Anything that is considered to be a computer has some sort of RAM (random access memory.) The RAM stores all the information that the CPU puts out. Not only does the RAM basically help the computer memorize things and store them temporarily, it is a required part of the computer just like a power supply.

RAM for gaming is a necessity, first and foremost you need it for your computer to even boot up, and you need it so your computer has enough memory to store everything that is being displayed and or calculated. Now RAM comes in sticks, and the highest RAM that is necessary in today’s programs and video games is 8 GB of ram.  Over the year that number has changed plenty of times. Back in the 90’s when home computers and internet were booming, a gigabyte didn’t even exist, only industrial grade hard drives would hold anywhere near a gigabyte. The 2000’s were some of the worst times to buy a computers, storage and size of files were always increasing and the requirements of some programs were always getting higher. The prices of RAM sticks are always pretty cheap, around 80$ for one 8 GB stick. RAM is not something that is usually upgraded upon, the only thing that is usually improved on when a new series of RAM sticks are launched is the storage size and clock speed. RAM is one of the things that last the longest in a PC because all mechanical things at some point die out, that is why SSD’s (Solid State Drives) were created. The brand of RAM does not matter at all. Brand names usually mean that the RAM is more dependable and fancier because of the branding of the company. RAM no matter what brand works, and memory is memory so anything will do for a gaming PC, as long as it has a good memory size it will be perfect.

Buying generic RAM is a lot more affordable, the only downside to some are the looks of it. Looks don’t matter for something that is inside of a computer case, unless you care about the looks.