Is it worth getting more RAM if you have 8gb RAM and run 64 bit Windows?

[UsernameLadiesMan217]

Alternatively, can I upgrade from an i3 2120 3.3 ghz for about R2000?

 

[Rickster]

Do you run 4 games at once or do you use extremely intensive programs?

 

[DominionZA]

Depends on use. 8GB is fine for most peeps. I run 16GB but thinking about bumping that up because of Hyper-V.

 

[koeksGHT]

Depends on use. 8GB is fine for most peeps. I run 16GB but thinking about bumping that up because of Hyper-V.

This, only reason I have 32gb is VM's. Otherwise 16gb max can run basically anything at the same time

 

[InvisibleJim]

Check the limitations for the version of Windows you are running. If it's a Pro version, you should be fine but some of the Home versions are limited (Win 7 Home Basic 64-bit is max 8GB RAM.)

 

[xera]

32GB is nice for VM's, whilst gaming, and leaving all your programs you used in the last month open.

 

[seanbehan]

Instead of purchasing more RAM, buy yourself a SSD to speed up startup, opening programs, and virtually everything. Much more worthwhile than RAM and 8GB should be plenty. So my advice is to buy a SSD instead.

 

[AceSwiftShooter]

Instead of purchasing more RAM, buy yourself a SSD to speed up startup, opening programs, and virtually everything. Much more worthwhile than RAM and 8GB should be plenty. So my advice is to buy a SSD instead.

THIS^^ Couldnt believe I went so long without an SSD, will never go without one again!

 

[GazWrack]

Instead of purchasing more RAM, buy yourself a SSD to speed up startup, opening programs, and virtually everything. Much more worthwhile than RAM and 8GB should be plenty. So my advice is to buy a SSD instead.

This.

 

[AceSwiftShooter]

Instead of purchasing more RAM, buy yourself a SSD to speed up startup, opening programs, and virtually everything. Much more worthwhile than RAM and 8GB should be plenty. So my advice is to buy a SSD instead.

THIS^^ Couldnt believe I went so long without an SSD, will never go without one again!

edit: make sure its got decent reads/writes & IOPS.

 

[X-Gamer]

Since no one has mentioned it: If your motherboard supports Ivy Bridge, then get an i5 3570. It will be the most bang for about R2k. 8GB ram is fine. If your your current M/board can OC, then an i5 3570k might be a better option.

 

[cerebus]

I use 8gb + ssd at work and it's fine.. although I do find instances where I'm coming up against a memory limitation. I think there's no question that 8gb is becoming too little for a heavy user.

 

[GreyBush]

I was getting low memory warnings playing titanfall with 8gb's of ram... get more.

 

[SirFooK'nG]

I Have 16gb and an SSD... My PC never uses more than 6gb of ram when gaming So I would absolutely recommend the SSD first! Never run a PC without an SSD. Best upgrade you could ever do!

 

[stephan123789]

I recently upgraded to an SSD (from a WD-Green 2tb drive ). Improves performance drastically. I got the Samsung Evo 840 120 gig for about R1400 . I also have 8gig ram in my pc and it is enough. Only get more ram if you are going to run VM's, otherwise, more ram will just be a waste of money. Just remember that you would also need to keep your original hard drive for storage, because the SSD will fill up quickly.