Microsoft Confirms Plans To Make 8GB RAM Run Efficiently On Windows 11 Systems, Realizing That AI Has Made Lower Memory Configurations The Norm

Source: Wccftech· Omar Sohail· August 1, 2026

The memory crisis pretty much means that laptop manufacturers are shifting back to 8GB RAM configurations, but if you’re running Windows 11 and want a decent experience, having 16GB soldered or installed is the bare minimum. Thankfully, Microsoft has finally …

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