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

cheddar · 26 Dec 2013 at 00:27

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.

Macky · 26 Dec 2013 at 00:54

Drivers and important updates are the essential things you need. All you should need drivers-wise is, ethernet (usually atheros), audio, display (if you have a graphics card then grab the driver for this). Don't really think you need anything else.

ShakenNstirred · 26 Dec 2013 at 02:26

Windows should do it all for you, it has for me since the vista days.
I install with internet on that way it gets the latest drivers for you

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TheVoice · 26 Dec 2013 at 04:57

BIOS update would be my first move I think.

cheddar · 26 Dec 2013 at 13:31

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?

Elevon · 26 Dec 2013 at 17:53

cheddar said:
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?

You can try grabbing latest sound drivers from Realtek website,also double check onboard sound is enabled in BIOS.

Raumarik · 26 Dec 2013 at 18:08

Once you have windows, drivers and an internet connection get your AV solution sorted (If Windows 8 then the built in defender is fine for now).

Then grab Ninite, get it to install the fluff you want like browsers etc saves a lot of time.

K1LLSW1TCH · 26 Dec 2013 at 19:41

My order is usually:

Windows > Motherboard drivers > MSE > GPU drivers

Then I just sit back and let Windows Update download and install the various security updates etc.

cheddar · 27 Dec 2013 at 01:25

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.

Akagi · 27 Dec 2013 at 02:13

My order is Windows > GPU drivers > random programs > oh wait I should probably get AV > forget AV > rest of the drivers > install games > play games > remember I dont have AV > install AV.