CPU upgrade to match with WIN11

[Neuschwabe]

Can i change the Ryzen 3 2200G to a better one, to be compatible with WIN11?

If possible, do i need a BIOS update?

Produkt: 4AV65EA

Serie: 8CG8438KPZ

Kind regards 

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Below is the link to the product specs for your PC, which has the processor upgrade information.

HP Pavilion 590-p0501ng Desktop PC Product Specifications | HP® Support

The two supported W11 processors would the the:

AMD Ryzen 7-2700 and the AMD Ryzen 5-2600.

However, both of these processors require the PC to have a discrete graphics card installed and cannot work with the onboard AMD graphics.

I don't believe that a BIOS update would be required since these processors were offered in the 590-p0000 model series.

You can also install W11 on your PC as is without putting any money into it by using a workaround:

If you are interested in installing W11 24H2 via an in-place upgrade on your PC as is, watch this video, which is the easiest way to do it in my opinion, and I have tried many different ways to do this during the last 3 years.

How to Install Windows 11 on Unsupported PC in 2025 (New Easiest Method, No CMD)

Download the W24H2 ISO file and use that (3rd option).

Download Windows 11

You can download the free 7-Zip file utility from the link below. The top line is for 64 bit.

7-Zip

You'll have to repeat this or a similar procedure each October when Microsoft rolls out the new builds because a PC that does not meet Microsoft's minimum W11 hardware requirements will never automatically get the update to the next build.

Other than that, your PC will continue to get the monthly cumulative and other updates.

That's only a minor inconvenience to have continued OS support beyond October of 2025.

If things don't work right on W11, you have 10 days to easily go back to W10 as long as you don't delete the W1 upgrade files or the Windows.old folder.

How to Go Back to Windows 10 from Windows 11 (Tutorial)

[Neuschwabe]

Thank you for the detailed proposals. 

The old system, which I've already added drives to, works satisfactorily for me. With a new, better CPU and a dedicated graphics card, it should be almost ideal:-)

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Yes, I'm sure the performance will be improved with those upgrades.

[Neuschwabe]

Sorry, one more question:

Is the choice of the dedicated card for video output critical (If i remember correct, the SSD uses  four PCIe-lanes) or can i use any available?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

The only things I recommend is that the card's power draw will work with the power supply your PC comes with, and that it is new enough to work with a UEFI BIOS.