Random Access Memory, usually shortened to “RAM” or simply “memory,” is one of the most important parts of any computer. But how much do you need? Current new PCs and similar devices range from around the 2GB mark to 16GB or more. How much memory you require will depend on two factors — how much you want to do, and how much you’re willing to spend. This article will focus on computers running a desktop operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, or Chrome OS.
How Much RAM Do I Have?
Open Task Manager in your Window PC.
you can open task manager by Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL is one of the most popular tricks for opening Task Manager in Windows
2. Right-Click TaskbarJust right click on Taskbar and select Start Task Manager for open Task Manger in Windows.
Once it opens, navigate to the “Performance” tab and there you will see Memory (RAM) usage.
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Unlike a faster CPU or graphics card, more memory (aka RAM) won’t always speed up your computer performance. If you already have enough RAM, adding more won’t make a difference. So how much RAM do you need for modern PC gaming, anyway?
Note # How much RAM your PC supports will depend on your motherboard. Use this system checker on Crucial.com to find out what RAM is compatible with your system
1GB RAM
1GB of RAM is the minimum system requirement for the 32-bit version of Windows 10 and this much RAM is just enough for basic operations like web browsing if you don’t keep dozens of tabs open, email, word processing, and light image editing. You can indulge in basic gaming, while photo processing or ripping a CD will pretty much take over the entire system.
If you are one with above needs, 1GB RAM may suffice your requirements. If not, read on….
2GB
2GB of RAM is the minimum system requirement for the 64-bit version of Windows 10. While you can run a 64-bit Windows 10 machine with 1GB RAM, you will notice system lag while doing routine work. With 2GB you should be able to do pretty much everything with your computer like gaming, image, and video editing, running Microsoft Office, and having a dozen or so browser tabs open. 2GB is also enough to run a hardcore suite of apps like the Adobe Creative Cloud according to its developer.
So we can assume that 2GB RAM is a minimum requirement for Windows 10 PCs/laptops and continue with our article.
4GB
Buying 4GB RAM for your 32-bit Windows 10 PC/laptop is a waste of money as your machine will be able to access around 3.2GB because of memory addressing limitations. However, with a 64-bit operating system then you’ll have full access to the whole 4GB.
4GB RAM is absolutely necessary if you use your machine for 8 hours a day. Even on a 32-bit system that limits the RAM to a little over 3GB, the performance boost is well worth the cost. 4GB RAM will make your applications run faster and you can run more Apps simultaneously. If you are buying a Windows 10 64-bit version, make sure it has 4GB RAM, while 4GB is the minimum you’ll find in any modern Mac system.
8GB
Note: You will need a 64-bit operating system to make use of this amount of RAM.
8GB RAM is for serious PC users who give a shitload about performance. If you’re buying or building a machine dedicated to photo or HD video editing and rendering, 8GB RAM is the minimum you should buy. Adobe Creative Cloud applications need this much of RAM to run smoothly.
16GB
Note: You will need a 64-bit operating system to make use of this amount of RAM.
16GB RAM and above territory is reserved for geeks and nerds. 16GB RAM is useful if you run heavy applications simultaneously like image or 4K video processing, CAD, or 3D modelling. Try running Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects side-by-side on a system with 8GB of RAM and a 16GB RAM machine and feel the difference.
16GB RAM is also helpful if you make extensive use of virtualization tools such as Microsoft Hyper-V or VMware Workstation, especially if you run multiple virtual machines simultaneously.
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