MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX. What are the must have drivers/utilities?

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vykim223

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Just bought a MSI Z97 PC MATE and Intel g3258 combo from Microcenter. What are the must have drivers/utilities for the mobo?

Intel g3258
MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX
2x4GB 1600 DDR3
EVGA 750Ti FTW/ACX
1TB WD Blue
Corsair CX500

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Forgot to mention. This is my first build ever and I do plan on overclocking but in the mean time just going run it stock to test everything out and until I've gained enough knowledge on overclocking .
 
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The very very least driver you will need is the LAN driver (which lets you connect to the internet and download the rest of the drivers).

Other more important drivers are chipsets, USB 3.0 and probably Audio drivers.

The intel software you listed are utilities that come with the Intel Chipset drivers, I personally have never used them though.

Also, best to keep ALL drivers up to date, even those you don't use (unless it causes you system instability), so I would update that Audio Driver.
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Go to your manufacturer web page you will find the list of all the drivers you can download. You should install the ones under Chipset, Audio, LAN, USB, and SATA. You don't need the VGA since you have a discrete GPU but you need also to install the dedicated drivers through the Nvidia software.
 
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vykim223

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I've installed the chipset and lan drivers so far. Haven't touched audio drivers since audio seems to be working fine.

I am confused at to what exactly the other drivers do though.
Intel Management Engine Driver +Microsoft hotfix
Intel Smart Connect Tech.
Intel Rapid Start Tech.
Intel Rapid Storage Tech.
Command Center
Smart Utilities
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
Super Charger
 
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The very very least driver you will need is the LAN driver (which lets you connect to the internet and download the rest of the drivers).

Other more important drivers are chipsets, USB 3.0 and probably Audio drivers.

The intel software you listed are utilities that come with the Intel Chipset drivers, I personally have never used them though.

Also, best to keep ALL drivers up to date, even those you don't use (unless it causes you system instability), so I would update that Audio Driver.
 
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