What To Do AFTER Building a Gaming PC! 😄 [BIOS, Drivers & Windows 11 Install!]

If you've just build a gaming PC, you're probably wondering what to do next! In this video I'll be guiding you through how exactly to configure the right BIOS settings, install the right drivers and get Windows 11 up and running!
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00:00 Intro
00:30 Before you switch the PC on
00:53 How to load into BIOS
01:28 BIOS Checks and Setup
02:23 Creating a Bootable Windows USB Stick
02:58 Installing Windows 11
04:35 Windows 11 Initial Setup
05:15 Graphics Drivers
06:28 Motherboard Drivers
07:36 RGB Control Software (NZXT Cam)
08:55 Optional Software Recommendations
09:12 Hardware Monitor Pro
10:23 Checking RAM Speed

[@gejamugamlatsoomanam7716]

Note, don't use 4x8gb, use 2x 16gb for ram

[@WaterSpree262]

That is so true

[@michaelpearson9]

Nah 2x 32gb

[@tabs1206]

I use 2x 8gb is that good or bad? 😬

[@NosyNorseman]

Why not 4x8 ?

[@gejamugamlatsoomanam7716]

@@NosyNorseman xmp profiles will have issues you might not be able to set ram speed to its rated and would need to set it lower

[@jeehoonoh]

A very minor recommendation for DDR5 builders is that I wouldn't enable xmp UNTIL Windows is properly installed. It isn't a big issue with DDR4 but I've seen some instability with DDR5 even if the kit is rated at that speed on their website. It can be even more finicky if you're populating all 4 dim slots on your board. It is technically still an "overclock" at the end of the day and you'd want to remove any potential reasons that could cause hiccups during the installation process.

[@BigDavos]

Good tips just seen this on another channel

[@michaelpearson9]

Nope not for me if i can't run xmp during windows installation means it ant gunna work properly then ull have to dial down speeds to see where its stable

[@michaelpearson9]

If u cannot install Windows with xmp enabled u have a issue with ur ram and i would rather know during the installation process then getting into Windows and its lockes up while doijg stuff trust me ive been there ive had corrupted data from a pc locking up while moving data it ant pretty ive lost it all

[@vive335]

@@michaelpearson9wut

[@atl126]

100% agree with this.

[@youmayknowmeas2an]

Your videos have been instrumental in me configuring my new pc. Thank you! It'll be time to buy everything soon. Prices are getting lower every day!

[@Ghillyman]

Being a first time builder of a gaming/streaming/video editing pc this was incredibly useful! 🎉 I have to slow it down a bit to keep up but this was incredibly helpful. Much love my friend and keep up the great videos. ❤

[@DefinitelyAreo]

What's your specifications?

[@filoue2583]

ah finally, a good video for what to do after getting a new pc, just the put the cable on the gpu i never heard it before and on my there's protection on it so i couldn't see it. Thanks for this video!

[@chileshekateule93]

Thanks for the vid! Now I have Windows 11, what about the product key? I have a watermark at the bottom and it’s freaking me outtt lol

[@Juan-re6rt]

There are lots of key sellers and free tools available to activate Win 11. I tried a few different sources, including eBay, but they all stopped working after a couple of months. It was frustrating when my Windows kept deactivating. Once, my laptop crashed, and I couldn’t reactivate the key because it wasn’t valid anymore. Then I found a good company and haven't had any issues since.

[@chileshekateule93]

@@Juan-re6rt Thanks bro!! Just one question, why not use any free tools like Git or the Chat to activate Windows? I guess it has the same effect.

[@Juan-re6rt]

@@chileshekateule93 Using free tools to activate Windows can be risky as they often originate from free sources. There's a chance they could contain malware or other harmful software that could compromise the security of your system. However, I instead pay a few extra bucks for peace of mind.

[@chileshekateule93]

​@@Juan-re6rt First, thanks a lot, broo!! What's the name of the company where you're buying keys? I need an Office key as well to use Excel and Word.

[@Juan-re6rt]

@@chileshekateule93 Sure my pleasure man. The company is BNH-Software and yes they have Office as well. both are activated in my pc 2 years already

[@jeremiahtellier9862]

just finished up my 1st PC build last night. Your videos were a huge part of every aspect of my build. Great job, keep it up bud!!

[@Michael12689]

How did you get windows 11 did you use another windows computer or did you do it a different cause I can’t build my first pc cause I don’t have another windows computer to download windows 11 on

[@lovecramperdrumpinthejoker5237]

​​@@Michael12689sing usb flash and install from other PC or laptop and plugged in to download the drive

[@gian.zagada702]

@@Michael12689 do you not have any access to any computers at all? Like maybe a friend? Parents? Or if you have a library near you.. just get a flash drive and install the Windows OS and you should be good to go. I’ve never seen anyone do it with a mobile device so I’m not really sure

[@sangle6550]

@@gian.zagada702so do i need to buy license key after install window ?

