Microsoft is currently developing a new feature in Windows 11 designed to help users understand how insufficient RAM or a less powerful GPU can impact PC performance. The latest preview builds of Windows 11 now include a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section within the system settings that addresses queries related to GPU memory, system RAM, and operating system versions.
Windows enthusiast phantomofearth uncovered this new FAQ section in the most recent Dev Channel build of Windows 11 released earlier this week. Although Microsoft has not officially confirmed the development of this FAQ feature, it is currently hidden and must be manually enabled in the latest builds.
The FAQ section provides insights into issues like low RAM and offers recommendations for systems with GPUs that have less than 4GB of memory. Additionally, if a user is not operating the latest version of Windows 11, this will be highlighted in the FAQ.
It remains uncertain how dynamic this FAQ list is. The responses could be static based on individual RAM and GPU configurations, or they might adapt across multiple systems. Presumably, a high-end system running the latest OS version would not require any FAQs, but further clarity will emerge as Microsoft officially rolls out this feature.
Historically, Microsoft utilized a scoring system to evaluate PC hardware, starting with Windows Vista. The Windows Experience Index assigned scores to each system component, providing users with an overall score to gauge how well their PC was equipped to run the latest versions of Windows.
The inclusion of the FAQ in the Dev Channel builds indicates that this feature could soon be available to all Windows 11 users. Microsoft typically tests features in the Dev Channel that are nearing release for its 24H2 update to Windows 11, though the company occasionally chooses to scrap features before official release.
