ICYMI - Microsoft Definitely Never Said You Need 32GB of RAM to Run Win11 - PC Perspective

Microsoft drew backlash after publishing a post that suggested 32GB of RAM is a comfortable baseline for gaming on Windows 11.

The article was later removed, and its guidance appeared to clash with Microsoft’s own lower Windows 11 and Copilot+ memory requirements.

Critics said the post reinforced fears that Microsoft is quietly raising hardware expectations while pushing AI features many users did not ask for.

The controversy comes as RAM prices remain high, making the idea of 32GB as a default gaming setup more frustrating for PC buyers.