Software questions from new DIY'er

[cyarbrough06]

I first wanted to apologize if there is an article covering this, but I lost my patience trying to find one - Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this.

I'm new to building a computer, in fact I am considering embarking on my first build it yourself computer. I have spent about two months reading articles here and on other sites about what hardware I wanted to buy, and have come up with what I am ecstatic about out. One thing I hadn't thought of before is the software side of a computer!

So from someone who knows very little about computers but is an avid gamer - If I buy all the hardware, what software do I need to buy to get my system up and running? Does buying the operating system cover everything that I need? I would appreciate any advice (or a link to an article on this web site that already covers it if out there) on what software I need to buy or should consider buying to go along with my new high powered gaming pc.

Thanks

 

[PhilFrisbie]

Your most important software decision is whether to get Windows 7 32 or 64 bit. If you need less than 4GB then get the 32 bit, but if you will need more than 4GB then go for the 64 bit.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Buy Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit ^

http/windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/install-reinstall-uninstall

Installation help ^

http/windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

32 Bit and 64 Bit explained ^