Question Windows 7 compatibility with i7-7700/i7-7700K

[Alluseri]

I know this is a second question today but I need to know for sure
Is Windows 7 compatible with Intel Core i7-7700(K)? Core i5-9600K?
Is it MOBO dependent?

 

[ohio_buckeye]

New hardware isn't compatible with 7. So I doubt that those CPUs are. Windows 7 exits support next week so it's best to move on at this point.

 

[SamirD]

Older os support is generally related to if drivers for that OS are still available. No driver, no support. And a lot of times the manufacturer will have support while a mobo support page won't have it listed. It was the same with xp and vista.

 

[InvalidError]

For the most part, even if Intel does not officially support an OS or Microsoft does not officially support a given CPU on a given OS version, the generic Microsoft drivers will still be enough get you up and running anyway, you just won't have performance and functionality beyond what the generic drivers support.