I've built my computer, So now what do I do???

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Ryder401

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I've built my computer now, So what do I install first(well basically what do I do from the minite I turn it on and in what order)??????

I've got:
AMD Athlon 64 3700 32/64Bit CPU S939 "San Diego" Retail
DFI LanParty NF4 SLI-DR (Socket 939) PCI-Express Motherboard
OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC3200 Dual Channel Platinum Series
BFG GeForce 7800 GTX OC 256MB GDDR3 VIVO TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail
300Gb Seagate Barracuda (7200.8rpm, 8Mb) - SATA NCQ
NEC ND-3540A Silver 16x16 DVD±RW Dual Layer DVD-Writer, OEM UK
1.44Mb Sony Silver Floppy Disk Drive OEM
Antec P180 Advanced Super Midi Tower Case
Antec Phantom 500W Hybrid Fan Silent ATX2.0 PSU
Zalman CNPS7700-CU Ultra-Quiet CPU Cooler - Retail
Dell Ultrasharp 2005FPW 20" widescreen LCD Flat Panel Monitor
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 OEM Single
Microsoft Works 8.0 OEM
 
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Bona Fide

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Well you turn it on, and make sure it POSTs to the BIOS. Set the primary read source to the CD-ROM or whatever you have, and insert the Windows XP disc.

Voila :)

Edit - If the DVD-RW is not recognized, use the floppy disk that came with the mobo to install the drivers. ;)
 
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theMan

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wait, so its all put together, but you havent turned it on? first, turn it on, and enter the bios. make sure all the settings are good. then, boot your windows cd and install windows.
 
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After installing the OS install drivers - motherboard first, if there are any.
 
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BlingBlingArsch

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windows
windows updatepack (some websites have update packs with the latest patches so u dont need windows updater)
mobo drivers, sound, ethernet etc.
directx
graphic card driver
hardening, eg closing sensitive ports and services
xp-antispy
antivirus software
alternative browser like Mozilla
now u can enter the www and update ur antivirus
 
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Valkerie

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disconnect from any networks first before installing software. parasite transmission through unwanted virus trafficing are no fun.

power supply check up first. make sure the wires to the chassis are complete, and that none are misconfigured.
 
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imported_Kensai

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BIOS update
M/B drivers
VGA drivers
Sound drivers
A/V + Anti spyware programs
Windows Updates
Other programs like Open Office, CS : Source, WoW, BF2..
 
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ones3k

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5) dont install soundcard drivers ( you dont want anyone hearing your porn)
6) install some lube
7) install more porn
 
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ones3k

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Originally posted by: Soviet
Originally posted by: daftpunkit
I suggest a burn in for 24 hours using Prime95
Click to expand...

Burn in = bad. Depending on what you do it can actually lower performance.
Click to expand...

I disagree... Please explain to me how it hinders performance?
 
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