CPU Upgrade for MSFS 2020

[julien_arboux]

Hello,

I would to know which Intel CPUs is supported by my Naples motherboard? The BIOS has been updated to the 8308 (F.16) version.

My OMEN is running the default Intel i7-7700 CPU which is below the minimum required configuration for the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 game. The game is still running smoothly, despite some freezes, but I need to upgrade it.

Thanks for your help.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Your PC already has the best processor the motherboard can support.

https://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c05530904

None of the BIOS updates added support for newer processors.

Version: F.16 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: -Provides improved security

Version: F.15 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: -Provides improved security

Version: F.14 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: -Provides improved security

Version: F.13 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: -Provides improved security

Version: F.12 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: -Provides improved security

Version: F.11 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Provides improved security.

Version: F.07 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: -Adds security update.

Version: F.05 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: -Add the additional wording to inform the user backup data before performing OPTANE deconcatenation in BIOS setup IRST page.

Version: F.04 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Provides initial, official release BIOS for Win 10 RS2.
- Adds support for Intel Optane memory.
- Adds security update.

[julien_arboux]

Thanks for the quick answer.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.