New Computer questions for installing Windows 11

I'm building a new desktop for myself from scratch.
Motherboard, CPU, Memory, SSD, case and video card.

I know I need to ENABLE TPM 2.0 in BIOS of the Gigabyte Aorus B560M Pro motherboard.
I just made a bootable Windows 11 install USB from Microsoft.
I have a never installed Win10 OEM disk with code that I was planning to use on the Windows 11 install from USB.

Questions:
1. Do I need to install Windows 10 OEM disk first with Lic Code then later upgrade to Windows 11
OR
Can I install Windows 11 from USB and enter the Windows 10 OEM Lic Code when asked during the Windows 11 install?

What do you suggest or think is the best way for me to install Win11on the new box?

Thank you

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My new system specs-
Case: Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact
Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus B560M Pro
CPU: Intel i5-11500
Video: Will use the Intel CPU Graphics initially
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX total 16 GB (2 x 8) DDR4 3200
Samsung 980 Pro NVme M.2 256 GB for C: Drive
Additional 1Tb SSD for main storage, data, backups, etc.
Power Supply: 750 watt Gold Plus

You do not need to install Windows 10 first. Just boot the computer from the Windows 11 USB and do a clean install.

Looks like you have a nice build planned. I would suggest getting a 2 TB SSD for backups, storage, etc. You'd be surprised how fast you can fill up a 1TB drive.

When performing a clean install of Windows 11 the OS can be installed in a supported or unsupported computer environment.

The advantages of the supported computer environment are related to performance and security.

If Windows 11 is clean installed in an unsupported computer environment (CPU not on the supported list, TPM 1.2 or no TPM, BIOS legacy or UEFI with CSM, Drive partition MBR, etc. it may have problems updating Windows or Microsoft defender. In other EF threads members have clean installed Windows 11 on very old hardware and have had automatic windows and Microsoft defender updates without problems.

So clean install Windows 11 and modify the configuration as needed to fully benefit from the improvements in performance and security.

If you want the option to test drive windows 11 and return to windows 10 you can clean install windows 10 and make a free backup image.

Then you can go back and forth as you wish.

NavyLCDR said:

You do not need to install Windows 10 first. Just boot the computer from the Windows 11 USB and do a clean install.

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Thank you all for your information.
Being I can install via the Win11 USB and possible use the Windows 10 Lic will make the install easy.

Iggy_AZ said:

Thank you all for your information.
Being I can install via the Win11 USB and possible use the Windows 10 Lic will make the install easy.

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You should have no issue.. I installed 11 with my 10 key as a clean instillation and it just worked.
BTW.. Nice PC parts.. have fun.

Update:
All went well with my new build.
Love this Fractal case, CPU and NVme drive!
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Case: Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact
MotherboaCrd: Gigabyte Aorus B560M Pro
CPU: Intel i5-11500
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black edition
Video: Will use the Intel CPU Graphics initially
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX total 16 GB (2 x 8) DDR4 3200
Samsung 980 Pro NVme M.2 256 GB for C: Drive
Additional 1Tb SSD for main storage, data, backups, etc.
Power Supply: 750 watt Gold Plus

All I can say is it's super fast compared to my 9 year old desktop build.
I guess I'm finally up to speed in the 21st Century.