Although many are still calm and stable in various operating systems, from other versions of Windows to Linux, the reality is that Windows 11 is really striking. This is a clear upgrade from Windows 10 with few real performance improvements, but it touches and fixes what the second failed to do. But, if you want to install it on your PC, how much RAM you need for this again Windows 11? Anything else you should keep in mind?
We will not enter into the controversy of TPM 2.0, although it is part of the hardware requirements of the new Microsoft operating system as we will see later, but at the same time and after seeing that many processors have been left out for this feature, is it possible that you Are you having problems due to lack of RAM? Let’s see.
RAM memory requirements for Windows 11, affordable?
Well, in theory they are if we go by what Microsoft tells us on its official website:
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with two or more cores in a compatible 64-bit processor or SoC.
- RAM: 4 GB or more.
- Storage: 64 GB or more of available storage.
- Additional storage space may be required to download updates and enable specific features.
- Graphic card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later and with a WDDM 2.0 driver.
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot supported.
- MTP: Version 2.0 is required.
- Filter: At least 720p resolution, 9″ screen or larger, 8-bit color.
- Internet connection: for downloads and updates.
Therefore, the operating system as such will consume 4 GB of RAM memorybut what Microsoft does not count is that this amount will be insufficient when we have an APU, for example, shared memory with its iGPU, with which the end result is less available RAM capacity and which does not guarantee the correct how windows 11 works
Also, the recommended amount of RAM is only suitable for running the operating system, not for a pleasant user experience and that’s why “or more” is specified in the requirements. Highly recommended are 8 GBbecause today software and games store a lot of information in the RAM to speed up the processes instead of doing it with the SSD, which will always be slower.
Anything else to keep in mind with this operating system?
Well, something quite important like the graphics card. It must be mentioned WDDM 2.0 driver
On AMD it starts in the series HD5000 even the most recent, which includes many more models than NVIDIA. In other words, if your GPU does not belong to those mentioned or to a higher range and series, the rest are excluded from the support, let it be understood, the GTx 300 or GTX 200 will not be able to install Windows 11 , as well as the HD 4000 and lower neither.
This also applies to professional GPU models, be it Quadro or Tesla, for example. Therefore, if your PC is more than 10 years old, this is something you should check so you don’t get too excited when installing Windows 11not so much for RAM in herself.
