Windows 12 and RAM, will your PC be compatible?

Processors/CPUs (Central Processing Units).

1GHz or faster, with 2 or more cores and is on our list of approved processors. Your computer’s processor will largely determine whether you’ll be able to run Windows 11. The clock speed (at least 1GHz or faster) and the number of cores (2 or more) are inherent to the design of the processor when it’s built. They are not considered upgradeable components.

RAM: 4 GB.

If your computer has less than 4 GB of memory, it is sometimes possible to add additional RAM. Please check your computer manufacturer’s website or ask your reseller if there are easy, affordable options to meet the minimum system requirements for Windows 11.

Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device.

If your computer does not have a large enough storage drive, it can be upgraded in some cases. Please check your computer manufacturer’s website or ask your reseller if there are easy, affordable options to meet the Windows 11 minimum requirements.

System firmware.

Support for UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, a modern version of a PC’s BIOS) and Secure Boot features.

TPM : Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.

Graphics Card : Compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with WDDM 2.0 driver.

a screen :

High definition (720p) display with a diagonal of 9 inches or more and 8 bits per color channel. If your screen is smaller than 9 inches, the required Windows user interface may not be fully visible.

Internet connection and Microsoft accounts: Windows 11 Home requires an Internet connection and a Microsoft account to complete device setup on first use.

Upgradable versions of Windows.

Your device must be running Windows 10, version 2004 or later, to upgrade via Windows Update. Free updates are available through Windows Update in Settings > Update & Security.