[@jibzzztm]

How is it going

[@spugediwestern78]

Thank you for that graphics card HDMI port tip. I was really worried for a bit lol.

[@jurch99]

just finnished building my desktop. thanks for the nice video.

[@killawitablunt]

I literally finished my build tonight. I just need my MnK and windows usb drive and I’m ready to start👍🏼 perfectly timed vid

[@solomon464]

Hi, I downloaded windows 11 newly onto a usb and my existing pc that I used before doesn’t work anymore and says I’m not signed in, do you have any idea on what happened?

[@cooldaddyslick6869]

​@@solomon464You can only use the key on 1 computer at a time.

[@johncarney9706]

Best boot video I've seen. Currently building a computer so Ill revisit this video in time. Thanks!

[@russellbeary_]

I want to build a PC for my first time sometime soon, and I thought I might as well go over some videos beforehand so I have an idea of what to expect. This guy is great at helping

[@NoirLuck]

thanks for vid, starting my first built sunday

[@SilverFangz135]

Thank you so much for explaining the window. I was so confuse about why my pc not working

[@dinocrusher17458]

thank you I'm building my first pc and this is so helpful and clear🙏🙏🙏

[@clrzn3192]

Thank you so much, got it all set up today and you really helped me product my pc well subscribing and sharing this video! 🎉 :)

[@redbarndevelopments-yorklt7106]

Exactly the video I was looking for, thanks

[@pecky-00-oo13]

the black gpu is pissing me off

[@c9ppb5n]

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[@MilkmanFamermilk-ul4hw]

Womp womp not like you could afford any gpu anyways 💀

[@c9ppb5n]

@@MilkmanFamermilk-ul4hw ok Kakashi lover calm down 💀😂

[@MilkmanFamermilk-ul4hw]

I dont really care what colour it is. I just wanted to comment something friendly 🥰

[@c9ppb5n]

@@MilkmanFamermilk-ul4hw what you commented was not friendly💀

[@jrphillip1458]

I fucken love this guy. subscribed! Finally, a no horseshit tutorial and straight to the point. Appreciate you sharing the secrets by the way!

[@Danny-pi7cc]

Thank you , you help me a lot. Please, more videos on new hardware

[@chuck12889]

Great vid, very informative. Most people don't think about this part after buying/building a pc lol

[@romaneabdul5762]

im confused on the hard drive like do u need a laptop or can you use the pc you built

[@LucasMendes-hn5kr]

I don't have a full pc setup yet, but this video really helped me for when I actually get a full setup

[@TheUcHiHaMaD]

Same

[@eztaah]

This video helped me a lot, thank you

[@robertwayman-nn8ru]

Great video helped me a lot i really apricated the programs to check how the computer is doing

[@jameshall2999]

Ive gotten all kinds of advice on how to install Windows 11 on my new gaming PC from programers and network engineers but this was simple and streight forward from the first turn on to system monitoring. You cleared up a lot of my questions

[@smwfreak1647]

windows 10 better ngl.

[@solomon464]

Hi, I downloaded windows 11 newly onto a usb and my existing pc that I used before doesn’t work anymore and says I’m not signed in, do you have any idea on what happened?

[@yipyiphooray339]

pray to wakanda@@solomon464

[@eddiemattison7792]

Thanks for the video! I've seen videos on updating Bios BEFORE install OS. 1) Is there an advantage to either updating Bios before or after installing the OS? You recommend Enabling the XMP for the RAM, and installing the OS, before updating the Bios? Thanks! 2) (I'm also installing DDR5, and my Bios will not Enable XMP yet. I'm figuring the bios flash is needed. (Also, the below post advises putting in Windows BEFORE enabling XMP on RAM. I'd like your thoughts. Thanks!)

[@user-we4xp1tm2v]

This helped a lot, thanks!!

[@wolfgaming7729]

Very detailed and helpful thanks

[@Ellis_YT]

Great video, also i'd recommend two more things, one is going into the windows update settings and checking to see if there are any important security/ feature updates you need, and the other is uninstalling any bloatware apps you don't need like solitaire or onedrive

[@Vaprium]

Isnt onedrive pretty useful?

[@solomon464]

Hi, I downloaded windows 11 newly onto a usb and my existing pc that I used before doesn’t work anymore and says I’m not signed in, do you have any idea on what happened?

