Help Please-What do i need to run Windows 11

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steve25643

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Hi
Is the below upgradeable to run Windows 11. The check says the processor is not compatible. Can i just swap with a different processor and if so which one
TIA

Case
CORSAIR CARBIDE SERIES™ 200R COMPACT GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core Processor i7-7700k (4.2GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX Z270E GAMING: LGA1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GB, WiFi - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 - DVI, HDMI, 3 x DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling
Noctua NH-U14S Ultra Quiet Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND APPLICATION
Extra Case Fans
2 x 120mm Black Case Fan
 
BlessedSquirrel

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steve25643 said:
Hi
Is the below upgradeable to run Windows 11. The check says the processor is not compatible. Can i just swap with a different processor and if so which one
TIA

Case
CORSAIR CARBIDE SERIES™ 200R COMPACT GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core Processor i7-7700k (4.2GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX Z270E GAMING: LGA1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GB, WiFi - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 - DVI, HDMI, 3 x DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling
Noctua NH-U14S Ultra Quiet Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND APPLICATION
Extra Case Fans
2 x 120mm Black Case Fan
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Hiya, the platform isn’t supported on windows 11, you’d need a new pc
 
BlessedSquirrel

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steve25643 said:
Thanks
Are there any components that i could transfer to a new PC such as the RAM/Graphics Card
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The graphics card could just about handle normal display out but isn’t powerful enough for anything more, depends what you’re needing it for.

You could transfer the drives, but if you have a SATA SSD, they’re not suitable anymore as OS drives, you’d need a modern NVME for that. But the others are ok as storage drives.

The rest isn’t compatible
 
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steve25643

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BlessedSquirrel said:
The graphics card could just about handle normal display out but isn’t powerful enough for anything more, depends what you’re needing it for.

You could transfer the drives, but if you have a SATA SSD, they’re not suitable anymore as OS drives, you’d need a modern NVME for that. But the others are ok as storage drives.

The rest isn’t compatible
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OK cheers
New PC it is then😒
 
Martinr36

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What OS are you running at the moment, if its 10 you could order without an OS use your existing 10 and upgrade it to 11, which would save you about £110, which in turn could go towards better hardware costs
 
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steve25643

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Hi
Does the below seem ok
I dont do anything extreme just a bit of everything but i would like to future proof it somewhat
Cheers

Case
PCS SPECTRUM II ARGB MID TOWER CASE (PWM)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 20-Core Processor 265K (Up to 5.5GHz) 30MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® PRIME Z890-P WIFI (LGA1851, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7)
Memory (RAM)
32GB PCS PRO DDR5 5600MHz CL40 (1 x 32GB)
Graphics Card
8GB MSI GEFORCE RTX 5060 Ti VENTUS 2X OC PLUS - HDMI, 3 x DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3100 MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3200 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W RMe SERIES™ ATX 3.1, MODULAR, CYBENETICS GOLD
 
Ekans2011

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steve25643 said:
Hi
Does the below seem ok
I dont do anything extreme just a bit of everything but i would like to future proof it somewhat
Cheers
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What's the purpose of the system? What monitor will you pair with it? What's your max budget?

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As i said nothing extreme, bit of gaming, lot of office work, sone streaming, Design software such as Sketchup, Freecad
Same monitors i have had for a few years. I know a much cheaper unit would probably suffice but like i said, my old one lasted 7 years and still doing what i need it to do, only upgrading because of W11, so would like this to do the job for at least the same time
Pretty much at my max budget here
 
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I'm glad, but I am not Nostradamus, and I have no idea what "the same monitors I have had for a few years" or "pretty much at my max budget here" mean. If you can simply add all of the relevant information, we might be able to provide the best advice for your needs. ;)
 
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