Is 16GB Enough? Microsoft Says 32GB is the 'No Worries' Sweet Spot for Windows Gaming

We're way past the days of wondering if 640 kilobytes of memory is enough. The discussion in the modern era is if 16 gigabytes will suffice for a gaming PC, and according to Microsoft, that amount is considered the baseline. The sweet spot, however, is 32GB. For those of you who can swing that amount of memory in today's economy, 32GB is the "no worries" upgrade for gaming in Windows.

It's one of several bits of guidance outlined in a Microsoft blog post detailing "what the best Windows PC gaming systems have in common" and what specifications you should shoot for when building, buying, or upgrading a modern PC.

"For most players, 16GB RAM is a practical starting point. Moving to 32GB RAM helps if you run Discord, browsers, or streaming tools alongside your games. That extra memory also gives newer titles more breathing room as memory ...