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 ...

How much RAM do you really need in 2026? A Windows and Mac expert explains

How much RAM do you really need in 2026? A Windows and Mac expert explains ...
TweakTown

Crucial has new 12GB DDR5 memory, sits between 8GB and 16GB DDR5 memory

Crucial has just announced its new 12GB DDR5 memory DIMMs for both desktop PCs and laptops, which sits between 8GB and 16GB DIMMs. We already have the usual 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB memory sticks, but also ...
TechSpot

How Much RAM? 4GB vs. 8GB vs. 16GB Performance

Those building a new system or simply looking to upgrade their memory capacity, the answer is simple: 8GB should be the minimum standard, while 16GB is desirable but not needed. For general usage and ...
ExtremeTech

Apple: 8GB of RAM on macOS Is Like 16GB on PC

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The Verge

Actually, yes, a brand-new $1,600 computer should come with more than 8GB of RAM.

Apple’s stinginess with the amount of RAM in the new base model MacBook Pro 14 continues to be a story, with news today that vice president of worldwide product marketing Bob Borchers defended it by ...