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1304708 2012-10-02 21:59:00 My new pc has arrived from pbtech!
It came with several install cds. Gigabyte mobo, Sapphire gpu , dvd rom drive disc and Win 7 OS.

Question is, which of these do I need to install and in what order?

LL
lakewoodlady (103)
1304709 2012-10-02 22:03:00 Well obviously you'd want to install Windows first, as your computer will be useless without it :p

Then it doesn't really matter what order you install them in, however I'd get the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website and forget the CD.
pcuser42 (130)
1304710 2012-10-02 22:03:00 1. Win 7 OS
2. Gigabyte MB drivers
3.GPU driver
bk T (215)
1304711 2012-10-02 22:12:00 ok, switched on, put os in , monitor light goes orange and nothing happening.

LL
lakewoodlady (103)
1304712 2012-10-02 22:18:00 Ring PBtech? Bryan (147)
1304713 2012-10-02 22:20:00 1. Win 7 OS
2. Gigabyte MB drivers
3.GPU driver

+1 except get the GPU driver from Nvidia.com or AMD.com depending what card it is, CD's are always miles out of date for graphics drivers.
The included MB drivers however should be fine, I usually just use those myself.

The install CD's also often include utilities and ant-virus software (usually a limited time trial) that you don't need, I'd recommend installing drivers only and getting your ant-virus elsewhere (MSE or NOD as per usual recommendations)

Of course if windows is pre-installed and running then none of them :)
dugimodo (138)
1304714 2012-10-02 22:23:00 ok, switched on, put os in , monitor light goes orange and nothing happening.

LL

Silly question perhaps, where did you plug the monitor in? onboard or graphics card? Easy mistake to make if it's in the wrong one.
You should at least see the POST screen. Also check the monitor is set for the relative input (VGA, DVI, HDMI, whatever you are connected to), some default to the wrong one and don't auto detect.
dugimodo (138)
1304715 2012-10-02 22:40:00 ok, had vga cable in wrong place ! Now in business.

LL
lakewoodlady (103)
1304716 2012-10-02 22:42:00 PB prebuilt system? Model # or specs, please. bk T (215)
1304717 2012-10-02 22:47:00 ok, had vga cable in wrong place ! Now in business.

LL
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