Get a new desktop or gaming laptop? That brand new installation of Windows is lean and mean and lighting fast, but it's lacking some of the must-have apps we use all the time as PC gamers. Some of these programs are pretty obvious, like Steam and Google Chrome, but there are plenty of other everyday apps that deserve to be on your system, and plenty others that are handy every so often.
Thanks to a bundling service called Ninite , you can download and install most of these in one go. First, we're going to give a brief overview of the programs we suggest installing with Ninite. Then we're going to list a few more of our go-to apps. Don't let your new system live long without them and, if you need it, here's our guide to the best antivirus for gaming PCs.
Ninite builds a custom installer for you of the applications you want, then installs all of them in one go. It's mercifully free of the annoying toolbars and free offers and other adware most installers try to sneak onto your PC.
It's simple, and it works perfectly. It also offers a lot of software you probably don't need, so we picked out what we'd recommend for a new gaming rig. Avira - Windows' built-in tools do the job well these days, but if you want added security, this is what we consider the best free antivirus available.
Discord - The de facto gaming messaging client, and one we use every day. It also has a great mobile app. Join the PC Gamer Club and come chat with us!
Zoom - You're probably going to get roped into a Zoom call sooner or later. Might as well be prepared. Free and lightweight and it'll never bug you to pay for it.
VLC - VLC can play anything and is a reliable all-around media player, with no need for outside codecs. We have another media player recommendation below, too. Audacity - Optional If you do any sort of audio recording or editing, Audacity is a great, free, powerful tool. Net - Sooner or later you'll probably need these.
Might as well load them up now, or you'll end up groaning when some program asks for one. Maybe none? IrfanView - Optional You probably already know how to take screenshots on your PC or otherwise deal with images in bulk, but IrfanView can run automatically in the background taking shots at different intervals. It is also our favorite tool for mass resizing, cropping, conversion, and so on. Powerful automation tools, and good for just viewing images, too.
Windirstat - Right now your new PC is whistle-clean, but it won't always be that way. Windirstat gives you a nice visual breakdown of how all your storage is allocated, making it easy to locate some big chunky files you might want to toss in the recyle bin.
TeamViewer - A very handy tool for accessing your PC remotely. A free, easy-to-use remote desktop program. Also a good way to help parents troubleshoot their computers, if you can walk them through installing it.
Otherwise, grab the more bloated but more powerful Adobe Acrobat. If you're assembling your own installer, give each of the above programs a checkmark, then click "Get Your Ninite" to create an installer that bundles all of these programs together.
Then run it, sit back, and watch your PC fill up with the utilities you'll be using all the time. You probably know exactly which launchers you need, but depending on what games you play, or where you like to hunt for deals, you should consider installing the following:. Afterburner is an awesome free combo package for overclocking your GPU and making your games run better.
The graphics overclocking part of the program will let you tweak the settings of your GPU, getting even more performance out of a card with higher memory and processor clocks.
The built-in hardware monitoring will help you tune in performance. But plenty of overclocking utilities can do all that. We have decided to give a pair away just in time for Christmas and the holiday season. Please enter the giveway using the Gleam competion below.
Good luck! Last updated Nov 13, What drivers do you need for a new PC build? Written by Branton. Last updated Nov 18, What drivers do I need? When should drivers be updated? Frequently Asked Questions Do cpus need drivers? CPUs do not need drivers to run and process tasks. How to install motherboard drivers? First, go to the official website of the motherboard manufacturer.
Go to the download page for your motherboard and get the latest version of the drivers. Install them. Open up the files by double-clicking them pay attention to where you downloaded them then follow the instructions from the program. All in all, it should take about five minutes. What Nvidia driver do I need? Second, click system information, then driver information. Does Windows 10 find drivers automatically? Windows will automatically search for drivers that need updating and new drivers that Windows requires.
However, it is up to you to install them so that your computer actually gets them. Are drivers necessary for Windows 10? Yes, drivers are necessary for Windows 10 and some are automatically installed with a new windows update so that the operating system can function better. Conclusion Now you know what drivers your new PC build needs and which ones are the most important. Recent Posts November Free Giveway! Optional - Leave blank to comment anonymously.
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