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So, I just made my first build, and I wanted to know what I should do from now on. I installed the drivers from the Motherboard's website, installed the GPU drivers, activated my Windows 10 copy, and set up my Monitor Display Settings. What else should I do before proceeding to use the PC for productivity, gaming, or general use?

As I said, I installed all drivers from the Manufacturer's website, but I didn't download the BIOS updates since the guy I bought the build from

told me that I shouldn't download BIOS updates unless I encounter an issue or problem that requires updating the BIOS. I also successfully set my RAM speed to 3200MHz in the BIOS without having to update it because the BOTC (or whatever its name was I forgot it but basically it's another term for XMP.) was there. In addition, I don't plan on making any overclocks. At least not soon. So, what should I download / look for now? Thanks!

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Personally, after I made my own build and I installed everything, I stress test it to ensure everything is at it's perfect order.

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15 hours ago, Hamtaro25565 said:

Personally, after I made my own build and I installed everything, I stress test it to ensure everything is at it's perfect order.

What do you think is the best software for stress testing? Would 3DMARK be good?

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3DMark is a benchmark. Not a stress test.

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Watch lots of pron obviously ?

 

Seriously though just use it as you would normally. Any issues would come to light through things like gaming anyway so you don't have to stress test if you don't want to. 

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don't drop it

 

stresstest and use it normally

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14 hours ago, Gegger said:

don't drop it

 

stresstest and use it normally

Don't drop what

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1 minute ago, Deathtroya said:

Don't drop what

your pc

 

linus reference

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15 hours ago, Gegger said:

your pc

 

linus reference

I might've not gotten the reference but I'll make sure to stress test it and use it normally as you said...Thanks!

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1 minute ago, Deathtroya said:

I might've not gotten the reference but I'll make sure to stress test it and use it normally as you said...Thanks!

because linus is good at dropping things

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