{"id":4224,"date":"2026-06-01T17:23:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/?p=4224"},"modified":"2026-06-01T17:23:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:23:17","slug":"how-much-ram-do-you-really-need-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/de\/blog\/how-much-ram-do-you-really-need-in-2026","title":{"rendered":"Wie viel RAM braucht man im Jahr 2026 wirklich?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-section-id=\"o623b7\" data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"240\"><span role=\"text\"><em data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"240\">Is 16GB Still Enough, or Has 32GB Become the New Standard?<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"357\">RAM has never been cheaper, yet one question continues to appear across forums, search engines, and PC communities:<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4226 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BCO.72d466e3-abfd-408a-89cc-7c33836e9045-e1780302918607.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BCO.72d466e3-abfd-408a-89cc-7c33836e9045-e1780302918607.png 652w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BCO.72d466e3-abfd-408a-89cc-7c33836e9045-e1780302918607-249x300.png 249w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BCO.72d466e3-abfd-408a-89cc-7c33836e9045-e1780302918607-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"403\">\n<p data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"403\">How much RAM do you actually need in 2026?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"577\">For years, 8GB was considered sufficient for everyday computing, while 16GB became the sweet spot for gaming and multitasking. Today, however, software is changing rapidly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"733\">Modern games are larger, browsers consume more memory, AI-powered applications are becoming common, and background processes are more demanding than ever.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"783\">As a result, many users are beginning to wonder:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"944\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1czbx9d\" data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"812\">Is 16GB RAM still enough?<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1i0hpzl\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"842\">Is 32GB worth upgrading to?<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ptxu0i\" data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"862\">Do you need 64GB?<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19e7f5c\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"944\">How much RAM is actually useful for gaming, content creation, and AI workloads?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"988\">The answer depends on how you use your PC.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1xuat79\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1036\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Why RAM Requirements Have Increased<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1128\">Modern operating systems use significantly more memory than they did just a few years ago.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1170\">Typical background memory usage in 2026:<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 141px\" width=\"861\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1378\">\n<thead data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1207\">\n<tr data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1207\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1186\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Anmeldung<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1207\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Typical RAM Usage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1378\">\n<tr data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1264\">\n<td data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1255\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Windows 11<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1264\">4\u20136GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1296\">\n<td data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1287\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Chrome (15\u201320 tabs)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1296\">2\u20136GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1320\">\n<td data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1307\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Discord<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1320\" data-col-size=\"sm\">300\u2013800MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1344\">\n<td data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1331\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Spotify<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1344\">200\u2013500MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1378\">\n<td data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1365\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Steam + Launchers<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1378\">500MB\u20131GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1441\">Even before launching a game, many systems are already using:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1459\">\n<p data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1459\">8\u201312GB of RAM.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1515\">This leaves far less headroom than many users realize.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"11d4u5d\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1554\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Is 8GB RAM Enough in 2026?<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1571\">F\u00fcr die meisten Nutzer:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1580\"><strong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1580\">No.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1603\">8GB can still handle:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1666\">\n<li data-section-id=\"13k1t5v\" data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1618\">Web browsing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1717an8\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1626\">Email<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1goelwh\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1648\">Office applications<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8vyjad\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1666\">Video streaming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1706\">However, problems appear quickly when:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1813\">\n<li data-section-id=\"a5hjiq\" data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1740\">Multiple browser tabs are open<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"eo8icq\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1785\">Background applications run simultaneously<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ichf1c\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1813\">Modern games are launched<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1839\">Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1929\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10pqswd\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1852\">Stuttering<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p851if\" data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1881\">Slow application switching<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6mjtb5\" data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1906\">Increased SSD activity<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"787t3p\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1929\">Longer loading times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2029\">In 2026, 8GB is best viewed as the minimum for basic computing rather than an ideal configuration.