The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've worked out the most realistic RAM goals for every type of PC.

The expected cost increases for memory are eye-watering, with Gartner predicting a 130% surge in combined dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and solid-state drive (SSD) prices by the end of this year ...

At the same time, some folks do need to upgrade right now, and so I'll happily give you the best advice I can from reviewing RAM and all sorts of gaming PC hardware for the last three years. When do ...