Hardware for normal operation of Windows 10. To have full functionality

Fortunately, there were no unpleasant surprises: minimum and maximum system requirements remained almost at the same level as in Windows 8.1. Let's go through the points in a little more detail.

Processor requirements

Microsoft indicates only one characteristic of the central processor, which is critical for Windows 10: clock frequency must be at least 1 GHz. This is a very modest requirement. It turns out that even an old netbook with a single-core processor can easily handle the latest system.

However, it is important to understand that this is precisely the minimum requirement, i.e. The system itself will work, but, of course, you shouldn’t expect any comfortable work with large amounts of data with such a weak CPU.

In addition, Microsoft notes in a separate paragraph that some early 64-bit processors may not meet the requirements of Windows 10, and the corporation does not add specifics (processor models) to this paragraph.

RAM requirements

Alas, long gone are the days when the “old lady” XP only needed 128 MB of RAM. Already Vista required at least 512 MB. Today Windows 10 system requirements for RAM devices make up 1 GB for x86 version and 2 GB for x64 version.

This does not mean that the system will immediately fill up the indicated gigabytes to capacity, but this is exactly how much it needs for normal operation, so in order not to spoil the impression of the new OS on a PC with less memory, it is better not to try to squeeze in a “ten” there.

Hard disk space requirements

If you look at the system requirements for the disk, the corporation recommends at least 16 GB free space on the hard drive for the x86 version, and for x64 – already 20 GB. Interestingly, there has been a slight change here with Windows 10. Now for both versions recommended only 16 GB.

As with RAM, the system, of course, will not immediately take up 16 GB of your disk or even close to it, but it will still need that much to work correctly.

Video card requirements

Brevity is the sister of talent, as Microsoft obviously thinks, and therefore all graphics requirements are described with the phrase “ Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver", from which one can erroneously conclude that a very old card with DX9 support is enough for Windows 10.

In fact, everything is somewhat more complicated. If you are the owner of a Full HD monitor and an old video card, then starting from Windows 8.1 you may encounter an unpleasant feature: you cannot set the native resolution for the monitor. This is relevant, for example, for owners of AMD Radeon HD 4xxx video adapters and lower. They are guaranteed to encounter this problem, which, unfortunately, cannot be solved, since AMD no longer supports these older GPU families and does not release new drivers for them.

In addition, the video card for Windows 10 must have both minimum 128 MB VRAM. This is a very modest, but still important requirement.

Display resolution requirements

Unlike the previous ones, this requirement is not mandatory, however, if you decide to familiarize yourself with Metro applications, then be aware that permission is required for their operation at least 1024*768 pixels. It is better to keep this figure in mind for those who decide to test new Windows on a netbook or virtual machine.

Conclusion

System requirements are practically the same as those of previous generations of Windows. This is certainly a positive point, which will allow a large number of users to try the new OS. Microsoft still continues to take into account long-standing, but still bitter experience Windows Vista, when operating system appetites increased exponentially and left many PCs behind, and owners of devices with hardware that met the requirements were forced to deal with a noticeable deterioration in performance.

However, it is still impossible to call the system requirements of Windows 10 absolutely identical to Windows 7 or Windows 8.0. On the one hand, the system has become more compact, which will definitely please users of fast, but low-capacity and expensive SSD drives.

On the other hand, to get acquainted with Windows 10, it is advisable to have a video card no older than five years, for which the manufacturer is still releasing current drivers.

A user may need to know the characteristics of a computer in a variety of cases. When installing a new game or program, we see a list of system requirements that the PC must meet for comfortable operation. Updating drivers or selecting components for an upgrade is impossible without knowledge technical parameters devices. Understanding how to view the characteristics of a computer on Windows 10, you can handle these issues without outside help.

The ability to obtain the necessary configuration information is provided in the operating system itself. First, let's do this without programs, using only the built-in Windows tools.

System Properties

Brief characteristics of the computer are contained in the “System Properties” section. In the “ten” it is present in the old and new interface.

1. Open the Power User menu using the Win + X key combination and select the marked link to the parameters section we need.

1. The window that appears contains information that allows you to find out the model and frequency of the processor, the size of RAM and the bit depth of the OS used.

1. Fans of the classic interface may choose a different option for presenting this information. Let's take advantage dialog box"Run." Enter the word “control” into it as shown in the screenshot and open the control panel familiar from previous versions.

