If you know your PC could use upgrades, imagine Windows 11 chiming in to remind you! That’s exactly what’s happening for some users running preview builds of the OS.
Windows 11 now displays hardware-related recommendations within the settings menu, answering common questions about RAM and GPU performance. Some of the topics users have spotted so far include:
- Am I running the latest version of Windows?
- How does having 4GB or 8GB of RAM impact my PC’s performance? Can I run modern apps smoothly?
- What is a GPU? If I don’t have a dedicated one, how does that affect gaming and graphics?
- Is my GPU powerful enough for high-quality gaming and video playback? How can a dedicated GPU improve my experience?
While these suggestions could be helpful for less tech-savvy users, they might feel unnecessary (or even annoying) for those already aware of their PC’s limitations. It remains to be seen whether Microsoft will refine this feature before rolling it out more widely.
Windows 11 Now Advising Users on RAM and GPU Performance
In recent preview builds, Windows 11 has offered hardware performance insights within the settings menu. A newly surfaced screenshot reveals that the system now provides recommendations for RAM and GPU capabilities.
For instance, Windows 11 notes that 4GB to 8GB of RAM is sufficient for basic tasks like browsing, document editing, and running lightweight apps. However, it acknowledges that photo and video editing could be challenging with this amount of memory—something most users likely already know.
Additionally, the system highlights the importance of having a GPU with over 4GB of VRAM for gaming and resource-intensive applications. It suggests high-end graphics cards for better visuals, smoother gameplay, and faster video editing performance.
There’s no official word yet on when these recommendations will be rolled out to all Windows 11 users, but they could be part of a future update to improve user awareness of hardware limitations.
