Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Once you've got Windows installed, you probably want to know what else you should install. Here I'm showing you the essential things I'd recommend getting to test your system stability and performance, to control your fan speed and RGB lighting, to check your important component temps and much more besides. I'll link to everything I recommended down below and there are timestamps to jump to specific points you might find useful.
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Essential things to know when updating your BIOS
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How to update your Gigabyte Motherboard BIOS
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How to install Wi-Fi drivers on Windows 11
youtu.be/Fnw6nc8ebQ8
How to change the RGB lighting on your PC fans
youtu.be/qYG1J1_oS8U
Why is your CPU so hot and is your cooler installed correctly?
youtu.be/AVCj61coYCs
Get a better FPS counter with Steam easily
youtu.be/gI9covqZzow
Problems with NVMe SSDs and motherboards that you need to know
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Disclosure: Shopping links within the description of this video generate a commission at no extra cost to you. These are added for your convenience but other retailers are available. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Please note that products featured may also have been sent for free for review/testing purposes. Often these have to be returned by me, but not always. I endeavour to avoid bias in my videos wherever possible and try to give honest, subjective opinions. Unless otherwise stated, the videos are not sponsored financially.
Please note links listed here include affiliate links which may earn me a commission.
OTG Adapter
Amazon US - amzn.to/3nJUmXF
NewEgg - newegg.io/nc8a86be9c
Amazon UK - amzn.to/41n0qDn
Amazon FR - amzn.to/44MWFtW
Amazon IT - amzn.to/3BctRxi
Amazon DE - amzn.to/3BcI65c
Amazon CA - amzn.to/3pp40PZ
Crucial X10
Amazon US - amzn.to/4b1IpkW
Amazon UK - amzn.to/4l3scQE
Amazon FR - amzn.to/4u6RPEm
Amazon IT - amzn.to/46wKG6g
Amazon DE - amzn.to/4rQH47I
Amazon CA - amzn.to/4l2W0wO
Amazon AU - amzn.to/40LUyW9
Amazon PL - amzn.to/4aNXKGU
Tool I recommend using in this video:
Fan control - getfancontrol.com
SignalRGB - signalrgb.com
OpenRGB - openrgb.org
Nvidia App - nvidia.com/en-eu/software/nvidia-app
AMD Adrenaline - amd.com/en/products/software/adrenalin.html
Intel Driver and Support Assistant - intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/detect.html
MSI Afterburner - msi.com/Landing/afterburner/graphics-cards
HWInfo64 - hwinfo.com/download
OCCT - ocbase.com
Cinebench - maxon.net/en/downloads/cinebench-downloads
Memtest 86 - memtest86.com
CPU-Z - cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
Discord - discord.com
😍Special Thanks😍 to my YouTube members:
SpaceCannons,mikeinvegas1, Spandau Guy, D Shaddix, CTRLGeek, Frank “Cano” Costilla, BY TOR THE SNOW DOG, Rawrr483, Alexander Heim, Ritsaert Verstegen, James Kahn, N J, GamingAllDay, Christian, UBrickIFix, Wayne Chandler, Jeffrey crutchfield, NOTuNOTme, Tom Corrao, DaniAkiZoli, rodney mcqueen, Fred Wehbe, Paul Sheard, shaak, WireHedd, Matt Behymer, John Turley, Random Chaos, Matthew Howell, kapitan, Arik Nachmias, The 1 and Only Twix, Brian Pickel, Megan Schafer, Dr John Urquhart, Peter Qvist, PBear, Meldogss, noobmode, DidYouReadEULA, BrofNeeko, Samuel Hinojos, marc, MeatyKeyboard 83, Lance Nixon Jr, Mongo_Slade, Jay Shank 007, toxiqnick604, Mohammed Haidara, DRENU, DCgames2923, Bearxca, scotama, Alexxxolotl, jaredfrancisco8216, fallenlegion1828, onenonlycasper and you?
Timestamps:
00:00 Hello
00:40 Essential USB drives
00:52 Windows updates
01:06 Motherboard software
02:53 Fan Control
03:27 SignalRGB or OpenRGB
03:56 Nvidia GPU drivers
04:33 AMD Adrenaline
05:23 Intel Graphics Software
05:52 MSI Afterburner
06:50 HWInfo64
07:57 OCCT
08:26 Cinebench
08:44 Memtest86
10:29 CPU-Z
10:46 BIOS updates
12:06 XMP/EXPO
12:39 Discord
Once you've got Windows installed, you probably want to know what else you should install. Here I'm showing you the essential things I'd recommend getting to test your system stability and performance, to control your fan speed and RGB lighting, to check your important component temps and much more besides. I'll link to everything I recommended down below and there are timestamps to jump to specific points you might find useful.
