Just built a new PC, what do I need to install first?

[cheddar]

So I finally built myself a new PC, and was hoping that you guys could give me some advice as to what to install now that it's up and running.

It's a 4770K with Asus Z87-Pro motherboard. The only thing I have done is install Windows 8.1 without a internet connection. The CD that came with the motherboard isn't much use as I haven't even bothered to put a optical drive in yet.

Checking the asus page for the Z87 Pro has left me totally confused, there must be at least 10+ programs/updates going on. Does anyone know the best way to tackle this.

I plan on hooking up to my network tomorrow but I don't know where to start in terms of what to install. I know Asus offers a slew of programs to play with but I don't really want to bulk up my new pc with junk that I don't need.

 

[cheddar]

OK i'm back again, I now have the system up and running in the case and everything seems to be looking good. I don't know what counts as good or standard temps but the 17-4770k is at 23.c and the case temp is 25.c

I do however have a problem, in the device manager the 'High Definition Audio Device' is shown as not working. I have a realtek high definition audio device listed below that works fine.

I have scanned the Asus site for drivers and got them all, I have tried deleting the device and reinstalling it but the same error occurs. It's not actually causing any issues for me, but it's rather irritating.

Any suggestions?

 

[cheddar]

Fixed my issue by downloading the intel onboard graphics driver, apparently it includes a audio high def driver also. The asus one on their site didn't.