How Much RAM Do Gamers Need? 16GB vs. 32GB vs. 64GB
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Published 2024-06-18
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How Much RAM Do Gamers Need? 16GB vs. 32GB vs. 64GB
Video Index
00:00 - Welcome To Hardware Unboxed
00:24 - Ad Spot
01:16 - Why is it so hard to answer the big question?
04:32 - RAM Usage in 30+ Games
05:32 - RAM Usage [64GB available]
05:59 - RAM Usage [32GB available]
06:20 - RAM Usage [16GB available]
06:46 - RAM Usage [8GB available]
08:13 - What happens when you run out of VRAM?
09:06 - Background Tasks
10:39 - What About 64GB’s?
11:30 - AM4 DDR4 Lessons…
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All Comments (21)
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As much as they can download.
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The biggest difference for me, after going from 16gb to 32gb, was that as soon I did that, I never again thought about my RAM. I just didn't care anymore, becuase no matter what I do atm, I'm nowhere close to reaching the limit. Thats a huge plus, that you just don't have to worry anymore. That's how it should be.
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And Apple still thinks 8gb of ram ok in 2024.
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"chrome with two tabs open" I would laugh, but I'm too busy crying.
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3:34 Steve is living in 3024 with his 64-channel RAM config
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"Or Chrome with two tabs open..." 🤣 That really hit the spot.
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16 is plenty for me. I game at 1080p and use a mix of medium/high settings and I don't have background stuff open, I just game and that's it.
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Current machine has 8GB DDR3 (i7 4770K). New machine will jump to 32GB DDR5 6000 CL30, which will be like coming up for air after being underwater a long time. Good video, thanks.
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12:42 Jump scare
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2018 feels like a year ago, not like 5 year ago
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I agree on the graphs. Very nice analysis video. Thanks Steve 😊
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I use 64GB of ram but of course I use my computer mainly for work. It's overkill for just gaming but when you need to work on client projects and have Unity, Unreal, Rider or Visual Studio, Blender and Photoshop at the same time, that amount of ram just makes sense.
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"How much ram do you need?" "..All of it!"
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When I play Elden Ring, I'll often have a browser with an interactive map and/or podcast going. It's really nice to have 32GB to be able to not have to worry about RAM usage, the game uses 12GB to 13GB if just the game is running.
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Been running 64GB for quite some time. I don't need that much. But I'd rather just have it and not worry about having a deficiency, as well as not needing to upgrade if/when 32GB isn't enough.
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Another great video! It'd be great to know the baseline/background/system RAM usage so we can more easily compare with our system's background tasks.
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12:41 that got me, hahahaha
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48 GB kits exist too if you need memory between 32 GB and 64 GB.
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This is an interesting way of looking at the subject. It's probably a much better way tbh. Informative video Steve🙏
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Awesome video , thank you for the update
