For Windows 11, my Processor an Intel Core i5-3470 is Not Supported

WTurnley 36

For Windows 11, my Processor Intel Core i5-3470 is Not Supported, so how can I upgrade it? I have an HP Small Form Factor desktop, and can replace the motherboard, but where do I start? Fry's is DEAD, so I need some advice. I can get the motherboard & processor (if I knew what on Amazon).

Should I bite it and just get a laptop.

Paul Naylor 1 Reputation point

2021-11-04T13:58:21.367+00:00

There are alternatives i have an i5 processor when windows 10 ends i will be using ubuntu ubuntu has no hardware demands like windows my pc is compatible with their latest version i am not going out and buying a new computer just to suit microsoft if it isn't broke don't mend it my late father used to say.
S.R. Consultant 1 Reputation point

2022-03-27T16:49:16.437+00:00

For my parts we have 6x I5 3470 pro and 2x I7 and i won't updates to windows 11 for my I5. but my I7 are already in Win11. It's not worth it for the use and needs.
Andrew K 0 Reputation points

2023-02-24T07:35:05.17+00:00

I have intel i5 3470 is can run windows 11 to need rufus tool app for free !
Stam D 0 Reputation points

2023-10-01T10:31:03.3033333+00:00

Either buy a new laptop(I recommend the Asus VivoBook Go 15 for simple use such as light gaming) or download windows 11 yourself. My friend has the HP Optiplex 7010 with the same processor as yours and I downloaded for him windows 11 and it runs just fine.
Ketchup 0 Reputation points

2024-04-18T18:57:33.6166667+00:00

It is not officially supported but you can bypass it

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Leon Laude 85,666 Reputation points

2021-10-11T05:51:35.737+00:00

Hi @WTurnley ,

I suggest first checking the list of supported Intel/AMD processors before buying a new motherboard & CPU or laptop, to make sure they are supported for Windows 11. The rest is up to you if you want to change from a desktop to a laptop or not.

Windows 11 supported Intel processors
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors

Windows 11 supported AMD processors
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-amd-processors

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Best regards,
Leon
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WTurnley 36 Reputation points

2021-10-11T14:01:08.3+00:00

I was hoping the readers of this question would infer, I have ALREADY read acceptable processors and mine will not work
So, what I have to do IS OBTAIN an acceptable processor and a motherboard on which to put it (probably a video card, too!). Given I have an SFF chassis, it's not an easy task! I do apologize if I wasn't clear. I was hoping someone would give me an idea of where to go to obtain these parts for a hardware upgrade. I'll call HP, but the task may be futile.
This dialog, so far, had been no help.
The reason I say this, is processors may be CUSTOM to the chassis they will work in; likewise motherboards. For example, you cannot put a laptop motherboard into a full tower desktop, nor can you put a full tower motherboard into a small form factor chassis. ONCE YOU HAVE the motherboard, you can THEN get a suitable processor, i.e. A processor on the list of supported processors.
As I wrote, "Fry's is dead." I need another store or associate for advice. Not a suggestion to lookup a processor. Who has the time to look each one up to see if it will work on an HP Small Form Factor motherboard?
Thank you.

Pope_Innocent_3rd 316 Reputation points

2021-11-04T14:19:38.733+00:00

If its a completely HP custom design you might be out of luck especially considereing that the i5-3000 series is now 9 years old.

I would honestly suggest you wait with the Windows Upgrade and get a new System, maybe a system build yourself. That allows for easy upgrades down the road.

A seperate Graphics Card however is not needed to upgrade Windows 10 to 11 except you get an Intel F series or a ewn AMD which dont come with an iGPU and require a seperate GPU.

Where you look for new parts is newegg, amazon and maybe bestbuy or a local Hardware store

WTurnley 36 Reputation points

2021-11-04T14:29:40.273+00:00

Yes, you're right. A full upgrade is needed. I have to get a case, motherboard, the CPU . . .

But, that is okay, I knew this day was coming. In part, I'll be running with a GIGABYTE B550I AORUS PRO AX (AM4 AMD/B550/Mini-Itx/Dual M.2/SATA 6Gb/s/USB 3.2 Gen 1/WiFi 6/2.5 GbE LAN/PCIe4.0/Realtek ALC1220-Vb/DisplayPort 1.4/2xHDMI 2.0B/RGB Fusion 2.0/DDR4/Gaming Motherboard) and an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, with 32GB of RAM.

If anything, it should improve my startup! Thanks for your help!

WTurnley 36 Reputation points

2021-11-05T01:11:14.107+00:00

Yes, you're right. I have a parts list together, which I know will work after checking for the AMD Ryzen 7 processor. I'll just build it myself. I got a Cooler Master MasterBox NR200 Mini ITX computer case, which is Tool-Free and has 360 Degree accessibility. Now I'm saving for the Motherboard. It's going to take a while, since I'm going into a slow business period over the Holiday's.

Thank you for your input!

William Turnley 1 Reputation point

2022-03-17T18:40:39.067+00:00

Hi Leon!

An update . . . The new desktop is finished and everything is working fine. Windows Update tells me it is compatible with Windows 11. We will see when time comes to update from '10. Thanks for your great advice!

William
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Pietro Schimmenti 11 Reputation points

2021-11-09T09:06:26.207+00:00

I have the same problem. Now i would like to understand. I won't change my HW for sure that's true. I am only curious. How come i5-3470 that is a quad-core@3.20Ghz is not supported by Microsoft whilst on the compatibility list i read that some i3 is compatible? Ok i'm not so skilled in CPUs but as i read i5 has the same age of i3 and it's better in performances having 4 core. Someone know how come?
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FairBri 0 Reputation points

2023-04-12T15:42:19.0766667+00:00

Regardless of whether this was resolved by you purchasing a new machine, these are the computers we use at work, and it's ridiculous that I can use 2-3 Adobe apps, Outlook, Excel, OneNote, and Chrome with usually about 50 tabs open - without issue - but apparently this machine can't run windows? It has the speed and the cores. Why can't we install? C'mon, Microsoft!
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WTurnley 36 Reputation points

2021-11-09T15:23:31.67+00:00

That's a good question for sure, and it's an explanation we're due from Microsoft. For myself, my hardware IS outdated and will be replaced, however yours not so much. It is something which should be better explained.
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Pietro Schimmenti 11 Reputation points

2021-11-09T15:33:55.233+00:00

I agree with you Turnley and waiting an explanation by Microsoft. I am only speaking about the cpu not the entire system. Well i read alot about incompatibily due the tpm security module, well i can understand even if mine is just 1.2 but its's ok but i was impressed seeing the compatibility check flagged the processor. Anyway about the system it's with 8gb and SSD i can honestly say that it runs smooth and fast win Win10 Pro and all the latest update. I do not play with the PC and mostly i use Win just to don't forget how to use it. I use mainly other OS with the latest HW that's why i won't spend a cent for this incompatibility ;-)
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Kapil Arya 7,676 Reputation points MVP

2021-10-11T12:31:01.137+00:00

Hello,

I think you can upgrade your processor and that should help, if your system meets other requirements:

Check with official Windows 11 list of supported processors: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors

You can upgrade to any of the supported processor for your system model and Windows 11.

Regards.
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