Essential things to do when you first build your PC
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Essential things to do:
1 - Go into BIOS and turn on XMP and Resizable BAR
2 - Run MEMTEST86 to check memory (turn off XMP if necessary)
3 - Download Cinebench and HWMonitor or HWInfo and run benchmark
4 - Check benchmark score against "normal" ones to see if yours is significantly lower
5 - Check max temps to ensure CPU is not too hot (and GPU while you're there)
6 - Download latest graphics drivers (use GeForce Experience)
7 - Check for Windows updates
8 - Download Intel Software updater (if you have an Intel CPU)
9 - Download motherboard software to check for essential updates
10 - If you're brave, download and install latest BIOS updates
11 - Activate Game Mode
12 - Activate graphics settings and optimisations
13 - Turn on low latency mode
14 - Speed test NVME
Important downloads:
Intel Software Updater - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/intel-driver-support-assistant.html
Hardware monitor - https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
Nvidia GeForce Experience - https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/geforce-experience/
Cinebench R23 - https://www.maxon.net/en/downloads/cinebench-r23-downloads
Memtest86 - https://www.memtest86.com/
CrystalDiskMark - https://crystalmark.info/en/software/crystaldiskmark/
Related videos:
How to install Kingston KC3000 NVME with tips to check speed https://youtu.be/4-tbmsK9V_g
How to install a new graphics card - featuring various Nvidia GPUs and tips! https://youtu.be/jqjg5wig7Dc
How to get more FPS with your Nvidia RTX GPU (better performance, less latency and more) https://youtu.be/0eNVYrr6ZDg
How to improve the performance of your gaming PC - simple tips for more FPS https://youtu.be/ZbWwe7G8U5Y
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Shure SM7B and GoXLR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrIvGvSVKBc
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1 - Go into BIOS and turn on XMP and Resizable BAR
2 - Run MEMTEST86 to check memory (turn off XMP if necessary)
3 - Download Cinebench and HWMonitor or HWInfo and run benchmark
4 - Check benchmark score against "normal" ones to see if yours is significantly lower
5 - Check max temps to ensure CPU is not too hot (and GPU while you're there)
6 - Download latest graphics drivers (use GeForce Experience)
7 - Check for Windows updates
8 - Download Intel Software updater (if you have an Intel CPU)
9 - Download motherboard software to check for essential updates
10 - If you're brave, download and install latest BIOS updates
11 - Activate Game Mode
12 - Activate graphics settings and optimisations
13 - Turn on low latency mode
14 - Speed test NVME
Important downloads:
Intel Software Updater - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/intel-driver-support-assistant.html
Hardware monitor - https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
Nvidia GeForce Experience - https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/geforce-experience/
Cinebench R23 - https://www.maxon.net/en/downloads/cinebench-r23-downloads
Memtest86 - https://www.memtest86.com/
CrystalDiskMark - https://crystalmark.info/en/software/crystaldiskmark/
Related videos:
How to install Kingston KC3000 NVME with tips to check speed https://youtu.be/4-tbmsK9V_g
How to install a new graphics card - featuring various Nvidia GPUs and tips! https://youtu.be/jqjg5wig7Dc
How to get more FPS with your Nvidia RTX GPU (better performance, less latency and more) https://youtu.be/0eNVYrr6ZDg
How to improve the performance of your gaming PC - simple tips for more FPS https://youtu.be/ZbWwe7G8U5Y
🏆Big thanks to my super awesome YouTube members:
SirSpawnsALot, Meatykeyboard, Beaster Bunny, JayShank007, Rawrr483, DStarastins, McFarty, Riggsy79, Chief Hao, Aaron Yarden and you? 🏆
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Get some merch - https://teespring.com/stores/the-provoked-prawn
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Shure SM7B and GoXLR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrIvGvSVKBc
PLEASE NOTE
Affiliate links*:
Disclosure: Shopping links within the description of this video generate a commission at no extra cost to you. These are added for your convenience but other retailers are available. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Products:
Products featured may also have been sent for free for review/testing purposes. Often these have to be returned by me, but not always. I endeavour to avoid bias in my videos wherever possible and try to give honest, subjective opinions.
