The Best $600 Home Office PC Build – December 2025
Maximum Office Productivity for the Minimum Price!
Looking to build the best possible home office PC for around $600? No problem! This guide lists all the parts you’ll need to put together a balanced computer that has the power to handle any office task. And luckily, while low-cost video cards are nearly extinct, this office PC’s built-in video means you can get your system up and running without wasting a dime!
This Month’s Build, Powered by AMD
We’ve been publishing this guide for over a dozen years, and recently we needed to change the target budget, because the original $500 pricepoint that we set way back in 2013 is no longer viable in 2025 due to inflation and other factors. But alas, due to a massive disruption in the memory market, it’s not impossible to build this PC for our new target of $600, so we instead suggest you go for the pre-built mini PC we list as an alternative in this guide. It’s an amazing PC, and we’ve purchased several of them personally!
Now, if you’re interested in what we would otherwise suggest for December 2025 if the RAM market weren’t upside down, it would start with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, a powerful and efficient six-core, 12-thread processor that is the perfect pick for home users on a budget who still want cutting-edge performance. Adding to its value is its built-in graphics, allowing you to run this system without the added expense of a video card. With regard to other components, you would be getting gear that will keep your system running for years. This includes 16GB of DDR5 RAM (which is sold out) and a 500GB PCIe Gen 4-based solid-state drive.
To allow expandability, the $600 Home Office PC Build is powered by a 500W power supply and housed in a compact yet roomy micro-ATX Case. These are industry-standard components, meaning you can upgrade for years to come. We’ve listed some of our top recommendations for accessories and upgrades, including a gaming-grade video card, later in this guide!
The DIY vs. Pre-Built Question
In addition to the DIY PC build we profile in this guide, you may wish to consider the pre-built mini PC we list as an alternative. It offers similar performance and takes up just a fraction of the space. The tradeoff is that it can’t be upgraded with new CPUs or video cards, but for home office use, it’s actually quite amazing, and honestly our top pick unless you’re a hobbyist.
Parting Thoughts
Need to accessorize your new Home Office PC? Just scroll down to the end of this guide for our top picks, or check out our dedicated Monitor Buyer’s Guide, Speaker/Headset Buyer’s Guide, and Wireless Networking Buyer’s Guide!
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The Pre-Built Option
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The Ultra-Compact Small Office PC –MINISFORUM UM870
$535The Guru’s TipTake everything you want in a modern PC and then scale it down, and you get the UM870. It offers a slim and sleek design that allows it to be hidden away or shown off (it’s about 5″ square and 2″ thick). Despite these trim proportions, it’s equipped with the ultra-fast AMD Ryzen 7 8745H 8-core, 16-thread CPU with boost to 5GHz, and built-in Radeon 780M graphics. Supporting this chip is an ample 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 1TB Gen 4 solid-state drive, and built-in WiFi 6E. It has a 5 USB ports in total (including a USB 4 Type-C), and it can simultaneously support three monitors on the Type-C port plus the included DisplayPort and HDMI port. To top it off, Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and included in the price!We want to make clear that due to RAM prices, it's no longer possible to build a DIY PC at our target pricepoint ($600). But you can still get this amazing mini PC for less than that (as of our latest update), and it will perform at least as well if not better than what we spec out below! But you'll still probably need accessories for this PC, so please do scroll down to the end of this guide for our top picks for a monitor, keyboard, and mouse!
The DIY Option
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CPU –AMD Ryzen 5 7600
$185 The Guru’s TipThis CPU includes a cooler, so no need to buy another one.
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Motherboard –ASRock B650M PG Lightning WiFi
$130 The Guru’s TipThis motherboard's HDMI 2.1 port and DisplayPort support monitors with resolutions up to 4K.
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Memory –Crucial 2x8GB DDR5-4800 C46 (SOLD OUT)
$78 The Guru’s TipNote that there is no longer any low-cost DDR5 RAM available on the market, so at this point we can no longer spec this build. We suggest you buy the pre-built mini PC listed earlier in this guide.
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Solid-State Drive –TeamGroup MP44L 500GB
$65 The Guru’s TipThis drive comes in a number of sizes, but 500GB is the perfect starter size for a home office PC!
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Case –Cooler Master Q300L
$35 The Guru’s TipThis is by far the lowest-priced case on the market from a reputable manufacturer - we hope Cooler Master never stops offering this loss leader!
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Power Supply –Thermaltake Smart 500W 80+
$40 The Guru’s TipThis is an exceptional deal coming from a major, trusted manufacturer!
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Operating System –Windows 11 Home (USB) @Newegg
$139 The Guru’s TipWindows 11 is the OS you want on your new system!
Optional Products
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The Basic Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo –Logitech MK335 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo
$30 The Guru’s TipThis combo uses a single tiny USB receiver to connect both peripherals!
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The 24-inch Small Office Monitor –AOC 24B2H2
$90 The Guru’s TipTo use the built-in speakers, connect the monitor to your PC with an HDMI cable - it will carry both video and audio!
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The Basic PC Speakers –Creative Pebble 2.0
$21 The Guru’s TipTo connect these, you'll use a 3.5mm cable for audio and USB for power, both to your PC. No connection to the wall required!
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Webcam –Logitech C920x Pro HD Webcam
$60 The Guru’s TipWe advise you not to buy any Logitech webcams from third-party sellers. They are likely to be used or counterfeit.
Total Cost: $655
The Pre-Built Option
The DIY Option
- CPU – AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ($185)
- Motherboard – ASRock B650M PG Lightning WiFi ($130)
- Memory – Crucial 2x8GB DDR5-4800 C46 (SOLD OUT) ($78)
- Solid-State Drive – TeamGroup MP44L 500GB ($65)
- Case – Cooler Master Q300L ($35)
- Power Supply – Thermaltake Smart 500W 80+ ($40)
- Operating System – Windows 11 Home (USB) @Newegg ($139)
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The TBG DIY PC Build Guides
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The Monitor Buyer's Guide
Upgrade the view for your PC with a new monitor - we list the best in our buyer's guide!
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The Headset/Speaker Buyer's Guide
Upgrade your audio experience with one of our top-rated speakers or headsets!
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The Wireless Networking Buyer's Guide
Don't bog down your new PC with an old network... check out our recommended wireless gear to give your PC a boost!