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How big of an impact will a virus scan have on this PC's performance?

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February 27, 2012 3:37:08 AM

Lets assume the following hypothetical computer:
Windows 7 64 Bit
Intel i7 2700K
16GB of DDR3 1866 RAM
Sold State Hard Drive
Really good ATI/Nvidia GPU

Heres the hypothetical situation, all 3 programs are running simultaneously:
Norton Ativirus is scanning, Playing Metro 2033 on highest possible settings, and Windows Media Player is playing music in the background. How will this hypothetical computer manage this situation?

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a b 8 Security
February 27, 2012 8:10:55 AM

On SSD it will work 99% without a problem.
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a b 8 Security
February 27, 2012 8:12:16 AM

But why would u do that? Scan should be suspended when gaming.
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February 27, 2012 5:34:23 PM

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But why would u do that? Scan should be suspended when gaming.


Because I like to put PCs through stress tests
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a b 8 Security
February 27, 2012 5:39:00 PM

That is good for x64 windows (best for multitasking) and with fast specs it will do well.

Also plenty of the RAM is necessary. U can add the Prime95 to run with t and it will run, but the game will start to be annoying....

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a b 8 Security
February 27, 2012 5:40:11 PM

Than open all the bookmarks you have (at least 500) at the same time : ))
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February 27, 2012 5:44:31 PM

Is prime95 free?
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February 27, 2012 5:51:51 PM

Best answer selected by Vistavendetta.
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a b 8 Security
February 27, 2012 5:53:00 PM

Post some thoughts, when done : )) Thanx for the vote!
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a b 8 Security
February 27, 2012 6:05:12 PM

This topic has been closed by Area51reopened
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