Operating Systems (OS) compatibility checklist should be shortlisted around the job it must do. South African buyers should compare fit, performance, compatibility, and upgrade room, warranty path, and upgrade room before treating any pick as best.
Before ordering a PC or building one, confirm the OS suits the work: Windows 11 for gaming and broad app support (it needs TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot), or Linux for development and lightweight use. Windows 11 requires a TPM 2.0-capable CPU and 4GB RAM minimum, though 16GB is the practical floor. A Windows licence at Evetech is bundled with most pre-builts.
Windows 11 needs a relatively modern CPU with TPM 2.0, Secure Boot enabled, 4GB RAM minimum (16GB practical for gaming), and 64GB storage minimum. Almost all current Ryzen and Intel builds meet this, but an older PC may lack TPM 2.0 and fail the upgrade. Confirm your CPU is on the supported list and that the BIOS has TPM and Secure Boot enabled before assuming Windows 11 will install.
Linux suits developers, servers and reviving older hardware that cannot run Windows 11. It runs well on modest specs, and gaming on Linux has improved greatly through Proton, though some anti-cheat titles still do not work. If your workflow is web development, data work or general use, a Linux distribution is a free, light option; for broad gaming and commercial software, Windows 11 remains the safer default.
Whichever OS, install it on an NVMe SSD (around 5,000MB/s on Gen4) for fast boots and updates, not a slow SATA or eMMC drive. Pair Windows 11 with 16GB RAM for comfortable multitasking. For a gaming or work PC bought locally, the OS is usually pre-installed and licensed, removing the activation and driver guesswork of a fresh install.
A TPM 2.0-capable modern CPU, Secure Boot enabled, 4GB RAM minimum (16GB practical for gaming) and 64GB storage. Most current Ryzen and Intel builds qualify, but older PCs may lack TPM 2.0.
Windows 11 is the safer default for broad gaming and commercial software. Linux gaming has improved through Proton but some anti-cheat titles still do not run, so check your games before switching.
Yes, ideally an NVMe SSD around 5,000MB/s for fast boots and updates. Installing the OS on a slow SATA or eMMC drive makes the whole system feel sluggish regardless of the other parts.
Windows 11, confirm your CPU supports TPM 2.0 and enable both TPM and Secure Boot in the BIOS, or the install will fail.
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