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How much RAM does your PC need?

The question of how much RAM to arm your gaming PC or laptop with will change over time.

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However, at the moment, Id say 16GB should be regarded as a minimum.

Not every new game currently demands 16GB RAM, and minimum specs can vary depending on genre.

Looking for more than memory?

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Check out thebest gaming CPUandbest SSD for gamingand give your entire rig a refresh.

We’ve even rounded up thebest PC casesif you need something to throw everything into.

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