[@ShaquilleOatmeal13]

one other thing to mention is to uncap the refresh rate in the settings if your moniter is above 60 hertz

[@CUC0MELON]

Thanks man it helped a lot!!

[@DileepaDilshan]

Very useful and very clear video. Thanks!

[@TwoSmoker420]

Just built my first PC last night and I thought everything was setup correctly but there was no display, the pc turned on and the fans were spinning, RGB ram was lit up but the only thing I didint do was connect the mouse and key board as I didint think I’d need to press delete button a bunch of times, gonna try later tonight and hopefully that’s all it needs 😅 if so your a life saver as I’ve watched many other videos on why it won’t display and nobody mentioned you might have to press delete button a bunch of times.

[@StoryKing294]

How did it go!

[@Ferzhq]

How did you fix it, I got the same issue

[@TwoSmoker420]

@@Ferzhq I had to loosen the graphics card screws as it was hanging too low to plug the HDMI cable in, the cable wasn’t sitting in all the way

[@danielperez7615]

Thanks for all the help I was planning to build a pc myself based on one of your past videos and you have been really helpful especially since it’s my first time.

[@Yerocco]

I just built one. Doing windows and stuff now. It’s really not that hard!

[@lovecramperdrumpinthejoker5237]

​@@Yeroccoi need to ask for first timer here , does i need to install driver for my gpu ( mine is asus tuf 3080 ) and how/where to download/upload my gpu driver?

[@Yerocco]

@@lovecramperdrumpinthejoker5237 you’ll just go to your manufacturer’s website for your processor, gpu, and motherboard. The downloads are under support. You’ll download them, install them, restart your pc, and that’s pretty much it after you’ve assembled your pc. If you get stuck, reach out. My knowledge is limited but I built mine on my own so I know a little lol.

[@Yerocco]

@@lovecramperdrumpinthejoker5237 btw, that’s a serious gpu lol. I was blown away with the 6700xt performance for half the price.

[@agoraforo]

Good stuff dude. Easy to follow video, no bullshit. Following!

[@Fried24]

Thank you so much! Was overthinkn everything😂😂

[@dcrotzky5257]

love your videos been helping me a lot with my recent PC build, me first one too! I cant get a display when I have my hdmi or displayport are connected to my 4070 ti but I can get display when connected to my motherboard.. any thoughts on what i could do? (i've tried reconnecting my gpu to motherboard)

[@NupeWoop]

What did you find out

[@DredFul595]

he recommends 32gb drive but all you need is 8 gb flash drive

[@nocloutq]

does it have to be a 3.0 or is 2.0 good?

[@4EyeGuy6000]

This is very helpful

[@kennglee]

Great timing for this video. My build will start when I get the Ryzen 7700x in this week. Question: I purchased the Peerless Assassin RGB cooler for my Ryzen 7700x. I also purchased 2 addition case fans, also Thermalright RGB. Can I daisy chain the 2 additional case fans with the CPU fans, and use the single CPU fan plug on the motherboard (ASUS B650E-F), or should I connect the 2 case fans to their own fan port? Thanks for a great video.

[@Anarhistful]

you absolutely can daisy chain into a single cpu fan plug, you just won't be able to control each of the fan speed individually (if for some reason u want to)

[@-Sangral-]

Great video, but I personally had the problem that turning on the XMP profile for the ram before even installing windows completely messed up the bios and it started to freeze and windows installation went into a direct blue screen, also changing back didn't save. Resetting the bios and leaving the ram on lower MHz for now fixed the problem. Found this to be the reason since several people on the Internet experienced that before.

[@alexya818]

THANK YOU. MY GOD THANK YOU. My windows 11 installation kept crashing again, and again, and again, and I couldn't find the damn reason why. Did what you said and it worked. FInally, THANK YOU

[@-Sangral-]

@@alexya818 Great to hear. Glad this could help.

[@alexya818]

@@-Sangral- did you manage to turn on the XMP in the end? Cause when I do it now Windows won't boot. I'll try updating the BIOS, but I'm afraid it won't fix it

[@-Sangral-]

@@alexya818 Yes I did, XMP on and there is a selection somewhere for the DRAM frequency I set that to auto and this worked. Does windows start without the XMP settings?

[@alexya818]

@@-Sangral- yeap and the benchmarks shows no problems at all, it does says the RAMs aren't performing at their best ofc

[@lcolson3445]

Great job mate.

[@jamie5065]

thanks so much me and my dad built a pc and we didint have a clue what to do next thanks

[@Madness801]

Never enable full speed of the ram until you update the bios you always want a stable bios running until everything is up to date to avoid crashing

[@wisemanoncesaid5127]

Even with ddr4 ?

