diff --git a/module_utils/decort_utils.py b/module_utils/decort_utils.py
index 70c2765..b11c299 100644
--- a/module_utils/decort_utils.py
+++ b/module_utils/decort_utils.py
@@ -1102,10 +1102,6 @@ class DecortController(object):
         elif not new_ram:
             new_ram = comp_dict['ram']
 
-        # stupid hack?
-        if new_ram > 1 and new_ram < 512:
-            new_ram = new_ram * 1024
-
         if comp_dict['cpus'] == new_cpu and comp_dict['ram'] == new_ram:
             # no need to call API in this case, as requested size is not different from the current one
             self.result['failed'] = False