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Microsoft Pulls Windows 11 Gaming RAM Guide That Pitched 32GB as a ‘No‑Worries’ Upgrade

The quiet retraction underscores confusion over how much memory Windows 11 really needs during a global RAM price squeeze.

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Overview

  • Microsoft, which deleted the Learning Center page over the weekend, redirected the URL to its hub and blocked web archives from showing the document.
  • The removed guide told players that 16GB is a practical starting point for Windows 11 gaming and that 32GB is the no worries upgrade.
  • The advice clashed with Microsoft’s posted 4GB Windows 11 minimum and its Copilot+ PC push that requires 16GB, adding to buyer confusion.
  • The change arrived as DRAM prices surged due to AI data centers soaking up supply, with many 32GB kits now costing two to three times last fall’s price.
  • Microsoft has not explained the takedown and says it is working on Windows 11 performance and memory use, including File Explorer reliability improvements.