Your PC should function freely with a TPM 2.0 module on your Z170+i7 6700 system.
Your PC should function freely with a TPM 2.0 module on your Z170+i7 6700 system.
Your system includes an i7-6700 CPU, Gigabyte Z170-HD3 motherboard, 16 GB DDR3 RAM at 2400MHz, and an NVIDIA RTX2060 GPU. Adding a Gigabyte GC TPM 2.0 should allow Windows 11 to run without issues. With the TPM module, your hardware remains supported even if you upgrade later.
Several 7th generation processors and newer are compatible. 6700 is not suitable. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows...processors
I'm testing the dev builds on my 6700k without any issues. The chip is compatible with ftpm—just turn it on in the BIOS.
Perhaps it could work, depending on what additional checks Microsoft implements later. In my trials they seem to remove devices lacking TPM and secure boot features. Still, official documentation shows the accuracy of written specifications versus real-world performance varies. Windows 10 doesn't support CPUs from before the fifth generation of Intel, yet they function properly.
I'm not claiming they're abandoning it in writing. What matters is what actually functions. The paper specifications don't reflect the real needs to make it work. At the moment, they're focusing on TPM and secure boot during installation and updates rather than strict chip generation rules.
I chose to take the chance and purchase the TPM 2.0 module, just in case my CPU fails and I can't afford to miss the free Windows 11 upgrade.
Windows 11 demands include UEFI activated setup (legacy not allowed), CSM turned off, Secure Boot disabled, TPM 2.0 supported (firmware TPM available). AMD is labeled as fTPM, Intel uses PTT. Refer to your motherboard manual at the provided link for details. Activate this setting and verify these requirements in the UEFI. Keep in mind: Windows 11 doesn’t support certain CPUs. For unsupported CPUs, you must join the Insider Program to receive updates.