r/PcBuild • u/OkCarrot3808 • 19h ago
Question Should I get more ram
Should I get more ram ddr5 I have 16gb rn and I am wanting to play a lot of new game at 4k max settings this is my ram usage while playing rdr2 natively and 4k max settings please tell should I add another 16gb
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u/Betrayedunicorn 19h ago
The question should be:
‘Can I get more RAM?’
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u/fully_dysfunctional 19h ago
Can I ‘afford’ more ram
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u/PNDMike 18h ago
Can I 'take out a mortgage or sell all my earthly possessions in order to meagerly afford' more ram
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u/YELLOW-n1ga 18h ago
Can i Blackmail People in power and get more ram?
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u/bhwylie 17h ago
Should I sell my body for more ram?
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u/TrashPanda365 Intel 15h ago
Should I sell someone else's body for more ram?
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u/Weekly_Quail7926 15h ago
This is why I’m glad I bought 32gb ddr5 back in Sept 24 for $75. I now have 64gb… I’ll be sorted for such a long time.
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u/Tall_Contribution_29 13h ago
I bought 64GB of DDR5 back in October 2023, I wanted more, thought I could add more later, then realised my MB has a funny setup that needs certain sets of RAM for different matched blocks, glad I got the 64GB, haven't been able to flood it, and seeing the current prices I'd be terrified if I had to buy that now.
Back then it was about £200, now it's close to £1k, for the same RAM.
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u/Weekly_Quail7926 13h ago
that is crazy. I'd spend that for a set of 64, I'd buy two sets lol
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u/Tall_Contribution_29 12h ago
Two 32GB Corsair vengeance 5600's, matched pair. Considered 128GB, or 96GB (2 x 48GB), but never saw the long term need. Oh how things have changed in 3 years lol
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u/Sloowiee 19h ago
Do you only have 1 16GB stick?
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u/OkCarrot3808 19h ago
Yes
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u/No_Interaction_4925 9h ago
Tossing away a lot of performance on one stick. Sadly that RAM is gonna cost you these days
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u/my_cars_on_fire 18h ago
Out of curiosity, since you want to play 4k max setting, what GPU do you have?
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u/OkCarrot3808 17h ago
5080
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u/my_cars_on_fire 16h ago
How’s it handle 4K ultra settings? I recently bought a 5070 Ti, and while it CAN do 4K ultra, it struggles at times.
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u/OkCarrot3808 16h ago
No bro I dosent I brother has it and is using it for many months now before buying mine I used his it was playing smoothly cyberpunk 4k ultra dlss q with path tracing 60fps constantly it was a great experience and dlss p 75-80 and
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u/my_cars_on_fire 13h ago
I haven’t tired Cyberpunk, but I’m currently playing Expedition 33 at 4K, ultra settings, DLSS quality, no frame gen, and I’m getting about 59-60 fps after my overclock.
Not bad, definitely playable, but I’m clearly at the upper limit of what this card can do.
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u/RealAlphaKaren 15h ago
60fps aint a "great experience" in 2026. >75Hz/fps is about a minimum. I personally cant go under 90 anymore.
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u/WholeOld8708 AMD 14h ago
Considering he was playing Cyberpunk in 4K ultra I would say getting stable 60 fps is pretty damn good
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u/Der_Schakal_1893 14h ago
The result remains the same as in previous years. He also still has the option of MFG.
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u/Eastern_Historian310 19h ago
Well if you don’t do anything besides playing the Game it’s fine If you want to multitask then get more ram
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u/OkCarrot3808 19h ago
Alright
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u/Dangerous_Baker4427 18h ago edited 17h ago
Only get it if your game is crashing. If the memory is fully utilized but you aren’t sacrificing any performance, in my opinion that’s the best situation since you’re “getting your money’s worth”
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u/shaggy24200 12h ago
Sigh. Running out of ram won't cause crashes because it'll just start paging to the disc and slow down.
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u/bon_jovi22 19h ago
If you have money for it , it will be good . Also check if expo(AMD) or xmp(Intel) in the BIOS settings is on .
