Windows 10: My PC is running Intel i5-7300HQ

YOUR Win11 system check program states my laptop won't run Win 11. Yet Windows Processor Requirements Windows 10 1511 Supported Intel Processors Microsoft Docs lists Intel Core i5-7300HQ as a supported processor. So, which is it? Can I run Win 11 or not?Thanks,Jim Hunter

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Intel Gives Core i3 and Core i5 Dual-Core Processors K0 Stepping Update

Intel is giving some existing 32 nm "Clarkdale" based Core i3 and Core i5 processors an update. The processors will transition to the new K0 stepping from the existing C2 stepping. The parts that will be made on the K0 silicon are Core i3 models 530 (new sSPEC: SLBX7), 540 (new sSPEC: SLBTD) and Core i5 models 650 (new sSPEC: SLBTJ), 660/661 (SLBTK/SLBTB), 670 (SLBTL). Newer and upcoming models such as the i3-550, i3-560, i5-665K, and i5-680 are already being built on the K0 stepping die. Motherboards will require a BIOS update to support the new K0 stepping processors.

The K0 stepping change includes the following highlights:

• New S-spec and MM numbers for the converting products
• Extended CPUID will change from 0x00020652 to 0x00020655
• Host RevID will change from 0x12 to 0x18
• K0 stepping package is pin compatible with C2 stepping package
• Adds Processor Context ID (PCID) support

The revised older SKUs that are built on K0 stepping will be market-available by October 16.

 

Intel i5

Hi. I didn't know you were browsing ebay for a computer and with that budget. I doubt anyone will search ebay for a PC for you. I checked the system requirements for Visual Studio and you can get by with a lot less than a i5 2500. Also it does call for a basic DX9 card so that has to fit in your budget too. These are the minimum requirements I found.

1.6 GHz or faster processor

• 1 GB of RAM (1.5 GB if running on a virtual machine)

• 10 GB of available hard disk space

• 600 MB of available hard disk space (language pack)

• 5400 RPM hard drive

• DirectX 9-capable video card running at 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution

Obviously this is bare minimum and a PC with higher specs will run it faster.
If you can still get the first PC you posted for £300 with Win 7 Pro then that's probably the best you're going to see. I poked around a bit on ebay.co.uk and didn't see anything even that good.

 

PC Build Steps

Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval

• Install system in case
  • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
• Turn on PC
• setup HDD
• run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
  • run realtemp at the same time

• While in Prime95 test
  • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
  • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
  • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!

What do you guys think??