Best Windows 7 Rig

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07-31-2016, 06:45 AM

Hello, I want to start by saying I’m a very satisfied Windows 7 user. After the poor interface design of Windows 10, I won’t ever be upgrading again. That’s settled. Now, regarding my question: since newer CPUs don’t support Windows 7, what would be the ideal, fully supported build? It needs to have a specific CPU—like DDR4, overclocked, professional motherboard, etc.—and it must work without any community or third-party patches. I’m aiming for a machine that delivers everything without compromises. This is coming from my recent experience switching from Windows 10 to Windows 7, and I’m hoping someone can help me out. Louis

TripleDeluxe

07-31-2016, 06:45 AM #1

pauli05
Member

07-31-2016, 01:15 PM

What? It seems most contemporary processors can run on Windows 7.

pauli05

07-31-2016, 01:15 PM #2

What? It seems most contemporary processors can run on Windows 7.

DeGelaarsdeKat
Junior Member

07-31-2016, 06:17 PM

Certain processors are no longer compatible with Windows 7, including models like Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake, and Zen.

DeGelaarsdeKat

07-31-2016, 06:17 PM #3

Certain processors are no longer compatible with Windows 7, including models like Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake, and Zen.

Mareli_
Junior Member

08-04-2016, 10:31 PM

Kaby Lake and related features aren't officially available for Windows 7.

Mareli_

08-04-2016, 10:31 PM #4

Kaby Lake and related features aren't officially available for Windows 7.

Yaubarry
Member

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08-05-2016, 01:38 AM

It seems the main problem is that W7 doesn't support USB3.

Yaubarry

08-05-2016, 01:38 AM #5

It seems the main problem is that W7 doesn't support USB3.

xXZommerXx
Member

08-05-2016, 04:17 PM

Here is the parts list you requested: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hb4sXP

xXZommerXx

08-05-2016, 04:17 PM #6

Here is the parts list you requested: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hb4sXP

Koollojoe
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08-06-2016, 12:52 AM

If the installation succeeds, Microsoft may block updates for the operating system. For the most suitable choice, consider 1150 (Haswell, Devil's Canyon) or LGA 2011-3 for additional cores compared to other options.