Buying Gaming Rig, $1,500-$1,900 US

[norcal313]

Got all the parts a couple days ago, just finished putting the parts together this afternoon before I had to go to work.

When I start up the machine for the first time, is it pretty straight forward? I read about the BIOS and such, anything I should know before I start?

Thanks

 

[Hefemeister]

Yes. Cold beer is better than warm beer.

for installing drivers after os install use this order:
chipset, lan, go online and update windows, video card then all others in no particular order.

I would have the most current drivers from the manufactures website on a usb drive or cd.

 

[norcal313]

Great, I'm going to rearrange some of the wires and cables since I'm not satisfied with the way I initially installed them (this being my first build and all).

All the components came with drivers and such on CDs so installation shouldn't be too difficult. A friend mentioned firmware, something about going online to get the latest for my mobo, etc...

 

[Hefemeister]

yes on the computer you are using now go online and download the newest chipset and lan drivers from the manufacturer. Put them on a usb stick or cd to use for installing on your new computer. Then go online and you can get the rest of the drivers with your computer after updating windows.

 

[norcal313]

Posting on my new machine, thanks guys

 

[Guttzu]

Posting on my new machine, thanks guys

PICTURES!!! Ugh, only 2 months before I build my rig!

 

[norcal313]

Heh, pics, I don't know if you guys want to see the rat's nest inside my case.

 

[baron5]

We always like to see what we inspired