I've had my budget PC for about eight years, and with Windows 11 on the horizon, I'm facing some compatibility issues. My setup works perfectly for my needs, and I'm not keen on going all out to upgrade it, especially since I've only changed the storage to an SSD so far. Upon running the PC Health Check, I found out that:
1. My processor isn't compatible with Windows 11.
2. TPM 2.0 isn't detected.
To fix the processor issue (1) without spending a fortune, I think getting a new CPU could be a good move. Given that AMD seems to be dominating the market, would a mid-range AMD CPU be my best bet?
For the TPM issue (2), I noticed that enabling Intel Platform Trust Technology in my BIOS clears the compatibility warning in PC Health Check. But if I switch to an AMD CPU later, will that still work? Is there a similar feature for AMD on my motherboard, or would I have to replace the whole mobo? I'm hoping to avoid extra costs and hassle if possible. Have I overlooked anything?
Here's a link to my build: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rwtPkf)
2 Answers
If you're open to some unconventional options, maybe consider a TPM bypass. It's not traditional, but you could install Windows 11 or the LTSC version without TPM, or even switch to a Linux distro. Just know there are pros and cons to each, especially if you're used to Windows.
If you're sticking with Intel, the best upgrade for your setup would be the i7-7700K. It’s compatible with your current motherboard. The 7900K won't work since it requires a different socket. Alternatively, you could consider modding the BIOS to support 9th-gen CPUs, but that’s a pretty technical route to take and might not be worth it for you.
Honestly, going through the BIOS modding can be a headache and risky. If you don’t want to complicate things, just grab the 7700K and avoid the BIOS issues.