| Tier | RAM | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Dev | 8 GB | Testing, light mods |
| Community | 16 GB | Expansion / heavier stacks |
Upgrade from the client area when FPS/hitches and RAM graphs disagree with your ambitions. Soft CTA: DayZ hosting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 8 GB enough?
For light Dev/testing stacks. Heavy Expansion + mods prefer 16 GB Community.
Storage?
Modded maps and backups need disk headroom — watch panel usage.
Restarts?
Schedule restarts to contain memory growth.
Need help?
If you are stuck after following this guide, open a ticket from the Chapter22 client area with the exact error, the port or DNS change you made, and whether the service listens locally (ss / Resource Monitor) but fails externally.
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