Bill of Materials
Purpose
Section titled “Purpose”Identify the exact locked components for this PC build, record stable manufacturer references, and provide Amazon UK purchase links where available.
Retailer links are convenience links. Confirm seller, price, warranty terms, delivery date, and exact model number before purchase.
Primary Component List
Section titled “Primary Component List”Core Platform
Section titled “Core Platform”CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Section titled “CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D”- Exact model or target specification: Boxed product ID
100-100000910WOF; AM5; Windows 11 supported. - Manufacturer reference: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
- Amazon UK purchase link: Amazon UK.
- Compatibility status: Compatible with the AM5 motherboard.
Motherboard: Gigabyte B850 AORUS Elite WiFi7
Section titled “Motherboard: Gigabyte B850 AORUS Elite WiFi7”- Exact model or target specification: Rev. 1.x; AMD B850; AM5; ATX; DDR5; Wi-Fi 7.
- Manufacturer reference: Gigabyte B850 AORUS Elite WiFi7.
- Amazon UK purchase link: Amazon UK.
- Compatibility status: Compatible with Ryzen 7000-series CPUs, DDR5 memory, ATX cases, and Windows 11.
Memory: G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 AMD EXPO
Section titled “Memory: G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 AMD EXPO”- Exact model or target specification: Preferred kit G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB
F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5NR; 2 x 16GB; DDR5-6000 CL30-38-38-96; 1.35V; AMD EXPO. - Manufacturer reference: G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB.
- Amazon UK purchase link: Amazon UK.
- Compatibility status: Selected. G.SKILL QVL lists this kit for the Gigabyte B850 AORUS Elite WiFi7 motherboard.
Cooling, Case, and Power
Section titled “Cooling, Case, and Power”CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360
Section titled “CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360”- Exact model or target specification:
ACFRE00180A; 360mm AIO; AM5 mounting; 398 x 120 x 38mm radiator. - Manufacturer reference: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360.
- Amazon UK purchase link: Amazon UK.
- Compatibility status: Compatible with AM5. Dry-fit because the radiator is thicker than many 360mm AIO radiators.
Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini V2 Flow
Section titled “Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini V2 Flow”- Exact model or target specification:
O11DMIV2FX; ATX support; top 360mm radiator support; ATX PSU support under 200mm; 400mm GPU clearance. - Manufacturer reference: Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini V2.
- Amazon UK purchase link: Amazon UK.
- Compatibility status: Compatible with the ATX motherboard, 281mm GPU, 150mm PSU, and 360mm radiator target.
Power Supply: ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold
Section titled “Power Supply: ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold”- Exact model or target specification:
TUF-GAMING-1000G; ATX; 1000W; 80 Plus Gold; fully modular; 150 x 150 x 86mm. - Manufacturer reference: ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold tech specs.
- Amazon UK purchase link: Amazon UK.
- Compatibility status: Compatible with the case PSU clearance and exceeds the GPU recommended PSU requirement.
Storage, Graphics, and Operating System
Section titled “Storage, Graphics, and Operating System”SSD: Samsung 990 PRO 2TB NVMe
Section titled “SSD: Samsung 990 PRO 2TB NVMe”- Exact model or target specification:
MZ-V9P2T0BW; M.2 2280; PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 2.0; up to 7,450 MB/s sequential read and 6,900 MB/s sequential write under Samsung test conditions. - Manufacturer reference: Samsung 990 PRO data sheet.
- Amazon UK purchase link: Amazon UK.
- Compatibility status: Compatible with the motherboard M.2 slots. Use a motherboard heatsink.
GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB
Section titled “GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB”- Exact model or target specification:
GV-R9060XTGAMING-OC-16GD; 16GB GDDR6; PCIe 5.0; 281 x 118 x 40mm; 1 x 8-pin PCIe power. - Manufacturer reference: Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16G.
- Amazon UK purchase link: Amazon UK.
- Compatibility status: Compatible with the PCIe x16 slot, case GPU clearance, and PSU capacity.
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Section titled “Operating System: Windows 11 Pro”- Exact model or target specification: Windows 11 Pro installation USB already available.
- Manufacturer reference: Microsoft Windows 11 download.
- Amazon UK purchase link: Not required.
- Compatibility status: Compatible with the motherboard and CPU platform.
Locked RAM and SSD Evidence
Section titled “Locked RAM and SSD Evidence”Use the exact RAM and SSD models listed in the primary component list. Do not substitute alternatives unless component selection is explicitly reopened and the replacement is verified against official sources.
RAM Compatibility Evidence
Section titled “RAM Compatibility Evidence”- CPU platform: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 platform and supports DDR5 memory.
- Motherboard memory type: Gigabyte B850 AORUS Elite WiFi7 supports DDR5 memory and AMD EXPO memory modules.
- Selected RAM platform support: G.SKILL describes Trident Z5 Neo RGB as designed for DDR5-enabled AMD platforms with AMD EXPO profiles.
- Selected RAM motherboard listing: G.SKILL QVL for
F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5NRlistsB850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7. - Build decision: Use G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB
F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5NRas the locked memory kit.
Avoid:
- DDR4 memory. It is physically incompatible with this motherboard.
- Four-DIMM kits.
