I'm building my first AMD rig with a Gigabyte B650 Gaming WiFi for my Ryzen 7 7700 along with an Arc B580. I'm curious—do I really need 64GB of RAM for gaming, or is 32GB sufficient? The price jump is significant! Also, what do you think about the B650 motherboard choice? Is it a good investment or should I explore other options?
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Honestly, 64GB for gaming feels excessive. 32GB will keep you well-covered for quite some time. We're seeing more games leaning towards higher RAM demands, but overall you shouldn't hit a wall with 32GB for the foreseeable future.
You're on point with needing 32GB! Just a few games like Cities Skylines 2 and Escape From Tarkov can push beyond that, but for general gaming, 32GB provides some breathing room. Plus, you could always add more later if needed—just make sure to get matching RAM for the best performance.
32GB is more than enough for gaming right now. Honestly, even 16GB can handle most games. Some newer titles demand more, but 32GB should cover you well for any game you throw at it for a while. You might want to consider looking at higher-end motherboards in the B850 series if you can manage it without blowing your budget. As for that Arc B580, steer clear if you can—it has some driver issues. The 7700 is solid, but if you’re not super keen on the extra cores, the 7600 is very comparable for gaming without the extra cost.
Totally agree! Most games won't even utilize more than 6 cores right now.
If you can swing it, consider 48GB at a good speed—like 6000CL30. It's a sweet spot for future-proofing. I run 7000CL32 and have overclocked it without issue, just be warned AMD has some quirks with high speeds, but tweaking settings can help. Investing slightly more now can pay off when you eventually upgrade your CPU.
Yeah, and if you buy quality RAM now, it’ll save you hassle down the line.