32GB overtakes 16GB in Steam's September RAM survey

First reported by Tom's Hardware at · Updated · 2 sources

The September 2026 Steam hardware survey recorded changes in memory configurations while RAM prices were high. Tom's Hardware reports that the shift came amid a memory shortage, while Windows Central questions whether the survey changes reflect users buying more RAM and notes movement in other hardware categories.

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Tom's Hardware 32GB dethrones 16GB as top RAM capacity in gaming rigs despite memory shortage · Jowi Morales
Windows Central 32GB of RAM takes over Steam's user base, but what's really going on? · Cale Hunt