Watch these related videos:
Essential things to know when updating your BIOS
youtu.be/ASFN1S6enBQ
How to update your Gigabyte Motherboard BIOS
youtu.be/My70Xt0zzfM
How to install Wi-Fi drivers on Windows 11
youtu.be/Fnw6nc8ebQ8
How to change the RGB lighting on your PC fans
youtu.be/qYG1J1_oS8U
Why is your CPU so hot and is your cooler installed correctly?
youtu.be/AVCj61coYCs
Get a better FPS counter with Steam easily
youtu.be/gI9covqZzow
Problems with NVMe SSDs and motherboards that you need to know
youtu.be/hYYygf575N0
How to benchmark your NVMe SSD - test speeds easily
youtu.be/m_qy7rMs2AE
Disclosure: Shopping links within the description of this video generate a commission at no extra cost to you. These are added for your convenience but other retailers are available. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Please note that products featured may also have been sent for free for review/testing purposes. Often these have to be returned by me, but not always. I endeavour to avoid bias in my videos wherever possible and try to give honest, subjective opinions. Unless otherwise stated, the videos are not sponsored financially.
Please note links listed here include affiliate links which may earn me a commission.
OTG Adapter
Amazon US - amzn.to/3nJUmXF
NewEgg - newegg.io/nc8a86be9c
Amazon UK - amzn.to/41n0qDn
Amazon FR - amzn.to/44MWFtW
Amazon IT - amzn.to/3BctRxi
Amazon DE - amzn.to/3BcI65c
Amazon CA - amzn.to/3pp40PZ
Crucial X10
Amazon US - amzn.to/4b1IpkW
Amazon UK - amzn.to/4l3scQE
Amazon FR - amzn.to/4u6RPEm
Amazon IT - amzn.to/46wKG6g
Amazon DE - amzn.to/4rQH47I
Amazon CA - amzn.to/4l2W0wO
Amazon AU - amzn.to/40LUyW9
Amazon PL - amzn.to/4aNXKGU
Tool I recommend using in this video:
Fan control - getfancontrol.com
SignalRGB - signalrgb.com
OpenRGB - openrgb.org
Nvidia App - nvidia.com/en-eu/software/nvidia-app
AMD Adrenaline - amd.com/en/products/software/adrenalin.html
Intel Driver and Support Assistant - intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/detect.html
MSI Afterburner - msi.com/Landing/afterburner/graphics-cards
HWInfo64 - hwinfo.com/download
OCCT - ocbase.com
Cinebench - maxon.net/en/downloads/cinebench-downloads
Memtest 86 - memtest86.com
CPU-Z - cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
Discord - discord.com
😍Special Thanks😍 to my YouTube members:
SpaceCannons,mikeinvegas1, Spandau Guy, D Shaddix, CTRLGeek, Frank “Cano” Costilla, BY TOR THE SNOW DOG, Rawrr483, Alexander Heim, Ritsaert Verstegen, James Kahn, N J, GamingAllDay, Christian, UBrickIFix, Wayne Chandler, Jeffrey crutchfield, NOTuNOTme, Tom Corrao, DaniAkiZoli, rodney mcqueen, Fred Wehbe, Paul Sheard, shaak, WireHedd, Matt Behymer, John Turley, Random Chaos, Matthew Howell, kapitan, Arik Nachmias, The 1 and Only Twix, Brian Pickel, Megan Schafer, Dr John Urquhart, Peter Qvist, PBear, Meldogss, noobmode, DidYouReadEULA, BrofNeeko, Samuel Hinojos, marc, MeatyKeyboard 83, Lance Nixon Jr, Mongo_Slade, Jay Shank 007, toxiqnick604, Mohammed Haidara, DRENU, DCgames2923, Bearxca, scotama, Alexxxolotl, jaredfrancisco8216, fallenlegion1828, onenonlycasper and you?
Timestamps:
00:00 Hello
00:40 Essential USB drives
00:52 Windows updates
01:06 Motherboard software
02:53 Fan Control
03:27 SignalRGB or OpenRGB
03:56 Nvidia GPU drivers
04:33 AMD Adrenaline
05:23 Intel Graphics Software
05:52 MSI Afterburner
06:50 HWInfo64
07:57 OCCT
08:26 Cinebench
08:44 Memtest86
10:29 CPU-Z
10:46 BIOS updates
12:06 XMP/EXPO
12:39 Discord
