During a memory crisis do you really need fast memory for PC gaming? No, no you do not

PC Gamer | April 10, 2026, 11:25 a.m. | Original
Does fast DDR5 make a difference to gaming, you know what? It doesn't. Mostly.
Look, 16 GB of RAM is absolutely fine for PC gaming in 2026. Though there are some caveats to that... Don't like the MacBook Neo's storage options? Well, with lots of electronics gear, years of experience, and nerves of steel, you too can have a 1 TB model