New Build Hard Drive Issue

[sukitbtchx3]

I recently made a new computer and i got everything set up and when i open my PC, i get a message that says "reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press any key."

Questions:
1. I dont have a SSD.. is it required to solve my problem?
2. Do i need a Optical Disk Drive?

What I've tried:
Making my hard drive #1 boot priority.
Removing my memory and replugging the wires to the hard drive.

Part List:
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal
Graphic: XFX Radeon R9 285 2GB Double Dissipation
Powersupply: Thermaltake 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX

 

[pobrien88]

Your HDD is fine for being your boot device. How did you install your operating system without an optical disk drive?

 

[sukitbtchx3]

Your HDD is fine for being your boot device. How did you install your operating system without an optical disk drive?

hm what do you mean? was i suppose to install windows 7/8 or something? My PC turns on perfectly but it keeps saying "reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press any key."

 

[gregbattis]

Yes you need to install windows from the disk first. You dont even have an os on that is why it cannot load an os.

 

[sukitbtchx3]

Yes you need to install windows from the disk first. You dont even have an os on that is why it cannot load an os.

Thanks for the help and a few more questions. Whats an OS? and what if i DONT have a Optical Disk Drive? Can i use a USB?

 

[gregbattis]

Yes you need to install windows from the disk first. You dont even have an os on that is why it cannot load an os.

Thanks for the help and a few more questions. Whats an OS? and what if i DONT have a Optical Disk Drive? Can i use a USB?

an os is like windows if you dont have it installed you cant do anything.
http://www.newegg.com/Operating-Systems/SubCategory/ID-368

 

[sukitbtchx3]

Yes you need to install windows from the disk first. You dont even have an os on that is why it cannot load an os.

Thanks for the help and a few more questions. Whats an OS? and what if i DONT have a Optical Disk Drive? Can i use a USB?

an os is like windows if you dont have it installed you cant do anything.
http://www.newegg.com/Operating-Systems/SubCategory/ID-368

alright. i just bought this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6TPHZS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
could i install this with a USB or do i have to buy a disk driver and install it from there?

 

[gregbattis]

Yes you need to install windows from the disk first. You dont even have an os on that is why it cannot load an os.

Thanks for the help and a few more questions. Whats an OS? and what if i DONT have a Optical Disk Drive? Can i use a USB?

an os is like windows if you dont have it installed you cant do anything.
http://www.newegg.com/Operating-Systems/SubCategory/ID-368

alright. i just bought this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6TPHZS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
could i install this with a USB or do i have to buy a disk driver and install it from there?

That says it is an upgrade and it wont work to install for the first time. You should have gotten a oem windows 8.1.

 

[sukitbtchx3]

Yes you need to install windows from the disk first. You dont even have an os on that is why it cannot load an os.

Thanks for the help and a few more questions. Whats an OS? and what if i DONT have a Optical Disk Drive? Can i use a USB?

an os is like windows if you dont have it installed you cant do anything.
http://www.newegg.com/Operating-Systems/SubCategory/ID-368

alright. i just bought this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6TPHZS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
could i install this with a USB or do i have to buy a disk driver and install it from there?

That says it is an upgrade and it wont work to install for the first time. You should have gotten a oem windows 8.1.

okay i bought the Window 8.1 pro. is it possible to install the window 8.1 to my PC by using a USB? Because i DONT have a DVD disk drive..

 

[gregbattis]

It is going to come as a dvd. All computers should have a dvd drive in them.

 

[sukitbtchx3]

It is going to come as a dvd. All computers should have a dvd drive in them.

I built my computer so i dont have a dvd drive. Guess i gotta buy one..