how do i make sure i install everything correctly?

[theVoidOne]

yesterday i built my first computer. all my hardwares seem to be working, but i want to make sure they do. i already checked manager and ran memory diagnostic test, what other thing can i do?

 

[office politics]

check event viewer for warnings & errors

setup performance monitoring
How to create a log using System Monitor in Windows

 

[Yami]

You could also run stress-testing software like Intel Burn Test. It's a tool for overclockers mostly, but you know it's running perfectly if there are no problems during the stress test.