[@yukhzia]

@@wisemanoncesaid5127 yes i’d recommend you enable full ram speed after you’ve finished installation of drivers and bios for the motherboard

[@michaelpearson9]

If u can't install Windows while xmp is enabled then u have a issue I've done plenty and all fine

[@FLAMEalan]

Made this mistake today 😅

[@tonydowney1152]

​@@yukhziawould i need to reset and reinstall windows again if I did this mistake? My game keeps crashing even with cpu and gpu temps down. My ram isnt faulty and I run a dual monitor set up 😢

[@2009numan]

you can actually use a usb 2 thumb drive as well doesn't have to be usb 3

[@laserXperience]

I have to set up mine I hope it goes this smooth

[@Meme-IDK101]

Thx really helpful

[@MlapwjwhUbjgkaw-di1pq]

Finally I got it from keyr (Make sure to include the dot (.) between "keyr" and "org") I like some of the transitions, but sometimes they're a bit too much and are seemingly random. Since we use these persistent elements that transition across pages to indicate some kind of relationship between the previous and the next states, some of your transitions confuse me because I can't immediately see what the relationship is. For example 2:23 of the selectable tiles (which weren't selected) transition into being two switches... does that mean anything? are they related in some way? I see this as random and a bad use of the design language. However, at 1:14 I like the transition from switches to the ticks on a paper, that makes sense to me. Epic presentation tho

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

Never do any over clicking or activate XMP until you have all the newest updates and hardware versions etc.. especially bios

[@alfredolopez5919]

I just finished building my pc and I activated xmp and it wouldn't boot up so I had to do a motherboard flash and I'm at the beginning again but my dram light on my motherboard is on should I update everything then do the xmp to see if it goes away it's extremely disappointing

[@coolbreeze7132]

Do you have a video of what to do for drivers when you upgrade or switch gpus/ brand

[@Fabszs81]

Gonna come back to this video next week when my Pc arrives

[@emreboz1]

I just built my gaming pc and installed windows but I cannot connect to wifi. I know that it is not a problem with my antenna, so I’m assuming it’s a software issue. It’s basically forcing me to use Ethernet which I cannot do. What can I do to solve the issue?

[@sonjaran]

did you figure this out? im currently stuggling with this:/

[@cloroxbleach3692]

@@sonjaran make sure that your motherboard actually has integrated wifi into the machine. If it doesn’t, then you’re going to have to buy a wifi card and install that into a pcie slot, or use an ethernet cable to proceed

[@eltontonge4186]

it could be that your motherboard doesnt come with wifi. a quick check of the motherboards make and model will tell you. if thats the case you can pick up a wifi card quite cheap. just be sure to get one thats good for gaming i.e wifi 6 802.11. if your motherboard does come with wifi capability than maybe wifis disabled in your router

[@emreboz1]

@@sonjaran you have to download your motherboards wifi drivers from another computer onto a flash drive and then transfer the files to your pc.

[@sonjaran]

@@emreboz1 yes thank you that worked! ◡̈

[@Harh1.34]

Nice pc I wish I had that

[@Gideon419]

Wil work for some new years and build one like how I did🌚👌

[@siralot1045]

Get a job

[@silvercenturion4214]

Get a job at a supermarket or something

[@MoonLight.us.]

Get a job lmao, I just worked my ass off for a new pc, it’s a Ryzen7 5800x3d build with a 3080ti at 15

[@siralot1045]

Define, “worked my ass off”

[@KayakKingdom]

I live this guys vids and I don't mind the zed instead of z, but the "haych" instead of H kills me lol😂😂

[@3chabikhadija944]

Such a Nice video thanks

[@Enchantedespeon]

So you’re telling me I have to buy hundreds of dollars of equipment for my PC and then I have to buy something just to even use it. Are you serious?

[@nkita7363]

What windows?

[@JJFlores197]

Well yeah.... That's the way its been done for decades my dude. A PC without an operating system won't do anything useful. Microsoft is a business and they're in the business of selling Windows among other products. Unofficially, you can install Windows 10/11 without paying for it. You won't be able to personalize your PC and a watermark appears. Other than that, everything else works the same as if you paid for Windows. Or you can opt to use a free Linux distro if you want to try something completely different to Windows.

[@shaxxshelmet1938]

...Yes of course. You're buying hardware. You need the software (OS) or you've just got a very fancy, very expensive array of metals and plastics.

