Is Upgrading to 96GB RAM Worthwhile for RTX 5090 Local AI Workflows?
Beastly4k · reddit · 2026-08-06
A Reddit user asks if upgrading from 32GB to 96GB of system RAM provides substantial benefits when paired with an RTX 5090. The discussion covers whether the upgrade helps prevent offloading to system page memory during memory-intensive tasks like running MiniMax H3 or general ComfyUI workflows.
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