Microsoft quietly deleted an official advice article recommending up to 32 gigabytes of random-access memory (RAM) for optimal Windows 11 performance.

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Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:18:00 GMT · 5d 5h ago

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The removal coincides with Microsoft pushing budget Surface devices with 8GB of memory and soaring global component prices.

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This action suggests a potential shift in Microsoft's recommended hardware specifications for Windows 11, possibly influenced by current market conditions for computer components.

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