Freshly Built PC

[ravinder]

this weekend i hope to have my pc built and running.
i know i will need to update the mobo bios, all the drivers for various things. windows updates and virus scanners etc.
what else is there to ensure that my pc is in working order?

 

[SonicIce]

keep the cables tidy then take pics

 

[Homerboy]

post in the right forum?

 

[mechBgon]

It's highly desirable to have firewall protection before letting the new system see a network connection. If you're installing WindowsXP and your copy has Service Pack 2 already on the CD, then that's good because SP2 enables the firewall by default (and fixes lots of dangerous vulnerabilities too). Using a router between your computer(s) and your modem is also a great idea.

More ideas on this page and the following pages for you. Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.0 just came out, and may help identify some lesser-known Microsoft-related security issues, like weak/blank passwords that leave doors open for malware to exploit your Admin powers behind your back.

 

[SonicIce]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
It's highly desirable to have firewall protection before letting the new system see a network connection. If you're installing WindowsXP and your copy has Service Pack 2 already on the CD, then that's good because SP2 enables the firewall by default (and fixes lots of dangerous vulnerabilities too). Using a router between your computer(s) and your modem is also a great idea.

More ideas on this page and the following pages for you. Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.0 just came out, and may help identify some lesser-known Microsoft-related security issues, like weak/blank passwords that leave doors open for malware to exploit your Admin powers behind your back. :thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

Edited for fun

 

[Xyclone]

Get a firewall, tidy up the case, take pics, burn in with Prime95, then benchmark!

EDIT: Oh, almost forgot, last step is to enjoy using the comp!

 

[KoolDrew]

http://www.omnicast.net/~tmcfadden/guides/build/security1.html

 

[Fern]

I usually run memtest first, then Prime95. Then move on to Sissoft Sandra for general info (Performance Wizard), then 3D Mark 05 & Aquamark to make sure the vid's working well.

Then a litle hard core FPS gaming

Fern

 

[Insomniak]

You follow my guide to ensure that everything is set up properly.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: Insomniak
You follow my guide to ensure that everything is set up properly.

I just skimmed through that guide and everything seemed fine except for these

TweakTown: Windows XP - From Reformat to Relax
Black Viper's Windows XP SP2 Service Config Guide
Black Viper's Windows XP SP1a Service Config
Black Viper's Windows 2000 Service Config

:roll:

 

[ravinder]

just got the last parts i needed right now. i will be done by tongiht and will post pics. (im no neatfreak so dont expect everything in place , but i got 1 5" and 1 3.5" bay remaining. can i stuff wires in there or will them touching my dvd burner and dvdrom buring the wires?
mechBgon that is the best guide to building a pc i have seen, thank you for the link
insomniak thats exactly the kind of post build setup i was looking for, thank you as well.

 

[Insomniak]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew

Originally posted by: Insomniak
You follow my guide to ensure that everything is set up properly.

I just skimmed through that guide and everything seemed fine except for these

TweakTown: Windows XP - From Reformat to Relax
Black Viper's Windows XP SP2 Service Config Guide
Black Viper's Windows XP SP1a Service Config
Black Viper's Windows 2000 Service Config

:roll:

Black Viper's Service configs are peachy. Still don't understand why people love to rail against them. As for tweaktown's tweakguide, it's fantastic.

If you have something constructive to add, out with it, if not quit moaning and write your own guide.

 

[ravinder]

well its finally built and working, i would like to thank everyone that helped in any of my posts

here is a gallery at photobucket. i realized after uploading that PB resizes all images so some might be a bit fuzzy. others are just blurry cuz i was so excited

http://photobucket.com/albums/v116/R__S__D/New%20PC/?sc=1&multi=5

also is it "ok" to put my cables inbetween my drives like this : http://photobucket.com/albums/v116/R__S...20PC/?action=view¤t=124_2418.jpg i dont want to burn some if my burner gets hot

my copy of windows will get here later tonight or tomorow. after that i hope its smooth sailing

 

[KeyserSoze]

AutoStreamer + AutoPatcher.

Should get you upto date with all the patches and updates before going online.





KS

 

[ravinder]

i dont know what auto streamer and auto patcher are.
can someone please tell me if its ok to put my cables in here
http://photobucket.com/albums/v116/R__S...20PC/?action=view&current=124_2418.jpg