Get 32GB for streaming.

Yes, 32GB is worth it if you game and stream at the same time. 16GB will work for lighter titles or if you close everything else, but modern games alone can chew through 12-16GB easily. Add OBS, a browser, Discord, maybe spotify — you’re asking for stutters and frame drops.

RAM is one of those things where more doesn’t hurt and less can frustrate you daily. The cost difference between 16GB and 32GB is small relative to the rest of a gaming rig. You’re already spending the money on a GPU and CPU. Don’t save $40 here.

If you’re just gaming and never streaming, 16GB is still fine for now. But if streaming is part of the plan, future-proof with 32GB.

Don’t be the person who has to close Discord to play Cyberpunk.