Advice for a first timer

Spexels · Apr 16, 2017

I am planning to build a pc soon, any advice or tips when actually building it? Also once I actually build it how do I upkeep it properly? (Driver updates, defragging, etc)

Optical drive:SAMSUNG TSST Ultra-Slim Optical 8X DVD Rewriter Drives SE-218GN

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-Z270XP-SLI LGA1151 Intel 2-Way ATX DDR4 Motherboard

Cpu: Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Psu: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1, 80+ GOLD 650W, Fully Modular, 10 Year War...

Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3000MHz C15 Desktop...

HDD: WD Blue 1TB SATA 6 Gb/s 7200 RPM 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch Desktop Har...

OS: windows 10

Monitor: Acer G247HYU smidp 23.8-inch IPS WQHD (2560 x 1440) Monitor (unsure about this, need a cheap 1440p monitor)

Gpu: gtx 1070 windforce

Case: Phanteks PH-EC416PTG_BR Eclipse P400 Steel ATX Mid Tower Case Bl...

SSD: 250gb Samsung

Cpu cooling: CRYORIG H7 Tower Cooler For AMD/Intel CPU's

Will it all fit? Is this a good build?

mrmike_49 · Apr 16, 2017

buy and USE an anti-static wrist strap

Spexels · Apr 16, 2017

mrmike_49 :

Is it possible to make your own

mrmike_49 · Apr 16, 2017

Spexels :

why bother $5.99 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492376553&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=anti-static+wrist+strap&psc=1

Spexels · Apr 16, 2017

mrmike_49 :

Spexels :

why bother $5.99 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492376553&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=anti-static+wrist+strap&psc=1

What do I attach it to

mrmike_49 · Apr 16, 2017

the case, on bare metal, NOT painted! Install PSU first, plug power cord into wall plug, but make sure PSU power switch is OFF!!

dontlistentome · Apr 16, 2017

I never used any kind of wrist strap. Just touch metal every now and then, such as the computer case. You just don't want to build up static electricity. So don't wear socks or fuzzy slippers while working on your computer, don't drag your feet on the carpet when you walk.

As far as building, just remember that all this stuff is designed to work together, so don't force anything. Some stuff, like the memory sticks, do take a bit of pressure to install. That's okay. I'm talking about bending things, or really putting all your strength into pushing something into place, it shouldn't be necessary. If you find you have to force something, take a break and re-examine what you're doing. You're probably installing something wrong.

mrmike_49 · Apr 16, 2017

dontlistentome :

I never used any kind of wrist strap. Just touch metal every now and then, such as the computer case. You just don't want to build up static electricity. So don't wear socks or fuzzy slippers while working on your computer, don't drag your feet on the carpet when you walk.

As far as building, just remember that all this stuff is designed to work together, so don't force anything. Some stuff, like the memory sticks, do take a bit of pressure to install. That's okay. I'm talking about bending things, or really putting all your strength into pushing something into place, it shouldn't be necessary. If you find you have to force something, take a break and re-examine what you're doing. You're probably installing something wrong.

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mrobscura · Apr 16, 2017

u dont need a wrist strap. just try not to build on carpet and if you are prone to static discharge just touch the metal on the case before handling components. as for the build... dont forget thermal paste, make sure everything is plugged in an secure, try to keep cable management in mind, and as mentioned dont force anything. also keep the hdd data cable unplugged until after you have windows installed. then plug it in and optimize the drive.

once youre up and running with windows installed, update windows, then go to you mobo manufacturers site and go to the page for your board, and under downloads, download and install the INF driver, intel management engine driver, and optionally the intel rapid storage driver(might make your system boot a little faster) and the audio driver.(depending on the sound board this can cause some issues for some people, but it should be fine. but if you choose not do youll still get sound and the same quality, just wont have certain features.) youll also might need to install your network or LAN driver. youll know by whether or not you can get online, if not youll need to install it from the cd that came with your mobo before you can do get online. or you can downlaod it from the site onto a flash drive a head of time. you can actually do that with all the drivers if you want to.

youll also need to go to nvidas site and download and install the latest drivers for the 1070. those are only thing youll need to bother updating regularly. just check occasionally to see if new drivers are available, particularity when a new game you want to play has just been released, as thats usually when video drivers will make a difference.

