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Can you list all the necessary drivers for my new gaming build?

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November 10, 2013 9:39:04 AM

Hello, I am gonna build a computer in a few days when my parts gets here and I was wondering what all the drivers I needed?

My Specs:

CPU: i5 3570k
CPU Cooler: Stock Cooler
Motherboard: ASROCK Z77 Extreme 4
Memory: G-Skill Sniper (2x4GB) DDR3-1600
Storage: 7200.12 Seagate Barracuda 750 GB
Video Card: ASUS DirectCU ii HD 7790 2GB
Case: Raidmax Blade
PSU: ModXStream Pro 700W Modular 80 Plus
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 8 AIO (I have both discs laying around)

Oh and is this a good setup? Is there any bottlenecks? Thanks and have a nice day

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November 10, 2013 9:48:01 AM

Is there any specific reason for choosing Ivy bridge (3570k)? You can build a PC with newer LGA 1150 chipset and Haswell CPU (i5 4670k for example) for similar cost. Also if you are not thinking about overclocking, it is better to use a non-k series CPU (these are tiny bit cheaper). Are you on a tight budget? You could get a better GPU for that system. Do you absolutely need a 700 watt PSU? For your information, that PSU is an overkill for that system. You could probably be well with even a 450-500 watt PSU. But of course if you decide to make upgrades in the future this PSU can be a good investment.
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November 10, 2013 9:53:11 AM

For hardware:

1)Motherboard
-BIOS
-Chipset
-Audio
-Network interface
-Audio

2)Graphics Card

Thats the main drivers you need for the hardware. I suggest you use the CD/DVD that you got with motherboard/ GPU firstly ( it might have other drivers also but the basic ones are those I listed above, but feel free to install all of them if you like) . After, you have installed these drivers and established internet connection you should go on the ASROCK and ASUS site and try to find the newest drivers from there ( the ones on the CD/DVD might be outdated ).
For the OS (operating system) after you have establish internet connection it will inform you that it has new updates so you just do the updates then.
I suggest to install the hardware ones first and then the OS ones.

Edit: If you are on a tight budget then 4th gen CPU ( Haswell ) is not a good choice . Although they have better perfomance than Ivy Bridge ( Intel says like 15% better but it's like ~8% from benchmarks ) they have some heating problems .. you are problably gonna need another CPU cooler. If you actuall decide to go with Haswell the CM 212 EVO is a great CPU cooler and its pretty cheap. Its quality/price factor is one of the best and then Haswell is definately worth it. But thats up to your budget :)  .
November 10, 2013 9:54:22 AM

technoholic said:
Is there any specific reason for choosing Ivy bridge (3570k)? You can build a PC with newer LGA 1150 chipset and Haswell CPU (i5 4670k for example) for similar cost. Also if you are not thinking about overclocking, it is better to use a non-k series CPU (these are tiny bit cheaper). Are you on a tight budget? You could get a better GPU for that system. Do you absolutely need a 700 watt PSU? For your information, that PSU is an overkill for that system. You could probably be well with even a 450-500 watt PSU. But of course if you decide to make upgrades in the future this PSU can be a good investment.

The only reason I bought the i5 is because it was included in a MPOWER z77 motherboard(200$) and I got
75$ off the combo. However the board came defective an I got a 200$ gift card. I spent the gift card on a cheaper motherboard and a open box video card. And yea I'm on a tight budget so I have to use the stock cooler for now
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