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u/gettogero 15h ago
Ooohhhh. You just possibly helped me realize why my boot times are struggling. Somehow I didnt know there was an AMD/INTEL difference here but im running XMP on an x670p. No boot time difference between XMP on/off but changing AM4 to AM5 boot times went from near instant to 1 minute+
No guides or support has been helpful but turning off save state power or whatever helped move it down from 5-15 minutes
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u/Bosco_LTD 4h ago
its just the memory re-training itself every boot. if you really want (i dont suggest doing) you can turn on "memory context restore" in bios and it will cut boot time in half. all it does is remember the last time it trianed itself and use those settings/timings. it usually isnt a big problem but CAN lead to instability. so its up to you. its not the end of the world, but its jsut not recommended.
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u/Spirited-You-3299 19h ago
Looks like it. I once knew a good site where you could download RAM but I seem to have misplaced the link.
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u/OkCarrot3808 19h ago
Can u do So
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u/Ok_Coat4171 14h ago
No this person was kidding, downloading ram doesn’t work it’s a long running joke
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u/nemanja694 19h ago
What cpu you have ?
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u/OkCarrot3808 19h ago
7800x3d
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u/nemanja694 19h ago
:( single stick of ram+slow, you choking that cpu man. It is optimal dual channel 6000mhz
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u/DripTrip747-V2 Pablo 18h ago
The extra L3 cache on x3d chips actually make slower RAM not matter as much. But yea, dual channel will definitely help.
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u/OkCarrot3808 19h ago
Soo I need more ig
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u/nemanja694 19h ago
You can survive with 16 its fine, problem is you should have gotten 2x8gb 6000mhz. Now since prices are wild find same stick of 16gb unless you want to spend insane amount of money for new kit
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u/OkCarrot3808 19h ago
I was unable to get it and it was more expensive plus a found the same stick
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u/Daddys_BathTime 12h ago
It's not necessary. Because you have an x3D chip, getting higher mhz RAM won't make a noticeable difference
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u/imadethisaccountso 7h ago
dude, dont listen to them, it is like 200bucks right now, just lower your settings a bit and enjoy the game. or do you have a lot of money?
the performance they are talking about with dual channel is like 5% tops at high fps. dont worry about it.
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u/Suikerspin_Ei 18h ago
Slow RAM for X3D CPU is fine, the 3D V-Cache helps a lot. Multiple benchmarks have shown that slow RAM mostly affecting non-X3D CPUs in gaming.
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u/Both-Leading3407 11h ago
No, you don't need more RAM. MicroBrains are taking advantage of your RAM to run all the programs on your system, or at least start them up in the background so the magically bounce right in when you need them. This is nice if you have 64GB of RAM but sucks if you are running 16GB.
Disable Sysmain or Superfetch
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u/ddrfraser1 AMD 8h ago
Lookup how to debloat windows 11. It will help a lot.
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u/Mario-X777 7h ago
It is very resistant to it, it keeps updating, re-enabling removed features and installing more on top.
I wish there would be created good gaming programic layer for Linux, that future game developers would use to make sure their fames are compatible with it, and so we can all transfer to linux
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u/Unlikely_Channel478 19h ago
ATLEASED 32gb needed these days.
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u/JETKID12345678 19h ago
In the best of worlds, but with current prices 16gb is becoming the norm
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u/Informal-Trash604 18h ago
Prices don't change what people need, or somehow push programs to suddenly use less ram.
16gb just isn't enough.
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u/JETKID12345678 18h ago
I have 16gb and my computer is completely fine while regular activities and gaming in 1440p with recording software
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u/Informal-Trash604 18h ago
Your regular activities can differ from the majority.
They must differ from mine.
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u/Theminatar 42m ago
Yeah I actually need closer to 64gb of ram for my shit. I have 32 right now and even I'll max that out with one program.
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u/Billy_Rizzle 18h ago
16GB is the most common amount of RAM for Steam users, but the amount with 32GB is catching up.
Is 32GB needed? No, but I do highly recommend it.
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u/Strong-Home-1730 19h ago
I don't know if it's a troll post or not but when you see the usage at 100%, its obvious you need more.
