Is Buying More RAM a WASTE for Gamers? (2022)

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Still gaming in 2022 on 8GB of RAM (hopefully) in dual channel? We tested some newer games to find out whether or not you'll benefit from an upgrade, or if you're good to go for a little while yet.

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Intro: Laszlo - Supernova
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:47 Why RAM is important
1:36 How we tested
2:30 CS:GO
3:14 How DDR5 is different from DDR4
4:01 Far Cry 6
5:46 Tiny Tina's Wonderland
6:53 Why is DDR5 better now?
7:34 Warhammer 3
8:15 AC: Valhalla
8:28 So what should I buy?
9:16 Outro