1. We look for the section indicated in the screenshot and go into it.

1. The window contains the same general information about the configuration, version and bitness of the OS used. If you have ever wondered how to find out the operating system of a laptop, then here you will find the answer.

The information obtained by these methods differs only in the form of presentation, so any option can be used.

device Manager

More detailed information about some components is available in the Device Manager. This information can be useful when checking software system requirements. For example, to install games you need to know the model and series of your video card.

1. A quick link to access the manager is located in the Start context menu.

1. We find the section of video adapters that interests us. Expand the menu to see the cards it contains.

The method is suitable when you need to find out specific model device or driver version used.

Task Manager

One more system utility A task manager that allows you to view data about important components is the task manager. Starting with Windows 8, Microsoft placed a Performance tab in it. It collects data about devices currently in use.

1. The task manager is opened by typing the “taskmgr” command in the “Run” window.

1. Another method may seem more convenient to some and is to call context menu taskbar. It opens by right-clicking the mouse anywhere that is free from tabs or icons.

1. Having launched the utility using the chosen method, go to the “Performance” tab. On the left side, indicated by the number “1,” the devices from which data is read are collected. Using the processor number “2” as an example, we see its model and frequency. The number "3" indicates the area containing information about the number of cores and cache size. The graph shows the load and percentage of CPU power used in real time.

1. The next tab gives us information on RAM. The number “2” indicates the total amount of installed RAM. In the area shown with the number “3” we see the frequency at which the installed modules operate and their form factor.

In the same way, you can view information about using wireless Wi-Fi networks and GPU details.

DirectX

When the question is how to find out which video card is installed on your computer, you should use the DirectX diagnostic tool. The data produced by this system utility contains full information about multimedia capabilities.

1. Like most monitoring and diagnostic tools built into Windows, it is launched using a command entered in the Run dialog box. Type “dxdiag” in the text field.

1. In the diagnostic tool window that opens, the first tab is called “System”. The number “1” indicates information about the OS used. The version, bit depth and build number are indicated. You can find out the brand of your laptop in the area marked with the number “2”. At the same time, you need to understand that it is sold under a name that is understandable to the buyer, and the internal designation in a series of products has nothing in common with it. It does not show the marketing name of the laptop, but the model number under which it goes through the manufacturer. The block of information indicated by the number “3” allows you to find out which processor is used in the this computer. The full amount of installed memory is also shown here.

1. The “Screen” tab is dedicated to data about the graphics accelerator and output devices. The utility window does not scale, so you need to scroll through the “Device” and “Drivers” blocks to see the entire amount of information displayed. The field marked with a “three” contains a list of used interfaces.

1. For convenience, we provide a complete excerpt of the information contained in the field marked “1”. At the top we see information about the manufacturer and the series of the video card used. Block “2” contains information about screen resolution and monitor model. The abbreviation PnP in its name indicates support for the Plug and Play standard. Monitors do not require installation of a separate driver, so it is impossible to see the exact information about its manufacturer here.

1. The next tab is of interest if we are looking for where to view data about sound card. This completes your work with the diagnostic tool.

The information produced by dxdiag is often required when installing gaming applications. Each game contains requirements for graphics modes and the version of DirectX required to play correct display events.

This utility was developed by Microsoft to help system administrators to quickly collect information about the PC. It was originally included with 32 Bit Windows XP. With the release of the 64 Bit version of this OS, they did not create a separate utility. Backward Compatibility already made it possible to run it on systems with higher bit depth. As a result, without any changes it is used in the modern “ten”.

1. To obtain information about the system, open “Run” and enter “msinfo32” in the text field.

1. The main window of the utility contains basic information about the computer. In the screenshot they are grouped into numbered blocks. The first reports information about the OS version and build. The second is information about the manufacturer and the internal name under which the laptop is produced. The third contains information about the processor manufacturer, its brand and clock frequency. The fourth has data about the RAM size. In addition, you can study information about the BIOS/UEFI version, location system files, virtual memory and OS assembly.

1. If you expand the “Components” data block, marked in the following screenshot, you will have access to detailed information about some of the PC hardware components. As an example, detailed information about the video card is shown. Considering the previous utility, we have already seen some of them.

This section also contains information about all internal or connected equipment to the PC.

Power Shell

All the information we need about a computer can be obtained using command line or PowerShell.

