My desktop PC (OMEN HP 870-269na) has a processor in it that does not support upgrade to Windows 11

[TcGill]

I really don't want to dump a perfectly working PC, but it turns out my desktop PC (OMEN HP 870-269na) is not supported by MS Windows 11.
Can someone help me pick a compatible processor that will help me save a perfectly good bit of kit and do my bit for the planet please.

The processor in my PC that is not supported is:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700 CPU @ 3.60GHz
(Full spec below)

Can anyone help please?

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General specifications

Operating system

Windows 10 Home 64-bit Version: 19045.5854

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Microprocessor

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700 CPU @ 3.60GHz

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System memory

16 GB

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Memory slot 1

8GB Kingston 2400MHz

Memory slot 2

8GB Kingston 2400MHz

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System board

82F1 1.01

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System BIOS

F.27

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Video

Graphic device 1

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

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Current resolution

1920 x 1080

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Refresh rate

60 Hz

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Version

32.0.15.7216 (1/26/2025)

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Audio

Device 1

Realtek High Definition Audio

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Status

Enabled

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Driver

RTKVHD64.sys

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Version

6.0.1.8237

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Device 2

NVIDIA High Definition Audio

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Status

Enabled

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Driver

nvhda64v.sys

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Version

1.4.3.2

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Device 3

HD Pro Webcam C920

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Status

Enabled

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Driver

USBAUDIO.sys

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Version

13.80.853.0

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Device 4

NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)

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Status

Enabled

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Driver

nvvad64v.sys

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Version

4.4.0.0

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Device 5

USB Audio Device

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Status

Enabled

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Driver

USBAUDIO.sys

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Version

10.0.19041.5794

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Unfortunately, your PC's motherboard doesn't support any Intel 8th gen core processors.

The good news is there is no reason to dump your perfectly working PC just to install W11.

I upgraded my perfectly fine working Dell Optiplex 7050MT PC t0 W11 24H2, which also has an Intel i7-7700 processor using the method below:

If you are happy with your PC, and if you are interested in doing an in-place upgrade from W10 to W11 24H2 on your PC as is, watch this video, which is the easiest way to do it in my opinion, and I have used several 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 procedure if and when Microsoft rolls out the new W11 builds because a PC that does not meet Microsoft's minimum W11 hardware requirements will never automatically get the update to the next build.

They have been releasing new W11 builds each October so far.

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)