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Is 32GB of ram too much?

Discussion in 'Computer Hardware' started by gilygu, Nov 3, 2023.

  1. gilygu

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    I was wondering if I should try getting an upgrade to 32GB of ram
     
  2. JlnPrssnr

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    Depends on the rest of your system. If it's really high end, less RAM might hold you back. But that's very unlikely
     
  3. gilygu

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    I have a gaming laptop (I don't know all of the specs off the top of my head) it has a 4K res screen @ 60Hz @ 10-30 FPS with stuttering in BeamNG. I can't play most games at 4K so I usually lower the resolution a lot. I even changed the computer setting to a lower resolution.
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  4. JlnPrssnr

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    Of course you can't run the game at 4K with none except the most powerful laptops. But I don't think that RAM is holding you back. Just make sure to play at 1920x1080 (Full HD). Not needed to run Windows at lower resolution, though.
     
  5. gilygu

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    True, I don't need to lower the Windows resolution.
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    I also play the game under HD because I get similar frames (With stuttering of course) after about 5min
     
  6. gilygu

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    Welp, turns out that the problem was that the computer was running on low CPU settings... :p
    And now I can run BeamNG at 4K with smooooth 60FPS
     
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  7. Dan Spence

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    i play beamng at 900 by 1600 on my gs63 7rd stealth at low normal mixed settings and i regularly manage to use abot 20 of 24gb or ram. if you can afford it i would recommend using 32gb as im guessing your pc will be higer spec than aa 7700hq and 2gb gtx 1050m
     
  8. JlnPrssnr

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    Just because the game will use more RAM if available, that doesn't mean that a system will necessarily perform worse with less RAM. 16 GB is fine.
     
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  9. Dan Spence

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    i would still recommend the 32 if you can afford it as then theres potential for better future upgades and if a game can take advantage of more ram it will and can be very awarding
     
  10. JlnPrssnr

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    I wouldn't value your opinion much considering your other thread where you ask about buying a PC yourself.
     
  11. gilygu

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    I don't even think I would do any more upgrades, also considering that it performs just fine now. The 32 was supposed to be a one-off. I also have a laptop making it hard to do upgrades (Don't worry it had room for a 32)
     
  12. hacker420

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    how the hell are you using 20 GB of RAM at these settings
     
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