Forum Discussion

AlabamaCypress's avatar
AlabamaCypress
Iron Contributor
Dec 10, 2025

People whose hardware is too old to update to Windows 11, What's your plan come October?

I'm currently running an i7-4770 paired with a GTX 970. As much as I would love to, replacing it with modern hardware would be financially irresponsible. Luckily I love to make life difficult for myself so I'm planning to remove windows and switch to Ubuntu (or mint). What is everyone else planning to do come October?

1 Reply

  • Finebns's avatar
    Finebns
    Bronze Contributor

    Switching from Windows to Ubuntu or Linux Mint is a bold move, especially with your current hardware setup. Your i7-4770 and GTX 970 are still capable systems for many tasks, and Linux distributions like Ubuntu or Mint can breathe new life into older hardware, offering a lightweight and customizable experience. 

Resources