Gaming PC Setup for Windows 10 v2004

A research and evidence based approach to optimizing your gaming PC, configuration and setup. Recommendations found in this guide are based on curated reputable technical references, and personal research.

• Standardize your gaming PC builds
• Peripheral selection, configuration and maintenance
• Troubleshooting and isolating unusual performance behavior
• A customizable PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) to help ensure your settings always stay the same and quickly verified with a simple command.

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Steps

1. BIOS Configuration

2. Download and Install Windows

3. Windows Initial Post Installation Steps

4. Optimize Windows Services

5. Optimize Windows Scheduled Tasks

6. Configure Network Settings

7. Setup and Configure Steam

8. Setup Your Video Card

9. Audio Configuration

10. PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) Setup and Use

11. Configure Your Games

12. Choosing Peripherals (Keyboard/Mice/Monitor)

13. Troubleshooting

14. Miscellaneous Scripts

15. Research