Windows 11 is projected to land later this year, and something of the most basic tidbits is the fact that it'll be offered like a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 devices.

As the Redmond-based software giant hasn't detailed this eligible tidbit, it's pretty clear that devices already running Windows 10 shouldn't have any problem handling Windows 11.

So the big real question is what computers can run Windows 11 once the new OS goes live?

The fact is, the system requirements for Windows 11 wouldn't change an excessive amount of, with Microsoft's official details showcasing that you'll need a minimum of 64GB of storage to install the OS, 4GB of RAM, along with a processor that's a minimum of 1 GHz or faster.

Listed here are the system requirements for Windows 11:

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with several cores on the compatible 64-bit processor or system on a chip (SoC).
RAM: 4 gigabytes (GB) or greater.
Storage: 64 GB or greater available storage is required to install Windows 11.
Additional storage space might be necessary to download updates and enable specific features.
Video card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with a WDDM 2.0 driver.
System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
Display: Hi-def (720p) display, 9″ or greater monitor, 8 bits per color channel.

Other than that, you'll likewise need a web connection for Windows 11 Home, as it is only for a Microsoft account and therefore must use the internet to complete the unit setup.

Additional functionality also requires 5G support for on-the-go Internet access, a HDR monitor for auto HDR, and DirectX 21 Ultimate for many games.

Needless to say, if you want touch input, you're have to a touch-capable display, much like when it comes to Windows 10.