- Jun 14, 2014
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I havent yet built my computer as I'm still waiting for the parts to get here but after I have all the hardware put together what do I do next? The first time I turn it on?
I understand I have to download the OS, put the cd that came with the motherboard in and download the software/drivers off that and drivers for the graphics cards. Is there anything else? Do I have to mess with the BIOS? I'm using RAID 1 so when should I set that up?
What order should I do this stuff in? I'm using a SSD to put the OS and other softwareI want to load faster. If I put the drivers on the SSD will it help performance?
My setup:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($172.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech K800 Wireless Slim Keyboard ($69.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: GTX 780 Back Plate ($24.03)
Total: $1971.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
I understand I have to download the OS, put the cd that came with the motherboard in and download the software/drivers off that and drivers for the graphics cards. Is there anything else? Do I have to mess with the BIOS? I'm using RAID 1 so when should I set that up?
What order should I do this stuff in? I'm using a SSD to put the OS and other softwareI want to load faster. If I put the drivers on the SSD will it help performance?
My setup:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($172.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech K800 Wireless Slim Keyboard ($69.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: GTX 780 Back Plate ($24.03)
Total: $1971.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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