What to do and not do with a new ENVY 17 3D

[BrianDMann]

My ENVY 17 3D (LY336AV) is supposed to be here next Tuesday (4/10/12).  I've seen a lot of posts on these boards on driver issues.

Here's my question:  In setting up this computer, what should I do and not do?

This is my first HP after about a dozen Dell laptops.  Typically I run Windows Update first to get the latest OS components, which sometimes includes drivers for hardware.  Should I do so?

I plan to do some light gaming on the machine.  Should I install the latest Catalyst drivers?

What about changing the BIOS to make swapping from the Intel to ATI graphics card manual vs. automatic?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

[kpeterson22]

Let me know on what you find out I will be getting mine in 2 weeks as well let me know how it goes.

[BrianDMann]

I wish you luck.

I shipped back my Envy 17 the day I got it.

First - it wouldn't power on.  I jiggled the battery and finally got it to work.

Second - one of the fans started squealing.

Third - the fan died.

Fourth - Even thought I paid for "in home" service, HP said I had to ship it back to them for repair.

Instead, I returned it and bought a Dell.  I've owned 10 Dells and never had that kind of trouble.