Hello!
I’m in the process of putting together my first gaming PC and have the hardware figured out. My question now is focused specifically on what software would be best. Here are my current plans:
- Antivirus: AVG free
- Firewall: Standard firewall that comes with the Win 8.1 OS
- Firefox browser
- Steam
- Game Booster by IObit (not sure about this one – is it needed and does it work?)
Any changes needed? I’m most interested in hearing comments about the Game Booster. I don’t want to clutter up my system with garbage, but if this program is beneficial then obviously I’d like to add it.
Are there any other programs I should load to help improve game play or maintain system performance? This is strictly a gaming PC.
Lastly, it seems there are many sites to download patches for games from. What are the better ones to use, or does it not matter, and are there any to stay away from?
Thanks!
Daxter
System Configuration: Core i5-4690K / Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H LGA 1150 Z97 / GeForce GTX770 4GB / Corsair Vengeance Pro Series DDR3 2400MHz 2x4GB / Crucial M550 256GB M.2 SSD / WD Blue 1TB 3.5”, 7200RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB cache, HDD / Cool Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan / Corsair CX Series 750W Modular 80 PLUS Bronze / Windows 8.1 OS / ASUS 24x DVD-RW Serial ATA Optical Drive / Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse / NZXT Phantom 410 Mid-Tower USB 3.0 Gaming Case
I’m in the process of putting together my first gaming PC and have the hardware figured out. My question now is focused specifically on what software would be best. Here are my current plans:
- Antivirus: AVG free
- Firewall: Standard firewall that comes with the Win 8.1 OS
- Firefox browser
- Steam
- Game Booster by IObit (not sure about this one – is it needed and does it work?)
Any changes needed? I’m most interested in hearing comments about the Game Booster. I don’t want to clutter up my system with garbage, but if this program is beneficial then obviously I’d like to add it.
Are there any other programs I should load to help improve game play or maintain system performance? This is strictly a gaming PC.
Lastly, it seems there are many sites to download patches for games from. What are the better ones to use, or does it not matter, and are there any to stay away from?
Thanks!
Daxter
System Configuration: Core i5-4690K / Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H LGA 1150 Z97 / GeForce GTX770 4GB / Corsair Vengeance Pro Series DDR3 2400MHz 2x4GB / Crucial M550 256GB M.2 SSD / WD Blue 1TB 3.5”, 7200RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB cache, HDD / Cool Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan / Corsair CX Series 750W Modular 80 PLUS Bronze / Windows 8.1 OS / ASUS 24x DVD-RW Serial ATA Optical Drive / Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse / NZXT Phantom 410 Mid-Tower USB 3.0 Gaming Case
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