Is 8GB of RAM enough in 2026? Here's what a laptop can typically do with it

Eight gigabytes of VRAM is probably inadequate in 2026, but does that apply to system RAM as well? Let's run through what a ...
TechSpot

How Much RAM Do Gamers Need? 8GB vs. 16GB vs. 32GB vs. 64GB

It's that point in the hardware cycle where it's worth taking a fresh look at how much system memory modern games actually use – and, more importantly, how much you really need. With DRAM pricing ...
PC Gamer

Running 8GB of RAM? Now's the time to upgrade, as Microsoft seems set to make 16GB the minimum for AI PCs and Copilot

16GB has arguably been the realistic minimum for gaming for some time, but Microsoft looks set to make the requirement official for its new Windows features. When you purchase through links on our ...
Ars Technica

All new build, won't boot with 16GB RAM, will with 8GB

My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 and the RAM is 4x4GB G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series DDR3 1600. First real build, so got freaked out a bit when I press the power switch and the computer goes ...
PC Gamer

Apple VP says 8GB RAM on a MacBook Pro analogous to 16GB RAM on a PC: 'We just happen to be able to use it much more efficiently'

Apple's latest MacBook Pro announcement has not gone down well with die-hard fans, as the base model makes do with a measly 8GB of RAM. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
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How Much RAM Do Gamers Need? 8GB vs. 16GB vs. 32GB

Today we're looking into how much RAM you need to play the latest and greatest gaming titles released this year. About this time each year we set on a memory capacity quest and last year's expedition ...