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RAM shopping used to be simple: grab 16GB and move on with your life. That advice has aged badly as games, browsers, creative tools and AI workloads use more memory. In 2026, 16GB still suits light use, 32GB is the sensible target for most people and 64GB makes sense for heavier work. This guide explains which capacity fits your workload without pushing you to spend more than necessary.