topic Re: Upgrade Processor for Dell Inspiron Tower in Mobile and Desktop Processors https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Upgrade-Processor-for-Dell-Inspiron-Tower/m-p/1322781#M54199 <P>If it were possible to upgrade, you would have to contact Dell and ask them what processors are compatible with their bios.&nbsp; Then, you could select from those.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>However, your existing processor is soldered on the motherboard.&nbsp;&nbsp; Plus, your system is too old to support an 8th gen or later processor.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You need to get a new or newer system with an 8th gen or later processor.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)<BR />[Windows 11 is the new Vista]</P> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:17:53 GMT AlHill 2021-10-18T10:17:53Z Upgrade Processor for Dell Inspiron Tower https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Upgrade-Processor-for-Dell-Inspiron-Tower/m-p/1322762#M54198 <P>I have a Inspiron DELLTOWER with a Intel Pentium N3700 processor.&nbsp; I would like to upgrade the processor to be compatible with Windows 11.</P> <P>Reaching out to the community to for guidance and advice for the most suitable and compatible processor.</P> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:52:03 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Upgrade-Processor-for-Dell-Inspiron-Tower/m-p/1322762#M54198 vikasar31 2021-10-18T09:52:03Z Re: Upgrade Processor for Dell Inspiron Tower https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Upgrade-Processor-for-Dell-Inspiron-Tower/m-p/1322781#M54199 <P>If it were possible to upgrade, you would have to contact Dell and ask them what processors are compatible with their bios.&nbsp; Then, you could select from those.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>However, your existing processor is soldered on the motherboard.&nbsp;&nbsp; Plus, your system is too old to support an 8th gen or later processor.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You need to get a new or newer system with an 8th gen or later processor.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)<BR />[Windows 11 is the new Vista]</P> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:17:53 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Upgrade-Processor-for-Dell-Inspiron-Tower/m-p/1322781#M54199 AlHill 2021-10-18T10:17:53Z