More RAM equals more power consumption? Myth exposed

Myths on the Internet are often read that more RAM means more power consumption. In this practical tip, we clarify whether this is really correct.

More RAM equals more power consumption? Myth exposed

One would normally think that more RAM would mean more power consumption.

• However, this is not the case. If you install RAM with larger memory in your PC, it is usually a somewhat newer technology, which is why less power is used.
• If you don't install any RAM in your PC, the PC has to move everything to the normal hard drive. This would also lead to increased power consumption.
• Nevertheless, you have a very minimally higher power consumption because you simply have to control another RAM module. However, this minimally higher power consumption is not worth mentioning.