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2034\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1qrr7gg\" data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2078\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Is 16GB RAM Still Enough for Gaming?<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2144\">This is currently one of the most searched RAM questions online.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2163\">The short answer:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2189\">\n<p data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2189\">Yes \u2014 for most gamers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2213\">Modern titles such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2284\">\n<li data-section-id=\"i2iyov\" data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2228\">Call of Duty<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qxqklt\" data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2239\">Fortnite<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9f2m0h\" data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2258\">Counter-Strike 2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"arjsty\" data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2273\">Apex-Legenden<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kk9ec5\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2284\">Valorant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2320\">still perform very well with 16GB.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2350\">Typical gaming memory usage:<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 99px\" width=\"795\" data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2487\">\n<thead data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2377\">\n<tr data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2377\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2364\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Spieltyp<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2377\" data-col-size=\"sm\">RAM Usage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2487\">\n<tr data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2432\">\n<td data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2422\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Esports Titles<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2432\">8\u201312GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2456\">\n<td data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2445\" data-col-size=\"sm\">AAA Games<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2456\">12\u201318GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2487\">\n<td data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2476\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Open-World Games<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2487\">14\u201320GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2539\">For gaming alone, 16GB remains a practical choice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2593\">However, gaming rarely happens in isolation anymore.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2617\">Many players also run:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2697\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1l6wrak\" data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2627\">Discord<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uxj7py\" data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2636\">Chrome<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1up1ep6\" data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2657\">Recording software<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"53fwsw\" data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2672\">RGB software<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18gp38d\" data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2697\">Streaming applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2716\">at the same time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2764\">This is where 16GB starts to feel restrictive.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2769\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1ywbizx\" data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2816\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Why 32GB Is Becoming the New Sweet Spot<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2903\">In 2026, 32GB is increasingly becoming the recommended configuration for new systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2981\">Not because games always require it, but because modern computing habits do.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3008\">Benefits of 32GB include:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3031\">\u2705 Better multitasking<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3052\">\u2705 More browser tabs<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3088\">\u2705 Smoother background applications<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3127\">\u2705 Better content creation performance<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3155\">\u2705 Improved future-proofing<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3246\">With 32GB installed, Windows is far less likely to rely on virtual memory and SSD paging.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3285\">This improves overall responsiveness.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3290\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"18m1cnr\" data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3325\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Does More RAM Increase FPS?<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3364\">One of the biggest misconceptions is:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3406\">\n<p data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3406\">More RAM automatically means more FPS.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3424\">Not necessarily.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3497\">If a game only uses 12GB, upgrading from 16GB to 32GB usually produces:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3552\">\n<li data-section-id=\"58d2ar\" data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3524\">Little average FPS gain<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yuun6s\" data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3552\">Similar benchmark results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3578\">However, it may improve:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3654\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10ow1p7\" data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3589\">1% lows<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rvp58b\" data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3609\">Frame consistency<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1li66bm\" data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3635\">Background multitasking<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"133r81u\" data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3654\">Loading behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3656\" data-end=\"3733\">This often makes the system feel smoother even when FPS numbers look similar.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3738\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"y9b32h\" data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3777\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 When Do You Actually Need 64GB?