Don't know how many assets and DLC I can handle. I have 12 GB ram 8+4.

[ProdTotallyNotAWeebPH]

So I had a single stick of 8GB ram before and i can handle 800 assets with all DLC. Now I have bought an extra 4GB to make it 12GB ram, so how many assets can I handle now?

[snowflitzer]

As an average rule of thumb for Asset/DLC}
4GB RAM: Base game
8GB RAM: Base game + 100 assets, 1-2 DLC's
16GB RAM: Base game + 500 assets, 5-10 DLC's
32GB RAM: Base game + 2000 assets, 15 DLC's
64GB RAM: Base game + 4000 assets, All DLC's

[snowflitzer]

you can use/set up a page file
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2114415052

[_KC76_]

Was there a reason you did not get another 8Gb stick? I don't think you are going to get the performance boost you think you should, because with mis-matched sticks, your ram is not going to be true dual channel.

[leftcoastfunk]

this ^

[ProdTotallyNotAWeebPH]

I'm planning on getting an 6GB stick. But here in my country, 1 16gb stick is only 20 - 30 dollars. So I should get a 16gb stick so my ram would total up to 24gb?

[snowflitzer]

Then rather buy 2x16GB stick and upgrade to 32GB RAM
You still need a page file as that is how windows OS is working.

[_KC76_]

Originally posted by TotallyNotAWeeb:

I'm planning on getting an 6GB stick. But here in my country, 1 16gb stick is only 20 - 30 dollars. So I should get a 16gb stick so my ram would total up to 24gb?

You will need to check your computer's specs to see how much (maximum) RAM you can use.. Some can only use 16, others 32, some 64, and fewer 128+, THEN, buy (2) matching sticks of the same size and speed; 8+8, or 16+16 etc.

2x 8Gb (16Gb) will run faster/better than 1x 16Gb (16Gb)
2x 16Gb (32Gb) will run better/faster than 1x 32Gb (32Gb)

[leftcoastfunk]

yes always matching sticks if you can

for what it's worth, at 32Gb I struggle at times to play smoothly with my 5300+ assets and most DLCs, so I think snow's general assessment in the first post is likely just about right. This game is the biggest RAM hog I've ever played

[_KC76_]

Originally posted by leftcoastfunk:

yes always matching sticks if you can

for what it's worth, at 32Gb I struggle at times to play smoothly with my 5300+ assets and most DLCs, so I think snow's general assessment in the first post is likely just about right. This game is the biggest RAM hog I've ever played

Indeed. I run 64Gb RAM plus a 64Gb Page file, and with a small 1-3 tile city, I use over 35Gb RAM and 37Gb of Page file. All DLC and a few Utility mods + Vanilla++ roads.

[snowflitzer]

Originally posted by leftcoastfunk:

yes always matching sticks if you can

for what it's worth, at 32Gb I struggle at times to play smoothly with my 5300+ assets and most DLCs, so I think snow's general assessment in the first post is likely just about right. This game is the biggest RAM hog I've ever played

Especially if you have fallen victim to asset mongering :)

[ProdTotallyNotAWeebPH]

Dayum guys. I had 2000+ assests before, and i was able to handle it with an 8gb ram and 14gb page file. Is it just me or im still enjoying the game with stutters and lag spikes?

[snowflitzer]

the latest free update gave you more roads etc. and therefore needs more space. Increase your page file to 24000MB (in both boxes)

[ProdTotallyNotAWeebPH]

Mine is at 34 so no need.

[leftcoastfunk]

Originally posted by snowflitzer:

Originally posted by leftcoastfunk:

yes always matching sticks if you can

for what it's worth, at 32Gb I struggle at times to play smoothly with my 5300+ assets and most DLCs, so I think snow's general assessment in the first post is likely just about right. This game is the biggest RAM hog I've ever played

Especially if you have fallen victim to asset mongering :)

Asset mongering lol. If you only knew how many assets I've *deleted*...

In all fairness there are some really cool assets out there that really add a lot to the game and help me to enjoy it more. Also a lot of the assets are simply parts of other assets. Also I like to have choices and variability (not every building and intersection looks the same in the real world either you know?)

[snowflitzer]

oh well, take it the funny way :) was to cheer you up, I have the same problem :)