Microsoft Quietly Scrubs 32GB RAM Guidance For Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft is quietly removing documentation that recommended 32GB of RAM for Windows 11 PCs and gaming. While the company previously suggested 16GB as a modern baseline and 32GB as the ideal sweet spot, it is now pivoting its guidance. Microsoft is currently emphasizing performance optimizations designed to allow Windows 11 to run smoothly on devices with only 8GB of RAM. These updates were notably spotted within the official Windows Learning Center materials.