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I have an Intel Core i7-4702MQ 2.2GHz.

Of course I want my PC to be safe from viruses, malware etc, but I don't want my PC's performance to be seriously affected because of the antivirus software running in the background. As of now I'm using Norton 360, so it does more than the cheaper editions, but probably affects performance...

I mean unless you do it for a higher resolution, higher refresh rate etc, is there any need to get a monitor for any other reasons? A CPU and GPU can eventually be crippled, but what about the monitor?

Which company make the better graphics cards? With cheaper computer builds, AMD cards are usually used instead of Nvidia GPUs. I feel that Nvidia graphics cards are the most popular when it comes to more expensive, more powerful PC builds though. I've also heard that some video game companies...

I know which GPU is better than a different GPU. Like it's easy to tell that GTX 770 is better than 570 and 750. But I don't know much about CPUs. I really can't tell which CPU is better than a the other CPU. So how do I know that one type of CPU is better than the other? Like is i7 better than...

Is choosing the right components for a PC build/upgrade a difficult thing to do? For example, are there different sizes to one type of graphics card and processor that makes it harder to pick the right one?

So how long do the different PC components usually last? Is it necessary to change every component at one point? I know that it's necessary to upgrade the GPU and CPU at one point, but what about the other parts like the case, motherboard and monitor? How long can I expect a PC to last with the...

So how do I know if my PC components are compatible? How do I know if that Motherboard will fit in that case. How do I know if my GPU will fit in my Motherboard? In general I mean. And while we're at it are there any websites to check which components will fit...

So can any game from Steam that I've downloaded be installed on any PCs? Like let's say that I've downloaded Watch Dogs from Steam on PC Number 1, and I install it. Can I install it again on a different PC? Because it would be a shame if I had to buy the game again just because the PC I used to...