{"id":493869,"date":"2026-02-23T10:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/493869\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:12:11","slug":"expert-explains-how-much-ram-your-pc-or-laptop-actually-needs-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/493869\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert explains how much RAM your PC or laptop actually needs in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

A tech expert has explained how much RAM your new laptop or PC really needs to run effectively in 2026.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re considering upgrading your computer, you\u2019re probably considering things like storage space, processing speed, graphics card, and which operating system you want it to run on. <\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also need to think about how much RAM \u2013 aka random access memory \u2013 your new tech will need. <\/p>\n

Thankfully, a tech<\/a> expert has cut through some of the noise to explain how much RAM your computer will need as a minimum. <\/p>\n

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This is how much RAM your PC or laptop will need to run properly <\/p>\n

Buying new tech can be a bit of a minefield, and it\u2019s always worth spending some time doing your research before you take the plunge.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One of the many things to consider before splashing the cash on a new PC or laptop is how much RAM you\u2019ll need.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>Domenico Loia<\/p>\n

However, like many things, there isn\u2019t one set standard.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How much you\u2019ll need depends on several things, such as what you\u2019ll mostly be using your computer for and whether you\u2019ve opted for a Windows or a Mac.<\/p>\n

But as Zdnet\u2019s<\/a> Cecase Cadenas explained, you\u2019ll generally need at least 16GB for a Windows computer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This will be enough to carry out most basic functions, such as online shopping, writing emails, reading supercarblondie.com<\/a>, and watching YouTube videos.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you opt for an Apple Mac or MacBook<\/a>, you can actually get away with less RAM.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll only need half as much RAM \u2013 8GB \u2013 on a Mac for it to perform to a similar standard to a Windows with 16GB.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Of course, if you have more RAM than that, then your new PC or laptop will perform faster and smoother, but Cadenas thinks that for most users it\u2019s not necessary to fork out for extra RAM.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>Apple<\/p>\n

However, he did caveat that by adding that although 16GB is fine for general everyday use, if you\u2019re a gamer or use it for editing videos or making music, you should go for 32GB of RAM to ensure smooth performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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How do you know when to upgrade?<\/p>\n

Much like how much RAM you\u2019ll need, there\u2019s no set rule on exactly when you should upgrade your computer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But there are some signs to look out for that might let you know it\u2019s time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Firstly, if you find that new software won\u2019t work on your computer, it could be time to get a new one.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>Joshua Hoehne<\/p>\n

Similarly, if you start to experience issues when gaming, like lag, crashes, and poor quality graphics, you might be better off with something new.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other major warning signs include noisy computer fans, taking more time to start up and shut down, and bad performance when attempting to multitask.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve started to notice these, then it\u2019s probably a good time to start doing some research into a replacement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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