How much Memory does Adobe Need?
How much RAM do you really need for editing?
In this video, I talk about my experience using 64GB of memory in my editing PC — and whether it’s been worth it for photo and video production.
If you’re building or upgrading your editing machine, RAM is one of the key components to consider. But is 64GB actually necessary, or is 32GB still enough for most creative workflows? I’ll break down what I’ve learned from real-world use.
I’ll cover:
• Why I installed 64GB of RAM in my PC
• How Lightroom and Premiere run with 16GB and 32GB
• When 64GB makes sense — and when it doesn’t
• Tips for choosing the right amount of RAM based on your needs
Spec of my test rig:
• ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI, Intel ATX Motherboard
• Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265K
• ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX TM 5070
• NZXT H5 Flow - Compact ATX Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case
• WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB SSD
• Samsung 990 EVO Plus, 1TB, PCIe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2, NVMe2.0
• ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280
• Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 Silver/Black XMP 32GB 6400MT/s
• Acer Predator Hera DDR5 RGB RAM 64GB (32GBx2) 6400MHz
• ARCTIC P12 Max - PC Fan
• NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 - Fully Modular Low-Noise PC Gaming Power Supply
Related videos:
• [Why I Built My Own PC for Editing]
• [Editing PC Component Choices — £1,500 Build]
• [Was It Worth It? (Performance Results)]
💬 What’s your current RAM setup? Have you ever run out of memory while editing? Let me know in the comments — I’d love to hear your experience.
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