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Change W10 motherboard to accept Windows 11
I have a 9-year-old Windows 10 desktop computer that I've managed to keep in pretty good shape. I recently replaced my laptop with one that runs W11. Now I want to install W11 on my desktop and the Microsoft "PC Health Check" utility says that my computer isin't compatible with W11.
It seems that I should be able to upgrade my W10 computer without buying a whole new tower. I've replaced everything on the inside except the motherboard, but I believe that I'm capable of that also.
Is there a good way to e.g., replace the MoBo to render my W10 desktop W11-worthy? If so, what should I consider? Is size (dimensions) pretty much standard? Do mobos come with CPU, memory, and other essential components preinstalled? Will plugin connectors for power supply, hard/optical drives be standard? Or is it recommended that cost and functionality considerations dictate that I simply bite the bullet and replace the entire computer.
Finally, if I'm going to purchase a new mobo, what are the recommended sites?