Need processor to upgrade to Windows 11

[magicman909]

My motherboard is 18E4.  I currently have an I-5 4590 CPU, but that us not compatible with Windows 11.  Any recommendations on what CPU will work?

Thanks,

Steve

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, Steve

Unfortunately, your PC will not support any processor upgrades to a processor that meets Microsoft's minimum W11 hardware requirements of an Intel 8th generation or newer core processor.

If you are happy with your PC and If you are interested in installing W11 24H2 on your PC as is, watch this video:

How to install Windows 11 24H2 on Unsupported PC (Early Access) 2024 (youtube.com)

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

Download Windows 11 (microsoft.com)

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 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.

I'm running W11 24H2 just fine using the above video on a Dell Optiplex 7020 MT PC with the same processor as your PC has.