Do I need to upgrade to Windows 11 or should I get a new computer with it already installed

[Frank DeFede]

I am running Sonar on an HP  Z820 with 128 GB Ram, CPUES-2680 @ 2.70GHz,  with 2Processors. with 4 large Had Drives.

I just found out that my HP Z820 is not compatible to update to Windows 11 Pro because the TPM 1.2 and Windows 11 needs 2.0, and also that my processor is not compatible even though Windows 11 only needs 1GHz, and my HP Z820 is way above that at 2.7GHz.

I am just wondering if it would be better buy a new computer now with Windows 11 Pro installed or try to keep working with Windows 10 Pro on my HP ZION HP Z820.  If I were to get a new or refurbished computer what should I get that will be somewhat comparable with what I have.  Or do I even need something that powerful.

There is a computer gut her in town who says he may be able to use a special installer and pass the problem with the TPM, and processor problem so I can update  Windows 11 Pro, but I read online that that may be a problem for updates as they are released.

Any suggestion on what to do here or what computer I could get that could compare is much appreciated. Maybe I don't need anything as powerful as I currently have?  I am thinking maybe I should just keep running Windows 10 Pro, but I am concerned about security updates etc..

Thank You!

Edited yesterday at 03:18 PM by Frank DeFede

[Helios.G]

12 minutes ago, Frank DeFede said:

I am running Sonar on an HP  Z820 with 128 GB Ram, CPUES-2680 @ 2.70GHz,  with 2Processors. with 4 large Had Drives.

I just found out that my HP Z820 is not compatible to update to Windows 11 Pro because the TPM 1.2 and Windows 11 needs 2.0, and also that my processor is not compatible even though Windows 11 only needs 1GHz, and my HP Z820 is way above that at 2.7GHz.

I am just wondering if it would be better buy a new computer now with Windows 11 Pro installed or try to keep working with Windows 10 Pro on my HP ZION HP Z820.  If I were to get a new or refurbished computer what should I get that will be somewhat comparable with what I have.  Or do I even need something that powerful.

There is a computer gut her in town who says he may be able to use a special installer and pass the problem with the TPM, and processor problem so I can update  Windows 11 Pro, but I read online that that may be a problem for updates as they are released.

Any suggestion on what to do here or what computer I could get that could compare is much appreciated. Maybe I don't need anything as powerful as I currently have?  I am thinking maybe I should just keep running Windows 10 Pro, but I am concerned about security updates etc..

Thank You!

Both my rigs (in my signature) aren't compatible with windows 11 and I've been running it on both since it came out.  Windows will allow you to install, you just have to google how.  

Edit:  I realized I was a bit vague.  Windows won't let you install from the automatic update route, but there is a windows iso that you can download direct which will let you, you have to google that though, it's been a while and I don't remember the correct one.

Edited yesterday at 03:28 PM by Helios.G

[Frank DeFede]

Thanks,

 

I will google it.

 

Frank

[Helios.G]

25 minutes ago, Frank DeFede said:

Thanks,

 

I will google it.

 

Frank

YW... BTW, your rig is more than powerful enough to run windows 11.  I personally don't think you need to upgrade.  I'd only upgrade if I absolutely had to.  Good luck!

[Frank DeFede]

I am trying my laptop first before risking mt z480 using flyby11.  It seemed to be working, but is stuck at 31%. I am trying to work through it.

 

Have you heard about flyby11?  It allows you to get around the incompatible issue.

 

Thanks

Frank

[Helios.G]

1 minute ago, Frank DeFede said:

I am trying my laptop first before risking mt z480 using flyby11.  It seemed to be working, but is stuck at 31%. I am trying to work through it.

 

Have you heard about flyby11?  It allows you to get around the incompatible issue.

 

Thanks

Frank

yes, I've heard of them, but that's not what I meant.  I didn't mean for you to get a 3rd party iso.  I know a lot of people use it, but it's not official and you don't know what it can do to your system.  Try this video, see if it helps.  

 

[Frank DeFede]

Okay thanks, I will try

[OutrageProductions]

1 hour ago, Frank DeFede said:

Have you heard about flyby11?  It allows you to get around the incompatible issue.

Worked seamlessly for one of my CPU unqualified laptops. Lost my destop wallpaper & custom theme for Chrome browser, but everything else is great.

[msmcleod]

@Frank DeFede - do a full backup of your system before trying the upgrade.  I've had compatibility issues with the Intel Graphics 4000 driver (the on-board graphics), and although the limitations don't affect me too much, that might not be the case for your processor.

[Starship Krupa]

8 hours ago, msmcleod said:

@Frank DeFede - do a full backup of your system before trying the upgrade.  I've had compatibility issues with the Intel Graphics 4000 driver (the on-board graphics), and although the limitations don't affect me too much, that might not be the case for your processor.

I will point out here that Mark is referring to his i7 3770 system. Kinda old. My Windows 11 test system is an i7 4770, not much newer, and it works a treat.

If there are any issues with the onboard graphics with a 3770, used nVidia cards are cheap.