I recently bought an AMD bundle from Microcenter that includes a G.Skill 16 GB 6000 MHz RAM stick. I've added another stick, giving me a total of 32 GB. However, I'm wondering if I should return the extra stick and go for 64 GB instead. I don't prioritize max graphics but need enough resources for gaming and browsing multiple tabs. I run Linux, and even when just playing one game with a browser open, I notice some swap RAM being used. I'm concerned about occasional heavy usage when my PC runs background tasks. Do you think 32 GB will be sufficient, or should I upgrade to 64 GB?
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You're probably fine sticking with 32 GB unless you're doing something extreme like 8K video editing. 64 GB is overkill for most users; you'd likely not use it all while gaming or multitasking.
Honestly, 32 GB should be more than enough for gaming while multitasking with apps like Discord and a bunch of tabs. I rarely exceed 20 GB even with heavy usage, and I play games while streaming on Twitch.
I juggle a lot of apps and tons of tabs and still manage just fine with 32 GB.
I personally would recommend 64 GB if you can afford it. Windows can be quite resource-heavy, so having that extra RAM provides a lot of breathing room, especially for future-proofing your system.
I run Nobara Linux now and wouldn’t go back to Windows!
When I play games and have several tabs open, my max RAM usage has only hit around 18 GB.