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Jeronimo2440
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Oct 04, 2021

The i7-7700K meet the minimun requierments to run Win11. But its not suported, Why?

Hi, I have an i7-7700K. This CPU have TPM 2.0, It's compatible with Secure Boot, it have 4 core up to 4.2 GHz. It also is 64bit.  I don't know why this CPU is not supported by Microsoft to install W...
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Otomoto
Copper Contributor
Dec 09, 2021

I know the feeling.
No way, in this market and next year's inflation, I can afford a brand-new PC.
Maybe it's a good thing I finally have to switch over to Linux, at this point Microsoft is poor shaming people while spying on us.
Let us hope that Steam Deck is a success with more support for Linux.

 
 

 

 

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Sixpiece
Iron Contributor
Dec 09, 2021
Windows 10 will be supported for 5 more years and is likely better than Linux and even shockingly Windows 11 is.. The other point is changing the os is a hassle but after 5 years, if you’re still using this computer then you might want to look at Linux since by Windows it will be end of life and it will not catch new features or security risks any longer…
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    Otomoto
    Copper Contributor
    Dec 09, 2021
    But I am still going to Linux in the near future.
    As challenge for myself and use it 6-12 months.
    I don't know how people are going to react to this in developing nations but I can see people switching over to Linux in the foreseeable future.
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      Sixpiece
      Iron Contributor
      Dec 29, 2021

      https://youtu.be/pU7MBqFw4r4

       

      maybe you want to hold onto windows 10 for now…

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        Otomoto
        Copper Contributor
        Dec 29, 2021

        Sixpiece https://youtu.be/ZHIBXJ13L98

        I'm considering switching over to Linux Mint I'm waiting for the Steam Deck release to see which games will support Anti-Cheat on Linux

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      prepstarr
      Copper Contributor
      Dec 12, 2021

      as much as Linus Torvalds would love the business Windows 10 is still a better option so don't change anything...  is my suggestion. You will have less application compatibility and more issues most likely... another point is they say an i3 of 12th generation is more performant than in i7 7700k but I am not sure except they both have quad core, 8 threads, and i3 has a higher frequency... Otomoto 

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      Deleted
      Dec 09, 2021

      Otomoto 

      Hello 

      I think that everyone has the right to use the operating system that for some reason is best for him!

      Windows11 does not require payment for the upgrade, and PC manufacturers are already contractually obligated to adapt the specifications of their products to the requirements of Windows11.

        

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        nbelley
        Brass Contributor
        Dec 09, 2021
        You can upgrade with no problem on an i7-7700k and still have all the security updates of windwos 11. You only need to follow instructions on MS Website. The gist of it is use a usb media stick to upgrade windows, the CPU will not block it and update and support will be available thought windows update for as long as windows 11 is alive.

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