[@brokenlegend1179]

OMG!!! THANK YOU!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nocapshots]

Great content, definitely could have used this before my build, great information 🪛

[@tg9374]

Good stuff. Had to bypass the internet set up to update lan drivers so it would connect finally

[@rickyazz529]

How did you by pass the internet part when installing windows , I’m stuck here I think I will have to download them on another pc to a usb

[@MastaOnerr]

Gonna power up my build for the first time. Very helpful information and will come in handy.

[@houbamliki]

simple, PERFECT.

[@MotivationGRP]

Appreciate it 🎉❤

[@JohnBraman413]

any pc builds with intel arc cards? would like to see that.

[@Harry_Harry222]

Everyone makes it look ljke rocketscience bht he makes it soo simple tysm my friend u hage well earned a sub and like

[@davidserrato6211]

Thank you Magic Man

[@Drewkungfoo]

I just watch it not for the know how but to give a Like and comment. Lil bit of me wanting to know how it is with Windows 11

[@idizzy9958]

very good video !!! 🎉

[@gotem370]

this guy is the more passion more footwork more energy guy

[@tyx29]

Thank you so much!!! Just finished building and setting up my PC with your videos!! W MAN

[@immortalxG]

I’m using msi b550m pro Wifi try to install all drivers but wifi still not working

[@drixy13]

I built my pc today thanks

[@josha5447]

Is there any website you know of that people sell popular gaming items without an insane mark up? Really trying to get the nzxt h9 flow or the o11 dynamic evo, but they are always sold out

[@phogettaboutyu]

Thank you

[@azisles02]

If you are moving your SSD from your old desktop to your new gaming system, do you need to reinstall Windows or it should detect the new hardware?

[@justingmerek]

Can I use a USB portable hard drive for the BIOS update and driver installs instead of a flash drive?

[@Navie4067]

amazing video

[@TaiNotTechy]

guys if your stuck with bios you can also try use f2 f10 and f12

[@halvardfoss9182]

Should u overclock before os install? Heard it could give u trouble…

[@akshatrajwansh1420]

Got it... Now I just need a pc

[@Ethan7_7]

Im planning to switch to a 5700x, from an i5 9400f. Anything ryzen specific id need to set up or enable/disable? Gigabyte mobo

[@2009numan]

sometimes if you install windows on a PC connection, windows might not actually install a network driver

[@toke7560]

Brilliant.

[@ChrisTheAutisiticAutobot2006]

Did you have windows 10 home preinstalled before upgrading to windows 11

[@thewind6047]

I’ve heard not to enable xmp before installing your os because of stability issues

[@ares_mello]

Any suggestions where I can find just to find the right one

[@Shalabawa370]

Finally 😁

[@splixwastaken]

I followed this step by step but when I went to boot up windows 11 my screen goes light blue with no text. Stays like this for awhile then my pc shuts off any solutions?

[@SouthernOregonReps]

What to do when windows installs a new Radeon driver while setting up windows and your screen goes black?

[@fishingwithpabs8391]

Question I have the Msi b650 gaming plus WiFi and there is no xmp setting anywhere in the bios trust me I checked everywhere and no xmp but there is an expo setting is that the same thing or not?

[@IV_VOID]

where can i get hw monitor pro ? When i try to use the page cpuid it won’t load up the page for me

[@Ant-ct4qk]

can you do this stuff if you aalready have a pc and havent set it up

[@RickFord01]

What kind of computer is on the cover? Is there a video about the build?

[@Maste4774]

I am confuses so I have a RM750x PSU and a Rog Strix B660-A motherbored all the cable connect but the CPU one good on the CPU end but now the motherbored end??? plz help ; )

[@calebames9656]

So do I have to buy windows or do I just download for free from a different computer?

[@tonysopranosleftnut]

What about updating the bios?

[@zipperstriker]

I was trying to boot my pen drive on same pc tht I built instruction are unclear

[@ViyabiSirathanongsil]

Best vdo for a technology-wise brain dead person like me🙏

[@chicken_jimy14]

Is the monitor the ‘Philips 32M1N5800A 31.5" 4K UHD 144Hz Gaming Monitor’?

[@solomon464]

Hi, I downloaded windows 11 newly onto a usb and my existing pc that I used before doesn’t work anymore and says I’m not signed in, do you have any idea on what happened?

[@user-on4dd7qv2w]

hello can you help me out built new pc but i cant get buy the windows connecct to internet i have tried shift f10 but i cant type in the cmd box keyboard not responding how can i get it working and how can i update the drivers for the wiffi or lan off the msi website i have them but can you install them from the bios screen

[@snorkob]

My pc won’t work with fuel channel and idk why, it should but it won’t even send a signal to monitor when using dual channel ram