RAM
RAM - what kind and how much do I need?
Faster RAM clock speed (MHz) will improve PC performance. Also RAM configured as dual-channel (rather than single channel) will greatly improve performance. Here is a table showing current operating systems and RAM requirements.
Operating system Minimum RAM Recommended RAM Preferred RAM
Windows 7, 8 & 10 32bit 1 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Windows 7, 8 & 10 64bit 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB
As at March 2017 we recommend 2 x 8GB RAM (16GB dual channel) for most new computers.
Faster RAM clock speed (MHz) will improve PC performance. Also RAM configured as dual-channel (rather than single channel) will greatly improve performance. Here is a table showing current operating systems and RAM requirements.
Operating system Minimum RAM Recommended RAM Preferred RAM
Windows 7, 8 & 10 32bit 1 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Windows 7, 8 & 10 64bit 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB
As at March 2017 we recommend 2 x 8GB RAM (16GB dual channel) for most new computers.