# The RAM crisis will be a disaster for gaming laptops — here’s why

> The RAM crisis may worsen beginning in 2026 based on new TrendForce estimate The report suggests we may see more 8GB configurations This will ultimately impact gaming laptop performance if system RAM and VRAM are 8GB…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/memory/the-ram-crisis-will-be-a-disaster-for-gaming-laptops-heres-why?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6940a8d152a38a099cb50a83)
- **Published:** 2025-12-16
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #laptops #gaming #crisis #report #beginning #configurations #disaster #estimate
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