The numbers collected in August reveal that 32GB machines account for 35.42 per cent of gamers, while 16GB sits at 41.67 per cent. That gap is closing fast. In March, 16GB held 43.12 per cent, while 32GB trailed at 32.85 per cent. If the trend continues, the crossover could come before the end of 2025.

The shift is being blamed on cheaper DDR5 kits, gamers upgrading to newer rigs, and the ever-increasing demands of modern blockbuster titles. Unlike GPUs, system RAM is easy to upgrade with a couple of DIMMs, so people are simply stuffing more into their cases.

Graphics card trends in the same survey were more puzzling. Nvidia’s RTX 4060 is still showing momentum despite looking like poor value on shelves. Newegg lists only a couple of RTX 4060 models at $399 and $499, while newer RTX 5060 cards can be had under $300. Analysts reckon this means retailers outside the US still have mountains of 4060 stock to dump, or OEMs are quietly shifting discounted 4060-powered PCs.

On the display side, laptop-friendly 2560x1600 panels saw the strongest growth, followed by 1440p monitors. Old favourites like 1080p and 4K barely moved. Full HD still dominates at just over 54 per cent of Steam gamers, 1440p sits at about 20 per cent, and 4K languishes in third with just 4.5 per cent.

Operating systems saw a shuffle. Windows 11 has passed the 60 per cent mark, while Windows 10 hangs on with 35 per cent of users. Linux took a knock, dipping to 2.65 per cent of the Steam crowd making 2025 less of the year of Linux on the Desktop.