Do I need 32GB of RAM?

Check your real-world usage first. On Windows, open Task Manager > Performance tab and watch the “In use” memory during a normal day. If it rarely exceeds 12GB on a 16GB system, 32GB won’t help. If it sits at 14-15GB with slowdowns, you might benefit. For browsing and Office, 16GB is plenty; for 4K video editing, VMs, or large projects, 32GB is reasonable—but only after confirming you actually need it.