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It’s one of the first questions buyers ask when shopping for a new gaming PC: “How much RAM do I need?” Is the 4 GB of system memory on many budget-priced laptops enough to play the games I like? Or do I need 8 GB? Or 16? Or even 32? [Don’t worry… few, if any, games require 32 GB of RAM!]
The good news is that some interesting and entertaining PC games can be played with as low as 4 GB of RAM – just not the latest or most popular ones. For the newest, top-rated games, you’ll need a bigger RAM allotment to maintain the high frames-per-second (FPS) rates associated with smooth gameplay.
But there’s good news here, too. Market forces (such as a slowdown in smartphone sales) have lately been pushing down the cost of memory. You can get more RAM for your money than just a few years ago.
RAM requirements differ for each game title and format (first-person combat, sport and adventure, simulators, virtual reality, and so on). So, if you’re buying a new gaming PC to play a specific title or genre, always start by checking the game maker’s published requirements for RAM, processor speed, graphics card, etc. You’ll typically find both “minimum” and “recommended” system specs.
Generally speaking, here’s a breakdown of some popular RAM sizes and their ability to power today’s expanding array of PC games:
Of course, RAM is not the only factor that determines whether your PC can support the games you like to play. Two different system components – you can probably guess what they are -- will typically have a greater impact on game performance:
Of course, you can’t always buy the best, most expensive system on the market. If price or availability forces you to buy a new PC with less RAM than you would prefer, there are still some things you can do to improve gaming performance:
When you’re ready to buy a new gaming PC with the right amount of RAM for the games you play, be sure to check out Lenovo’s broad line-up of gaming laptops and gaming towers. Or visit our Accessories section if you just want to add more RAM to your existing set-up.