Advice for post build configurations

[Atik Shaikh]

Hi, I just registered here, so I don't really know I'm in the right section.

Will still ask though.

 

So I have a gaming PC that I built, and still in process.

Specs:

Motherboard : Asus ROG Strix B350 F-Gaming

RAM: 8GB Hyper X Fury DDR4

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 1700 8-Core

GPU: Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Triple Fan Edition.

OS: Windows 10 Home Single Language

P.S.  A proper detailed list is attached in txt file below grabbed from CPU-Z

 

I still need to update storage. Currently Running on regular old HDDs

 

So my question is, how do I maximize the usage?

I built this PC for gaming purposes. I know 8Gig Ram is low, I plan to add 16gig more
The thing is that, I usually just install windows, install drivers via driver easy, install nvidia geforce softare and voila! That's it. Even bios is on default setting.

 

So how do I maximize my pc's performce while gaming. I have heard words like overclocking etc.

 

1) How do I utilize my full CPU and GPU performance

2) How do I benchmark both of them. I checked some software, but which one would you recommed?

3) I have 4 RAM slots in this. DIMM A1-A2 , B1-B2... I currently have my RAM installed in A2. Should I move it up in A1? And later when I add the 16Gig ram where should I add that one along with the original 8Gig? Is there a  series I should follow?

4) Where exactly are the PCIe M2.SSD slots? I can't find them?

5) I have attached my HDDs randomly. Should I follow a particular SATA port along with a pattern?

 

 

I'll have more questions to ask you guys. So please help me out to go from noob to nerd!

Regards,

Atik Shaikh

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[Senzelian]

There isn't really much to do other than the stuff you already did, but I'll try to answer your questions nonetheless:
 

1. Your system does that automatically as soon as the drivers are installed. You can check if all drivers are properly installed in the device manager. If they're not, there will be a warning symbol. Other than that you can try to overclock, which is something I would only do if it becomes necessary. 
   One thing you should check in your BIOS tho, is if XMP is enabled. It's a "pre-overclocked" memory profile for your RAM, so that it runs at its rated speed.
    
2. With benchmarks  There are many... 3D Mark, for example, is incredibly popular.
    
3. You should check your motherboard's manual for that. Usually, put the RAM sticks into the same colored slots.
    
4. On your motherboard it's above the first PCI-e 16x slot.
    
5. No, you don't need to follow any order - unless you use the M.2 slot, which on some boards disables certain SATA ports if in use. Consult your motherboard manual for more information.

[TheGlenlivet]

Welcome aboard.

1. Just get it up and running stable for now, you can look up some overclocking guides for your motherboard and CPU/GPU later.

2. There are lots of Benchmarks but Firestrike from 3dmark is very popular and will test both the CPU and GPU and will let you compare against other systems with equal specs.

3. Check your manual but it's probably b1 and b2.  The manual will show what configuration to use for whatever memory set up you have.

4. Just above the top PCIE slot.  Again, read the manual.

5. No, the SATA should all work at the same speed.

 

I'd load the OS onto teh M.2 and use the HDD for games and stuff.

Good luck!