T TSCShady Estimable Sep 2, 2014 2 0 4,510 Dec 6, 2014 #1 After building my computer, what will i need to buy and what will i just need to download (Assume i dont even have an OS installed)
After building my computer, what will i need to buy and what will i just need to download (Assume i dont even have an OS installed)
USAFRet Illustrious Moderator Mar 16, 2013 7,479 120 40,290 Dec 6, 2014 #2 Well, first you need an OS. Either buy Windows, or use Linux. Depending on what you want it to do, of course. Since you're asking, I'm thinking Windows. Then, the drivers for your hardware. Starting with the LAN driver. Upvote 0 Downvote
Well, first you need an OS. Either buy Windows, or use Linux. Depending on what you want it to do, of course. Since you're asking, I'm thinking Windows. Then, the drivers for your hardware. Starting with the LAN driver.
michaelhall Estimable Jun 1, 2014 30 0 4,610 Dec 6, 2014 #3 buy an os, and antivirus, then depends on what you'll be using it for, free software go to.....https/ninite.com/ or http/www.filehippo.com/ Upvote 0 Downvote
buy an os, and antivirus, then depends on what you'll be using it for, free software go to.....https/ninite.com/ or http/www.filehippo.com/
michaelhall Estimable Jun 1, 2014 30 0 4,610 Dec 6, 2014 #4 TSCShady : After building my computer, what will i need to buy and what will i just need to download (Assume i dont even have an OS installed) what mobo do you have? Upvote 0 Downvote
TSCShady : After building my computer, what will i need to buy and what will i just need to download (Assume i dont even have an OS installed) what mobo do you have?
Entomber Estimable Apr 21, 2014 96 0 4,610 Dec 6, 2014 #5 you will need to install all motherboard drivers (a disk containing those should come with the motherboard) after installing your OS. Upvote 0 Downvote
you will need to install all motherboard drivers (a disk containing those should come with the motherboard) after installing your OS.
T TSCShady Estimable Sep 2, 2014 2 0 4,510 Dec 6, 2014 #6 michaelhall : TSCShady : After building my computer, what will i need to buy and what will i just need to download (Assume i dont even have an OS installed) what mobo do you have? SUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA/WATCH DOGS LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard, This computer will be mostly for gaming Upvote 0 Downvote
michaelhall : TSCShady : After building my computer, what will i need to buy and what will i just need to download (Assume i dont even have an OS installed) what mobo do you have? SUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA/WATCH DOGS LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard, This computer will be mostly for gaming