Just Installed win 7 need some help..

[matek07x]

I just built my rig, not the best but gets the job done for now... my question is I have a older pci usb 3.0 card that I installed, since my mobo didn't come ready with usb 3.0 soooo I installed it, now I want to know, how do I make sure that everything is working correctly without any conflicts or errors? also how do i make sure that the pci card installed is working at 3.0 speed and not slower? Pretty much I want to make sure that my windows configuration is good and nothing has any conflicts and errors... Thanks for your help!

 

[Pyree]

Just put it in. Update the driver to the most recent version. Enable write cache for the USB 3.0 drive. Transfer a large file from an internal SATA driver to a USB 3.0 drive. If it is about 45-90MB/s (speed depends on whether it is a 2.5 or 3.5 inch drive and at what platter density), then you are fine.

 

[JDFan]

Easiest method to check for conflicts - problems - errors - missing drivers etc. is to go into Device manager and look for any caution signs that mention problems.

 

[matek07x]

Ok, great.. I checked the Device Manager I show no question marks or anything good sign, also for the usb I did what you stated Seems to work pretty good I have a Toshiba 1T external 2.5"...
And here are my pc Stats. What do you guys think ?
-AMD PHENOM II X2 550 3.1GHZ
-ASUS M5Z78L-MLX SERIES MOBO
-CORSAIR 8GB RAM 1600
-1 TB SATA INTERNAL
-SHITTY GRAPHIC CARD ( USING ON BOARD CURRENTLY )

 

[matek07x]

OHH AND PSU IS CORSEAIR 550WATT

 

[Pyree]

Maybe a black edition AMD Phenom II, OC it and give it a 6870.

 

[matek07x]

I build this cuz my brother upgraded his rig to a 6 core and he gave me his old cpu and psu, in a few months I will upgrade to 8 core better graphic card and SSD