Buying Guide
The Best Prebuilt Gaming PCs Under $800
We weighed five gaming PCs on VRAM and memory; the origimagic N2 Pro has the most memory, and the Trycoo 512GB costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Under $800, a prebuilt gaming PC targets 1080p. Every pick was $800 or less at the time of writing, ordered by VRAM.
The order reflects graphics card, VRAM and processor from maker specifications; we did not test these gaming PCs ourselves, and a missing VRAM is flagged, not filled in.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Also Consider
Evounic Gaming PC (Ryzen 5 5500, RX 580 8GB)
An older RX 580 with 8GB of VRAM.
Best for: Buyers who want older RX 580 with 8GB of VRAM.
Our take Check price for Evounic Gaming PC (Ryzen 5 5500, RX 580 8GB) (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
STGAubron Gaming PC (Core i7-10700F, RX 6600 8GB)
A desktop RX 6600 with 8GB of VRAM.
Best for: Buyers who want desktop RX 6600 with 8GB of VRAM.
Our take Check price for STGAubron Gaming PC (Core i7-10700F, RX 6600 8GB) (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
ZOTAC MEK (Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 3050 6GB)
A 650W Gold PSU near $800 at the time of writing.
Best for: Buyers who want 650W Gold PSU near $800 at the time of writing.
Our take Check price for ZOTAC MEK (Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 3050 6GB) (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 512GB)
Undercutting the origimagic N2 Pro on price when we checked.
Best for: Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
Our take Check price for Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 512GB) (opens in a new tab)
Most Memory
origimagic N2 Pro (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M)
The most memory here (32GB).
Best for: Buyers who put memory first.
Our take Check price for origimagic N2 Pro (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M) (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Also Consider1 of 5
Evounic Gaming PC (Ryzen 5 5500, RX 580 8GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Inside the Evounic RX 580 are a Ryzen 5 5500 and an RX 580 with 8GB of VRAM, backed by 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Buyers who want older RX 580 with 8GB of VRAM.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440 rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It matches the STGAubron RX 6600 on VRAM (8GB). It matches the STGAubron RX 6600, the MEK RTX 3050 and the Trycoo 512GB on memory (16GB).
It matches the STGAubron RX 6600 on SSD capacity (1TB). It is the only pick here with an RX 580 graphics card; the STGAubron RX 6600 has an RX 6600 graphics card instead. Like the MEK RTX 3050, it has a ryzen 5 5500 processor, while the STGAubron RX 6600 uses a core i7-10700F processor.
Check the Evounic RX 580's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. With 16GB installed, check for free memory slots before adding more. Its price falls between the origimagic N2 Pro and the STGAubron RX 6600, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RX 580
- VRAM: 8GB
- Processor: Ryzen 5 5500
- Memory: 16GB
- SSD: 1TB
Pros
- A RX 580 graphics card
- Older RX 580 with 8GB of VRAM
- VRAM of 8GB, ahead of the MEK RTX 3050
- SSD capacity of 1TB, ahead of the Trycoo 512GB
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- Costs more than the Trycoo 512GB at the time of writing
Strong Alternative2 of 5
STGAubron Gaming PC (Core i7-10700F, RX 6600 8GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The STGAubron RX 6600 build pairs a Core i7-10700F, an RX 6600 with 8GB of VRAM, 16GB of DDR4 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want desktop RX 6600 with 8GB of VRAM.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p.
Why we like it
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On VRAM it ties with the Evounic RX 580 at 8GB. On memory it ties with the Evounic RX 580, the MEK RTX 3050 and the Trycoo 512GB at 16GB.
On SSD capacity it ties with the Evounic RX 580 at 1TB. An RX 6600 graphics card is unique to it among these picks, while the MEK RTX 3050 uses an RTX 3050 graphics card. A core i7-10700F processor is unique to it among these picks, while the MEK RTX 3050 uses a ryzen 5 5500 processor.