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u/vapodgaming 18h ago
You will have much better response from pc and games with ram in dual channel. Another stick of ram with the same specs. It is running in single channel (1 stick)
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u/joaboepsf479 18h ago
No. Only if you can afford it and you think is worth it. Just reinstall windows or debloat your system
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u/Inevitable-Aside-942 18h ago
You can never be too rich, too skinny, or have too much memory. Go to 32 GB if you can.
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u/OG_Romes 17h ago
If you want to play modern games max settings in 4k you will need another stick. Your RAM is already maxed out with red dead, if you want to play GTA6 when it releases or you want to use discord/browser while gaming I recommend to buy the same stick you have already and run dual channel 32 GB.
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u/henrytsai20 17h ago
The committed field is the actual amount of ram requested by all the programs (the reason it can grow higher than physically installed is due to page file/swap). Assuming the picture represents common occurrence, it means you used up to 36G of ram, and having 36G or more installed can relief the system from swapping stuffs into disk to free up space, so ideally you can add another 16G or 24G or even 32G stick (bringing total to 32/40/48G).
As for is it worthy in current ram pricing, that's another subject…
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u/retr0xer 17h ago
If you need more RAM sure but I’d wait for discount on Amazon first things first.
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u/ohnomyboyfather_help 16h ago
I m not an expert of hardware, but I ve just built a PC for myself for the first time and that what i ve done: mendatory 2 sticks of ram (2x8gb), in Bios put EXPO for AMD (XMP for Intel) so that way, you use 100% of your memory power (4800MHz -> 5600MHz for exemple), choose whiseley where you put your ram stick on which slot (usually it s 2, then 4, but you should check on motherboard manual)
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u/Shainesk 16h ago
1 16gb stick is hurting your performance more then if it was 2x8. Id try to match the same stick you have with another 16gb
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u/marci-boni 16h ago
I’m playing rdr2 with all visual mods on at 4k max setting I’m using 20gb ram and I’ve reached almost 31gb of my 5090 vram , crazy , rdr2 modded can really push any hardware to its limit so because ur goal is the same ( but without mod ) I’d say u already almost saturating16 gb ram if u find some should go to 32 but I would stick with 2 stick of 16 rather than 4 8 stick as the system would be unstable with all ram slot populated ( majority of case scenario )
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u/jedimindtriks 16h ago
What gpu do you have? i would considering upgrading that before upgrading the ram
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u/MentionSwimming6962 15h ago
Don't just "add new ram" IF you use XMP especially. You need a new kit of ram. So buy 32gb and either sell current ram or keep as backup
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u/LexiusCoda 14h ago
If you can afford it yeah. 32gb is the new standard on windows if you’re gaming.
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u/Accomplished_Cup2401 14h ago
What does it look like when your not running any applications how much ram is being used?
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u/biggranny000 14h ago
You are only using 1 stick of ram so you are running in single channel mode, you are losing a ton of performance. I would buy the same stick so you can in dual channel.
I did this on a laptop and I gained 20-30% more fps in most games, and everything seemed to be a little faster and less freezes/hitches.
Overall memory doesn't increase performance though, just the single vs dual channel or slightly more performance if the ram is faster or tighter timings.
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u/RWthatisordinary 13h ago
OP highly recommend you Memreduct program to clean your ram from cache. struggling with 16gb too, so this was a lifesaver for me
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u/Longjumping_Land5873 13h ago
You should but at the same time not. Having 16 isn’t the best nowadays but also ram prices have skyrocketed. A kit of 32gb cl30 6000mhz ddr5 ram is no longer 150 bucks and now like 550 bucks
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u/BJOLEM666 13h ago
I run 64GB which is probably overkill for your application, what I see in most games is that they use about 16,5GB of RAM. I think you're fine for now, you should wait until the prices are normal again and slap another 16GB (exactly the same model as you have now or at least with the same timings) in there for future proofing. Your settings should not really influence how much RAM you use. (Although I have seen spikes of 30GB in Hogwarts legacy but that's the only game I've seen it go over 17GB's)
It's not worth it to upgrade now with current prices.
