Basically I've updated my build with new hardware (mobo, ram, CPU, even PSU). In my current system I'm running one SSD with Windows 10 and another Windows 7. The problem is that I'm being told Windows 7 won't run on the new Ryzen 3600 and B450 motherboard. I currently use the Windows 7 SSD not connected to the internet to run a handful of games from roughly 20 years ago that only run on Win7 or earlier. Unfortunately due to SecuRom, early directx and other issues, these games simply will not play on Win10. And no, they're not on GOG.
I know, I know, there are virtual systems and I've had the discussion several times with people who thought they were going to crack the code and make these games run on virtual emulation and they never work. Let's just accept that I need the Windows 7 drive. So, the old motherboard I'm no longer going to need is ATX and the CPU is an i5-2400. In short, it's too big to keep just for occasional use. Would it be possible to pop the CPU out and put it in some (now) very cheap micro-sized board only for these games to run? I don't mind keeping something the size of a console, but another ATX tower starts getting silly. If you happen to have other solutions, I'm all ears.
Thank you!
I know, I know, there are virtual systems and I've had the discussion several times with people who thought they were going to crack the code and make these games run on virtual emulation and they never work. Let's just accept that I need the Windows 7 drive. So, the old motherboard I'm no longer going to need is ATX and the CPU is an i5-2400. In short, it's too big to keep just for occasional use. Would it be possible to pop the CPU out and put it in some (now) very cheap micro-sized board only for these games to run? I don't mind keeping something the size of a console, but another ATX tower starts getting silly. If you happen to have other solutions, I'm all ears.
Thank you!