8GB of RAM is sufficient for running modern games, but it may not handle the most demanding titles without optimization.
8GB of RAM is sufficient for running modern games, but it may not handle the most demanding titles without optimization.
Your device is running at 4.2 gigabytes of RAM with only basic background apps and five Chrome tabs active. *insert bruh meme here*
Previously mentioned, 8 GB is more than sufficient. In fact, just run a cleaner setup during gaming. Disable background applications you don’t need, because if that’s an issue for you, there are likely other priorities to address, like your future.
It should work well now and in a few years, but it relies on the ports being solid—especially if you're focusing on consoles. If the port is terrible, like it's getting worse these days, you might end up needing a lot more memory.
When playing in fullscreen, things work fine. But if you're browsing the web, checking social media, streaming YouTube, or using other apps at the same time, your system feels sluggish. Adding virtual machine software only makes it slower. If you're using a lot of programs simultaneously and don’t really need them, upgrading to a 16 GB drive would be a good idea.