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NZXT Player Three
NZXT's 4K tier: a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32 GB of DDR5-6000 and a 4 TB SSD under a Kraken Elite 360 cooler.
- Gaming
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- GeForce RTX 5080 16GB
- 32 GB
- 4,000 GB
PCPR score
8.2
Great
Best price we’ve seen
$3,999Nov 9
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The short version
The Player Three is NZXT's 4K gaming prebuilt, combining a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RTX 5080 16GB, 32 GB of DDR5-6000 and a 4 TB NVMe SSD in an H6 Flow, cooled by a Kraken Elite 360 RGB V2 and fed by an 850 W Gold supply. Player Three Prime moves to a Ryzen 9 9950X3D and RTX 5090 with 64 GB of memory in an H9 Flow. Standard ATX parts and a two-year warranty carry across both.
Pros
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5080 suit high-refresh 4K play
- 4 TB NVMe SSD is included on both Player Three models
- Kraken Elite 360 RGB V2 AIO in an H6 or H9 Flow case
- Two-year warranty with standard ATX board, PSU and case
Cons
- Motherboard, RAM and SSD brands vary, with only the B850 chipset listed
- 850 W Gold on the base model leaves less room for a future RTX 5090
- Prime's RTX 5090 tier carries a steep premium over the RTX 5080 model
Best for
- 4K gaming on a standard, upgradeable platform
- Creators who also game
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Configurations, and what they’d cost to build
| Configuration | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Price | Same parts, DIY | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player Three · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · RTX 5080 16GB · 32GB · 4TB | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | GeForce RTX 5080 16GB | 32 GB | 4 TB | $3,999 | $4,351 | −$352 |
| Player Three Prime · Ryzen 9 9950X3D · RTX 5090 32GB · 64GB · 4TB | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | GeForce RTX 5090 32GB | 64 GB | 4 TB | $9,299 | $5,628 | +$3,671 |
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 850 W supply limits how far you can go.
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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
- Mid Tower
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5080 16GB
- Motherboard
- B850 ATX with Wi-Fi
Memory
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Memory speed
- 6,000 MT/s
- Storage
- 4,000 GB
Power
- Power supply
- 850 W
- PSU details
- ATX, 80 PLUS Gold, brand varies
Cooling
- CPU cooler
- NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB V2
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
- 17.1 × 11.3 × 16.3 in
Compatibility notes
- Player Three uses an ATX B850 board in the H6 Flow (2023), while Prime moves to the larger H9 Flow (2025)
- Player Three Prime ships with a 1000 W ATX 3.1 Gold PSU, while the base model has an 850 W Gold unit
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What reviewers and owners say
PC Gamer
MixedPC Gamer praises the Prime config's gorgeous understated design, quiet operation, and elite 9800X3D plus RTX 5090 performance, but criticizes the $4,999 price and cut-rate motherboard, storage, and PSU placement.
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Common questions
Is the Player Three enough for 4K gaming?
Its RTX 5080 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are aimed at 4K play, and NZXT pairs them with 32 GB of DDR5-6000 and a 360 mm Kraken cooler. Independent frame-rate results for this exact system are still to be added here.
What does Player Three Prime add?
A Ryzen 9 9950X3D, RTX 5090 32GB, 64 GB of DDR5-6000, Windows 11 Pro and the larger H9 Flow case, with a 1000 W ATX 3.1 Gold power supply.
Can the graphics card be upgraded later?
The base model's 850 W Gold supply and H6 Flow case allow a swap to most cards, but a higher-power GPU may need a larger PSU. Check the card's length against the H6 Flow's clearance before buying.
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