A new FAQ section has emerged in the latest test builds of Windows 11, aimed at identifying weaknesses in GPU or RAM performance.
Microsoft is developing a feature in Windows 11 that will clarify how insufficient RAM or a weaker GPU can impact your PC’s performance. The most recent preview builds include a frequently asked questions section within the system settings, addressing topics related to GPU memory, system RAM, and OS versions.
The Windows enthusiast known as phantomofearth discovered this new section in the latest Dev Channel build released earlier this week. Although Microsoft has not officially confirmed the development of this FAQ feature, it is currently hidden and must be manually activated in the latest builds.
The FAQ can be found in Settings > System > About in builds 26120.3576 and 22635.5090, providing insights on the Windows version and device specifications. (vivetool /enable /id:55305888)
The FAQ offers guidance on issues related to low RAM and provides recommendations if your GPU has less than 4GB of memory. It also flags users running outdated versions of Windows 11.
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However, it remains unclear how dynamic this FAQ list is. The responses could either be static, based on your RAM and GPU configuration, or they may adapt across different systems. Presumably, a high-end system with the latest OS version might not require any FAQs, but we will have to wait for Microsoft to officially roll out this feature.
Previously, Microsoft utilized a scoring system to assess PC hardware, beginning with Windows Vista. The Windows Experience Index rated each component with a subscore, culminating in an overall score that indicated how well a PC could run the latest Windows versions.
The introduction of this FAQ in the Dev Channel builds suggests that this feature may soon be available to all Windows 11 users in the upcoming months. Microsoft typically tests features in the Dev Channel that are nearing release as part of its 24H2 update for Windows 11, although some features may be scrapped before launch.
SOURCE: THE VERGE
