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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
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Dec 29, 2021
Well financially I have no other option hardware is too expensive in the current market with shortages only Linux is a viable option I think a lot of people in third world countries will choose Linux overusing unsupported Windows that are vulnerable to viruses.
I think most of my drivers will be supported maybe my wireless headset might be an issue.
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Otomoto
Copper Contributor
Dec 29, 2021
As mentioned before I am going to try Linux Mint next year and bite the bullet hopefully it shall workout for me.
And if it doesn't I can always switch back to Windows 10 right now I am not going to sell my kidney to buy overpriced hardware
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    Sixpiece
    Iron Contributor
    Dec 29, 2021
    Exactly this I agree. Very few people even use Windows 11 now and it’s not necessary for anything in 4 more years you could make a decision but it’s likely it will be bug free by then…
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    Dec 29, 2021

    Otomoto Hi

    Yes, it's not worth hurrying!

    And computers for sure in 3 - years will be definitely cheaper - for me it is obvious!

    Best regards

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