You get a DDR4 memory type here, which sets it apart from the MEK RTX 3050 and its a DDR4-3200 memory type. When we checked, only the Evounic RX 580 and cheaper picks cost less, and the MEK RTX 3050 cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RX 6600
- VRAM: 8GB
- Processor: Core i7-10700F
- Memory: 16GB
- Memory type: DDR4
- SSD: 1TB
Pros
- A RX 6600 graphics card
- Desktop RX 6600 with 8GB of VRAM
- VRAM of 8GB, ahead of the MEK RTX 3050
- SSD capacity of 1TB, ahead of the Trycoo 512GB
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- Costs more than the Trycoo 512GB at the time of writing
Worth a Look3 of 5
ZOTAC MEK (Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 3050 6GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MEK RTX 3050 pairs a Ryzen 5 5500 with an RTX 3050 with 6GB of VRAM, plus 16GB of DDR4-3200 and a 500GB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want 650W Gold PSU near $800 at the time of writing.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 6GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440 is a problem.
Why we like it
It also comes with a 650W Gold PSU near $800 at the time of writing. Its 6GB VRAM is the least in this group; the Evounic RX 580 leads at 8GB. It matches the Evounic RX 580, the STGAubron RX 6600 and the Trycoo 512GB on memory (16GB).
Its 500GB SSD capacity is the smallest in this group; the Evounic RX 580 leads at 1TB. No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 3050 graphics card; compare the Trycoo 512GB, which has a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card. Like the Evounic RX 580, it has a ryzen 5 5500 processor, while the Trycoo 512GB uses a ryzen 5 7640HS processor.
It is the only pick here with a DDR4-3200 memory type; the origimagic N2 Pro has a DDR5-4800 memory type instead. Check the MEK RTX 3050's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RTX 3050
- VRAM: 6GB
- Processor: Ryzen 5 5500
- Memory: 16GB
- Memory type: DDR4-3200
- SSD: 500GB
- Power supply: 650W
- PSU rating: 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty: 1 year system, 3 years GPU
Pros
- A RTX 3050 graphics card
- A 650W power supply
- An 80 Plus Gold power supply
- 650W Gold PSU near $800 at the time of writing
Cons
- 6GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- A 500GB SSD fills quickly with modern games
Lowest Price Here4 of 5
Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 512GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Trycoo 512GB build pairs a Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M integrated graphics, 16GB of DDR5-5600 and a 512GB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editin is a problem.
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. On memory it ties with the Evounic RX 580, the STGAubron RX 6600 and the MEK RTX 3050 at 16GB.
On SSD capacity it ties with the origimagic N2 Pro at 512GB. You get a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card here, which sets it apart from the origimagic N2 Pro and its a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card. You get a ryzen 5 7640HS processor here, which sets it apart from the origimagic N2 Pro and its a ryzen 7 6800H processor.
It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the origimagic N2 Pro the next step up. There is no published VRAM figure, whereas the Evounic RX 580 offers 8GB.
Key dimensions & 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
- SSD capacity of 512GB, ahead of the MEK RTX 3050
- Ryzen 5 7640HS 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
- No published VRAM
Most Memory5 of 5
origimagic N2 Pro (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
origimagic N2 Pro pairs a Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M integrated graphics, plus 32GB of DDR5-4800 and a 512GB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who put memory first.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: a 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games.
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 Evounic RX 580 (16GB). It matches the Trycoo 512GB on SSD capacity (512GB).
No other pick in this guide offers a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card; compare the MEK RTX 3050, which has an RTX 3050 graphics card. No other pick in this guide offers a ryzen 7 6800H processor; compare the MEK RTX 3050, which has a ryzen 5 5500 processor. It is the only pick here with a DDR5-4800 memory type; the Trycoo 512GB has a DDR5-5600 memory type instead.
On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper Trycoo 512GB and the pricier Evounic RX 580, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its VRAM; if that figure matters, the Evounic RX 580 offers 8GB.
Key dimensions & 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
- SSD capacity of 512GB, ahead of the MEK RTX 3050
Cons
- A 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games
- No published VRAM
- Costs more than the Trycoo 512GB at the time of writing
How We Chose These Prebuilt Gaming PCs Under $800
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- Power and upgrades
- We recorded PSU wattage and rating where listed, which decides later GPU upgrades.
