for the first time ever, and with the help of my brother, I built a custom PC yesterday! this is the first PC I've owned in years, and by far the nicest computer I've ever owned. it has a high end graphics card and premium CPU. basically, it has the ability to run whatever I want on it.
what applications should I install, and what programs should I download to get the most out of my new computer? my main use of the computer is to record music and audio, but I'm also getting more into PC gaming because of it. I already have fruity loops installed, but I think I'll be switching to ableton.
any advice from other computer pals on what I can do to get the most out of my new system?