What drivers do I need to install in a new system?

VatsalS

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I just built my first system and installed windows 10 on it. Could you please recommend what drivers I should install and any additional software that I should have?

Specs:
CPU: Intel i5 6600k
Cooler: Corsair H100i v2
GPU: Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080 8G
Motherboard: Asus Z170A
RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3200 MHz
HDD: Seagate Barracuda
PSU: EVGA 750W G2
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX
 
Solution
I would let windows figure out what IT needs, then off the top of my head and the way I would handle it
1) look in hardware manager if any hardware is not "working properly" and find motherboard manufacturer web site ( in your case Asus)
windows 10 or win 8 drivers for it, as a last resort find a win 7 driver for it.
2) install fresh video card driver from downloaded web page. tossing the carom that came with it in the garbage
3) water cooler management software and configure it.
I would let windows figure out what IT needs, then off the top of my head and the way I would handle it
1) look in hardware manager if any hardware is not "working properly" and find motherboard manufacturer web site ( in your case Asus)
windows 10 or win 8 drivers for it, as a last resort find a win 7 driver for it.
2) install fresh video card driver from downloaded web page. tossing the carom that came with it in the garbage
3) water cooler management software and configure it.
 
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