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32 GB of RAM Could Become the New Standard for Gamers, According to Steam Survey
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I'm still at 8gb with a 1070 and an i5 8600. So far every game still works.
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I used my 960 for like 10 years until i built a new rig this year
I'm a nostalgia gamer, indie fan, and a Patient Gamer. I rarely buy a big game with less than five years from release, and I'm often playing games from the 2000s.
I really don't need much. I bought a then-mid range system 5 years ago and it's still great.