PC Software Requirements Help

[Treyhu2014]

Hey everyone, I just restored my computer and I was wondering what software I need to make sure everything is running well. I already know to install the graphics drivers but is that all I need? Things like Flash players and audio drivers, which ones should I download? Do I need to download certain motherboard drivers or not? I haven't downloaded anything yet and it is currently off. Please help.


PC Specs:
-intel core i7 4790k stock clock
-EVGA GTX 980ti
-Z97 EVGA Classified Motherboard
-32 gig Corsair Dominator Platinum RAM
-500gig Samsung 850 evo
-Windows 10
-EVGA 1000 g1 PSU

 

[ST0RM91]

I know this threads about pre downloading drivers but these guys pretty much covers all bases

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/50088-63-build-drivers-need

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2175087/drivers-building.html

Flash player etc you download on an as per basis and audio drivers you only need if you requires it, I'm sure mine weren't a separate download.

 

[Tradesman1]

Go to the EVGA site and download the latest drivers for your mobo, then go to nVidia and get the latest for the 980Ti - and that should do it, unles an addon like mouse, KB, wireless adapter or other requires drivers

 

[photonboy]

I've installed Windows 10 several times and in many it installed everything I needed, even the NVidia video driver however.

1) Reinstall the video drive to be sure. It can't hurt.

2) download the Intel driver update tool:
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/detect.html?cid=cim:ggl

3) check Device Manager for any conflicts (right-click Start)

4) Go to motherboard support for specific software. The only thing i use is for setting up the FAN PROFILE.

5) Flash?
If needed you should be prompted through your web browser.

Other:
a) update motherboard BIOS if newer
b) run MEMTEST86 www.memtest86.com (may need to change BIOS boot order. do for a FULL PASS. Probably about 2 hours).
c) Cpu diagnostic: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/19792/Intel-Processor-Diagnostic-Tool-64-bit-

 

[photonboy]

update:
I couldn't figure out where the SOFTWARE was for your motherboard. The support site lists only drivers, at least what I could find. I'm fairly sure you don't need to install any of those as W10 should.

You probably have a CD at least, and again I'd just start with the FAN software (may be part of larger program). Don't install anything you aren't sure about.

(There is BIOS level fan control, so it's possible they don't have additional Windows support. Not sure on that... I have both for my Asus Z77)

 

[Tradesman1]

Yes, EVGA is rather lost, support wise as they make very few mobos, here's the driver downloads page - pick your OS then the individual drivers

https://www.evga.com/support/download/

Might send them an email about any bundled software they may have - and would use their drivers opposed to the generic component drivers that Win10 has - most mobo makers fine tune the drivers to fit their individual combination of mobo components

 

[Treyhu2014]

Yes, EVGA is rather lost, support wise as they make very few mobos, here's the driver downloads page - pick your OS then the individual drivers

https://www.evga.com/support/download/

Might send them an email about any bundled software they may have - and would use their drivers opposed to the generic component drivers that Win10 has - most mobo makers fine tune the drivers to fit their individual combination of mobo components

Thanks for the link. Any order in particular I should install these? And should I download all of them?

 

[Tradesman1]

I start with the chipset driver as other components tend to tie into the mobos chipset one way or another