Best AV For Me?

[Maihym]

So I was wondering what would be the best but free anti-virus software for me. I usually game a lot and don't really torrent anything if that helps at all. Also don't be a dick and say "Use common sense". Here is my build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Directron)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($43.65 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card ($218.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.80 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $842.38

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-02 10:34 EDT-0400

[Fictionvl]

Avast is fine.

[Speedbird]

Windows Defender and Malwarebytes if you know malware when you see it.

[WindowsVistaUser12]

You should look here:https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/for AVs

[Kiyuubi]

I think we really need a sticky on this, or recommend software in general.  I feel like this question is asked too much.  This thread should be a sticky, but of course, should be audited for errors and such beforehand..

 

That aside:

 

For free AV you should either get Avira or Bitdefender.  Bitdefender is more lightweight, but it doesn't give you many options in terms of control or how it works.

 

If you want a paid one then either Bitdefender or Kaspersky.  I would probably go with Kaspersky just for the fact that their team has found a lot of security issues in the past.  You can also check out AVTEST, a third-party company that rates AVs.  (Bitdefender and Kaspersky are the top 2)

 

Do not get Avast!, as it is complete shit.  Go to this link to find out why.

 

You will also want to scan your computer weekly, or whatever amount of time you are comfortable with,  with Malwarebytes.  Just to be clear, Malwarebytes is NOT an AV, nor should it be used like one.  So do not run it along side your AV, only use it is a scanner.  Make sure to not accept the trial it offers, and to disable it on startup.