5 Reasons 16GB of RAM Is Worth It for Lightroom and Photoshop

8GB handles a single file and little else Open a second photo, stack layers in Photoshop, or let Lightroom build previews for a big import, and you will hit the swap file. Your machine will slow to a crawl.

16GB keeps everything fluid You can run Lightroom, Photoshop, and a browser without feeling sluggish. The difference is immediate when working with raw files or brushwork.

It is not about whether it works, but how long you wait 8GB will technically run the software, but you will wait ten seconds every time you do something. That adds up fast.

Raw files and layers demand more memory Shooting raw or stacking multiple layers in Photoshop eats RAM quickly. 16GB prevents constant stuttering and lag.

Skimping on RAM hurts future you Image editing software only gets more demanding. Spending a little more now saves frustration later.