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You don't need more RAM; a YouTube bug is just making it seem like you do by eating up 7GB or more of your…
A bug within YouTube is causing significant RAM usage, with some tabs consuming 7GB or more, leading to performance issues and stutters on gaming PCs. This issue affects multiple browsers and is not an indication of insufficient hardware. While Google and YouTube have not officially confirmed the bug, reports suggest it is a widespread problem impacting users who keep YouTube tabs open in the background while gaming or streaming.
PSA: A lot of retailers want to sell you gaming laptops that just won't work right now
Retailers are currently selling gaming laptops with only 8GB of RAM, often priced between $700 and $900, due to RAM shortages. While these configurations are cheaper, they are not recommended for modern games and users should aim for 16GB, even if it means dropping to an Nvidia RTX 40-Series GPU.
There's no memory crisis in space, as astronauts on the ISS are getting new laptops with 128 GB of RAM and a…
Astronauts on the International Space Station are set to receive new HP ZBook G9 Fury laptops equipped with Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell mobile GPUs, and 128 GB of DDR5 ECC RAM. These custom machines have undergone extensive testing, including radiation bombardment, to ensure reliability in the space environment. The new laptops are expected to come online soon.
iBUYPOWER RDY Y70 R17 review - a fantastic RTX 5080 gaming PC
The iBUYPOWER RDY Y70 R17 is a high-end gaming PC featuring an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, delivering excellent performance in games and general tasks. Housed in a stylish Hyte Y70 case, it offers good cooling and upgrade potential, though its large size and initial fan noise require minor adjustments. Despite a high price point, it offers good value for a pre-built system with a three-year warranty.
Look, 16 GB of RAM is absolutely fine for PC gaming in 2026. Though there are some caveats to that...
This analysis investigates whether 16 GB of RAM is sufficient for PC gaming in 2026, testing various memory-intensive games with both 16 GB and 32 GB configurations on high-end and mainstream GPUs. While 16 GB proved adequate for many titles, especially with ample VRAM, multitasking or playing extremely demanding games like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Star Citizen may still benefit from 32 GB.
PC RAM prices are so high that gaming PCs with 32GB just dropped 20% on Steam
The latest Steam Hardware Survey for March 2026 indicates a significant 20.31% drop in gaming PCs equipped with 32GB of RAM, attributed to high PC RAM prices. Consequently, configurations with 16GB, 12GB, and 8GB of RAM have seen notable increases. The survey also shows the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 has overtaken the RTX 4060 as the most used GPU, while generic 'AMD Radeon Graphics' have risen in popularity.
PS6 May Have Just 1TB SSD And No Disc Drive
Rumors suggest the PlayStation 6 could launch in Holiday 2027 with a 1TB SSD and no disc drive, potentially costing $699 with subsidies. Despite memory shortages, Sony and Microsoft are reportedly still targeting this release window, with Microsoft Gaming planning to ship dev kits in 2027. The console may feature GDDR7 RAM and advanced compression to manage game sizes.
After closing the Crucial brand, Micron's revenues are soaring in the RAMpocalypse: "In the AI era, memory has become a strategic asset for our customers"
Micron Technology has reported soaring revenues in early 2026, driven by strong demand in the AI era and a strategic shift away from its consumer brand Crucial. Despite the closure of Crucial, the company's overall revenue has significantly increased year-over-year, with substantial contributions from mobile, client, and data center memory sectors. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra highlighted memory as a strategic asset for customers and announced a dividend increase, reflecting confidence in sustained business strength.
Evening Tech Bits
A new breakthrough in magnet technology has been announced that could significantly impact the manufacturing of RAM, SSDs, and HDDs. This development has the potential to alleviate current shortages in the storage and memory markets.
US Supreme Court strike down majority of Trump's tariffs, so hopefully that's one less hardware buying headache to worry about
The US Supreme Court has struck down the majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump, potentially easing hardware costs for consumers. This ruling could alleviate issues faced by PC hardware companies and impact products like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck. The article also briefly touches on the ongoing RAM shortage exacerbated by AI companies.
Is 16GB Enough? Microsoft Says Serious Gamers Need 32GB and Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft is recommending 32GB of RAM for "serious gamers" who play demanding titles or use heavy mods, while 16GB is considered sufficient for average players. The company is also promoting its new Copilot+ PCs, which feature AI capabilities and are pitched as a convenient, pre-configured solution for PC gaming beyond just AI tasks.
