Compatible CPUs with HP82FE Motherboard

[MrCrowley6999]

My CPU needs an upgrade for it to be compatible with Windows 11. I wanted to see which CPUs are compatible with my HP82FE motherboard. I am new to this PC thing and wanted to try to resolve this issue myself instead of going to a computer shop and have them do it for me. Thanks so much in advance.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Your PC does not support any processors that meet Microsoft's minimum W11 processor requirements, so it can't support a hardware upgrade to run W11.

If you are happy with your PC, and 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)