I received a notification saying that starting August 14, Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10. I'm thinking about upgrading to Windows 11, but my PC doesn't meet the system requirements. I've heard about using Rufus to bypass these limitations, but I'm concerned about how it might affect performance. I don't game much on this PC (mostly use my Xbox), but I do use it frequently for YouTube, schoolwork, and some light coding. What do you all think?
5 Answers
Running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware can seriously impact performance. Plus, Microsoft has started to actively prevent updates on systems that are incompatible with Windows 11, so that's another thing to think about.
I had to set up a Windows system recently on an older mini PC with a 4th gen i5 and managed to install Windows 11 without any hiccups. Surprisingly, it runs the apps I needed just fine, along with web browsing. It might not be as bad as you think!
I've got a computer that's stuck on Windows 10 because it can't upgrade. I'm just going to isolate it from my network when 10 loses support and keep it running. Might turn it into some kind of vintage tech!
Honestly, I would just stick with Windows 10 for now. If you're concerned about support, you can always pay $30 for a one-year extension to keep things running smoothly without having to upgrade.
If your CPU, RAM, and GPU are decent, then you could go ahead with the upgrade. Just keep in mind that if your hardware isn't great, you might experience less-than-ideal performance.
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