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). or Should I bite it and just get a laptop.

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 ---------- If the reply was helpful please don't forget to upvote and/or accept as answer , thank you! Best regards, Leon

Thank you for your input, Pietro. I do appreciate it. Honestly though, I have been waiting for an excuse to build a new desktop. I have all of the parts selected, and starting with the chassis, which I will order on Amazon, I'll start from there. Given Windows 10 Pro will be around for a while, I have some time, so it's no hardship. I'm actually looking forward to a rainy weekend, once the parts are together to build it. Thanks, again and be safe!

Well, all done! And compatible!

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

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Leon Laude 85,676 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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If the reply was helpful please don't forget to upvote and/or accept as answer, thank you!

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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