Twitch may prove to be quite a resource-hogging program sometimes, especially if you own a low or medium-specs computer. That’s why many users prefer to allocate more RAM to Twitch and the game’s they’re playing.
That’s OK, but make sure this does not turn into a double-edge sword for your gaming sessions.
As Twitch explains, allocating too much memory may negatively affect performance. Try to find the right balance for your gaming needs while taking into account your computer configuration.
If you use HD texture and memory intensive mods, then, yes allocate more RAM if your computer hardware supports that.
Steps to Allocate More RAM on Twitch
- Click on your profile and select Settings
- Select the game you want to allocated more RAM to
- Scroll down to Java Settings
- Locate the Allocated memory option
- Use the slider to edit the amount of RAM.
Test if you notice any improvements when you launch the game.
How Important is RAM for Gaming?
When you launch a game, your computer loads that game into the RAM. This makes RAM an active part in your gaming sessions storing and managing temporary game content.
The bigger and faster your RAM, the better your gaming experience will be. More RAM translates into faster loading times for your games.
In other words, the more RAM you allocate to the game you’re playing, the faster you computer becomes when it comes to reading and writing game-related information.
When purchasing a computer with gaming in mind, make sure it’s equipped with at least 8GB of RAM or larger. Most gamers should be fine with 8GB of RAM even when playing larger games.
If you’re a hardcore gamer or streamer spending hours playing video games, get a computer with at least 16GB of RAM with a high frequency for smooth gaming sessions.