Will upgrading to Windows 11 affect my motherboard's ability to upgrade the CPU?

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Will upgrading to Windows 11 affect my motherboard's ability to upgrade the CPU?

Will upgrading to Windows 11 affect my motherboard's ability to upgrade the CPU?

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GimpyTimmy99
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12-15-2021, 01:01 PM

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Will an Intel i7-8700 (SR3QS) fit on the Dell Optiplex 5040 board that already has an i7-6700? I’m thinking about upgrading to an 8th generation Intel CPU so I can run Windows 11 and support future updates. I know how to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, but I’d like to ensure compatibility for ongoing improvements. My main worry is whether the 8th-gen CPU will work with my current motherboard’s chipset.

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GimpyTimmy99

12-15-2021, 01:01 PM #1

Will an Intel i7-8700 (SR3QS) fit on the Dell Optiplex 5040 board that already has an i7-6700? I’m thinking about upgrading to an 8th generation Intel CPU so I can run Windows 11 and support future updates. I know how to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, but I’d like to ensure compatibility for ongoing improvements. My main worry is whether the 8th-gen CPU will work with my current motherboard’s chipset.

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DrShadows
Junior Member

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12-15-2021, 09:09 PM

#2

Short answer, no.

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DrShadows

12-15-2021, 09:09 PM #2

Short answer, no.

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Derpy_MC
Member

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12-16-2021, 08:10 PM

#3

Although the physical socket remains LGA1151, most motherboard chipsets cannot support 6th Gen and 8th Gen GPUs.

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Derpy_MC

12-16-2021, 08:10 PM #3

Although the physical socket remains LGA1151, most motherboard chipsets cannot support 6th Gen and 8th Gen GPUs.

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Butterfly1416
Senior Member

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12-16-2021, 08:38 PM

#4

Thanks for the help. I won't be building again, so I assume you're suggesting a new PC or hardware upgrade. Appreciate the support!

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Butterfly1416

12-16-2021, 08:38 PM #4

Thanks for the help. I won't be building again, so I assume you're suggesting a new PC or hardware upgrade. Appreciate the support!

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Equant
Junior Member

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12-17-2021, 08:00 AM

#5

the i7-8700 performs similarly to an i5-12400 and higher.

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Equant

12-17-2021, 08:00 AM #5

the i7-8700 performs similarly to an i5-12400 and higher.