New Install Sequence

phil-k · 8 Jul 2011 at 10:03

Hi, sorry if this is mentioned somewhere else but I have done a search and couldnt find any info, I am planning to do a new built shortly and havn't built a pc for a number of years and would like to clarify a few things before I start.

After switching on for the first time and resetting the boot drive to the dvd in the bios do I just install Windows 7 and then all the drivers from the m/b cd.

Do hdds come pre formatted nowadays and will I have to partition it or will Windows do it automatically during installation
Thanks

R088ieS86 · 8 Jul 2011 at 10:15

Pretty much,

When the Windows 7 install start you will have the option of going into "Custom (advanced)" which will allow you to create / delete partitions.
The install will create its own "SYSTEM" partition aswell.

After that then yup, install from the motherboard disc. Good Luck.

olivier renault · 8 Jul 2011 at 10:23

Yeah, win 7 will take you through the process. You will have to select a drive, partition, or create one.

Lemin · 8 Jul 2011 at 10:40

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyMWz5UEgoI&feature=related

Took me a lot less time than he says.

phil-k · 8 Jul 2011 at 10:55

Thanks very much for all the replies, its very simple really.
The different pcs i have bought over the years vary between one or two partitions, is there any need for two partitions, the pc will be used mainly for gaming

Socrates470BC · 8 Jul 2011 at 10:56

Here are three great videos about building your own PC and installing the software.

Video one is about the parts you need.
Video two is the actual build.
Video three is installing the software.

phil-k · 8 Jul 2011 at 11:23

Socrates470BC said:
Here are three great videos about building your own PC and installing the software.

Video one is about the parts you need.
Video two is the actual build.
Video three is installing the software.

What excellent videos, they say it all very clearly are they already on the forum somewhere, if not they ought to be in a prominent place
Thanks

phil-k · 8 Jul 2011 at 12:06

Just realised that its a competitors videos so they probably wont be wanted on this forum, although they are in the USA lol