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    Need help with low resource gaming AntiVirus

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by xxsadisticx, Apr 1, 2017.

  1. xxsadisticx

    xxsadisticx Newbie

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    Hey guys, so I bought AVG Antivirus but have been noticing it is using quite a bit of my CPU. Today I checked and it was using 26%...

    Im looking for opinions on what you guys use for AntiVirus and what runs with low resources or gaming mode(AVG doesnt have that)

    Thanks
    -Sadistic
     
    xxsadisticx, Apr 1, 2017
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  2. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    I use bitdefender free, and it seems pretty light on resources.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 1, 2017
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  3. Rick77

    Rick77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
    Low resource, no BS crapware.
     
    Rick77, Apr 1, 2017
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  4. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Webroot Secure Anywhere. Never seen it use more than 6.5 MB of RAM. No pop ups, no nagging.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    saturnotaku, Apr 1, 2017
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  5. Wormwood

    Wormwood Notebook Evangelist

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    I've used ESET/NOD32 for years, over a decade, and have never had an issue with it slowing a machine down (and I've had in installed on some really under-powered systems).
     
    Wormwood, Apr 2, 2017
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  6. thegreatsquare

    thegreatsquare Notebook Deity

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    Avast vs Chrome.PNG
     
    thegreatsquare, Apr 11, 2017
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  7. yutzybrian

    yutzybrian Notebook Consultant

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    Avast has a gaming mode and I've never had performance issues from it. Just make sure you do a custom install and select the features you want. By default it'll install everything which is a tad much IMO.
     
    yutzybrian, Apr 12, 2017
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  8. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Avast and yes do a custom install with only the features you want!
     
    TomJGX, Apr 14, 2017
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    Avira and BGPKiller.
     
    jaug1337, Apr 14, 2017
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  10. kosti

    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    If I was buying: ESET
    For free: Bitdefender
     
    kosti, Apr 14, 2017
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    nikolai090 Notebook Evangelist

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    This. Definitely.
     
    nikolai090, Apr 16, 2017
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    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    After using all AVs out there, I always go back and will now stick to ESET NOD32 AV

    you only need the AV with ESET as it has a built in HTTP Scanner so it will catch and block any bad attempts for any malicious connection

    Out of ll the AVs I used, it remains the lightest and the only one that has no adverse effects on the system and 0 false positives.

    see how light it is here:

    http://chart.av-comparatives.org/chart1.php?chart=chart4&year=2016&month=10&sort=1

    I wouldn't use MBAM personally, I only use it to disinfect someone's already infected system. NOD32 is all you need. it has a great file detection scanner, HTTP scanner, and HIPS, in addition to PUP detection which a lot of AVs dont offer
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Apr 16, 2017
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    Aonarch Notebook Geek

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    I've tried them all. Bitdefender works best for me.
     
    Aonarch, Apr 22, 2017
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  14. Paull

    Paull Notebook Consultant

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    No AV if you are careful enough is my way to go. Else, free AVG if you can put up with the bloat
     
    Paull, Apr 27, 2017
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  15. deedeeman

    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    used bit defender for two years now...best antivirus out there..though NOD32 and Avira come close...my opinion
     
    deedeeman, Apr 30, 2017
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    I agree with Bitdefender too. It's lightweight and doesn't bug you with ads. I have had it crash on me on occasion but a small price to pay for no price. :D i.e. Free. Plus it is apparently one of the better to catch viruses.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 30, 2017
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  17. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    AVAST FOREVER!!!
     
    TomJGX, May 1, 2017
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  18. Raidriar

    Raidriar ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

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    I use sophos. 600K-2MB for the monitor and 6MB for the actual GUI if you ever need to pull it up.
     
    Raidriar, May 1, 2017
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  19. Spartan@HIDevolution

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    RAM usage means NOTHING! This isn't 1996 where people have 64MB RAM or so and each MB counts! It's how the AV manages on access file scans that determines how light it is...

    Sophos is one of the highest performance impact AVs!

    [​IMG]

    Just had a quick look at the ESET forums and here is the last comment:

    https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/sophos-home-updated-need-your-feedback.386038/page-6
     
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    Spartan@HIDevolution, May 6, 2017
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