Purchase and Initial setup

Carcin0Genic · 7th July 2012, 11:23 PM

Ok, so im about to buy myself a new computer, this willbe the first computer i have built and setup myself as i have always owned crappy lappys. I have a few questions, but quickly, is my build alright? I am at max budget.
i5 3570k
Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H
Corsair 8GB 1600 C8
Vertex 3 120GB
Barracuda 1TB 7200rpm
GTX670 evga FTW
Hyper TX Evo
Corsair HX750
Cooloermaster 912 Advanced
TP-Link 300Mbs PCI wireless adapter
BenQ 27inch GL2750HM
+ Windows and DVD writer
Comes to $2053 from pccasegear.com

The only thing i dont have is a keyboard, and cant decide between the logitech g510 or the razor blackwidow mechanical. I like the lcd and backlights on the logitech, and i like the mechanical razor. Both are $105. God damn choices.

It will be used for gaming, watching movies, little bits of video editing, and procrastinating about studying. And might be overclocked slightly, just for the fun of it.

But the main thing i am concerned about it the setup of the computer, so i build it, then install windows and setup wireless, then what next? Do i need to install drivers for everything? Or install all the crap they give you? And should i stress test it with something like prime95 before i start installing games?
I know this is alot to ask and im sure i have forgotten stuff, but any advice given would be much appreciated.
Thankyou.

derek_gruending · 8th July 2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Carcin0Genic

But the main thing i am concerned about it the setup of the computer, so i build it, then install windows and setup wireless, then what next? Do i need to install drivers for everything?

Yep, put in the CD's that they give you and run the setup which should install all the drivers for the Motherboard, then do the same for the graphics card. Or, if you are confident you can go directly to the manufactures website and download the latest drivers, BIOS, etc...

As for the rig itself, looks preety damn good and should be preety fast. Should handle all games with no problems, same with movies. Just make sure when you're installing your games, programs, etc you divert them to your 1tb drive so you don't use all you 120gb on the first day!

Have fun and enjoy!
Derek

Carcin0Genic · 8th July 2012, 11:38 AM

Thanks, yeah im confident to do that with graphics, but have never updated a bios before, so i will leave that to the supplied disk. Also, how do i control fan speeds? Would that all be done in the software supplied with the motherboard? By fans i mean case fans, and cpu cooler fans. I will let the gpu do what it needs to do without me lol..... for now anyway, till i get a bit more experience. There is very minimal im planning on installing the the ssd, basically just windows, office, bf3, and crysis 2. If i have the room Civ5 aswell.
BTW i have decided on the CM Quickfire pro mech keyboard.

ShadowBurger · 8th July 2012, 2:14 PM

make sure you install chipset drivers from the motherboard cd FIRST

derek_gruending · 8th July 2012, 2:52 PM

The driver CD's won't update a BIOS, that's a task that usually requires booting up off a USB or floppy (yes, they still exist

) and installing it that way. As for fans, check out SpeedFan as it allows you to control fan speeds and tells you the crucial temps of some systems in your computer.

renren · 8th July 2012, 5:45 PM

Change the SSD to a Crucial M4 and you should be right

Carcin0Genic · 8th July 2012, 6:06 PM

At $30 more for the crucial i will pass thanks. Just waiting for pccasegear to open in the morning to sort out delivery then should have it all by the end of the week hopefully. Then can get into the fun part, well at least what im told is the fun part.

joshpond · 8th July 2012, 7:50 PM

Go the mechanical keyboard if the clicking sound doesn't bother you, otherwise you can get a slient blackwidow but you have to order from their website i think. If you want the led lights on the blackwidow go the ultimate with lighting.

Josh

Carcin0Genic · 8th July 2012, 10:17 PM

Thanks josh, i managed to have a go at the coolermaster mech today and really like it so will be getting it. It also has partial backlighting which is all i need really.
When you guys say install the mobo drivers first, do you mean literally first or install windows then mono drivers? Just to clarify...
Derek, is that what flaming the mobo is? I spose i should update it aswell. So basically my understanding of this windows, then mobo drivers, then update/flash bios, then everything else? I will still have a comp while im doing this so downloading drivers from manufacturers websites and using usb stick shouldn't be a drama, if it needs to be done that way.

joshpond · 9th July 2012, 6:24 AM

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this windows, then mobo drivers, then update/flash bios

You can do it this way, some mobo manufacturers have a windows program that will update the bios. It is more a newer thing.

I prefer bios, windows, mobo drivers. I guess more oldschool way of doing it and what I'm used to.
Josh

Carcin0Genic · 9th July 2012, 9:59 AM

All has been ordered, with a few minor changes. Now just have to wait for it to turn up, then read the manuals thoroughly. Then will post back when im confused as hell about updating the bios. Drivers im not to concerned about as they seem simple enough and i have updated drivers of various things before, but never updated a bios. Thanks for your help guys!

broccoli · 9th July 2012, 10:19 AM

I'll probably get flamed for saying this, but you don't HAVE to update the BIOS unless there's a reason (you are having issues, or you've got a really new cpu that they've just added support for, or something). You could install and see how you go before worrying about that.

MR RB30 · 9th July 2012, 1:11 PM

Swap the SSD for a Crucial M4, other than that build seems pretty good

Broccoli - No flaming but I always recommend flashing to the latest BIOS, it can fix bugs which you as the end user aren't even aware of. Flashing BIOS ROM's isn't as risky as it used to be

Ninja edit: I see you have already ordered

C-BuZz · 9th July 2012, 1:24 PM

Scrap that

Carcin0Genic · 9th July 2012, 1:58 PM

Would the mobo manual come with instructions on how to flash the bios? If not what would be the best way to do it?
It has all been ordered, and i was at max budget, so it doesnt really matter now, but from what i can see the ocz has a faster write speed, and double the iops. Why would the crucial be better?
Not trying to be rude and question your knowledge, just trying to learn.