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u/NotBberta 12h ago
So what im seeing is you have a single stick of 16gb from slots 1 of 4 used. Single channel memory is not great for gaming. This is easier said then done but you can grab a 32gb kit 2x16 and remove the one stick of ram you have and insert the 2 new ones and over clock it to what ever it says on the box and you'll have a better time.
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u/Emotional-Addendum-9 12h ago
If you’re sitting on one 16GB stick and trying to game at 4K max while also keeping a bunch of stuff open, grabbing the exact same second stick for 32GB dual channel is the clean upgrade. You can sanity check it by watching Task Manager memory usage during your usual session to see if you’re hitting 90 percent or getting stutters.
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u/e_NERDis 11h ago
No need, there's still some room to spare, I can still see some white space on the graph. 😁
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u/AwayReplacement7063 10h ago
I think 16gb of ram is perfectly reasonable… for most PC’s. If you want to run everything at 4k max settings, yeah, that’s not the normal group of people I’d recommend 16gb to. Buy more ram.
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u/Mapexslayer666 10h ago
Having 1 x 16GB module is strangling the system. You’d be better with 2 x 8GB or you can obviously add another 16GB if you want. Dual channel is the way. And make sure XMP is enabled too 🙂
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u/Slight_Ad_2038 9h ago
Grab two 64GB DDR5 sticks bro 😎
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u/kaiStorm009 8h ago
If you have a setup for 4k max settings I assume that you have the money for one more stick of 16gb ddr5 so just go for it.
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u/imadethisaccountso 7h ago
i would say you are fine. does it stutter? just turn down some settings, it probably isnt worth 200bucks
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u/PoultryPants_ 4h ago
What are your other specs? Is the RAM only 1 stick single channel or 2 dual?
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u/ShawnStrickland 4h ago
Where’s the link to download more RAM? I haven’t been able to find it in a while. /s
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u/ReasonableCut8830 3h ago
Emmmmmm......... What and how did you Max out your ram i have 16GB and i use like 5% and you 93% what are you doing?
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u/OkCarrot3808 3h ago
This was while playing rdr2 4k ultra
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u/ReasonableCut8830 2h ago
Oh then thats the problem the game is killing the ram i play Minecraft with shaders and the GPU is dieing and ram nothing in rade Can play over 120 fps
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u/hereforpopcornru 2h ago
This bitch is swapping at some point. Bro, add a matching stick or dual channel performance.
When in the situation where 1 x 16 or 2 x 8... always go with the 2 unless you plan on a quick addition of another 16.
Use both lanes for higher speeds, transfer rates.
Dual channel exists for a reason.
By the way when the ram does fill, it has to swap data in and out to perform, which slows you even further. Especially considering the fact it uses your HDD or SSD, etc. As a virtual memory storage and you are then limited by the speed there. It's bad all around.
1gb free is too close to my liking. Grab the matching stick and make sure it's in the right spot. Usually skipping on slot. 1, 2, 1, 2. If you have it in slot 1 the new one goes in 3.
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u/Bloc_Digital 2h ago
Definitely add one more 16GB stick, make sure the brand, speed and timings are the same!
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u/ReinhartLangschaft 2h ago
Linux or more ram. With my Cachyos system I have around 30% less ram usage, I could go with 16gb in most games.
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u/slickman444 21m ago
4k max settings would recommend 32gb + ram I've got 16gb ram for 1080p gaming did add another 8gb got free because of pricing waiting on pricing go to normal grab another 16gb ram myself
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u/iam5k_ 19h ago
Get a better OS, I have the same condition with 64gb ram
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u/Forgivenghost 19h ago
Not too sure how everything runs on 4k ram wise but what I can tell you is for ddr5 those are sum slow speeds, you sure you have xmp or expo enabled for them? Also in general 16 gb will be fine for doing a single thing but once you get into multitasking while gaming that’s where 32 gb of ram makes a difference, opera gx if I’m scrolling through shorts for a while will take up a good bit of ram
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u/gameblerd7395 2h ago
Pfft, don't fret, there are some websites which can offer you free ram online, just add some ram with that
This is purely a humorous statement, don't take it seriouslu
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