If you just built, bought, or were given a new (to you) gaming PC, there are a few things you need to do AFTER the first time you turn it on, and BEFORE you start gaming. It's like tuning a Hot Rod - you want to get it set up for peak RELIABLE performance before you take it to the races!

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0:00 What we're doing here
0:20 DON'T connect Internet (yet)
0:39 Make your Username "user" or "username"
1:03 Connect to Internet
1:14 Check for Updates
1:46 GPU Software Client
2:22 Essential Software Time
3:01 Open Steam
3:24 Format/Partition Extra Drives
3:45 Create Steam Folder(s)
3:51 Startup Cleanup
4:18 Check RAM Speed
5:04 Enable XMP (or equivalent)
5:38 Set Fan Curves
6:03 Confirm new RAM Speed
6:16 Check Monitor Refresh Rate
6:41 Stress Test
7:10 Potential Solutions to Crashing (if applicable)
7:43 WARNING ABOUT PSU CABLES
8:06 Check Temperatures/Adjust Cooling
8:46 Sync Save Files
9:28 Enable FPS Counter & Check In-Game Performance
10:20 Why your Mother and I Worry
10:41 What it was like Back in the Day