Windows 11 Released October 5, These are the Minimum Specs for PC
Microsoft has officially announced that they will launch Windows 11 on October 5, 2021. In the following we will provide the minimum specifications of Windows 11 for PCs.
For information, Windows 11 launched in October as a free update for PCs that meet the minimum requirements.
Based on an announcement made through the company's official blog on Tuesday (31/08/2021), Microsoft explained that new eligible devices will get the update first.
The update will be released in stages starting on October 5th. Quoted from GSMArena, updates will be rolled out from time to time to devices in the market based on an intelligence model taking into account hardware eligibility, reliability metrics, device age and other factors that affect the upgrade experience.
The company targets all eligible devices to be
offered the update by mid-2022. Windows 10 owners will see an update
notification on Windows Update when it's ready.
However, users do not rule out the possibility to download
and update manually, as is the case with other Windows updates.
Minimum Windows 11 specifications for PC based on the
official Microsoft website:
Processor: 1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a
compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 64 GB or greater
System Firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable
Display: HD resolution (720p) with a screen size of more than
9 inches (diagonally)
Graphics: DirectX 12 / WDDM 2.x . Compatible graphics
Windows 11 brings a number of changes,
including a redesigned Start menu, a refreshed UI, widgets, updated Microsoft
Store apps, and more. Here are some new features and designs regarding Windows
11 quoted from the official Windows page:
Fresh new design.
With the Start menu, the content display will focus more towards the center.
Snap Layout, Snap Group, and Desktop are more optimal for multitasking.
Widgets, new personalized feeds powered by AI are claimed to provide a faster way to access information.
The company offers maximum performance with
technologies such as DirectX12 Ultimate, DirectStorage, and Auto HDR.
The presence of the Microsoft Store with a new design to make
it easier to search and find applications, games, events, and movies in one
location.
Microsoft also provides a "Check for
Compatibility" feature on its official website. However, when this article
was written, the feature still reads "Coming Soon".
Once enabled, this feature allows users to check with one click whether their device is compatible with Windows 11 or not. That was the explanation of the minimum PC specifications for Windows 11, does your device meet the requirements?
