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

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