Evaluate if landing 8 gigs or Ram is worthwhile based on your goals and current situation.
Evaluate if landing 8 gigs or Ram is worthwhile based on your goals and current situation.
Check for heavy users or resource-intensive applications that might be consuming more than expected.
It doesn't have to be exactly eight, just more than four or six. Going over four or six usually means you should aim for eight or higher. You're free to try 4.5 by using any browser with multiple tabs while having MS Word and PowerPoint open simultaneously.
If you enjoy having many Chrome or Firefox windows running, then it's definitely worthwhile.
I’m running on an 8 GB system that barely works, while my new desktop will offer 16 GB and should be more stable. My software needs are heavy—Chrome tabs, VMWare Workstation, Wireshark, Microsoft Office, plus background apps during gaming sessions. I also run Sony Movie Studio 13 Platinum, which consumes a lot of resources.
Auto CAD 3D modeling requires a lot of memory. It makes good use of the free RAM on my 16GB device.