Downloading Drivers

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Locarno1

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Hi Guys,

I want to check here before I start downloading drivers etc. I've had my new system for a little while now but just wondering what has been installed driver wise on the pre-built system by PC Specialist?

Here is my system:
Case
PCS SPECTRUM II ARGB MID TOWER CASE (PWM)
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Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Eight Core CPU (3.4GHz-4.5GHz/100MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3600MHz (4 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
12GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4070 Ti - HDMI, DP, LHR
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3100 MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W RMe SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR H100x RGB ELITE HIGH PERFORMANCE CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans
1 x 120mm Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 Case Fan
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
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United Kingdom - English Language
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Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
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FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
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Firefox™
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3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
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Simplesurance Purchase Protection inc. Accidental Damage & Theft
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The only reason why I ask is that when I turn on the PC initially, I can hear one of the fans being a little loud, which is the top one however it is rotating around fine and shows the RGB lighting... Not heard it be like this since I installed an SSD.

But anyway, just wanted to ensure an easy and straight forward way of keeping my PC up to date with drivers etc.

Thanks,

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SpyderTracks

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As you ordered with windows, it's fully setup driver wise. You just need to stay up to date in windows update and optional updates. GPU drivers will need to be updated separately, usually through GeForce Now, but make sure you do a clean install each time you update them.

What AV are you using?

Locarno1 said:
The only reason why I ask is that when I turn on the PC initially
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When you say initially, does it calm down once you're in windows? The temp accuracy won't kick in until windows loads, so it's normal for them to ramp higher during boot up.
 
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SpyderTracks said:
As you ordered with windows, it's fully setup driver wise. You just need to stay up to date in windows update and optional updates. GPU drivers will need to be updated separately, usually through GeForce Now, but make sure you do a clean install each time you update them.

What AV are you using?


When you say initially, does it calm down once you're in windows? The temp accuracy won't kick in until windows loads, so it's normal for them to ramp higher during boot up.
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I think just the built in Anti-Virus Windows Defender at the moment?

I just thought I would have to go on, for example, the ASUS website to keep the drivers up to date, but obviously not.

Yes, after a significant while after the PC turns on, the noise does calm down, but it's very odd and comes from the top fan (I think), it's like a faint ticking noise. Thanks for your help.
 
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Locarno1 said:
I think just the built in Anti-Virus Windows Defender at the moment?
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That's good, that's the one you want, no need for 3rd party, they actually reduce performance and security.

Locarno1 said:
I just thought I would have to go on, for example, the ASUS website to keep the drivers up to date, but obviously not.
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That was the old method of doing it up until windows 7, it all changed with Windows 8, all drivers are served by optional updates (aside from GPU)

Locarno1 said:
Yes, after a significant while after the PC turns on, the noise does calm down, but it's very odd and comes from the top fan (I think), it's like a faint ticking noise.
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Hmmm, it could be a fan bearing on the way out, does happen occasionally. If it's just one of the 2 fans, and it gets annoying, raise it with PCS, I'm sure they could ship you a replacement fan under warranty (if it's still active). If PCS warranty has expired you can resort to Corsairs manufacturers warranty which on the H100x is actually a full 5 years anyway, so you're well covered.

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That's in the worst case scenario, but in the meantime, check to see if there's a cable or something that may be even slightly catching against one of the fans, it's possible something got moved while you were installing the SSD.
 
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Locarno1

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SpyderTracks said:
That's good, that's the one you want, no need for 3rd party, they actually reduce performance and security.


That was the old method of doing it up until windows 7, it all changed with Windows 8, all drivers are served by optional updates (aside from GPU)


Hmmm, it could be a fan bearing on the way out, does happen occasionally. If it's just one of the 2 fans, and it gets annoying, raise it with PCS, I'm sure they could ship you a replacement fan under warranty (if it's still active). If PCS warranty has expired you can resort to Corsairs manufacturers warranty which on the H100x is actually a full 5 years anyway, so you're well covered.

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That's in the worst case scenario, but in the meantime, check to see if there's a cable or something that may be even slightly catching against one of the fans, it's possible something got moved while you were installing the SSD.
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Thanks so much for the help.

So when you, for example, shut down Windows and it says there are 'Updates', that's essentially updating all your drivers?

Regarding the fan, I would be incredibly concerned if it's a fan bearing as this PC is very new! I've had the PC on for the majority of the evening and coming back to it now, the PC is nice and fairly quiet. It's still got a very faint tick to it on one of the fans, but not as much as when it starts up. I'll contact PCS and possibly send them a video of what I can hear/see as well. I honestly can't remember hearing it like this before, so I'll have a bit more of a look tomorrow.

Thanks,
 
SpyderTracks

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Locarno1 said:
So when you, for example, shut down Windows and it says there are 'Updates', that's essentially updating all your drivers?
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Drivers are in optional updates, they don't automatically install, you have to manually install them. It's only windows updates that install automatically but those are OS updates
 
ubuysa

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When a hardware vendor submits a driver to Microsoft for inclusion in Windows Update the vendor indicates whether the driver is for 'automatic' or 'manual' installation. Automatic drivers are installed without user intervention by Windows Update. Manual drivers are downloaded and saved in the optional updates, a user can choose to install these drivers if necessary.

The difference is that an 'automatic' driver update is suitable for all users using that device. A 'manual' update is required only in certain circumstances or on certain platforms, so its made available in case a user needs it.

Drivers should be left alone unless an updated driver has functionality that you need (common with graphics drivers) or you are having problems with a device (or sometimes problems in general). In that case you should install the specific device driver from Optional Updates. If you're having problems in general it's usually wise to install all optional update drivers in case one of the updates fixes your problem.

Otherwise leave drivers alone.
 
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ubuysa said:
When a hardware vendor submits a driver to Microsoft for inclusion in Windows Update the vendor indicates whether the driver is for 'automatic' or 'manual' installation. Automatic drivers are installed without user intervention by Windows Update. Manual drivers are downloaded and saved in the optional updates, a user can choose to install these drivers if necessary.

The difference is that an 'automatic' driver update is suitable for all users using that device. A 'manual' update is required only in certain circumstances or on certain platforms, so its made available in case a user needs it.

Drivers should be left alone unless an updated driver has functionality that you need (common with graphics drivers) or you are having problems with a device (or sometimes problems in general). In that case you should install the specific device driver from Optional Updates. If you're having problems in general it's usually wise to install all optional update drivers in case one of the updates fixes your problem.

Otherwise leave drivers alone.
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Ok, thank you. How do you access the Optional Updates?

Thanks,
 
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Locarno1

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Thanks for the above, I’ll definitely have a look later.

I’ve looked at the fans a bit more closely, and funnily enough this one was/is an easy fix as it’s got nothing to do with the fans at all… When you take off the front cover of the PC, and then take the mesh cover in front of the fans off, the ticking sound goes away! It looks like the mesh isn’t as tight as it should be and therefore, I believe it’s sucking air in and rubbing against the fans.

I shall ring up PCS shortly to see if they can send a replacement, tighter, mesh cover.
 
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