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April 4th, 2025 17:47
Inspiron 27 7775 AIO, motherboard replacement for Windows 11
I am looking to update my Dell Desktop to run Windows 11 that is only 3 years old but apparently needs the motherboard replaced. My specs are
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 1700, Summit Ridge 14nm Technology
RAM: 16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1197MHz (17-17-17-39)
Motherboard: Dell Inc. 0KFKMF (AM4)
Graphics: Inspiron 7775(3840x2160@60Hz), 8192MB ATI Radeon RX 580 Graphics Dell
Storage: 931GB Seagate ST1000LM035-1RK172 (SATA ), 238GB PM981 NVMe Samsung 256GB (Unknown (SSD)
I understand that the CPU socket and architecture are incompatible and will need to replace the entire motherboard to upgrade to a newer AMD CPU. I found this info relating to my motherboard vs the Ryzen AI 300 series required for running Windows 11. The Ryzen 7 1700 uses the AM4 socket, while the Ryzen AI 300 series uses a different socket and architecture, likely AM5 or a new mobile socket, making them incompatible.
BUT, I also understand that Dell all-in-one computers often have custom, non-standard motherboards, which may limit or prohibit upgrade attempts. I DO NOT WANT TO PURCHASE A NEW COMPUTER as I haven't even paid this one off yet and it works perfectly. Is this possible to run Windows 11 on this desktop model OR should I just keep running Windows 10 Home which will be unsupported later this year. I use this computer for running my own business as well as personal matters. Any guidance would be massively appreciated!
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SillyMe80513
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April 4th, 2025 17:51
I should correct the above subject line: I want to replace a Windows 10 compatible motherboard with a Win 11 compatible one. I will hire this out if it can be done inexpensively or for less than the cost of replacing this computer.
ejn63
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April 4th, 2025 18:51
There is no upgrade board that will both fit the system and be supported by Windows11. It is still possible to run Windows 11 in unsupported mode, but the only option if you want a fully supported CPU is a new system.
You may have had this system for three years, but it was released in 2017, so it's far older than you think.