How to Set Up Your New Gaming PC — Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

How to Set Up Your New Gaming PC

Your GadgesPlanet gaming PC arrived. This guide walks every step.

Step 1: Unbox & Inspect

Tower, power cable, accessories, warranty card. Email info@gadgesplanet.com if damaged.

Step 2: Place & Cable

• Hard surface, 4 inches behind clearance
• Monitor → GPU (NOT motherboard)
• Surge protector for power

Step 3: First Boot

Windows 11 OOBE — local account, skip trials.

Step 4: Windows Update

Settings → Windows Update → install all, restart, repeat.

Step 5: NVIDIA Drivers

Latest GeForce Game Ready Driver from nvidia.com. Run Custom Install → “Perform clean install.”

Step 6: AMD Chipset Drivers

Ryzen systems: AMD Chipset Driver from amd.com/support. Without it lose 5-10% performance.

Step 7: XMP/EXPO in BIOS

Press Delete/F2. Enable XMP Profile 1 (Intel) or EXPO Profile 1 (AMD).

Step 8: Essential Software

• Steam, Discord, NVIDIA App
• iCUE for Corsair RGB
• HWInfo64 for temps

Step 9: Configure Windows

• Enable Game Mode
• Enable Hardware GPU scheduling
• Set monitor refresh to max

Step 10: Benchmark Test

3DMark Time Spy (free Steam). Passing = stable.

Step 11: Install Games

Use fastest NVMe drive.

Step 12: Tweak Settings

Competitive: prioritize NVIDIA Reflex + high FPS.

Need Help?

Email info@gadgesplanet.com — lifetime support included.