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tangr2035
Brass Contributor
Sep 23, 2021

PC Doesn't Meet Windows 11 System Requirement - i7 6700HQ

Hi team,

I just want to provide a feedback about the disappointment that my computer cannot be upgraded to Windows 11. I've been a big fan and supporter of Microsoft in the past 14 years ever since I had a PC and now I feel I am left out. 

 

It is a powerful gaming Alienware laptop I bought 4 years ago and it is still functioning very well. I have Visual Studio, SQL Server, Docker and many other development tools installed and it's been very productive. I feel so disappointed that I cannot upgrade it to Window 11 purely because my CPU is Intel 7th gen (i7 6700HQ). 

 

Thus I'm appealing you to consider changing the minimum requirement for Windows 11.

 

 

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  • kscaidaowang's avatar
    kscaidaowang
    Copper Contributor
    Oct 12, 2021
    Me too,but i find the CPU in the supported list from:https://docs.microsoft.com/zh-cn/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-10-21h1-supported-intel-processors
  • Rickey_Parkany's avatar
    Rickey_Parkany
    Copper Contributor
    Oct 11, 2021

    Mine, too!

     

    I'm using a 3 yr old Acer Predator 15 w/Intel i7-6700HQ and WindoZe 11 can't even handle that processor?

    Better get on the stick, boys & girls...

     

    Let me know when things improve, Bill!

  • tangr2035's avatar
    tangr2035
    Brass Contributor
    Oct 06, 2021
    I strongly suggest add intel 7th gen CPU into the supported list. My laptop is running really well even for development purposes and there is really no strong reason for me to buy a new laptop to get Windows 11.
    • jcashman's avatar
      jcashman
      Copper Contributor
      Oct 30, 2021

      tangr2035 I agree 7th gen CPU  should be supported for Windows 11.  I too have a 4 year old Dell XPS 15 9550  with an i7-6700HQ. CPU. The system is running perfectly and had a high spec when bought.  I cannot afford to buy a new laptop just to to get Windows 11.  Systems of this spec and age should not have built in obsolesce in such a short timeframe.  A more sustainable approach to Windows 11 development please Microsoft would be appreciated.

    • xXchingXx's avatar
      xXchingXx
      Brass Contributor
      Nov 04, 2021
      Deleted I would assume you know the difference between an intel I7 6700HQ as mentioned above! and the link you supplied to AMD Ryzen first gen cpu's??? just asking but this seems to be the wrong link maybe?

      Thanks\
      • Deleted's avatar
        Deleted
        Nov 04, 2021

        xXchingXx   Hi

        Yes it was about this link 

        greetings and thank you.

        https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/08/27/update-on-windows-11-minimum-system-requirements-and-the-pc-health-check-app/

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