How to Choose RAM for Gaming (Everything You Need to Know)
Choosing the right RAM can make a huge difference in your gaming performance, but most people get lost in speeds, timings, DDR4 vs DDR5, and all the confusing terminology. In this video, I break down everything you actually need to know — from how RAM works to what speed and latency matter for gaming, how many sticks to buy, XMP/EXPO profiles, cooler clearance, and how to budget for your build. By the end, you’ll know exactly which RAM to choose for your next gaming PC.
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00:00 Intro
00:39 What RAM Actually Does
1:30 DDR4 VS DDR5
2:22 DIMM VS SO-DIMM VS CUDIMM
2:57 Cooler Clearance
3:28 Speed
3:56 Timings
5:47 Number of sticks
8:00 XMP / EXPO
9:08 Budget allocation
9:59 Outro
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