New pc first use query

[GavinJones400]

Hi all,

My pc is on its way to dpd and have been reading the guides etc but was unsure on a few things if anyone can chuck some advice please.

Am I right in thinking that the best way forward is to finish off the windows install, update windows as many times as needed, install any drivers etc, and then add the benchmarking apps and stress test the system ??
Then from there once happy do fresh install of windows and re apply all the updates and drivers?

Also i’d usually use Avast and malware bytes but it seems everyone believes defender is ample for AV … so in that case I’d be ok just to install malwarebytes and let defender do the rest?

Thanks for any info… seems minor but just wanna get it all straight in my head before even plugging it all in

 

[steaky360]

Morning!

I would just go straight to 'fresh install', I don't think its required to finish the out of the box windows experience (you obviously can, just to make sure it all turns on and functions if you like). Do any benchmarks you like and then get using the PC

Defender is definitely good enough on its own, I believe the current school of thought is even malwarebytes isn't required as such but occasionally running won't do any harm (others far more knowledgeable than I will hopefully add their thoughts to correct here)

 

[SpyderTracks]

It depends if you're ordering with or without windows.

If you order with windows, it comes fully setup, just go through the OOBE setup and get into windows, then you can install your benchmark software and test it.

If you order without windows, you'd need to clean install your own copy, no point going through the OOBE setup as @steaky360 says, just clean install straight away.

Malwarebytes is fine to have alongside defender, just make sure it's not including a trial or active subscription as that will enable the online scanner which will disable defender. You can only have one active scanner at a time otherwise they conflict and cause issues. Running free Malwarebytes just does on demand scanning so the scanner is never live as such, so works really well alongside Defender as a backup scan.

 

[GavinJones400]

Ok thanks for the replies guys!

Typically had my dpd email today and delivery is due 3.35 - 4.45 ….. I start work at 3 😩😩
Might have to get up early tomoz to get it all up and running before work then 😁😁
My next decision is whether to stick with office from 2007 that I’ve never actually had a problem with (and has publsher) or start paying for 365 where my daughter can also install if I get the family edition ….. swaying to the free option of sticking with what I’ve got if I’m honest 😂😂

Cheers

 

[SpyderTracks]

Ok thanks for the replies guys!

Typically had my dpd email today and delivery is due 3.35 - 4.45 ….. I start work at 3 😩😩
Might have to get up early tomoz to get it all up and running before work then 😁😁
My next decision is whether to stick with office from 2007 that I’ve never actually had a problem with (and has publsher) or start paying for 365 where my daughter can also install if I get the family edition ….. swaying to the free option of sticking with what I’ve got if I’m honest 😂😂

Cheers

You can still get standalone modern versions of office so only have to pay a one off fee, you can also get a student discount using your daughters email

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/p/office-home-2024/cfq7ttc0pqvj#:~:text=Key%20benefits,polished%20presentations%20that%20stand%20out.

 

[GavinJones400]

hi again …. Thought I’d post here instead of starting a new thread.

My pc is running nicely, boots quickly and my browser with currently 12 or so tabs opens instantly so the sort of thing I was after. However the one thing I’ve noticed is that my memory is reporting in bios as being at 2133mhz rather than 3200 as per the pic …. Weirdly anywhere else its stated as 16gb ddr4 3200.
The timings and voltages are set as per the info on the stick.
Is it something I should be bothered about or am I losing some performance due to the speed difference ? I guess if I do mess around with the settings then the likely negative outcome is an unstable machine 🤷‍♂️
Any advice on either making changes or just to leave well enough alone ??

Cheers

 

[TonyCarter]

No, that's how it will display normally.

The first bit (the 2133MHz) is the base speed of the RAM sticks, but those sticks have been tested/certified to OC to 3200MHz...and the DOCP below shows that they are running at their designed OC speed of 3200MHz.

 

[GavinJones400]

No, that's how it will display normally.

The first bit (the 2133MHz) is the base speed of the RAM sticks, but those sticks have been tested/certified to OC to 3200MHz...and the DOCP below shows that they are running at their designed OC speed of 3200MHz.

Oh ok brilliant thanks

Did wonder why it was showing elsewhere as 3200mhz and the timings etc were correct
Cheers!