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NZXT Player One
NZXT's entry 1080p gaming tower: an RTX 5060 and Core i5 in a standard Micro-ATX build with a two-year warranty.
- Gaming
- Intel Core i5-14400F
- GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
- 16 GB
- 1,000 GB
PCPR score
7.2
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$1,499Nov 9
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The short version
The Player One is NZXT's entry gaming prebuilt for 1080p, pairing an Intel Core i5-14400F with an RTX 5060 8GB, 16 GB of DDR5-5200 and a 1 TB SSD in the Micro-ATX H3 Flow. Player One Prime moves to a Ryzen 5 9600X, RTX 5060 Ti and the larger H5 Flow. Both use standard form-factor parts and a two-year warranty; the 8 GB graphics cards and 16 GB of memory are the main compromises.
Pros
- Built from standard Micro-ATX and ATX parts in a retail NZXT case, so later upgrades are straightforward
- Two-year system warranty from NZXT
- Spec sheets list the CPU, GPU, cooler, case and PSU wattage and rating for each model
- Prime version moves to the AM5 platform with a Ryzen 5 9600X
Cons
- The 8 GB RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti limit texture settings in the newest games
- The base Core i5-14400F sits on the older LGA1700 platform, so a move to Core Ultra means a new board
- RAM and SSD brands are listed as varying by build
Best for
- First gaming PC for 1080p play
- Buyers who want a prebuilt that upgrades like a DIY build
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Configurations, and what they’d cost to build
| Configuration | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Price | Same parts, DIY | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player One · Core i5-14400F · RTX 5060 8GB · 16GB · 1TB | Intel Core i5-14400F | GeForce RTX 5060 8GB | 16 GB | 1 TB | $1,499 | Not comparable | n/a |
| Player One Prime · Ryzen 5 9600X · RTX 5060 Ti 8GB · 16GB · 1TB | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 16 GB | 1 TB | $1,749 | $1,446 | +$303 |
The custom build uses the closest parts in our catalog at their latest prices, including a case, cooler and Windows license where the prebuilt has one. Chips sold only to system builders use their nearest retail sibling, and memory or storage sizes not sold on their own are priced per gigabyte. A positive number means the prebuilt costs more than DIY. It doesn’t count assembly, warranty or your time.
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What you can upgrade later
Memory
UnconfirmedThe maker doesn’t publish its slot layout. Check before buying more memory.
Browse memoryGraphics card
UnconfirmedMaximum card length isn’t published. The 650 W supply limits how far you can go, so a high-end card would need a new PSU.
Browse graphics cardProcessor
UnconfirmedA drop-in upgrade depends on the socket and the maker’s BIOS. Check the board before buying a CPU.
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Full specifications
Core
- Built for
- Gaming
- Form factor
- Mini Tower
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-14400F
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
- Motherboard
- B760 Micro ATX with Wi-Fi
Memory
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Memory speed
- 5,200 MT/s
- Storage
- 1,000 GB
Power
- Power supply
- 650 W
- PSU details
- ATX, 80+ Gold, brand varies
Cooling
- CPU cooler
- NZXT T120 (SI) air cooler
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home
Fit
- Standard motherboard
- Yes
- Standard PSU
- Yes
- Standard case layout
- Yes
Features
- Warranty
- 2 years
Physical
- Finish
- Black
- Dimensions
- 15.7 × 8.9 × 15.8 in (H × W × D)
Compatibility notes
- The Player One motherboard is a Micro-ATX B760 board with Wi-Fi in an H3 Flow case that supports Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX only
- NZXT lists a 650 W 80+ Gold ATX power supply, so check GPU power draw before a large graphics upgrade
- Player One Prime uses an ATX B850 board in the larger H5 Flow, 18.3 × 8.9 × 16.9 in
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Common questions
Can the Player One be upgraded later?
Yes. NZXT lists standard Micro-ATX and ATX form factors for the board and power supply, and the case is a retail H3 Flow. Memory and storage are ordinary DDR5 and M.2 parts, though brands vary by build.
Does the Player One include Wi-Fi?
NZXT's spec sheet says Wi-Fi is included on the motherboard but does not state the Wi-Fi generation, so check the exact board in your system if a specific standard matters.
What does Player One Prime change?
Prime moves to a Ryzen 5 9600X on AMD's AM5 platform, an RTX 5060 Ti 8GB and the larger H5 Flow case, while keeping 16 GB of DDR5 and a 1 TB SSD.
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