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Why the current RAM crisis could be good news for game optimization

Larian Studios CEO highlights RAM crisis impact on game development Reports of more 8GB RAM and VRAM configurations suggest harder game development in terms of optimizations It could turn out to be a ...
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RAM reality check: How much memory does your PC actually need in 2026?

The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've ...
PC Gamer

The Last of Us Part 2 proves that 8 GB of VRAM can be enough, even at 4K with maximum settings, so why aren't more games using the same clever asset-streaming trick?

Memory My testing shows that 16 GB of system memory is still absolutely fine for today's PC games but there are some caveats to it all Memory RAMpocalypse be damned, I've tested a range of games to ...
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Here’s how game system requirements have evolved over 20 years, from 512MB to 16GB

I examine how game system requirements have changed through the years, and the striking comparison between what's needed today vs 2006.