'The only worry is for your budget': Microsoft briefly says 32GB of RAM is the 'no worries' level for gaming on Windows 11, but users fear getting priced out
Microsoft briefly stated that 32GB of RAM is the 'no worries zone' for gaming on Windows 11, suggesting it as ideal for multitasking gamers. The recommendation was removed from the Windows Learning Center shortly after publication. Users expressed concern over the cost implications, especially amid rising RAM prices driven by AI demand.
- ▪Microsoft recommended 32GB of RAM as the 'no worries zone' for Windows 11 gaming, particularly for multitasking.
- ▪The article containing the recommendation was quickly removed from the Windows Learning Center.
- ▪16GB of RAM remains the baseline for gamers, and 8GB is still the minimum recommended for Windows 11.
- ▪Rising RAM prices, driven by AI data center demand, have made the 32GB suggestion controversial.
- ▪Users criticized the advice online, with some suggesting switching to Linux as a more affordable alternative.
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Computing 'The only worry is for your budget': Microsoft briefly says 32GB of RAM is the 'no worries' level for gaming on Windows 11, but users fear getting priced out News By David Nield published 3 May 2026 How much RAM is enough? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Have you got 32GB in there? (Image credit: ShutterStock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter 32GB of RAM is a "no worries zone" for gamers, Microsoft saysUsers aren't happy — especially with the current price of memoryThe article has since disappeared, which is perhaps for the bestHow much RAM is…
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