If you\u2019re doing an upgrade, a new build, or shopping for your next gaming laptop, this video is for you. We\u2019ll break down how much RAM you really need to game!<\/p>\n
What is RAM?
\nRAM is integral to gaming PCs. It temporarily stores data, acting as a super-fast memory middleman between the CPU and storage. While you game, RAM holds this fast-access data for your CPU (and sometimes GPU), supporting assets like textures, models, etc. A system low on RAM will offload and cache files to the system\u2019s hard drive or SSD instead, which is significantly slower, and can cause issues like stuttering and frame drops.<\/p>\n
How much RAM?
\nWhat factors should you consider when selecting a RAM kit? RAM gets faster and higher capacity every year, typically enabled by new generations of processors. The newest RAM tech available is DDR5, supported on Intel and AMD\u2019s latest chipsets. However, there are still plenty of upgradable systems on the market which take last-generation DDR4 RAM.<\/p>\n
The amount of RAM you\u2019ll require depends on your operating system and the games and applications you\u2019re using. Each game will list its own minimum requirements to run, but you ideally want your system to sit in the recommended range or higher. If you are multitasking while gaming, this is especially important. For lower-load games, 8GB is the absolute minimum: enough for the OS and games such as Balatro, Roblox, Minecraft, or Among Us, but you won\u2019t be able to run most mainstream games.<\/p>\n
16GB of RAM is decent for mainstream gaming on titles like Hades II, Elden Ring Nightreign, or Dune: Awakening, though you will have a better experience bumping up to 32GB.
\n32GB is preferred for high-end gaming or streaming, and is generally considered the sweet spot at present. 32GB dual channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory kits offer excellent value and are solid in terms of future-proofing your system. You\u2019ll get the most out of games like DOOM: The Dark Ages, Starfield, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Dragon\u2019s Dogma II.<\/p>\n
However, if you\u2019ll be using your gaming PC for other hardware-intensive tasks such as 3D modeling, graphic design, or video editing, you might want to consider 64GB: the ideal amount for enthusiast gamers seeking the ultimate in performance and a little extra in the tank. There are PC builders out there who go full throttle with 96GB or even 128GB, but that\u2019s rarely ever necessary even for modern games\u2014more of a nice-to-have than a need-to-have for those seeking to run a game at max settings, keep 12 Chrome tabs open, 3D model and edit a video all simultaneously.<\/p>\n
First of all, however, you should start by examining your gaming rig\u2019s motherboard model and processor, to determine what kind of memory it takes, how fast it can go, and how much you can install. Kingston has a memory configurator (https:\/\/www.kingston.com\/en\/configurator<\/a>) that lets you know which of its memory modules are compatible with your system.<\/p>\n To summarize, the days of 16GB of RAM being sufficient for gaming are running short. 32GB is becoming the new standard for gaming, especially for gamers that want to run Discord, Chrome, OBS, or other apps while playing. Remember that having extra RAM is always better than not having enough, especially if a smooth gaming experience with the ability to alt-tab to streams and videos is important to you. Why not unlock your gaming computer\u2019s full potential?<\/p>\n Got questions about the video or Kingston products? COMMENT or contact us on SOCIAL MEDIA: 0:00 Intro If you\u2019re doing an upgrade, a new build, or shopping for your next gaming laptop, this video is for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8965","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-science-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8965","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8965"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8965\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8965"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8965"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8965"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\n0:27 What is RAM?
\n1:00 How much RAM?
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