How To Setup New Gaming Laptop ⚡ BBD Sale, by Mr Tech Analysis on YouTube. 8 min 2 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 2 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Charge the laptop to about 50 percent, then plug in the original charger before you press the power button. Many gaming laptops ship in a transport mode and may not start on battery alone.
Press the power button and work through the Windows setup screens: pick your language, region and keyboard layout, then connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Accept the licence terms. Sign in with a Microsoft account, or choose the offline account option if you would rather keep the laptop local.
On the privacy screens, turn off what you do not need, such as the ad ID and location. Skip the extra app offers, then wait for Windows to reach the desktop.
Open Settings, go to Windows Update and check for updates. Restart and repeat until nothing new appears, then look under Advanced options for optional driver updates.
Open the maker's app, such as HP Support Assistant, Lenovo Vantage or Asus Armoury Crate. Install the BIOS, chipset and firmware updates it lists, one at a time, with the charger plugged in.
Install the graphics driver for your GPU: the NVIDIA App or GeForce Experience for RTX cards, AMD Adrenalin for Radeon. Pick the Game Ready or recommended driver, not a beta.
Set the screen to its highest refresh rate. Go to Settings, System, Display, Advanced display and choose 144 Hz or the top value in the list.
In Settings, System, Power and battery, set the power mode to Best performance. In the vendor app, switch to Performance or Turbo mode and set the GPU to hybrid or discrete when gaming.
Uninstall trial antivirus and demo games you do not want. Install Steam or Epic Games, download one game, and watch temperatures and fan noise for the first 20 minutes.
Tips and common mistakes
Always game with the charger plugged in, because most gaming laptops cut GPU power sharply on battery.
Keep the vents clear. Use a hard desk or a cooling pad, never a bed or a cushion.
If the laptop stays plugged in most days, set a battery charge limit of 80 percent in the vendor app to slow wear.
Use only the charger that came with the laptop and never block the rear exhaust while it is running.
Questions
Do I need to charge a new laptop before first use?
Yes, plug it in first. Many gaming laptops ship in a low-power transport mode and may not switch on from battery alone.
Should I remove the preinstalled antivirus?
Windows Defender is enough for most people. Remove trial antivirus before it asks for payment, and keep only one antivirus running.
How do I know the games use the dedicated GPU?
Check the vendor overlay or the Performance tab in Task Manager. If the integrated GPU carries the load, set the game to High performance in Windows graphics settings.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
