Building My System Tomorrow, First Thing I Should Do After The Build??

[wick001]

After I get everything hooked up and connected, What is the first thing I should do on the first power up?

Core i7 920
Gigabyte UD5 mobo
3x2 6gig G.Skill 1333
Vista 64bit

 

[alcattle]

You need to go into BIOS and adjust things, if even the time and date. The MB manual have a big list of BIOS options.

 

[wick001]

What do i need to adjust? When do I load on windows?

 

[gnug125]

Yes, install windows, update (all drivers and windows) anti virus, some prime 95 for about 5 min then your favorite game for an hour or more. then box it up and send it to me and I will fully load test it for you for the next twelve months, at no charge! okay okay the first sentence then after having your fill of gaming (assuming you dont get any crashes) you can run prime 95 all night to make sure your stable.

 

[jsc]

Right idea, wrong order. Have current firewall and antivirus software on hand. Install Windows. Install chipset drivers, the video drivers and any external sound card drivers. Install your firewall and antivirus software. Then go online and download your updates.

 

[foolycooly]

OT -- Do you guys think AVG is an adequate antivirus/protection? Or is it worth investing in Norton/McAfee?