As a gamer, should I bother with antivirus?

KKAW

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Burnsr :

Hey guys,

So this question has always been on my mind but i've never really got around to asking it.
On my PC, all i do is game. I only use clients like Steam and Origin and that's all, no web browsing, buying stuff or anything. In fact except for when i first install windows i never use the browser at all and all I get is stuff like Ccleaner, Msi afterburner, Razer game boost, Steam ect. That it.
I was wondering if i really should bother as i don't want anything to slow down my PC at all at any time in game.

Also just as a side question, Is it actually possible to get a virus from joining a custom sever in a game such as Garry's Mod where you have to download extra content??

Thanks in advance.

Seems like you don't need it.

However, personally i would get Malware Bytes which does a scan when it wants it to. Make sure to turn it off on startup.
Do a scan once every month or so just to make sure your PC is clean.

 

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Burnsr

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KKAW :

Burnsr :

Hey guys,

So this question has always been on my mind but i've never really got around to asking it.
On my PC, all i do is game. I only use clients like Steam and Origin and that's all, no web browsing, buying stuff or anything. In fact except for when i first install windows i never use the browser at all and all I get is stuff like Ccleaner, Msi afterburner, Razer game boost, Steam ect. That it.
I was wondering if i really should bother as i don't want anything to slow down my PC at all at any time in game.

Also just as a side question, Is it actually possible to get a virus from joining a custom sever in a game such as Garry's Mod where you have to download extra content??

Thanks in advance.

Seems like you don't need it.

However, personally i would get Malware Bytes which does a scan when it wants it to. Make sure to turn it off on startup.
Do a scan once every month or so just to make sure your PC is clean.

Thanks man,

I know it sounds like a stupid question but have you ever had experience with or heard of someone recieving a virus from a game sever?

 

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dexter2

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Burnsr :

KKAW :

Burnsr :

Hey guys,

So this question has always been on my mind but i've never really got around to asking it.
On my PC, all i do is game. I only use clients like Steam and Origin and that's all, no web browsing, buying stuff or anything. In fact except for when i first install windows i never use the browser at all and all I get is stuff like Ccleaner, Msi afterburner, Razer game boost, Steam ect. That it.
I was wondering if i really should bother as i don't want anything to slow down my PC at all at any time in game.

Also just as a side question, Is it actually possible to get a virus from joining a custom sever in a game such as Garry's Mod where you have to download extra content??

Thanks in advance.

Seems like you don't need it.

However, personally i would get Malware Bytes which does a scan when it wants it to. Make sure to turn it off on startup.
Do a scan once every month or so just to make sure your PC is clean.

Thanks man,

I know it sounds like a stupid question but have you ever had experience with or heard of someone recieving a virus from a game sever?

I believe it's possible, although I've never experienced it, neither have my friends. But I am sure it's possible.

 

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Cons29

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are you the only one who are using the pc? never use the browser? not once? to be safe, since you still connect online (for peace of mind), i'll still have an antivirus just in case.

 

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Burnsr

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Cons29 :

are you the only one who are using the pc? never use the browser? not once? to be safe, since you still connect online (for peace of mind), i'll still have an antivirus just in case.

Only one who uses it (Its in my room) and only for games. Never torrented or anything like that and never plan to.

 

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Burnsr

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dexter2 :

Burnsr :

KKAW :

Burnsr :

Hey guys,

So this question has always been on my mind but i've never really got around to asking it.
On my PC, all i do is game. I only use clients like Steam and Origin and that's all, no web browsing, buying stuff or anything. In fact except for when i first install windows i never use the browser at all and all I get is stuff like Ccleaner, Msi afterburner, Razer game boost, Steam ect. That it.
I was wondering if i really should bother as i don't want anything to slow down my PC at all at any time in game.

Also just as a side question, Is it actually possible to get a virus from joining a custom sever in a game such as Garry's Mod where you have to download extra content??

Thanks in advance.

Seems like you don't need it.

However, personally i would get Malware Bytes which does a scan when it wants it to. Make sure to turn it off on startup.
Do a scan once every month or so just to make sure your PC is clean.

Thanks man,

I know it sounds like a stupid question but have you ever had experience with or heard of someone recieving a virus from a game sever?

I believe it's possible, although I've never experienced it, neither have my friends. But I am sure it's possible.

Ok, its when things like this happen it sort of makes me wonder

https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=FspY0h-8W4c (watch the start)

 

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Qenetor

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Sure possible, but unlikely.

 

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guanyu210379

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Virus from game platform or server, never had it in my life. (Steam, Battlenet, Origin, etc.)

Completely without anti virus, better not.
Internet is one dangerous place if you do not have antiviral programs (incl. anti malwares, etc.).
Data exchange between friends via USB sticks is already quite dangerous.

Activate live protection, turn off planned/scheduled scan processes and do it manually about once a month.

 

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Cons29

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the thing is, does it affect gaming? i mean, for sure most of us have some kind of protection. better safe than sorry, for me at least.

 

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CWEric

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As the person above already mention, for your case having Malwarebytes free scanner on standby is all you need since your not using your browser. Gamers are a target to keyloggers to steal their game login account so have Malwarebytes to remove it if you suspect it, especially the high risk downloading some mod or game from websites not very well known.

 

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Qenetor

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Well, marginally it affects your cpu and ram but even with my mediocre amd fx 6350 and 8gb of ram, I doesnt make a difference I can notice. (avast)

 

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Cons29

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better that you have it and not need it, than need it and not have it

 

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Burnsr

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Cons29 :

better that you have it and not need it, than need it and not have it

Thanks to everyone who's posted. I think il just grab malwarebytes and run it once a month and keep it off when i dont use it.

 

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