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virgin builders first boot

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  • 13-01-2010 12:31am
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    stephenmarr
    Registered Users Posts: 838 ✭✭✭


    hey guys i will be firing up my new build over the weekend. first time with a self build system not totally sure what i need to do.

    what programs should i install to test the system?

    also what other programs do you recommend i should also have?

    final 1 should i update the bios of the mobo before i install OS?


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    massy086
    Registered Users Posts: 2,845 ✭✭✭massy086


    what will be your new set up try not to update the bios if you dont have to it can kill mobo,s if done wrong this is a great site for programs to install once you have your operating system on http://ninite.com/ ow by the way well done on first build


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    Deano12345
    Registered Users Posts: 1,594 ✭✭✭Deano12345


    stephenmarr wrote: »
    hey guys i will be firing up my new build over the weekend. first time with a self build system not totally sure what i need to do.

    what programs should i install to test the system?

    also what other programs do you recommend i should also have?

    final 1 should i update the bios of the mobo before i install OS?

    Prime95 or OCCT for stress testing the CPU.Memtest86+ for checking ram.HD for checking your HD's.I'll do a lsit of software out tomorrowas it would take me far too long to type on my iPod lol,and no,I wouldn't bother updating the BIOS before an OS install :)


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    Effluo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    We're all "virgin" builders here... :D


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    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    Effluo wrote: »
    We're all "virgin" builders here... :D

    Speak for yourself! :P


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    stephenmarr
    Registered Users Posts: 838 ✭✭✭stephenmarr


    cheers virgins he he


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