Hey everyone! I'm contemplating an upgrade for my PC to an AM5 platform with DDR5 RAM, and I've noticed that the new Doom game recommends 32GB of RAM. This has me wondering whether I should stick with 32GB or make the leap to 64GB. I'm curious about the benefits of going with 64GB versus the price difference, especially since I'd prefer to stay within my budget. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
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Honestly, if the recommendation is 32GB, just stick with that for now. We still have some time before 64GB gets truly necessary for the majority of games.
Good to know! 32GB also fits my budget better.
You really don’t need 64GB unless you multitask heavily with RAM-intensive applications. For gaming alone, 32GB will do the trick for a while. You might even find that 16GB is enough for your current gaming needs.
Right? Unless you’re running a bunch of stuff at once, 32GB seems plenty.
If you can afford it, consider getting 64GB. DDR5 tends to operate better with two sticks, so upgrading from 32 to 64 could be tricky later if you choose four sticks now. But if splurging on 64GB means skimping on other components, then you should stick to 32GB for now.
Yeah, DDR5 definitely has its quirks. Makes it tricky for future upgrades!
Thanks for the advice, I'm leaning towards sticking with 32GB.
32GB should last a few years, especially if you keep your background processes minimal. If you need to save, upgrading to 64GB isn’t essential right now; it might even be overkill unless you're planning on some serious streaming or content creation.
Exactly! Most games still use around 16GB, so 32GB will be just fine.