Tag: RAM
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Microsoft’s new 8GB Surface PCs accidentally skip Copilot+ bloat
New Surface Pro and Laptop models with 8GB of RAM fail to meet Copilot+ PC requirements, resulting in a leaner Windows 11 experience without Recall or heavy AI features.
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Microsoft backs down: 8GB RAM is now ‘fine’ for Windows 11, reversing years of 16GB push
After years insisting 16GB was the baseline for a good Windows 11 experience, Microsoft has updated its buying guides to call 8GB sufficient for everyday tasks. The shift comes as Copilot+ PC momentum stalls and budget Surface models arrive with lower specs.
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The RAM crisis won’t end soon: Why your next PC upgrade will cost more for years
AI demand has shifted global memory production, driving DRAM and SSD prices up by nearly 100%. Here is why relief isn’t coming until late 2027 or later.