14 DAY TRIAL // Windows 11 is projected to land later this year, and one of the most important tidbits is that it’ll be offered as a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 devices.
While the Redmond-based software giant hasn’t detailed this eligible tidbit, it’s pretty clear that devices already running Windows 10 should have no problem handling Windows 11.
So the big question is what computers will be able to run Windows 11 when the new OS goes live?
As it turns out, the system requirements for Windows 11 wouldn’t change too much, with Microsoft’s official details showcasing that you’ll need at least 64GB of storage to install the OS, 4GB of RAM, and a processor that’s at least 1 GHz or faster.
Here are the system requirements for Windows 11:
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with two or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or system on a chip (SoC).
- RAM: 4 gigabytes (GB) or greater.
- Storage: 64 GB or greater available storage is required to install Windows 11.
- Additional storage space might be required to download updates and enable specific features.
- Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with a WDDM 2.0 driver.
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
- Display: High definition (720p) display, 9″ or greater monitor, 8 bits per color channel.
Other than that, you’ll also need an Internet connection for Windows 11 Home, as it only works with a Microsoft account and therefore needs to go online to complete the device setup.
Additional functionality also requires 5G support for on-the-go Internet access, a HDR monitor for auto HDR, and DirectX 21 Ultimate for some games.
Needless to say, if you want touch input, you’re going to need a touch-capable display, just like in the case of Windows 10.