What's a Good Small Desktop PC for Light Gaming, around $600?

tomate85 on 30/01/2025 - 22:05
Last edited 31/01/2025 - 09:27 by 1 other user

Hi everyone, I’m looking for recommendations for a compact PC, possibly a mini PC, that can handle gaming.

I mostly play games like Anno 1800, as well as less demanding titles such as Balatro and Outer Wilds. Space is a big consideration for me, so the form factor needs to be small enough to fit comfortably on my desk. My budget is around $600.

Would mini PCs like the BOSGAME P3 or MINISFORUM UM690 Slim be good options, or are there better alternatives within my budget?

Thanks in advance for your help!

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  • jv on 30/01/2025 - 22:11
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    1. Asus ROG NUC 7: This mini PC is about the size of a cable box and comes with a mobile-class RTX 4070 GPU, making it perfect for light gaming. It's compact, easy to upgrade, and blends well into any living room setup.

    2. MinisForum AtomMan G7 PT: This mini PC features a discrete RX 7600M XT GPU and an eight-core Zen 4 chip, offering great performance for both gaming and productivity tasks.

    3. MinisForum Venus UM970 Pro: If you're on a budget, this is a fantastic option. It combines a powerful APU with competitive pricing, making it a great choice for light gaming and everyday computing.

    4. TOPGRO T1-Pro: This mini PC is designed with expansion in mind and offers performance close to a full-sized gaming PC. It's compact but powerful, making it a great choice for light gaming.

    • CrispyChrispy on 30/01/2025 - 22:28
      +2

      Those are not $600…

      Someone forgot to include OP's budget in their AI prompt.

      • jv on 30/01/2025 - 22:30
        -3

        Those are not $600…

        no mention of budget in the title.

  • FoxJump on 30/01/2025 - 22:32
    +4

    I'm hoping to get this one
    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DKFKGR4Z/

    it can be had as low as $500ish.
    to do this, you have to
    a) wait until sunday midnight (ie: monday morning) to check if they drop the regular price to $700, and if they do
    b) wait until 2hours later at 2am, when they randomly release a $170 off coupon - which will be gone in the morning.

    ive been tracking this since i missed out on $500 price three weeks ago.

    last night (rather this morning) at 0207 there was a $180 coupon for example.

    • tomate85 on 30/01/2025 - 22:40

      Thanks for that. I'll give it a go. Seems to get good reviews.

      • FoxJump on 30/01/2025 - 22:47
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        check amazon for coupons. when coupons on other computers expire thats generally when the prices cycle.
        there's some expiring 3rd of feb and some on the 9th of feb.
        when prices change, coupons do not immediatelly come out.

        i recommend adding to your amazon wish list, cos there you can also add a note upto 255chars, this is where im tracking what the prices+coupons were.

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