LuckyDeath Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) http://www.desktopreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1465&Review=How+Much+RAM+Do+I+Need+Kingston+HyperX Apparently, the folks at Desktop Review don't think you need more than 2-3 GB of RAM for any mainstream gaming/editing build. I personally don't like anything less than 4GB for extreme multitasking/gaming, I use 8GB because it doesn't hurt to have more. Was wondering what the community around here sticks to? To clarify, this is not counting VRAM and any onboard memory for other devices/hardware... just the total of your installed RAM modules. Edited May 31, 2011 by LuckyDeath Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black64 Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 I use 8gb but you need to add 12, 16, 24 and 32 to that poll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyDeath Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 I use 8gb but you need to add 12, 16, 24 and 32 to that poll. I submitted too early, its got the rest of the options now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_cow Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) the more the better. i rather take quantity over speed. which is why i run 24gb of 1333 over 4gb of 2400. i don't think you can run anything on 4gb anymore. It's also cheaper to buy more most the time than waste money on 2fps what will be outperformed in 6 months by a new card. Edited May 31, 2011 by hornybluecow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathmineral Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 Currently I'm on 4GB and I think it's right for most people but I find myself hitting the limit quite often anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoPatriot Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 I have 4GB in my non-gaming laptop running Windows 7. I had 8GB on my gaming desktop on Windows 7. I also have 2GB in my parents non-gaming desktop on Windows XP. On 2GB ram, my laptop was slllooooowwwww. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 I'm running 6gb for now but may get 12 more GBs for use as a ramdisk :3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenKittensATK Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 Gaming with 4GB while having other things running is pushing the limit. I wish I had at least 6-8 GB of Ram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmb938 Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 Im on 4GB but with new mmo games like APB it uses 90%+ even on my friends pc with 6GB ram it uses 80%+ so I am saying 8GB of ram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 12gb in my day to day rig 4 to 6 in my test rigs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 I use 8 GB in my gaming rig - game load times are noticeably faster with 4 GB versus 8 GB. I also run VMs from time to time and don't like hitting swap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkakmanH Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 If you have a 64 bit OS then 8-24GB is nice although anything over 8GB is used by Windows for paging and system stuff. If you have a 32 bit OS then anything over 4GB is a waste of $$$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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