- Non-EXPO kits.
- Mixing separate 16GB modules or separate 2 x 16GB kits.
SSD Compatibility Evidence
Section titled “SSD Compatibility Evidence”- Selected SSD model: Samsung 990 PRO 2TB
MZ-V9P2T0BW. - Samsung data sheet: 990 PRO is M.2 2280, PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0.
- Motherboard support: Gigabyte user manual identifies
M2A_CPUas a CPU-connected M.2 slot and states the board supports M.2 PCIe SSDs. - Build decision: Use Samsung 990 PRO
MZ-V9P2T0BWas the locked boot SSD under the motherboard heatsink.
Avoid:
- SATA M.2 drives.
- 2230, 2242, or 2260 drives.
- Unknown-brand SSDs.
- Tall third-party heatsinks that conflict with the motherboard M.2 heatsink.
Additional Tools and Consumables
Section titled “Additional Tools and Consumables”These items are not PC components, but they are required or strongly recommended for a clean build. Amazon UK links are convenience examples rather than fixed requirements.
Required Tools
Section titled “Required Tools”Full-size Phillips #2 screwdriver
Section titled “Full-size Phillips #2 screwdriver”- Requirement level: Required.
- Amazon UK example: Amazon Basics 32-piece electronics screwdriver set.
- Build use: Case screws, motherboard screws, PSU screws, GPU bracket, and radiator screws.
Precision screwdriver or bit kit
Section titled “Precision screwdriver or bit kit”- Requirement level: Required.
- Amazon UK example: iFixit Mako Precision Bit Set.
- Build use: M.2 screws and small accessory screws.
Strongly Recommended Tools
Section titled “Strongly Recommended Tools”Anti-static wrist strap
Section titled “Anti-static wrist strap”- Requirement level: Strongly recommended.
- Amazon UK example: iFixit anti-static wrist strap.
- Build use: Reduces electrostatic discharge risk while handling exposed components.
Recommended Tools
Section titled “Recommended Tools”Anti-static screw tray or project tray
Section titled “Anti-static screw tray or project tray”- Requirement level: Recommended.
- Amazon UK example: iFixit anti-static project tray.
- Build use: Keeps M.2, case, radiator, PSU, and motherboard screws separated.
Side cutters
Section titled “Side cutters”- Requirement level: Recommended.
- Amazon UK example: Amazon UK search.
- Build use: Trimming cable ties cleanly.
Hook-and-loop cable straps or cable ties
Section titled “Hook-and-loop cable straps or cable ties”- Requirement level: Recommended.
- Amazon UK example: Amazon UK search.
- Build use: Cable routing behind the motherboard tray.
Flashlight or head torch
Section titled “Flashlight or head torch”- Requirement level: Recommended.
- Amazon UK example: Amazon UK search.
- Build use: Header inspection and cable checks inside the case.
Optional Consumables
Section titled “Optional Consumables”Isopropyl alcohol and lint-free cloth
Section titled “Isopropyl alcohol and lint-free cloth”- Requirement level: Optional.
- Amazon UK example: Amazon UK search.
- Build use: Cleaning thermal paste only if rework is needed.
An all-in-one toolkit such as the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit is acceptable if it includes suitable bits and ESD protection, but still use a comfortable full-size Phillips #2 screwdriver for case and radiator screws.
Compatibility Summary
Section titled “Compatibility Summary”- CPU and motherboard: Pass. The motherboard is AM5 and supports AMD Ryzen 7000-series processors.
- CPU cooler and CPU socket: Pass. The ARCTIC cooler includes AM5 support.
- Memory and motherboard: Pass. The selected G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB kit is listed by G.SKILL as compatible with the Gigabyte B850 AORUS Elite WiFi7 motherboard. The board supports DDR5 and AMD EXPO memory profiles.
- SSD and motherboard: Pass. The Samsung 990 PRO is M.2 2280 NVMe and fits the motherboard M.2 slots.
- GPU and case: Pass. The GPU is 281mm long; the case supports GPUs up to the 400mm class.
- GPU and PSU: Pass. The GPU requires one 8-pin PCIe connector and recommends a 450W PSU; the selected PSU is 1000W and provides PCIe power headroom.
- PSU and case: Pass. The PSU is 150mm long; the case supports ATX PSUs under 200mm.
- Motherboard and case: Pass. The motherboard is ATX and the case supports ATX motherboards.
- AIO and case: Conditional pass. The case supports a 360mm top radiator, and the cooler is a 360mm AIO. Dry-fit before final cable routing because the ARCTIC radiator is 38mm thick before fans.
- Operating system: Pass. Windows 11 Pro is supported by the platform and is assumed to be available on USB installation media.
Pre-Purchase Verification Checklist
Section titled “Pre-Purchase Verification Checklist”- Confirm each retailer listing matches the exact model number in this page.
- Confirm the motherboard revision and BIOS support before assembly.
- Use the exact RAM kit listed in this page.
- Confirm the case colour and variant:
O11DMIV2FXfor black Flow. - Confirm the GPU listing is the 16GB model, not the 8GB model.
- Confirm the SSD listing is the 2TB model.
- Confirm the PSU listing is the ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold, not a lower-wattage variant.
- Keep invoices and serial numbers private.