Windows 11 Upgrade
How to Install Windows 11 Pro
- Install Windows 11 via usb flash drive created from Microsoft.
- Create an account using Microsoft Live ID, as there will not be an option to do an offline install.
- Register version of Windows with same key used for Windows 7 Pro (Key is in D:\Source)
- Once Windows 11 Pro registered, go System > Recovery > Reset. Tell it to reset from local install (don’t re-download)
- Now during the install steps you’ll be able to choose to do an off-line install.
Hardware
CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor (Purchased For $219.99 – MicroCenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (Purchased For $25.00 – newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z490-A PRO ATX LGA1200 Motherboard (Purchased For $85.00 – newegg refurbished)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory (Purchased For $49.50 – newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5” 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $46.99 – newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5” 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $46.99 – newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3 GB GAMING Video Card ($0.00 – from old computer)
Case: be quiet! Pure Base 600 ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $79.90 – newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA G3 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $49.99 – newegg)
Total: $603.36