- Stated parts
- We included only listings that name the CPU, the GPU with its VRAM, the RAM and the SSD capacity.
- Price and warranty
- We compared prices at the time of writing and the warranty terms each listing states.
- Balance
- We compared how the CPU, memory and storage match the graphics card's class.
What to Look for in a Prebuilt Gaming PC Under $800
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Where these picks differ: memory
Among these picks, memory runs from 16GB on the Trycoo 512GB to 32GB on the origimagic N2 Pro. Pick the lowest figure that covers your use; the extra usually costs more than it returns.
Pair a sensible processor
A current six- or eight-core CPU is enough for most games. X3D chips with extra cache help at high frame rates, while older or unnamed CPUs are a warning sign in a listing.
Look for a named power supply
A listing that states wattage and an 80 Plus rating is easier to trust and to upgrade later. When a listing is silent, ask before buying.
Trust specific listings
Prefer listings that name every part: CPU model, GPU model and VRAM, RAM, SSD and PSU. Vague terms like "Core i7" or "brand may vary" leave room for weaker parts.
Check memory and storage
16GB of RAM runs games; 32GB leaves room for streaming, browsers and editing. A 1TB SSD holds a handful of large games, so plan for a second drive if you keep a big library.
How to Choose a Prebuilt Gaming PC Under $800
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want older RX 580 with 8GB of VRAM | Evounic RX 580 | An older RX 580 with 8GB of VRAM |
| Buyers who want desktop RX 6600 with 8GB of VRAM | STGAubron RX 6600 | A desktop RX 6600 with 8GB of VRAM |
| Buyers who want 650W Gold PSU near $800 at the time of writing | MEK RTX 3050 | A 650W Gold PSU near $800 at the time of writing |
| Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build | Trycoo 512GB | Undercutting the origimagic N2 Pro on price when we checked |
| Buyers who put memory first | origimagic N2 Pro | The most memory here (32GB) |
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Key specs side by side
Figures as each maker states them.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evounic RX 580 | RX 580 | 8GB | Ryzen 5 5500 | 16GB |
| STGAubron RX 6600 | RX 6600 | 8GB | Core i7-10700F | 16GB |
| MEK RTX 3050 | RTX 3050 | 6GB | Ryzen 5 5500 | 16GB |
| Trycoo 512GB | Radeon 760M (integrated) | Not listed | Ryzen 5 7640HS | 16GB |
| origimagic N2 Pro | Radeon 680M (integrated) | Not listed | Ryzen 7 6800H | 32GB |
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By price at the time of writing
Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.
| Price tier | Prebuilt PCs |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | Trycoo 512GB, origimagic N2 Pro |
| About $500 to $1000 | Evounic RX 580, STGAubron RX 6600, MEK RTX 3050 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pick leads on VRAM?
The Evounic RX 580, at 8GB. The STGAubron RX 6600 follows at 8GB, while the MEK RTX 3050 has 6GB.
Which pick costs the least here?
Start with the Trycoo 512GB, the lowest-priced pick when we checked. The MEK RTX 3050 is the premium end, so the spread between them shows what extra money buys here.
Do prebuilt PCs come with extra software?
Some do. Check the product page for trial software, and remove what you do not need after setup.
Is a prebuilt cheaper than building a PC?
Sometimes. Prebuilts include Windows, assembly and a system warranty; building yourself can cost less but you handle part choices and support.
Can I upgrade a prebuilt later?
Usually. Check the power supply wattage and connectors, the case's GPU clearance and free RAM slots before buying a part.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Evounic RX 580, chosen for an older RX 580 with 8GB of VRAM. Look at the STGAubron RX 6600 for a desktop RX 6600 with 8GB of VRAM, the MEK RTX 3050 for a 650W Gold PSU near $800 at the time of writing and the Trycoo 512GB for undercutting the origimagic N2 Pro on price when we checked if those matter more to you.
Check whether a listing uses a desktop GPU or integrated graphics.