It's a solid offer at $120 for the upgrade from the r3 1200.
It's a solid offer at $120 for the upgrade from the r3 1200.
Currently it isn't included on the official roster. However, 7th generation Intel support for MBEC exists, though only 8th generation and newer models are officially backed for Windows 11. There are whispers that Microsoft might reconsider adding 7th gen to the list. Alternatively, a potential issue could be a known limitation in the first HW versions of the instruction set that can't be resolved. Or it might be that not all MBs allow enabling fTPM on 7th generation systems. Therefore, a general statement remains: "not listed for compatibility." We'll need to watch future updates. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows...processors To check if your CPU qualifies for MBEC (GMET), run specific PowerShell commands. If #7 appears in the results, it means you're eligible. If not, it suggests the CPU lacks the necessary instruction set. $Win32_DeviceGuard = Get-CimInstance -Namespace ROOT\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceGuard -ClassName Win32_DeviceGuard $Win32_DeviceGuard.AvailableSecurityProperties You can find more details about HVCI in the linked resource. Activate virtualization-based protection of code integrity - Windows security | Microsoft Docs