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Most users will only need about 8 GB of RAM, but if you want to use several apps at once, you might need 16 GB or more.
If you don't have enough RAM, your computer will run slowly and apps will lag.
Although having enough RAM is important, adding more won't always give you a substantial improvement.
RAM, short for random access memory, is a vital component of your desktop or laptop computer, and even your smartphone or tablet.
However, nearly every device has a different amount of RAM. And despite how important it is, tech manufacturers don't always make it easy to tell how much you'll need.