Will upgrading from 8GB to 16GB RAM stop stutters in competitive shooters like Fortnite and Apex?

Yes, 8GB is the bare minimum for 144Hz in modern competitive shooters. Fortnite and Apex both eat more than 8GB during gameplay, especially with background apps like Discord or Chrome, causing system swapping and hitches. Going to 16GB gives games room to breathe and keeps frame times consistent. One caveat: if your CPU is super old or weak, it might still cause drops, but 8GB to 16GB is the single biggest upgrade for smoothness.