7th July 2012, 11:23 PM	#1
Carcin0Genic Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunshine Coast Posts: 1,152	Purchase and Initial setup Ok, so im about to buy myself a new computer, this willbe the first computer i have built and setup myself as i have always owned crappy lappys. I have a few questions, but quickly, is my build alright? I am at max budget. i5 3570k Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H Corsair 8GB 1600 C8 Vertex 3 120GB Barracuda 1TB 7200rpm GTX670 evga FTW Hyper TX Evo Corsair HX750 Cooloermaster 912 Advanced TP-Link 300Mbs PCI wireless adapter BenQ 27inch GL2750HM + Windows and DVD writer Comes to $2053 from pccasegear.com The only thing i dont have is a keyboard, and cant decide between the logitech g510 or the razor blackwidow mechanical. I like the lcd and backlights on the logitech, and i like the mechanical razor. Both are $105. God damn choices. It will be used for gaming, watching movies, little bits of video editing, and procrastinating about studying. And might be overclocked slightly, just for the fun of it. But the main thing i am concerned about it the setup of the computer, so i build it, then install windows and setup wireless, then what next? Do i need to install drivers for everything? Or install all the crap they give you? And should i stress test it with something like prime95 before i start installing games? I know this is alot to ask and im sure i have forgotten stuff, but any advice given would be much appreciated. Thankyou. Last edited by Carcin0Genic; 7th July 2012 at 11:36 PM.

8th July 2012, 2:14 PM	#4
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8th July 2012, 2:52 PM	#5
derek_gruending Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Busselton, WA Posts: 557	The driver CD's won't update a BIOS, that's a task that usually requires booting up off a USB or floppy (yes, they still exist ) and installing it that way. As for fans, check out SpeedFan as it allows you to control fan speeds and tells you the crucial temps of some systems in your computer. __________________ Intel Core i7 950 - EVGA GTX570 HD Superclocked - 6Gb 1600MHz Corsair Dominator - ASUS Rampage III Gene - 120gb Intel 520 SSD OS, 600gb Velociraptor DATA - Corsair HX-650 PSU - Corsair Hydra H50 CPU Cooler - Antec Mini P180 Proud to be part of OCAU's greatest charity

8th July 2012, 5:45 PM	#6
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8th July 2012, 7:50 PM	#8
joshpond Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Townsville Posts: 231	Go the mechanical keyboard if the clicking sound doesn't bother you, otherwise you can get a slient blackwidow but you have to order from their website i think. If you want the led lights on the blackwidow go the ultimate with lighting. Josh __________________ PC - Overclocked for faster web browsing

8th July 2012, 11:38 AM	#3
Carcin0Genic Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunshine Coast Posts: 1,152	Thanks, yeah im confident to do that with graphics, but have never updated a bios before, so i will leave that to the supplied disk. Also, how do i control fan speeds? Would that all be done in the software supplied with the motherboard? By fans i mean case fans, and cpu cooler fans. I will let the gpu do what it needs to do without me lol..... for now anyway, till i get a bit more experience. There is very minimal im planning on installing the the ssd, basically just windows, office, bf3, and crysis 2. If i have the room Civ5 aswell. BTW i have decided on the CM Quickfire pro mech keyboard.

8th July 2012, 6:06 PM	#7
Carcin0Genic Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunshine Coast Posts: 1,152	At $30 more for the crucial i will pass thanks. Just waiting for pccasegear to open in the morning to sort out delivery then should have it all by the end of the week hopefully. Then can get into the fun part, well at least what im told is the fun part.

8th July 2012, 10:17 PM	#9
Carcin0Genic Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunshine Coast Posts: 1,152	Thanks josh, i managed to have a go at the coolermaster mech today and really like it so will be getting it. It also has partial backlighting which is all i need really. When you guys say install the mobo drivers first, do you mean literally first or install windows then mono drivers? Just to clarify... Derek, is that what flaming the mobo is? I spose i should update it aswell. So basically my understanding of this windows, then mobo drivers, then update/flash bios, then everything else? I will still have a comp while im doing this so downloading drivers from manufacturers websites and using usb stick shouldn't be a drama, if it needs to be done that way. Last edited by Carcin0Genic; 8th July 2012 at 10:22 PM.

9th July 2012, 9:59 AM	#11
Carcin0Genic Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunshine Coast Posts: 1,152	All has been ordered, with a few minor changes. Now just have to wait for it to turn up, then read the manuals thoroughly. Then will post back when im confused as hell about updating the bios. Drivers im not to concerned about as they seem simple enough and i have updated drivers of various things before, but never updated a bios. Thanks for your help guys!

9th July 2012, 10:19 AM	#12
broccoli (Taking a Break) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Perth Posts: 6,312	I'll probably get flamed for saying this, but you don't HAVE to update the BIOS unless there's a reason (you are having issues, or you've got a really new cpu that they've just added support for, or something). You could install and see how you go before worrying about that.

9th July 2012, 1:24 PM	#14
C-BuZz Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melb, East Posts: 3,889	Scrap that

9th July 2012, 1:58 PM	#15
Carcin0Genic Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunshine Coast Posts: 1,152	Would the mobo manual come with instructions on how to flash the bios? If not what would be the best way to do it? It has all been ordered, and i was at max budget, so it doesnt really matter now, but from what i can see the ocz has a faster write speed, and double the iops. Why would the crucial be better? Not trying to be rude and question your knowledge, just trying to learn.