How do you know what software to download. Ex intel turbo memory and rapid storage

[alanwest09872]

Ok just like the title states. Its easy to download the chipset drivers. What is not so easy is knowing if you need to download anything else.
Theres a huge list of t hings that are possible. How do you know what to dl and what not to

I am getting the downloads from http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Default.aspx?lang=eng

These are under chipset then chipset software
1. Intel rapid storage
2. Remote wake technology
3. Intel stable Image platform
4. Intel turbo memory

And theres other options like Embedded Components and flash memory

And The Processors tab has a bunch
Select Processors --> Desktop then It shows a ton of processors.
1. Intel turbo boost technology Monitor
2. Intel Processor Id
3. Intel IT Director 1.7

Then under Chipsets --> Desktop Chipsets ---> x58 at the bottom
1. 32 Bit intel Rst Driver for f6 install
2. 64 bit intel RST Driver for f6 install
3. Intel Rapid Storage Technology
4. EMEA Holiday 09 Ipos
5. Intel Matrix Storage Manager
and so on

Ok so how do I figure out what I need to install. I know I need the chipset drivers. That one is an easy one but what about all those other ones. See like Intel matrix storage Manager Now I already have a raid setup do I need this Intel Matrix installed also. Will it give me improved performance.

I am way over anal about my drivers being up 2 date. I check almost every other day just to make sure I am set.

And If anyone else knows any other drivers/system stuff that I need to install I would love to hear it.
I have the evga 760 and the core i7

 

[Dahak]

Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) is the new name for there ACHI and RAID Drivers, which used to be called the intel matrix storage Manager

Intel Turbo memory is used for motherboards that have the additional cache build on the board. mostly seen in laptops. even then not very often

So pretty much you only need the Chipset software and Intel rapid storage

 

[alanwest09872]

Ok thanks.

On another thought
How did you know that. Where did you originally get that information from. See I consider myself pretty knowledgable but I know most on here are way better with computers then me. I want to improve and I was hoping to be steered in the direction of some decent websites so I can expand my knowledge.