The debate over how much RAM a computer really needs is a hot topic, especially for professional users who create digital content or analyze data. For home PCs, the amount of RAM needed depends on the tasks being performed. When it comes to gaming, popular games like “Star Citizen” and “Spider-Man Remastered” already require 16 to 32GB of RAM for high-quality settings. As for future games, it’s safe to assume that 16GB will be the minimum requirement, making 32GB a sensible choice to future-proof your PC.
Memory requirements for standard applications are also increasing. For example, modern websites can take up a lot of memory, especially if multiple tabs are open in the browser. This can impact computer performance, especially on systems with limited RAM.
Modern operating systems like Windows 11 and macOS are efficient in using additional RAM to store frequently used data or applications for faster response times. A larger RAM capacity provides speed advantages, especially when multitasking. A modern processor with many cores can handle several demanding tasks simultaneously but requires sufficient RAM to access quickly.
For gamers or those performing multiple tasks on their PCs, 32GB of RAM is recommended for smoother performance. However, 16GB of RAM is still a practical capacity for general tasks such as web browsing, office work, and video playback. It’s also important to consider the option of easily upgrading the RAM beyond the recommended sizes for future-proofing your computer.
This article was originally published on pcwelt.de.
