ZOTAC PCs and Windows 11 Compatibility
2021.09.02 8:00 AM
Microsoft announced that Windows 11 OS will be coming 2021 and with it, new requirements. So what are they?
Hardware requirements
To install or upgrade to Windows 11, devices must meet the following minimum hardware requirements:
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with two or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or system on a chip (SoC).
- RAM: 4 gigabytes (GB) or greater.
- Storage: 64 GB* or greater available storage is required to install Windows 11.
- Additional storage space might be required to download updates and enable specific features.
- Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with a WDDM 2.0 driver.
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
- Display: High definition (720p) display, 9" or greater monitor, 8 bits per color channel.
- Internet connection: Internet connectivity is necessary to perform updates, and to download and use some features.
- Windows 11 Home edition requires an Internet connection and a Microsoft Account to complete device setup on first use.
Source - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/windows-11-requirements
To see what AMD processors are Windows 11 compatible visit - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-amd-processors
To see what Intel processors are Windows 11 compatible visit - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors
If reading the above is too much of a chore, you can always download, install, and run Microsoft’s PC Health Check app to see if your PC meets the requirements to run Windows 11 here when it’s available - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11
But you’re probably here because you have a ZOTAC PC system and want to know if it will be compatible with Windows 11 whether it be a ZBOX Mini PC or ZOTAC GAMING desktop. Our team has gathered the various models that are Windows 11 compatible so please check the list below:
ZBOX Mini PCs
E Series
ZBOX-ECM73070C
ZBOX-ECM7307LH
ZBOX-ECM53060C
ZBOX-EN072080S
ZBOX-EN072070S
ZBOX-EN052060C
ZBOX-EN72080V
ZBOX-EN72070V
ZBOX-EN52060V
ZBOX-EN51660T
ZBOX-EC52070D
ZBOX-EC72070S
ZBOX-EC52060S
Q Series
ZBOX-QCM7T3000
ZBOX-QX3P5000
ZBOX-QX3P3000
VR Series
Inspire Studio Series
M Series
ZBOX-MI662NANO
ZBOX-MI642NANO
ZBOX-MI622NANO
ZBOX-MA621NANO
ZBOX-MI660NANO
ZBOX-MI640NANO
ZBOX-MI620NANO
ZBOX-MI621NANO
ZBOX-MI574
ZBOX-MI554
ZBOX-MI643
ZBOX-MI623
C Series
ZBOX-CI662NANO
ZBOX-CI642NANO
ZBOX-CI622NANO
ZBOX-CA621NANO
ZBOX-CI660NANO
ZBOX-CI640NANO
ZBOX-CI620NANO
ZBOX-CI621NANO
ZBOX-CI331NANO
ZBOX-CI329NANO
ZBOX-CI341
P Series
B Series
ZOTAC GAMING Desktop Systems
MEK ULTRA
MEK ULTRA-GU208TC7R1B
MEK ULTRA-GU208TC901B
MEK ULTRA-GU208TC701B
MEK ULTRA-GU2080C701B
MEK ULTRA-GU2070C701B
MEK MINI
MEKMINI-GM2070C5R0B
MEKMINI-GM2070C5R1B
MEKMINI-GM2070C7R0B
MEKMINI-GM2070C7R1B
MEKMINI-GM206SC5R0B
MEKMINI-GM206SC5R1B
MEKMINI-GM207SC7R0B
MEKMINI-GM207SC7R1B
MEKMINI-GM2060C5R0B
MEKMINI-GM2060C5R1B
MEK1
MEK1-G11080C700B
MEK1-G11080C701B
MEK1-G12060C5R0B
MEK1-G12060C5R1B
If you see a model that you own/have listed above, then it is Windows 11 compatible. However, it will require a BIOS update to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) feature. Our team is working to get them available as soon as they can. The BIOS needs to be created, tested, and then finally released for public download on the zotac.com website Download Center - https://www.zotac.com/support#download
One exception that doesn’t require a BIOS update are the ZOTAC GAMING MEK ULTRA systems. However, a BIOS change is still needed where you will need to enter the BIOS menu and enable the Intel Trusted Platform Technology feature under the SECURITY tab of the BIOS menu.
If you don’t see a specific model on the list, it’s not Windows 11 compatible as it does not meet the Windows 11 requirements listed above.
