MAMEWorld Forums - The Loony Bin - Re: How much memory I need for gaming? 16gb or 32gb?

> > If it is just for emu and online flash style games. You would be better off with
> more
> > CPU than memory if you are trying to keep costs low. I can not think of a single
> game
> > in MAME that needs even 16GB (not saying it doesnt exist just I can not think of
> > any). 8 would probably suit you fine. I only have that much because I run VMs a
> lot.
> > Just make sure you get something that is dual channel to keep the perf up. You may
> > want to check the benchmarks but AMD is usually better on the desktop range these
> > days. There is a pretty good range of stuff on that site so you would have to be a
> > bit more specific on what you are looking for and thinking and your price range to
> > get a better recommendation.
>
> Some PC games need 8gb.
>
> Even when you streaming on Twitch not enough because it start lagging. USB Game
> Catcher card require 4gb. With 8gb on top of that. 12gb all together. Leaving 4gb
> left over for the obs or what ever. There is a reason iBuyPower trying to get people
> buy one with a 16gb memory.
>
> Dying Light: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
> Grand Theft Auto V: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
> The Witcher 3: 6GB minimum, 8GB recommended
> Fallout 4: 8GB minimum and recommended
> Batman: Arkham Knight: 6GB minimum, 8GB recommended, 12GB required for smooth
> gameplay on Windows 10 (source)
> Rise of the Tomb Raider: 6GB minimum, 8GB recommended
> Far Cry Primal: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
> The Division: 6GB minimum, 8GB recommended
> Hitman: 8GB minimum and recommended
> Quantum Break: 8GB minimum, 16GB recommended

That helps.

Something like a Intel Core i5-10600K or a AMD Ryzen 7 3700X would suit you well. Paired with a nvidia 2060 or 2070. The 3070 3080 are a tad on the hard side to find right now unless you are willing to wait a few months. It sounds like you have already talked yourself into 16GB

I personally stay away from the AMD/ATI graphics. Their drivers have never been that great. The hardware is always top notch though.

This should lead you to the right direction of what sort of CPU you want.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-hierarchy,4312.html

Something like this would probably suit what you want https://www.ibuypower.com/Store/AMD-Ryzen-Looter-Shooter
I would downgrade the memory to two 8GB modules instead of 1 16. As that usually gets you 1-3% more perf for low cost. Pretty much anything above that will get you much better perf but at a cost on price. For storage SSD. NVME if you want to pay for it but it is not necessary. With a few sata ports free for some sort of bulk storage if you need it later on.

This is what I am using at the moment https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085B3DC1T But it is a tad on the pricey side and trackpad is 'meh', and heat dissipation is meh. Other than those three things I am liking it. My req was decent screen, decently portable, and had the ability to play most of my games from the past 10 years decently with 2-3 years out.