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Captain_Yuri said:

Microsoft is doubling down on their stupidity by now requiring TPM 2.0 instead of 1.4 like previously listed and emphasizing that you will need a newer CPU

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 will only support 8th Gen and up CPUs. According to Microsoft, Windows 11 will not install on earlier CPUs. This means Microsoft's own Surface Pro 4, Surface Pro (2017), and Surface Studio 2 ($3,499) will not be upgradeable to Windows 11 🤯 https://t.co/tVbEbbKYDy

— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) June 26, 2021

https://download.microsoft.com/download/7/8/8/788bf5ab-0751-4928-a22c-dffdc23c27f2/Minimum%20Hardware%20Requirements%20for%20Windows%2011.pdf

I still do not believe they will go through with this. I think (but don't quote me on this) they try to do this every generation but they end up backpaddling. Apparently they are going to have a blog post about this sometime next week. Least some of the memes are funny.

For customers with older CPUs we have another product. It is called Windows 10

- Don Mattrick

— Behzad (@behzad_abd) June 26, 2021

My bet TPM 2.0 and limited CPU support will be a requirement for OEM copies for pre builds and system integrated but not for retail copies for DIY's in the end.