Spexels · Apr 17, 2017

mrobscura :

u dont need a wrist strap. just try not to build on carpet and if you are prone to static discharge just touch the metal on the case before handling components. as for the build... dont forget thermal paste, make sure everything is plugged in an secure, try to keep cable management in mind, and as mentioned dont force anything. also keep the hdd data cable unplugged until after you have windows installed. then plug it in and optimize the drive.

once youre up and running with windows installed, update windows, then go to you mobo manufacturers site and go to the page for your board, and under downloads, download and install the INF driver, intel management engine driver, and optionally the intel rapid storage driver(might make your system boot a little faster) and the audio driver.(depending on the sound board this can cause some issues for some people, but it should be fine. but if you choose not do youll still get sound and the same quality, just wont have certain features.) youll also might need to install your network or LAN driver. youll know by whether or not you can get online, if not youll need to install it from the cd that came with your mobo before you can do get online. or you can downlaod it from the site onto a flash drive a head of time. you can actually do that with all the drivers if you want to.

youll also need to go to nvidas site and download and install the latest drivers for the 1070. those are only thing youll need to bother updating regularly. just check occasionally to see if new drivers are available, particularity when a new game you want to play has just been released, as thats usually when video drivers will make a difference.

So what you mean by "keep the hdd data cable unplugged until after you have windows installed. then plug it in and optimize the drive." is that I should only plug in my ssd cable, install my os on that, plug in my hdd and then optimize the hdd?

Spexels · Apr 17, 2017

mrobscura :

u dont need a wrist strap. just try not to build on carpet and if you are prone to static discharge just touch the metal on the case before handling components. as for the build... dont forget thermal paste, make sure everything is plugged in an secure, try to keep cable management in mind, and as mentioned dont force anything. also keep the hdd data cable unplugged until after you have windows installed. then plug it in and optimize the drive.

once youre up and running with windows installed, update windows, then go to you mobo manufacturers site and go to the page for your board, and under downloads, download and install the INF driver, intel management engine driver, and optionally the intel rapid storage driver(might make your system boot a little faster) and the audio driver.(depending on the sound board this can cause some issues for some people, but it should be fine. but if you choose not do youll still get sound and the same quality, just wont have certain features.) youll also might need to install your network or LAN driver. youll know by whether or not you can get online, if not youll need to install it from the cd that came with your mobo before you can do get online. or you can downlaod it from the site onto a flash drive a head of time. you can actually do that with all the drivers if you want to.

youll also need to go to nvidas site and download and install the latest drivers for the 1070. those are only thing youll need to bother updating regularly. just check occasionally to see if new drivers are available, particularity when a new game you want to play has just been released, as thats usually when video drivers will make a difference.

And is that all I need to download? And what do you mean by update windows?

Spexels · Apr 17, 2017

mrobscura :

u dont need a wrist strap. just try not to build on carpet and if you are prone to static discharge just touch the metal on the case before handling components. as for the build... dont forget thermal paste, make sure everything is plugged in an secure, try to keep cable management in mind, and as mentioned dont force anything. also keep the hdd data cable unplugged until after you have windows installed. then plug it in and optimize the drive.

once youre up and running with windows installed, update windows, then go to you mobo manufacturers site and go to the page for your board, and under downloads, download and install the INF driver, intel management engine driver, and optionally the intel rapid storage driver(might make your system boot a little faster) and the audio driver.(depending on the sound board this can cause some issues for some people, but it should be fine. but if you choose not do youll still get sound and the same quality, just wont have certain features.) youll also might need to install your network or LAN driver. youll know by whether or not you can get online, if not youll need to install it from the cd that came with your mobo before you can do get online. or you can downlaod it from the site onto a flash drive a head of time. you can actually do that with all the drivers if you want to.

youll also need to go to nvidas site and download and install the latest drivers for the 1070. those are only thing youll need to bother updating regularly. just check occasionally to see if new drivers are available, particularity when a new game you want to play has just been released, as thats usually when video drivers will make a difference.

And is that all I need to download? And what do you mean by update windows? I see a whole lot of other things, do I download them too? If I don't need it and download it will anything happen?

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