Is there any new hardware coming for Windows 11?
Is there any new hardware coming for Windows 11?
Hey, so there is support for Windows 10 coming to an end very soon and I think it's finally time to upgrade to Windows 11. But my i5-6600K CPU doesn't work on the new system. So I'd like some advice on what CPU should I buy next? Would I also need a brand-new motherboard? My current motherboard is an MSI Z170A GAMING M5. Would there be any other upgrades needed besides the motherboard? Edit: Here are my specs. CPU: Intel i5 6600k Cooler: Cryorig H7 Single Tower with a 120mm Fan Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 RAM: I can't find details but it's 2 sticks of 8GB each, by Gskill. SSD/HDD: I have a few drives including a 275GB Crucial MX300, a 2TB Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus, and a 1TB Seagate Barracuda SATA 3.5" Internal Drive. GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X with 6G of RAM. PSU: EVGA 650 G2 Supernova (I think it's more than 7 years old since the warranty ended). Chassis: Coolermaster CM 690 III OS: Windows 10 Monitor: Asus VK278Q Approximate Purchase Date: Before support for Windows 10 ends. Budget Range: Not sure, depends on how many parts I need to buy. How important is each system part from most to least? Surfing the internet, watching movies, using office apps, and a little gaming are my main uses. Are you buying a new monitor too? No Parts to Upgrade right now: Still figuring that out Do you need to buy OS? Yes Preferred Website for parts: I have no preference at the moment Location: London, England Parts Preferences: No preference at the moment Overclocking: No Multiple GPUs: No Your Monitor Resolution is 1080p Additional Comments: I think I'll go with a new case while upgrading my PC. My old case has seen better days. And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading? Because you need parts that work with Windows 11
I hope I get to keep the rest of it, only taking the CPU and maybe a new board if needed. The total should be under £200.
You should probably check out this link because Windows 11 is getting older and needs a new build soon. I think you need to get some advice on how to set things up for today, just like we talked about in that thread titled "How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice." Remember to respect other people when they are giving input here too. I made this post so there are lots of questions about upgrading on both here and on the CPU forums. The community can help out with good tips if you ask nicely. You might also want to list all your current parts like these: CPU, cooler, motherboard, RAM, hard drive or SSD, graphics card, power supply unit, case, Windows 11 version, and monitor. Don't forget to tell the age of the power supply so we can figure out if it's worth recycling.
You should be able to find an i7-12700k for a great deal right now. It is one of the best value choices on the market. However, your budget seems pretty tight if you want that specific CPU. If you can afford it, maybe try an i5-12600k instead? Do you have an LGA 1700 socket cooler already included with your PC? If not, you'll need to either buy a compatible bracket or get a new cooling system for your processor. Here is what the parts show up as on PCPartPicker: CPU is an Intel Core i5-12600K with 3.7 GHz speed and 10 cores for £152.99 from CCL Computers. The motherboard is an MSI PRO B760-P DDR4 II ATX LGA1700 costing £104.99 on Amazon UK. When you add them up, the total comes to £257.98. These prices already include shipping, taxes, and any discounts that are currently available. This list was generated by PCPartPicker back on May 1st, 2025 at 14:50 BST plus your local timezone.
I stick with what was suggested before. I'm not sure if you can squeeze a 200 dollar budget to buy one, but buying a 7000 series Ryzen would give you lots of choices for when things get better later. People are talking about the next generation of Ryzen (after the 9000s) staying on the AM5 platform. The problem here is that you'd need to hunt for an AM5 CPU, a motherboard, and DDR5 RAM all at once. That's not going to happen, after all. I don't know what the current state of things is with AM4, but technically you might be able to pull something like a 5600, an cheap-to-motherboard, and use your existing RAM kit even though it probably isn't (likely) ideal in speed. It could well be worth checking the used market to see if you can find a system that is at or above an eighth generation Intel processor, or a desktop CPU for Ryzen. Check this out: A520 motherboard with a Ryzen 5 5600 comes with a cooler too (you might swap in a 3600 here). You could use G Skill Ripjaws or Silicone Power DDR4 @3200 (or go up to 3600 if you can find one in budget). You might wiggle an NVMe drive in if you use the RAM you have. Remember that AMD CPUs for AM4 don't come with built-in graphics without G skew on them.