Computers will become more expensive with Windows 12

In the past, the introduction of new Windows operating systems often received a lot of reception, but with Microsoft's changes in Windows 11, users have continuously criticized the company when a large part of older devices cannot Update to new operating system.

Will Windows 12 require a minimum of 16 GB RAM?

With Windows 12 expected to launch in 2024, many users are paying attention to the minimum requirements the new operating system will require to see if their current computer will get the free update. Certainly if you bought a new PC in the last 2-3 years, you will have no problem running Windows 12, but if the PC is a bit old then chances are you won't be able to install this leap.

The reason is because according to TrendForce, Microsoft will increase the basic RAM requirement in Windows 12 up to 16 GB and is a significant leap compared to Windows 11 to ensure Windows 12 is fully compatible with the Copilot artificial intelligence assistant. of the company to take full advantage of its features.

In fact, Windows 11 requires 4 GB of RAM to run, while Windows 10 requires 2 GB of RAM for 64-bit computers and 1 GB of RAM for 32-bit computers. This way, Microsoft can require a minimum of 16 GB RAM for current computers to install Windows 12.

The reason stems from the requirement to run Copilot.

As a result, it will force computer manufacturers to sell them with a minimum RAM specification of 16 GB, leading to price increases on even the cheapest devices. This could ultimately be detrimental to users, as some will have to buy a new PC to be able to try out the new Windows 12 operating system.

In any case, there are still quite a few years of support left for Windows 11, so the arrival of Windows 12 with Copilot this year shouldn't cause any problems in the short term.

Samuel Daniel

Update 04 April 2024