and the UM690L Slim, based on our last check.

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 BOSGAME P6 Neo

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

Solid Alternative4 of 5

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 want a radeon 680m (integrated) graphics card.

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.
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. On memory it ties with the Glorlin 6800H, the Trycoo 1TB and the BOSGAME P3 at 16GB.

On SSD capacity it ties with the BOSGAME P6 Neo and the BOSGAME P3 at 512GB. It shares a ryzen 9 6900HX processor with the BOSGAME P3; the BOSGAME P6 Neo goes with a ryzen 7 6800H processor. It shares an LPDDR5 memory type with the Glorlin 6800H; the BOSGAME P6 Neo goes with an LPDDR5X memory type.

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. The UM690L Slim's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. It was priced above the Trycoo 1TB and below the BOSGAME P3 at the time of writing.

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

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

Worth Considering5 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

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

Skip if

Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
BOSGAME P3 (Ryzen 9 6900HX, 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 Glorlin 6800H, the Trycoo 1TB and the UM690L Slim at 16GB. On SSD capacity it ties with the BOSGAME P6 Neo and the UM690L Slim at 512GB.

It shares a ryzen 9 6900HX processor with the UM690L Slim; the Glorlin 6800H goes with a ryzen 7 6800H processor. You get a DDR5 memory type here, which sets it apart from the UM690L Slim and its an LPDDR5 memory type. Check the BOSGAME P3's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.

The BOSGAME P3's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. At our last price check it topped the group, with the UM690L Slim the nearest cheaper option.

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
  • 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
  • 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 Pre-Built 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
The figures behind the order
We lined up five prebuilt PCs on graphics card, processor, memory and memory type, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and all 5 compared fields are stated for every pick.
What every pick has in common
All 5, from the Glorlin 6800H to the BOSGAME P3, state graphics card, processor and memory.
Who each pick suits
The Glorlin 6800H for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing; the BOSGAME P6 Neo for 24GB of RAM; the Trycoo 1TB for a Ryzen 5 7640HS processor.
Price range
From the Glorlin 6800H to the BOSGAME P3, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.

What to Look for in a Pre-Built 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 BOSGAME P3 to 24GB on the BOSGAME P6 Neo, a 50% spread. If memory is your first filter, the BOSGAME P6 Neo sets the ceiling at 24GB.

  2. SSD capacity across these picks

    Across these 5 picks SSD capacity spans 512GB (the BOSGAME P3) to 1TB (the Glorlin 6800H). The Glorlin 6800H is the pick for SSD capacity.

    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 Glorlin 6800H and the BOSGAME P6 Neo list Ryzen 7 6800H; the Trycoo 1TB lists Ryzen 5 7640HS; the UM690L Slim and the BOSGAME P3 list Ryzen 9 6900HX. Settling processor first narrows 5 picks to 2 or 2 or 1.

  4. Memory type

    The Glorlin 6800H and the UM690L Slim list LPDDR5; the BOSGAME P6 Neo lists LPDDR5X; the Trycoo 1TB lists DDR5-5600; the BOSGAME P3 lists DDR5. Sort out memory type before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 2, 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. Setup checks

    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.

How to Choose a Pre-Built Gaming PC Under $500

By priority

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

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Key specs side by side

The BOSGAME P6 Neo leads on memory at 24GB, ahead of the Glorlin 6800H at 16GB.

Prebuilt PCGraphics cardProcessorMemoryMemory type
Glorlin 6800HRadeon 680M (integrated)Ryzen 7 6800H16GBLPDDR5
BOSGAME P6 NeoRadeon 680M (integrated)Ryzen 7 6800H24GBLPDDR5X
Trycoo 1TBRadeon 760M (integrated)Ryzen 5 7640HS16GBDDR5-5600
UM690L SlimRadeon 680M (integrated)Ryzen 9 6900HX16GBLPDDR5
BOSGAME P3Radeon 680M (integrated)Ryzen 9 6900HX16GBDDR5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the most memory: the BOSGAME P6 Neo or the Glorlin 6800H?

Between the top two, it is 24GB on the BOSGAME P6 Neo against 16GB on the Glorlin 6800H, a 50% difference.

What does the BOSGAME P3 add over the Glorlin 6800H?

The BOSGAME P3 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.

Why is the Trycoo 1TB our Ryzen 5 7640HS Build pick?

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

Do the Glorlin 6800H and the Trycoo 1TB differ on graphics card?

The Glorlin 6800H, the BOSGAME P6 Neo, the UM690L Slim and the BOSGAME P3 use Radeon 680M (integrated); the Trycoo 1TB uses Radeon 760M (integrated).

Will the BOSGAME P6 Neo work with my setup?

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. The BOSGAME P6 Neo'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 Most Memory pick, and first of 5 on memory (24GB).

What extras do the Glorlin 6800H and the BOSGAME P6 Neo include?

The Glorlin 6800H: a 1TB SSD with a Ryzen 7 6800H. The BOSGAME P6 Neo: 24GB of LPDDR5X memory. The Trycoo 1TB: a 1TB SSD with room to expand.

Bottom Line

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

Check the video outputs against your monitor; the graphics chips here are close in performance.

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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