1. Open the Power User menu and go to the item indicated in the screenshot.

1. Enter the command “systeminfo”.

1. The system will process the request and provide data similar to what we received using the MSinfo utility. Additionally, information regarding installed updates and current network connection.

Now that you know how to view the characteristics of a Windows 10 computer using standard tools, you can draw a preliminary conclusion. The data that is available to the user is intended for everyday activities. You can quickly find the necessary information regarding the version and bit depth of the OS, characteristics of the processor, graphics accelerator, and RAM. For correct selection and installation software that's enough.

Specialized software

As we already understood, detailed hardware parameters using Windows impossible to obtain. Here we need specialized programs. With their help, you can “pull out” any necessary information. Let's look at the most popular and frequently used versions of such software.

GPU-Z

1. The interface is made entirely in English, but the option for Russian hints is available in the settings. Hovering the cursor over any parameter of interest causes a pop-up window with information to appear.

1. The next tab contains the readings of the video card sensors, reflecting them online. You can monitor the load when running different applications. In the window of each sensor, the update priority is selected.

1. The “Advanced” tab allows you to study the card’s operating parameters in different load modes. At the bottom, you can select an adapter from the drop-down menu: built-in or integrated. At the top, load modes change.

The last tab allows you to send data about the operation of the video adapter to GPU-Z developers by first registering an email.

CPU-Z

Another utility that does not require installation. By analogy with the previous one, it is clear that it is intended to obtain information about the processor. Current version available on the developers website. CPU-Z has an English interface, but on software portals you can find an adapted version for Russian-speaking users.

1. The first tab in the window contains general characteristics processor. Data is updated in real time. CPU-Z reads them from system sensors and groups them into thematic tabs.

1. Here we collect data on CPU cache usage on different levels implementation.

1. The third tab contains information about the motherboard, divided into blocks. For convenience, they are indicated by numbers in the screenshot. Block "1" shows the model motherboard, brand of chipset and south bridge. The number “2” contains information about BIOS/UEFI. The manufacturer, version and release date of the installed firmware are indicated.

1. Memory characteristics are displayed on two consecutive tabs. “Memory” contains general data, and “SPD” contains analysis tools. It is useful for comparing the performance of brackets installed in different slots of the motherboard. The information allows you to find out the type of RAM used, the frequency and mode of its operation.

1. Here are the general parameters of the video card.

1. The last reviewing tab contains testing and comparison tools. In the area marked with a frame, you can select a processor for comparison and run the test. The graphs indicated by the arrow show performance in single-core and multi-core mode. The indicators of the current CPU are displayed in blue.

Thanks to the structured output of detailed information, the program is popular among ordinary users and overclocking fans. Real-time operation allows you to monitor changes made when overclocking the processor.

Piriform Speccy

The hardware detection program is being developed by Piriform, a company known for its CCleaner cleaner.

1. At the time of installation, do not forget to uncheck the box marked exclamation point area so that you don’t accidentally add an “optimizer” to your computer. At the top of the installer window, you can immediately specify the interface language in which the program will run.

1. If you forgot to change the language during the installation stage, this is done in the settings, which are located in the “View” menu on the top panel of Piriform Speccy. Here you can set the temperature display mode by switching it from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

1. When launched, the program scans your computer and fills the window with general information. Specifications contain information about the installed operating system and the main components of the hardware configuration.

1. Sections in Speccy are grouped on the left side of the window like a quick area Windows transition. Data about the operating system is an order of magnitude greater than anything that can be squeezed out of it using standard utilities. Looking at “My Computer”, you will find the OS version and bit depth. Here in one window all the information that the user may need is collected.

1. Data about the CPU contains, in addition to the name and frequency, information about the manufacturing process and the connection connector on the motherboard. Information about the current bus frequency and temperature is read directly from the sensors and displayed in real time. By themselves, these data will not say anything, but having them, you can check whether the indicators are normal for this processor model.

1. The “RAM” section provides information about the physical and virtual components. RAM options include total installed capacity, operating frequency, and support information multi-channel mode. The usage of both types of memory is displayed in real time.

1. Information about the system drive is conveniently displayed. The program reads general S.M.A.R.T diagnostic data and, combining them with temperature indicators, gives an overall assessment of the condition. The result is shown under the number "2". The characteristic contained in the first information block is useful for users who believe in myths about the rapid wear of SSD drives. The number of recorded starts and the total time between failures are shown. Resource solid state drive calculated from the first value by several hundred thousand times. The operating time guarantee begins after 1,500,000 hours.

