Hi there Tweaktown-ers!
I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hello and post a more generalized, newbie centric request for best practices regarding system set up. The PC I am putting together is probably much more than I need, but I am trying to make it as future proof as possible, given what I will be doing with it, which is mainly day to day web browsing and a bit of gaming. My goal is to have a system which is pleasantly speedy, super stable and upgradeable as future technology allows. I am just purchasing the last of the hardware for my build(the specifics of which can be viewed in my signature line). I am confident that I have done enough research to have purchased compatible components and have plenty of power to support not only the initial build but any upgrades that I might be interested in down the line, within reason. I have also watched an inordinate amount of Youtube vids on putting everything together and don't really have any fears about that end of things. What I am not comfortable with would include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
I certainly appreciate anyone out there who has taken the time to read this, and would appreciate even more anyone who would be kind enough to reply. I am sure I will be posting more as I go through this process.
I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hello and post a more generalized, newbie centric request for best practices regarding system set up. The PC I am putting together is probably much more than I need, but I am trying to make it as future proof as possible, given what I will be doing with it, which is mainly day to day web browsing and a bit of gaming. My goal is to have a system which is pleasantly speedy, super stable and upgradeable as future technology allows. I am just purchasing the last of the hardware for my build(the specifics of which can be viewed in my signature line). I am confident that I have done enough research to have purchased compatible components and have plenty of power to support not only the initial build but any upgrades that I might be interested in down the line, within reason. I have also watched an inordinate amount of Youtube vids on putting everything together and don't really have any fears about that end of things. What I am not comfortable with would include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
- Is it best to breadboard components outside the case prior to install, and might that include tasks like updating the BIOS on the motherboard and drivers and firmware on other items like peripherals and SSD's?
- Which ASRock drivers and utilities are must have's and which are not? Is it best to load these from the install disc which came with the motherboard and then upgrade as needed, or from the download page online off the bat?
- Is there a best order of things regarding the above? Meaning, should the BIOS be updated to the most current version prior to OS install? For driver and utility installation... Does order matter?
- Speaking of the operating system, one of the few items I have yet to round up is Windows. I have been back and forth between 7 pro and 8.1 pro... Any information pertaining the superiority or inferiority of one versus the other based on experience would be appreciated. Plus, either one is upgradeable to 10 for free when it finally comes out from my understanding, but we will see what it looks like first.
- I guess, finally, I am looking for any other suggestions on what NOT to do as I get my system up and running... Settings not to mess around with and the like.
I certainly appreciate anyone out there who has taken the time to read this, and would appreciate even more anyone who would be kind enough to reply. I am sure I will be posting more as I go through this process.
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