Running Windows 7 on new generation Motherboard CPU combo

[stever1954]

Hi Forum members - In common with Natalie EGH (see thread
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-3602341/newest-motherboard-cpu-combo-run-windows.html) I don't want to run Windows 10 as I really like Windows 7 (I have licenced copies of Ultimate and Professional).

I want to replace my motherboard/CPU combo and am looking for your help!!

My case is a SilverStone which will accommodate Extended ATX boards - I have 6 HDD's in the case (1 SSD and 5 eSATA's). I run my Bluray/DVD/CD Rom drive through a USB 3.0 connection. I have multiple fans within the case, an Audiophile Sound Card with true stereo outputs as well as the usual 5.1 etc (I archive all my CD's as uncompressed WAV's and use my PC as a music player through my HiFi separates system).

I also archive all my BluRays on HDD and play back via my LED TV using HDMI via a dedicated Graphics card.

Can anyone suggest a relatively recent motherboard/CPU combo which is still available and will handle all the above?

Many thanks for your help everyone,

Best,

Steve

 

[vapour]

what is the major usage and budget? UK?
can you list all the rig parts? GPU? PSU? RAM?

 

[smorizio]

amd ryzen cpu do have windows 7 drivers. there listed on amd web page under there drivers.

 

[Calvin7]

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII RANGER LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132586

6th Generation Skylake CPUs have OFFICIAL support for Windows 7 with Intel 100 Series Chipset Motherboards. Your choice of 6th Gen Skylake CPU is supported in Windows 7.

 

[stever1954]

amd ryzen cpu do have windows 7 drivers. there listed on amd web page under there drivers.

Thank you Smorizio, that's really helpful

 

[stever1954]

what is the major usage and budget? UK?
can you list all the rig parts? GPU? PSU? RAM?

Thanks Vapour - I am travelling at the moment and don't have the full spec with me - will have a look and get back to you. Thanks for replying

 

[stever1954]

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII RANGER LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132586

6th Generation Skylake CPUs have OFFICIAL support for Windows 7 with Intel 100 Series Chipset Motherboards. Your choice of 6th Gen Skylake CPU is supported in Windows 7.

Many thanks Calvin, that's great - I am now contacting Asus direct to see if I can source that Motherboard locally to me rather than have it shipped from the US as I am desperate to get this sorted !!

 

[smorizio]

there is a program called classic shell i use it on my dad pc as he liked 7 over 10. it makes windows 10 look and act like windows 7. with windows 10 the last iso is still taking older windows 7 codes and giving people digital licences for windows 10.;