Need help setting up pc

[siveshen]

Hello i recently bought a 2nd hand pc and need help on how to set it up like software and stuff so it's fully operational for gaming. Specs are
Core 2 quad q9450
Hd 6570
8gb Ram

 

[Kevern_11]

update drivers, clean install windows, install steam, no life.

 

[bootcher]

Download all drivers of your computer parts, the motherboard should determine what kind of audio, network and chipset drivers you need. Also you need the latest videocard drivers. You will also want an antivirus program to keep your PC clean after a fresh OS install.

After downloading these keep them on a separate drive/USb stick from where you will install your OS. Don't forget your network card drivers, if your OS doesn't recognize it you will not be able to connect to the internet.

For best results do a full drive format and fresh OS install. After the OS has been installed you can install the drivers. During this let windows update itself if needed for the latest patches and updates. Finally check in your device manager if you still need to install some drivers.

 

[engineer5261]

No Kavern_11!!! Clean install windows first, then update drivers. (Actually make sure you download a LAN/wifi driver beforehand in case)

 

[Kevern_11]

No Kavern_11!!! Clean install windows first, then update drivers. (Actually make sure you download a LAN/wifi driver beforehand in case)

I know that, just so happened to type it after by mistake :/

 

[siveshen]

So i just install windows xp i know about graphics card drivers what other drivers would i need and where would i get them from?
Thanks