- Mar 2, 2025
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Good day or night,
I’ve been reading a few articles here about the 'TPM 2.0 Encryption Security Module' for Windows 11.
And as I inch closer to finishing my research on all parts and components for my upcoming new build in a 3-4 weeks, I see the MoBo that I plan to purchase has this 12-pin TPM Module Connector port/pins on it.
But after searching for the correct module, it seems that the one I need is nowhere to be found.
This MoBo is fairly new - might only be about 9-10 months old since becoming available, so that may be why.
I did read and acknowledge some posts on here that said ‘MS has relaxed the requirements…’.
Still, I’m naturally concerned about spending $1,200-1,500 or more on a new build, and going through the careful, delicate installation process - only to have things subsequently go for sh!t, simply because I couldn’t find (or more like no one seems to make or sell) this small, $20-30 TPM Module for my prospective MoBo.
The board I have my eye on, (and so far, really liking) is the MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi - AMD AM5 Socket.
After days and days of relentless research, this one seems to check all my boxes.
(* I have not actually purchased anything for this new build just yet – still doing research on all parts and requirements.)
Product and Manual page here:
https://us.msi.com/search/MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi
The very limited info on the TPM Module, is on page 50 of 81 in the manual.
I do see other modules available for earlier versions, like older DDR3 and lower tier chip sets than the board I’m looking at - (like the X670 chip set, etc).
And although those modules look like they’ll fit the same 12-pin configuration physically, I’m guessing I would need the very one specified for my MoBo AM5 chip set and Windows 11 for software and hardware compatibility.
So... do I really actually need this F'n thing?
And if so, can I use what’s available for the X670 AM5 chip set MoBo, which is just an earlier model, (if I can't find the very one I need)?
(My guess would be no.)
Thanks guys,
Jay
I’ve been reading a few articles here about the 'TPM 2.0 Encryption Security Module' for Windows 11.
And as I inch closer to finishing my research on all parts and components for my upcoming new build in a 3-4 weeks, I see the MoBo that I plan to purchase has this 12-pin TPM Module Connector port/pins on it.
But after searching for the correct module, it seems that the one I need is nowhere to be found.
This MoBo is fairly new - might only be about 9-10 months old since becoming available, so that may be why.
I did read and acknowledge some posts on here that said ‘MS has relaxed the requirements…’.
Still, I’m naturally concerned about spending $1,200-1,500 or more on a new build, and going through the careful, delicate installation process - only to have things subsequently go for sh!t, simply because I couldn’t find (or more like no one seems to make or sell) this small, $20-30 TPM Module for my prospective MoBo.
The board I have my eye on, (and so far, really liking) is the MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi - AMD AM5 Socket.
After days and days of relentless research, this one seems to check all my boxes.
(* I have not actually purchased anything for this new build just yet – still doing research on all parts and requirements.)
Product and Manual page here:
https://us.msi.com/search/MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi
The very limited info on the TPM Module, is on page 50 of 81 in the manual.
I do see other modules available for earlier versions, like older DDR3 and lower tier chip sets than the board I’m looking at - (like the X670 chip set, etc).
And although those modules look like they’ll fit the same 12-pin configuration physically, I’m guessing I would need the very one specified for my MoBo AM5 chip set and Windows 11 for software and hardware compatibility.
So... do I really actually need this F'n thing?
And if so, can I use what’s available for the X670 AM5 chip set MoBo, which is just an earlier model, (if I can't find the very one I need)?
(My guess would be no.)
Thanks guys,
Jay
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