5 Reasons 32GB Is the Real Upgrade for Blender and After Effects

8GB is unusable for anything beyond simple projects Both programs will crash or freeze on anything more than basic scenes or compositions.

16GB lets you work but forces you to babysit RAM You will constantly close other apps, watch memory usage, and risk crashes on complex renders or long timelines.

After Effects devours memory aggressively It eats RAM for breakfast, making 16GB feel cramped during 4K comps or heavy effects work.

32GB eliminates the annoyances You can keep Chrome open, render while previewing, and work on demanding projects without your machine begging for mercy.

Saving for 32GB upfront is worth the extra $50–100 That small cost difference turns a machine that feels capable into one that never runs out of breath. Future you will thank you.