Consider your needs and system requirements before upgrading to Windows 11.
Consider your needs and system requirements before upgrading to Windows 11.
sharkie580
02-18-2021, 05:55 PM #1Hello, I'm a PC user with everything set up for Windows 11. I was considering installing the leaked version on my main Mac, since I don’t mind the risks and just want to see if it helps gaming or improves performance with my 8 GB DDR4 3000MHz RAM. Just thinking about it—would it actually make a difference? Or should I stick with Windows 10 Pro and wait for the official release next year? Honestly, many people do that because pirated versions are free.
superchache39
02-24-2021, 05:13 PM #3Currently, things feel quite unpleasant. The menu system isn't very satisfactory.
1 - Is the system reliable? If not, it signals numerous issues and wastes my time fixing things. It could also damage my device.
2 - Am I prepared for this transition? Since changes are expected, adjusting will take time.
3 - Will my current hardware support the upgrade? My past experience shows that older systems struggle with newer updates. Running Windows 10 on a previous machine was risky, and I ended up needing a new laptop afterward.
If I were you, I’d ask these questions without a set sequence:
1 - Is the system reliable? If not, it signals numerous issues and wastes my time fixing things. It could also damage my device.
2 - Am I prepared for this transition? Since changes are expected, adjusting will take time.
3 - Will my current hardware support the upgrade? My past experience shows that older systems struggle with newer updates. Running Windows 10 on a previous machine was risky, and I ended up needing a new laptop afterward.
JCstyles357
03-08-2021, 06:31 PM #5Keep using Windows 10 for some time. New Windows 11 might be quite shaky at first.
_JackSparrow
03-24-2021, 12:15 AM #8I'm not sure about the gaming speed yet. I've been updating and installing drivers all day, plus checking some UI features. It feels a bit sluggish rather than snappy, though it runs smoother than expected. The background processes seem more efficient, but we can't confirm if that means better performance. I plan to test again tomorrow. By the way, I didn't install it on my main system—my laptop (IdeaPad) is decent for gaming, just not great, but having a backup makes sense. If you want to try without any setup, good luck!
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