I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Andre Da Costa Article Author. Windows 10 supports maximum memory configurations that were formerly available only in the realm of servers. Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise both support up to GB on the x64 platform. Windows 10 supports a maximum of two physical CPUs, but the number of logical processors or cores varies based on the processor architecture.
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That earlier page said Windows 11 would also require TPM capable of at least 1. Both of these technologies are designed to improve the security of Windows, and prevent malware and ransomware from tampering with encryption keys and other secure elements of the operating system.
Now, it appears Microsoft may be mandating TPM 2. This is the first significant shift in Windows hardware requirements since the release of Windows 8 back in , and the CPU changes are understandably catching people by surprise.
Microsoft is also requiring a front-facing camera for all Windows 11 devices except desktop PCs from January onwards. Subscribe to get the best Verge-approved tech deals of the week. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. If you haven't updated your BIOS in a few years , you may even have to upgrade to every version in-between yours and the current one first. As with many things, the best solution is to Google " your motherboard BIOS update" and see what comes up. Just be absolutely sure that you don't accidentally try to update your system with a similarly named BIOS program.
The best-case scenario is that it won't work; the worst-case scenario is that it will brick your computer. In order to upgrade your CPU, you'll need a soft cloth, paper towels, rubbing alcohol and thermal paste. You'll almost certainly need a screwdriver, although what kind depends on how your heatsink and computer case are secured. I got by just fine with a small Phillips head; your needs may vary. You can also wear an anti-static band if you want to play things really safe.
Personally, I found it easier to just ground myself every so often. You can do this with anything, from a sink faucet to the outside of your computer case, so long as it's made of metal. Similarly, you'll want a hard surface on which to work, such as a workbench, or even a hardwood floor. You should probably clean said section of floor first. A bowl to hold loose screws never hurt anyone, either. Avoid rugs and carpets; take your socks off if you're especially superstitious, and don't wear a fuzzy sweater.
Unsurprisingly, you've got to open up your PC before you do any work inside of it. Apologies for the absolute mess of wires inside mine; you keep things as clean as you can, but at a certain point, you just accept the chaos for what it is. Since you've opened up your computer, it never hurts to grab a can of compressed air and blow the dust out of everything.
The heatsink is the part of your computer that connects to your processor on one end, and your fan on the other end. You may also have a simple fan instead. The heatsink's function is to collect and dissipate heat generated by the CPU.
The fan's function is to provide cool air inside your PC. As such, you'll have to remove either one before you can access the CPU itself. Exactly how you accomplish this task will depend on what kind of heatsink or fan you have, but you'll probably have to unscrew whatever's keeping it in place first.
Just use common sense here: Unscrew whatever needs to be unscrewed, and don't pull too hard if something doesn't come loose at first. If you have any trouble removing it, find the model number and look it up online. Someone may have tips on how to remove it safely. Technically, the world wouldn't end if you leave old thermal paste on your heatsink or fan. But since you're about to apply a new coat anyway, it's better to get rid of the old stuff and start fresh.
You don't want a layer of thermal paste on top of another layer of thermal paste, since this would reduce its conductivity and render the heatsink less effective.
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