1. Information about the operation of the graphics accelerator makes it possible to study the parameters of performance profiles. In the screenshot the number “1” is marked current profile, and the number “2” is the maximum.

The program gives the user the opportunity to study in detail the characteristics of the PC and primary diagnostic tools based on the performance of internal sensors.

AIDA64 Extreme is another multifunctional program. Exists portable version, distributed as a zip archive. Being shareware, AIDA has a trial period of 30 days.

Throughout the month, some metrics will be randomly overlaid with usage reminders trial version BY. Since the information received by programs from hardware sensors remains unchanged, only the presentation method changes. Let's take a closer look at the features of this program and its differences from the Piriform product.

1. The main window is divided into two areas. Any option selected in the tree structure on the left is displayed in the right as a hyperlink.

1. The program has rich settings that allow you to disable the display of components that are at the moment are not a priority. In the summary information mode, you need to uncheck the sections whose data is not needed by the user.

1. Unlike Speccy, which is designed for amateur interest in the hardware components of their computer, AIDA developers do everything at a professional level. Any component is presented as a hyperlink, clicking on which opens an additional menu. The screenshot shows it for the motherboard. Links lead to the manufacturer's company pages with product information or software versions for download.

1. The built-in function of synthetic tests allows you to use two dozen different methods. During the test, the hardware configuration works with different load parameters. The result is given in comparison with other processors and models motherboards. Using the “Report” menu indicated by the arrow, the obtained data can be exported to HTML format for further study.

1. Additional testing options, including a general system stability test, are located in the "Tools" menu of the main window.

For all parameters available for viewing and analysis, AIDA Extreme provides accurate and detailed information. The user can not only study the data, but also immediately visit the equipment manufacturer’s website to check for available software updates. The ability to test hardware configuration makes the program stand out from all those considered, making it a professional tool.

In conclusion

The choice of method or program that you will use to obtain the necessary characteristics depends on the task at hand. Simple data can be obtained using Windows features. Detailed information about a processor or video card is best displayed by specialized CPU-Z and GPU-Z. A full system report can be obtained using the free Piriform Speccy. For serious tasks involving testing, AIDA64 is suitable.

Video

To better understand the features of using the described diagnostic programs, we suggest watching the video below.

And others are already ready to register. But you need to understand what Windows 10 system requirements must be met for everything to work well.

Iron

In order for everything to more or less function, you don’t need that much hardware. This:

• Processor with a clock frequency of at least 1 Gigahertz;
• RAM capacity from 1 Gigabyte for 32-bit operating systems, and from 2 Gigabyte for 64-bit operating systems;
• Free hard disk space from 16 GB for 32-bit operating systems and from 20 GB for 64-bit operating systems;
• A video adapter will be required with version DirectX 9 and later, and there must be a WDDM 1.0 driver;
• The display resolution is suitable from 800 to 600.

Thus, the result is a rather weak computer, on which the requirements for Windows installations 10 will be satisfied. This does not mean that magic will happen and old pieces of hardware will begin to demonstrate the wonders of their capabilities. Most likely, with such parameters you will have to turn all desktop graphic effects to minus.

Upgrade from previous version

So, Microsoft is launching a new feature that allows . To do this you need to have on your Windows computer 7 with the first service pack or Windows 8.1. Where will the old operating system go after installing the new one? The correct answer is: it will remain on the computer for one month. Then Windows 10 will remove this version. That is, users have the opportunity to roll back within one month.

If you are low on hard drive space

Well, let's assume that the computer is unable to install a new operating system due to its small amount of memory. There is a backup for this - connect USB drive. Windows 10 itself will tell you that there is not enough hard drive space and additional memory is required, which can use a USB stick. You should know that there is critically little space for the new operating system - 32 Gigabytes.

For normal operation of any operating system, the presence of free space. It's all about the files that applications create for the duration of their operation or forever. If free space runs out, Windows starts to slow down. Can be deleted old version operating system after installing a new one. Of course, rolling back after this will become impossible, but free space will appear.

Network connection

As trivial as it may sound, you need to have an Internet connection. Yes, for those who connect via a 3G modem, you need to know that the downloadable installation file weighs 3 Gigabytes, and money can be withdrawn for this traffic.

