How much RAM does your PC actually need in 2026? A Windows and Mac expert weighs in

Considering a PC upgrade, but unsure about how much RAM to buy? Here's how I make that decision in the current climate.

PC RAM prices are so high that gaming PCs with 32GB just dropped 20% on Steam

According to the latest Steam Hardware Survey for March 2026, the proportion of PCs using Steam with 32GB of memory plummeted ...

Is increasing VRAM finally worth it? I ran the numbers on my Windows 11 PC

Is increasing VRAM finally worth it? I ran the numbers on my Windows 11 PC ...

Why are RAM prices falling, and is it the best time to upgrade?

Your RAM just got cheaper by about $40 on a kit that jumped from $87 to $370. Celebrations are not really in order. The ...
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Your PC's RAM might be running slower than it can be, but there's a good reason for that

Many people still think the RAM speed that's mentioned on the box is what they get when they finish building their PC and boot it for the first time. After all, when you install a kit that proudly ...
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I don't need 64 GB of RAM but I am tempted when prices are as low as they are right now for genuinely speedy sticks

Memory Best RAM for gaming in 2026: I've tested the best DDR4 and DDR5 RAM to find the right kits for you Hardware This $280 DDR5 memory kit and B580 motherboard bundle is the best way to beat the ...

The RAM crisis is Apple's best chance in decades to capture the PC market

In the current RAM crisis, no company is better positioned to not only weather the storm but turn it to its advantage like ...
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PC gaming RAM prices are set to rocket, especially for older PCs, says report

Planning a memory upgrade to your gaming PC? You might want to do it sooner rather than later. A new report from TrendForce suggests that PC RAM prices are set to skyrocket in the next quarter of 2025 ...