The Best way to protect computer. Security suites or Individual soft-wares?

Im currently using:
Windows XP SP2 – currently updated!
Comodo Firewall – Latest and updated!
Avast 4.7 Professional – updated everyday!
Spybot S&D – updated weekly!
Tuneup uttilities 2006 – updated monthly!

thats about it! So is it better to have Individual softwares to protect my computer or do i need to buy one of those expensive, profesional lookin Internet security suites?

so what will it be?

please answer only positive comments!

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