Upgrading Processor for Windows 11

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Presidente Jolo

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Hi,

My current Desktop does not meet requirements for upgrading to Windows 11, as shown by PC Health Check. Can you somebody advise me on to what processor I would need upgrade to? The PC is used mainly for working (typical office) and internet browsing.

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TonyCarter

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Despite the 8th & 9th gen CPUs having the same pins and looking like they should work with your motherboard, the B250H motherboard chipset only supports up to 7th gen CPUs.

Your 'easiest' way to get W11on the same PC is to swap the CPU for one of the supported 7th Gen ones...such as the i7-7800X.
learn.microsoft.com

Windows processor requirements Windows 11 supported Intel processors

This specification details the Intel processors that can be used with Windows 11 customer systems that include Windows products, including custom images.
learn.microsoft.com

Your motherboard has TPM2.0, but may need a BIOS update to run W11.

ASUS Motherboards Ready for Windows 11

ASUS motherboards are Windows 11 ready with great compatibility. Users can ensure having TPM 2.0 support for Windows 11 through latest BIOS update or manual activation.
www.asus.com www.asus.com

rog.asus.com

ROG STRIX B250H GAMING | Motherboards | ROG Global

ROG Strix B250H Gaming ATX gaming motherboard features katana-inspired gaming aesthetics, Intel Gigabit LAN, dual M.2 and SupremeFX S1220A audio codec for a superior sound quality.
rog.asus.com

Your PCS account page may even offer that CPU as an upgrade if they can get their hands on one...otherwise it'll have to be a DIY (£200 new, or as low as £50 second hand).
 
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