Hello, recently I have just recently completed my first computer build and it powered on correctly and I was able to access the bios to ensure that my components are properly connected/working. I still must install windows, however I would like to know which drivers should I download and install from the asrock website (will transfer via usb 2 flash drive)? Are all drivers needed, or are some unecessary ( I know I need certain drivers like audio and Lan) and what about the Asrock utilities?
for the graphics card would I only need to install the latest drivers or all previous driver (gtx 970)?
Simple questions I know, but like I said I have never built and installed software on a pc before, previously I had an m17xr3 gaming laptop with all drivers already installed and installing video card drivers was a different procedure.
Also is it preferable to install windows 7 over 8.1, such as for backwards compatibility for gaming (my primary use). Thanks for any feedback, especially from people with an asrock x99 chipset board.
Components:
Asrock x99 extreme4, msi gtx 970 4g, 16 gb (4x4) crucial ballistic ram 2400, i7-5820k, samsung 850 evo 250gb, wd black 1tb, coolermaster evo d92 (cpu cooler). pioneer bdr-2209 blu ray player.
for the graphics card would I only need to install the latest drivers or all previous driver (gtx 970)?
Simple questions I know, but like I said I have never built and installed software on a pc before, previously I had an m17xr3 gaming laptop with all drivers already installed and installing video card drivers was a different procedure.
Also is it preferable to install windows 7 over 8.1, such as for backwards compatibility for gaming (my primary use). Thanks for any feedback, especially from people with an asrock x99 chipset board.
Components:
Asrock x99 extreme4, msi gtx 970 4g, 16 gb (4x4) crucial ballistic ram 2400, i7-5820k, samsung 850 evo 250gb, wd black 1tb, coolermaster evo d92 (cpu cooler). pioneer bdr-2209 blu ray player.