Software compatibility

Most interesting question: Will my favorite applications remain on the computer after reinstallation? Yes and no. The new operating system from Microsoft carefully checks not only hardware compatibility, but also tests programs. So, if the required driver is not found, then Windows 10 will not save the program. The license term is also checked, for example. If it has expired, the application will not be installed. Microsoft says that even if there is no software compatibility, application developers are given the opportunity to complete their products. In fact, they notify Microsoft, and after that, Windows 10 transfers the adapted applications to the new system.

To have full functionality

In order for all the modern features of Windows 10 to work to their fullest, manufacturers say it is necessary:

• For Cortrana to work, you must live in the USA, China, France or Italy;
• Speech will be recognized qualitatively if you install a high-quality microphone for this purpose;
• To function Windows utility Hello, we need to install infrared cameras and devices for analyzing the iris of the eye;
• User authentication works if you install fingerprint readers;
• Touch capabilities only work when using sensor equipment;
• To print by Wi-Fi technology Direct, you need special equipment that supports this technology.

Hello friends. Many of you have probably noticed that over the past year and a half Windows performance 10 has decreased noticeably. If you compare work on the same computer Windows versions 10 with the latest cumulative update 1709 in 2017 (or an earlier one) with any of the 2018 versions - 1803 or 1809, you will notice that the latter behave more cumbersome, often freeze, and are subject to system failures. Of course, Ten is not the best operating system for old or weak devices. However, when it was released in 2015, Microsoft did not increase the minimum system requirements. They for a long time de jure remained the same as for Windows 7 and 8.1. Although de facto they did not correspond to reality. Now the software giant has decided to make some adjustments to them. Which ones?

Minimum system requirements for Windows 10: what's wrong with Microsoft's documentation policy?

So, in anticipation of the release of the May 2019 Update, Microsoft decided to adjust the system requirements for Windows 10 1903 in terms of volume disk space. And she recorded this on her official resource - in the Hardware Dev Center - by amending the specification for OEMs and suppliers, which regulates the minimum hardware requirements for computer devices on Windows based 10 in its various varieties - Windows 10 Mobile, Windows 10 in regular user editions and corporate Enterprise, Windows Server 2016, as well as Windows 10 IoT Core. This specification specifies the basic hardware requirements for components various types devices - smartphones (based on Windows 10 Mobile), desktops, tablets, hybrid devices, all-in-one PCs, servers, terminal-type devices, etc.

From this entire zoo of technology, in the context of the site’s theme, we are interested in the system requirements for devices running on desktop Windows editions 10 – Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education. The news about the adjustment to the minimum hardware requirements gave me the idea to review and analyze the significant ones. Well, express your subjective opinion on this issue.

1. Processor

Requirements for processors of OEM devices with pre-installed “Ten” are 1 GHz or more or SoC systems with 86- or 64-architecture, supporting PAE, NX and SSE2, CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF and PrefetchW (for 64-bit systems).

A 1 GHz processor for today's Windows 10 is simply a mockery of the user's nervous system. And the legal consolidation of this indicator is, in fact, a go-ahead for OEM manufacturers so that they can release low-budget devices based on low-efficient processors to the market, selling the average person the idea of ​​compensating for low frequencies with some modern technologies optimization, etc. My opinion: the idea of ​​reducing the cost of production of computer devices should not border on insanity. And Microsoft could, at least on the threshold of the second twenty of the 21st century, do at least something in its power towards adequate solutions.

2. RAM

The minimum RAM requirements for Windows 10 devices are 1 GB for 32-bit systems and 2 GB for 64-bit systems.

3. Hard drive

The minimum hard drive space requirements for Windows 10 1809 and earlier versions have not changed. They are the same volume indicators: 16 GB for 32-bit systems, 20 GB for 64-bit systems. But, as mentioned, the specification has been adjusted in terms of the minimum requirements for Windows 10 1903. For the “Ten” with the implemented May cumulative update of 2019 and beyond, the minimum disk size will be the same for systems of any capacity, and this is 32 GB.

And here, friends, it’s absurd again. When determining minimum hard drive requirements, Microsoft fixes the base amount of disk space that is needed only to install Windows 10. The company cannot know how much space everyone needs individual user for his personal needs, such as installing third-party software or storing data. But Microsoft could definitely estimate the real weight of the system after installing drivers, updates, and in conditions of average clutter in the system catalogs “AppData”, “WinSxS”, “Temp”, etc. Otherwise, why would Microsoft collect diagnostics from user devices?

