3 Reasons 8GB RAM Is Still Enough for Most People

Web browsing and office work rarely use more than 6GB Modern browsers manage memory well, and office apps barely sip RAM. Unless you keep 30+ tabs open while running a video call and Spotify, 8GB handles these tasks without issue.

Heavy Electron apps are the only real exception Apps like Slack, Teams, or Discord can push 8GB to its limit. If you run these alongside a browser and office tools, 16GB gives you breathing room. Otherwise, you don’t need it.

Future-proofing is a weak argument By the time 8GB feels slow for basic tasks, you will likely want a new computer anyway. Buying extra RAM now for a hypothetical future is a waste of money.