Is 16GB of DDR4 RAM still the best value for most people?

Yes, 16GB is the sweet spot for DDR4. A decent 16GB kit costs about $50–60, while 32GB runs $90–110—an extra $40–50 you likely won’t feel in performance for browsing, email, streaming, Office, or older games. Unless you regularly hit 14+ GB of memory usage with heavy tasks like video editing or virtual machines, 32GB is unnecessary. Your wallet will thank you.