<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3794\">F\u00fcr die meisten Nutzer:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3817\">\n<p data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3817\">You probably don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3843\">64GB becomes useful for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3982\">\n<li data-section-id=\"pnj5ly\" data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3866\">4K\/8K-Videobearbeitung<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"z2vm3f\" data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3893\">Large Photoshop projects<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"olznun\" data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3912\">Virtual machines<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"z57xjo\" data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3935\">Software development<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1km2cxg\" data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3950\">KI-Workloads<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1us2z43\" data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3982\">Professional content creation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"3998\">Typical usage:<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 147px\" width=\"1083\" data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4206\">\n<thead data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4030\">\n<tr data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4030\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4011\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Workload<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4030\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Recommended RAM<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4206\">\n<tr data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4090\">\n<td data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4082\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Office &amp; Browsing<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4090\" data-col-size=\"sm\">16GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4111\">\n<td data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4100\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Spielen<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4111\" data-col-size=\"sm\">16-32GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4132\">\n<td data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4124\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Streaming<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4132\" data-col-size=\"sm\">32GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4163\">\n<td data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4152\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Erstellung von Inhalten<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4163\">32-64GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4206\">\n<td data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4197\" data-col-size=\"sm\">AI &amp; Professional Workstations<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4206\">64GB+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"4208\" data-end=\"4211\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1fbjlv3\" data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4270\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 DDR4 vs DDR5: Does Capacity Matter More Than Speed?<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4304\">Another common question in 2026:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4321\">Should you buy:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4322\" data-end=\"4350\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1b0o7zd\" data-start=\"4322\" data-end=\"4338\">Faster RAM?<br \/>\noder<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qhl6kc\" data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4350\">More RAM?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4381\">In most real-world scenarios:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4408\">\n<p data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4408\">Capacity matters first.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"4410\" data-end=\"4422\">Zum Beispiel:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4479\">32GB DDR5-5600 often provides a better experience than:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4481\" data-end=\"4495\">16GB DDR5-7200<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4549\">simply because the system has more memory available.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4551\" data-end=\"4582\">Frequency improves performance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4584\" data-end=\"4624\">Running out of memory hurts performance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4667\">The second effect is usually much larger.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4669\" data-end=\"4672\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1vuhu9g\" data-start=\"4674\" data-end=\"4725\">8\ufe0f\u20e3 AI Applications Are Changing RAM Requirements<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4786\">One major trend in 2026 is the rise of AI-powered software.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4788\" data-end=\"4830\">AI features are increasingly appearing in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4832\" data-end=\"4941\">\n<li data-section-id=\"33yq2f\" data-start=\"4832\" data-end=\"4841\">Windows<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sd8c3\" data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"4862\">Productivity tools<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"124r1xz\" data-start=\"4863\" data-end=\"4887\">Photo editing software<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vweuq2\" data-start=\"4888\" data-end=\"4909\">Local AI assistants<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5c8aip\" data-start=\"4910\" data-end=\"4941\">Content creation applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4943\" data-end=\"4992\">These workloads often consume significant memory.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4994\" data-end=\"5074\">As AI becomes more common, the pressure on system RAM will continue to increase.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5076\" data-end=\"5167\">This is one reason why 32GB is rapidly becoming a preferred configuration for many new PCs.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5169\" data-end=\"5172\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1ems041\" data-start=\"5174\" data-end=\"5227\">9\ufe0f\u20e3 Final Verdict: How Much RAM Do You Really Need?<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"5229\" data-end=\"5252\">For most users in 2026:<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 150px\" width=\"992\" data-start=\"5254\" data-end=\"5474\">\n<thead data-start=\"5254\" data-end=\"5285\">\n<tr data-start=\"5254\" data-end=\"5285\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"5254\" data-end=\"5266\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Benutzertyp<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"5266\" data-end=\"5285\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Recommended RAM<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"5318\" data-end=\"5474\">\n<tr data-start=\"5318\" data-end=\"5340\">\n<td data-start=\"5318\" data-end=\"5332\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Basic Users<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5332\" data-end=\"5340\">16GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5341\" data-end=\"5361\">\n<td data-start=\"5341\" data-end=\"5350\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Gamer<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5350\" data-end=\"5361\" data-col-size=\"sm\">16-32GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5362\" data-end=\"5394\">\n<td data-start=\"5362\" data-end=\"5386\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Gamers + Multitasking<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5386\" data-end=\"5394\">32GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5395\" data-end=\"5415\">\n<td data-start=\"5395\" data-end=\"5407\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Streamers<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5407\" data-end=\"5415\" data-col-size=\"sm\">32GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5416\" data-end=\"5446\">\n<td data-start=\"5416\" data-end=\"5435\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sch\u00f6pfer von 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