With the 32 GB figure, Microsoft essentially gave the green light to OEM manufacturers to equip tablets and hybrids with cheap flash drives of this volume. And such devices have already brought a lot of headaches to their owners.

4. Graphics devices

The minimum requirement for a video card is support for DirectX 9 and higher. Well, everything here is, in principle, fair. But looking at the characteristics of the displays of touch devices, we again encounter insanity. For tablet displays, hybrids, touchscreen netbooks, etc. minimum requirements are as follows: 7 inches diagonal size and resolution 800x600. Imagine working with the “Ten” in such conditions. This is only to work only in tablet mode and only with UWP content adaptive to such a screen, of which, alas, there are few sensible applications from the Microsoft Store.

And how to solve this problem. They didn’t mention one thing - system Windows requirements 10. Perhaps your computer simply cannot handle the operating system.

Let's find out what requirements for the computer are stated by the manufacturer and compare them with previous versions Windows.

What kind of computer is needed for Windows 10?

Even before the release of the operating system, developers from Microsoft assured that even users with weak computers would be able to use the “ten”. The system requirements of this OS were assumed to be at the Windows 8.1 level.

It is worth noting that the system requirements are different for 32 and 64 bit computers. The latter require somewhat greater resources.

Requirements for Windows 10 (32 bit):

• processor: with a clock frequency of at least 1 GHz;
• RAM: minimum 1 GB;
• Hard disk space: 16 GB;
• video card: supporting DirectX0 and WDDM 1.0 drivers;
• minimum display resolution: 800×600;
• Internet connection.

For Windows 10 x64 the requirements are slightly higher. First of all, users will need more RAM - at least 2 GB. You should have twice as much space on your hard drive – 32 GB. Otherwise, the requirements for the two bits are similar.

Impact of updates

Of course, the requirements listed above were relevant for the fresh, very first installation of the “tens”. With constant updates coming out, your computer needs more resources to handle new features and improvements. The most pressing need is free space on the system disk.

Windows 10 automatically installs updates. By the way, you can read the detailed text about. If you don't have enough free disk space or your computer doesn't meet the requirements for new features and improvements, updates won't install.

Functional limitations

Below are some features that are only available on computers with certain specifications:

• Many features and innovations require a personal Microsoft account;
• Hyper-V client installs only on 64-bit systems Pro versions or Enterprise and requires an additional 2 GB of RAM;
• extended voice search Cortana is not available in many countries (lucky ones include the USA, China, India, a number of European countries, including Spain, France, Italy, England and many others);
• Miracast is a standard that works on computers that support the WDDM3 video adapter driver, as well as Wi-Fi connections with Wi-Fi Direct support.

And there are many such functional limitations; it would take too long to list them. But it is important to understand one thing: not a single update, not a single feature, or improvement will be installed automatically if the computer does not meet the system requirements.

From personal experience: the October 2018 Update is still not installed on our computer. Apparently, our laptop simply won’t handle the new functionality.

Windows 10 vs Windows 7

We have already said that the requirements for Windows 10 are approximately the same as they were for version 8.1. As for the G7, opinions are contradictory. Some users note that Windows 7 requires much more resources than the “ten”.

Others praise the “Seven” for its low resource requirements, and Windows 10, on the contrary, for its too severe demands on the computer. Especially after major updates. The official requirements for versions 7 and 10 are similar.

Let's sum it up

The computer requirements for Windows 10 are quite “democratic,” as stated by the manufacturer. operating system Easy to install on weak computers. The minimum 2 GB of RAM for a 64-bit system is likely to be available for most users.

However, don't forget about updates. New functionality and OS improvements become more demanding with each update. But you should remember that Windows 10 does not install updates that are not compatible with the laptop’s hardware. We referred to our personal experience: we still have not installed the October 2018 updates on our computer.

In general, judging by the reviews, Windows 10 performs well on weak computers. On our Acer laptop with 4GB RAM and 4-core processor Intel Pentium with a frequency of 1.6 Hz (the characteristics are, to put it mildly, budget-friendly), the “ten” works well. During use, no special slowdowns, lags, or any serious freezes were noticed.