Software for Gaming PC

[Daxter]

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

 

[drapacioli]

Game Booster sounds like bloatware to me, I wouldn't install it. At most you'd get very little in terms of a noticeable increase in performance, and depending on how the program is written it might lead to a decrease instead. I can't say for certain though because I've never used it. Because the OS is otherwise clean, it might provide no benefit either way

The specs you listed and the fact that you have an SSD though means you should be perfectly fine running almost any game you wanted at high settings. As for patches, just let Steam do that job (it does it automatically). Patches for other games not on steam should be downloaded directly from the publisher's webpage, never from anywhere else unless you're absolutely sure it's safe.

 

[USAFRet]

Dump that GameBooster thing.