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Trying to figure out if 32GB RAM is actually enough for editing 4K footage without everything getting slow as hell. Mostly gonna be doing normal stuff like cutting clips, adding transitions, color grading, some effects and maybe a little motion graphics here and there. Nothing crazy professional, but I dont want the PC struggling every time I work with 4K files.

I’m looking at a PC with 32GB RAM and wondering if I should just go with that or spend more and get 64GB. The rest of the system should be pretty decent, with a good CPU, dedicated GPU and NVMe SSD, so RAM is basically the part I’m unsure about.

Also does it depend a lot on which editing software is being used? Thinking about Premiere Pro and maybe DaVinci Resolve, but I might switch between them depending on what I’m working on.

For people actually editing 4K regularly, how does 32GB feel in real use? Is it smooth enough for normal projects or does it start hitting the limit pretty quickly once you have a bunch of stuff open? Like browser tabs, music, Discord, editing software, etc.

Would 64GB make a noticeable difference for 4K editing, or is it mostly useful for bigger projects and heavier effects? Trying not to waste money on RAM I wont really benefit from, but also dont wanna regret going 32GB later.

Looking at getting a new PC and trying to figure out if there’s any reason to pay extra for a dedicated GPU when gaming isn’t really a thing. Main use would be web browsing, YouTube, Netflix, Office stuff, Zoom/Teams, basic photo editing, and just general everyday use.

Most CPUs now seem to come with some kind of integrated graphics, but the performance numbers are kinda confusing. Some people say integrated graphics are totally fine for normal use, while others act like you should always get a dedicated GPU if you want the PC to last a few years.

Not doing 3D rendering or anything crazy either. Maybe some light Photoshop, Canva, video playback, and possibly very basic video editing once in a while. No AAA games, competitive gaming, or anything like that.

Would integrated graphics also handle multiple monitors without issues? Thinking about running two 1440p monitors, maybe one 4K eventually. Not sure if that changes things much.

Also, does having integrated graphics actually make the PC slower because it shares system RAM with the CPU? Or is that basically a non-issue for normal everyday workloads?

Trying not to waste money on a GPU that’s gonna sit there doing nothing 99% of the time. Is there any downside I’m missing?

Been seeing people say OLED is a huge upgrade for gaming but the prices are kinda wild. Is the difference really noticeable compared to a decent LED/QLED TV, especially for stuff like HDR, blacks, colors and 120fps? Or is it one of those things where it looks better side by side but you barely notice it once you're actually playing? Trying to figure out if dropping a lot more money on an OLED is worth it just for PS5 gaming. Would love to hear from anyone who upgraded from a normal TV to OLED and whether you actually felt it was a big upgrade.

DDR4 is still working fine, but is it actually worth moving to DDR5 now or is it mostly just spending money for a small performance bump? Looking at upgrading the whole platform soon and the RAM part is confusing me a bit. DDR5 kits are obviously faster on paper, but not sure how much that really matters in normal gaming and everyday use compared to a decent DDR4 setup.

Current PC is running DDR4 with a fairly decent CPU and GPU, so this wouldn’t just be buying RAM, it’d probably mean a new motherboard and CPU too. Thats why im wondering if the jump is noticeable enough to justify doing the whole upgrade instead of just keeping the current setup for another couple years.

For gaming, does DDR5 actually give better FPS or is the difference mostly visible in benchmarks? And does faster DDR5 like 6000MHz make a meaningful difference, or is there a point where you’re just paying extra for numbers that barely matter?

Also wondering about longevity. If building a new PC today, would you guys go DDR5 without thinking twice, or would you still consider DDR4 if the price difference is big enough?

Not trying to chase benchmark scores, just want smoother gaming and a system that’ll stay relevant for a while. If you’ve made the jump from DDR4 to DDR5, was it actually noticeable in real use or did you mostly notice it on paper? Curious what you guys think before I start buying parts.

The console gets pretty warm after a few hours of playing, especially with bigger games, and now I keep seeing these cooling stands with extra fans saying they help keep temps down. Are they actually worth it or just another accessory you dont really need? Does the PS5 already have enough airflow on its own if its sitting in an open spot? Also wondering if those cheap cooling stands can actually make things worse by messing with the airflow. Would rather not spend money on something pointless, so whats the real deal with these?