Question What is everything i need to do after building this PC?

[User09_]

Someone i know has helped me build my new PC but im not really sure on what to do after its built. I have only updated the BIOS and installed Windows 11. Every tutorial i find on what to do after building your PC doesnt explain things very well so im making a thread here instead. What is everything i need to do after this? Is there drivers i need to install?, setting in the BIOS i need to change etc. Any help is much appreciated.

Here is the build: https://se.pcpartpicker.com/list/QjkZgB

 

[Lutfij]

You're advised to install the OS in offline mode, and while you're disconnected from the internet, install all drivers relevant to your platform with the latest driver versions in an elevated command, i.e, Right click installer>Run as Administrator.

Yes in order to install the drivers, you would need to download them beforehand on a donor platform and have them on a pen drive.

It's a good idea to clear your CMOS after you've updated/flashed the BIOS for your motherboard with the latest version.

You'll find drivers for your motherboard(LAN, Audio, chipset and MEI) on your motherboard's support site, same place you sourced the BIOS files for the flash/update.

GPU drivers, you source them from AMD's support site;
https://www.amd.com/en/support/down...on-rx-7000-series/amd-radeon-rx-7900-gre.html
which is meant for your GPU.

Don't let the OS install drivers it thinks is right for your platform since that's what causes issues or an underperforming system/platform.

 

[User09_]

You're advised to install the OS in offline mode, and while you're disconnected from the internet, install all drivers relevant to your platform with the latest driver versions in an elevated command, i.e, Right click installer>Run as Administrator.

Yes in order to install the drivers, you would need to download them beforehand on a donor platform and have them on a pen drive.

It's a good idea to clear your CMOS after you've updated/flashed the BIOS for your motherboard with the latest version.

You'll find drivers for your motherboard(LAN, Audio, chipset and MEI) on your motherboard's support site, same place you sourced the BIOS files for the flash/update.

GPU drivers, you source them from AMD's support site;
https://www.amd.com/en/support/down...on-rx-7000-series/amd-radeon-rx-7900-gre.html
which is meant for your GPU.

Don't let the OS install drivers it thinks is right for your platform since that's what causes issues or an underperforming system/platform.

Alright thank you!

 

[User09_]

You're advised to install the OS in offline mode, and while you're disconnected from the internet, install all drivers relevant to your platform with the latest driver versions in an elevated command, i.e, Right click installer>Run as Administrator.

Yes in order to install the drivers, you would need to download them beforehand on a donor platform and have them on a pen drive.

It's a good idea to clear your CMOS after you've updated/flashed the BIOS for your motherboard with the latest version.

You'll find drivers for your motherboard(LAN, Audio, chipset and MEI) on your motherboard's support site, same place you sourced the BIOS files for the flash/update.

GPU drivers, you source them from AMD's support site;
https://www.amd.com/en/support/down...on-rx-7000-series/amd-radeon-rx-7900-gre.html
which is meant for your GPU.

Don't let the OS install drivers it thinks is right for your platform since that's what causes issues or an underperforming system/platform.

So just to be clear, i will re-install windows 11 in offline mode and install the drivers then. And clear the CMOS after i finished everything.

I will install all drivers from ''System & Chipset Drivers'', ''On-Board VGA Drivers'', ''LAN Drivers'', ''On-Board Audio Drivers'' and ''On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers'' from ''https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFI/support#driver'' + The GPU driver you linked.

Im assuming this is correct?

 

[cgilley]

OP - you're paranoid , so I want to chime in here to keep you from over thinking. General rule of thumb - if it's working, don't break it.

First, you have a good motherboard that will make you happy a long time. In all fairness to Microsoft, they have radically improved their driver support and source pool. Now, I am not a fan of Microsoft, I'm just speaking from 25 years of consulting. It used to be that their drivers were hit/miss and mostly horrible. The fact of the matter is that many of the various pieces of hardware you will use with your new build all use the same chipsets. It really isn't an issue anymore with one exception.

Graphics cards - yes, get those drivers from the maker.

Another note: it is possible to brick your system updating your BIOS. For me, and I have 45 years in the industry, I need a critical reason to do this. In fact, with all of the laptops I've bought, and systems I have built, I have updated the BIOS one time.

The only issue I have with your build is Windows 11. That OS is the worst I have ever seen. As near as I can tell, it's Windows 10 with advertising hooks. These updates Microsoft pushes out typically have nothing to do with security. The updates almost always change your default settings, turn back on backups to the cloud, attempt to sign you up for services, download copilot, and on and on and on. I told you I wasn't a Microsoft fan-boy. I still get angry with their automatic forced reboots.

 

[Lutfij]

1| Flash BIOS with the latest version, then clear CMOS.

2| Use a laptop or donor PC to download the latest drivers onto a pendrive;
chipset; https://www.amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/chipsets/am5/b650.html
wifi and LAN; https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFI/support#driver
onboard audio; https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFI/support#driver
GPU; https://www.amd.com/en/support/down...on-rx-7000-series/amd-radeon-rx-7900-gre.html

3| Fabricate your bootable USB installer using Windows Media Creation Tools; https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

4| Install OS in offline mode;

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_GuFH9KdHC0

without the internet connected to the PC.

5| Once you've installed the OS successfully, install all drivers in elevated command.

6| Once you've installed all drivers, hook up to the www and then be about your way.

 

[User09_]

1| Flash BIOS with the latest version, then clear CMOS.

2| Use a laptop or donor PC to download the latest drivers onto a pendrive;
chipset; https://www.amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/chipsets/am5/b650.html
wifi and LAN; https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFI/support#driver
onboard audio; https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFI/support#driver
GPU; https://www.amd.com/en/support/down...on-rx-7000-series/amd-radeon-rx-7900-gre.html

3| Fabricate your bootable USB installer using Windows Media Creation Tools; https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

4| Install OS in offline mode;

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_GuFH9KdHC0

without the internet connected to the PC.

5| Once you've installed the OS successfully, install all drivers in elevated command.

6| Once you've installed all drivers, hook up to the www and then be about your way.

Alright thank you!

 

[User09_]

OP - you're paranoid , so I want to chime in here to keep you from over thinking. General rule of thumb - if it's working, don't break it.

First, you have a good motherboard that will make you happy a long time. In all fairness to Microsoft, they have radically improved their driver support and source pool. Now, I am not a fan of Microsoft, I'm just speaking from 25 years of consulting. It used to be that their drivers were hit/miss and mostly horrible. The fact of the matter is that many of the various pieces of hardware you will use with your new build all use the same chipsets. It really isn't an issue anymore with one exception.

Graphics cards - yes, get those drivers from the maker.

Another note: it is possible to brick your system updating your BIOS. For me, and I have 45 years in the industry, I need a critical reason to do this. In fact, with all of the laptops I've bought, and systems I have built, I have updated the BIOS one time.

The only issue I have with your build is Windows 11. That OS is the worst I have ever seen. As near as I can tell, it's Windows 10 with advertising hooks. These updates Microsoft pushes out typically have nothing to do with security. The updates almost always change your default settings, turn back on backups to the cloud, attempt to sign you up for services, download copilot, and on and on and on. I told you I wasn't a Microsoft fan-boy. I still get angry with their automatic forced reboots.

Oh ok thanks for the info!