What drivers do I need to install, feeling overwhelmed. Z170 Pro Gaming

xcreepx

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I have been looking into this as I am building the PC on Thursday, and could use all the help I can get Here is my build. Final piece ( GPU ) is on its way now.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/tbkCGX

Now, what do I need to install for drivers, would it be a good idea to just use the CD included for the initial setup, and update the drivers when I can get online? I keep going in circles, and really stressing me out ( and I shouldn't stress as this is an awesome learning experience ) if someone could point me in the right direction, It would be very very appreciated.

I have a 16GB KingstonUSB drive I will be using, could someone walk me through the set up? Is it okay to have all the drivers I need on the USB at the same time? etc, t
 
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I normally download all the latest drivers a day or so before the mobo arrives to a USB drive, then, put it together on a bench, ensure all works, put it in the case, load the OS, update the drivers, then connect to the net and let Win start do ing it's updates (you can load your apps as this is going on ;)

rujoesmith

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You can use the CD that came with the motherboard to install all the necessary drivers. Or, you can just download the latest versions of them all from the manufacturers website. It does not matter how many you have on a usb drive at a time.

For the gpu, download the latest from NVidia's website or use the cd that came with the card and update later: http://www.geforce.com/drivers

edit: also, if something is missing a driver windows will let you know. Just open device manager and look for things with a yellow triangle next to them.
 

Tradesman1

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I normally download all the latest drivers a day or so before the mobo arrives to a USB drive, then, put it together on a bench, ensure all works, put it in the case, load the OS, update the drivers, then connect to the net and let Win start do ing it's updates (you can load your apps as this is going on ;)
 
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