Here is my new build:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xfMJqs
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1241 V3 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N53 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter
Other: Logitech G103Gaming Keyboard
Other: Acer G237HLAbid
Other: A4 Tech Bloody V7M
Other: Genius SW-G2.1 1250 Gaming Speakers
As the title says, I'm a bit confused about making my SSD the boot drive for the OS while also using an HDD. I've been checking the forums and websites but still have questions and want to make sure I get everything right. These parts are all new so I do not need to migrate anything.
Here is what I think is right, please correct me if I'm wrong.
A) Unplug the HDD so only the SSD is connected then power on the PC.
B) Go into the BIOS and ensure AHCI is selected. Also check that all RAM is detected while there and set the optical drive to boot first.
C) Insert the Windows CD and install.
D) Get the wifi up and running.
E) Check for Windows updates. Go to the manufacturer site and update the motherboard drivers. Go to AMD site and update video card drivers.
F) Power down and plug in the HDD.
G) Power up and change boot order in the BIOS.
How am I doing? I'm trying to make this as simple as possible since this is my first time having to do this. Few more questions though...
1) Do I need the disk that came with the SSD at all?
2) What would be the proper boot order upon completion... SSD, then HDD, then optical drive?
3) Should I make a system restore point after finishing all this and how exactly do I do so?
4) Is the AMD catalyst worth downloading for game setting?
5) If my RAM speeds are shown to be slower then what it actually is capable of how do I change it and should I?
6) When I install a game or any other program will I always be asked which drive to put it on?
7) Did I miss anything else? Maybe something more needs updates?
1st build so I'm new and nervous. All help is appreciated.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xfMJqs
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1241 V3 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N53 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter
Other: Logitech G103Gaming Keyboard
Other: Acer G237HLAbid
Other: A4 Tech Bloody V7M
Other: Genius SW-G2.1 1250 Gaming Speakers
As the title says, I'm a bit confused about making my SSD the boot drive for the OS while also using an HDD. I've been checking the forums and websites but still have questions and want to make sure I get everything right. These parts are all new so I do not need to migrate anything.
Here is what I think is right, please correct me if I'm wrong.
A) Unplug the HDD so only the SSD is connected then power on the PC.
B) Go into the BIOS and ensure AHCI is selected. Also check that all RAM is detected while there and set the optical drive to boot first.
C) Insert the Windows CD and install.
D) Get the wifi up and running.
E) Check for Windows updates. Go to the manufacturer site and update the motherboard drivers. Go to AMD site and update video card drivers.
F) Power down and plug in the HDD.
G) Power up and change boot order in the BIOS.
How am I doing? I'm trying to make this as simple as possible since this is my first time having to do this. Few more questions though...
1) Do I need the disk that came with the SSD at all?
2) What would be the proper boot order upon completion... SSD, then HDD, then optical drive?
3) Should I make a system restore point after finishing all this and how exactly do I do so?
4) Is the AMD catalyst worth downloading for game setting?
5) If my RAM speeds are shown to be slower then what it actually is capable of how do I change it and should I?
6) When I install a game or any other program will I always be asked which drive to put it on?
7) Did I miss anything else? Maybe something more needs updates?
1st build so I'm new and nervous. All help is appreciated.
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