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Do I need a hardware tpm(or ftpm) or am I good to go?
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The term software tpm is often used erroneously:
There are basically several types of TPM:
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Agree with that. That said...
My June 2021 post at ten forums
My question was rhetorical
The info is still helpful to others though

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Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinu...Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magne...
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom built
- CPU
- Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Aorus Z890 Xtreme AI Top
- Memory
- 64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (6400Mhz)
- Graphics Card(s)
- Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magnetic Fans)
- Sound Card
- Onboard (DTS:X® Ultra Audio: ESS ES9280A DAC)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
- Screen Resolution
- 3840 x 2160
- Hard Drives
- 4 Samsung NVM 990 Pro drives: 1TB (OS), 2TB, 2 X 4TB.
- PSU
- Seasonic TX-1300 (1300 Watts)
- Case
- Cooler Master H500M
- Cooling
- Corsair Link Titan 280 RX RGB
- Keyboard
- Logitech Craft
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 3S
- Internet Speed
- 1TB Download. 512mb Upload
- Browser
- Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Antivirus
- Windows Security
- Other Info
- System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
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Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)Intel Core i9-9900K32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4...Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom built
- CPU
- Intel Core i9-9900K
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme
- Memory
- 32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3600Mhz (B-Die)
- Graphics card(s)
- Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 24-Inch NEC PA242W
- Screen Resolution
- 2880 x 1800
- Hard Drives
- 2 X NVME, 1 X SATA SSD
- PSU
- EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 Watt)
- Case
- Phantek Enthoo Luxe
- Cooling
- Corsair H115i Elite AIO Cooler
- Keyboard
- Logitech Keys
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 3
- Internet Speed
- 1TB Download. 512mb Upload
- Browser
- Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Antivirus
- Windows Security
- Other Info
- Backup System
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Agree with that. That said...
My June 2021 post at ten forums
My question was rhetorical
The info is still helpful to others though
how is another, completely different topic, relevant to this thread?
windows 11amd ryzen 5 7600xCORSAIR - VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2PK 16GB) 5600M...XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600 - OS
- windows 11
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- user built custom
- CPU
- amd ryzen 5 7600x
- Motherboard
- gigabyte aorus elite ax rev 1.0
- Memory
- CORSAIR - VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2PK 16GB) 5600MHz DDR5 C36
- Graphics Card(s)
- XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600
- Sound Card
- n/a
- Monitor(s) Displays
- AOC Gaming 24G2S 24” Frameless Gaming Monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 2x wd black sn770 1tb m.2 drives, one 2tb crucial bx500 ssd
- PSU
- corsair rmx850x
- Case
- corsair airflow 4000d
- Cooling
- 4 noctua 120mm case fans, one DeepCool AK400 ZERO DARK PLUS CPU Air Cooler
- Keyboard
- razor black widow v3
- Mouse
- razor basilisk v3
- Internet Speed
- 1gb
- Browser
- firefox
- Antivirus
- windows defender
- Other Info
- windows 11: 22h2 os build 22621.3007
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how is another, completely different topic, relevant to this thread?
Do you know how to read? My post was directed
@cereberus who quoted my post.
Thank you.
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Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinu...Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magne...
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom built
- CPU
- Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Aorus Z890 Xtreme AI Top
- Memory
- 64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (6400Mhz)
- Graphics Card(s)
- Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magnetic Fans)
- Sound Card
- Onboard (DTS:X® Ultra Audio: ESS ES9280A DAC)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
- Screen Resolution
- 3840 x 2160
- Hard Drives
- 4 Samsung NVM 990 Pro drives: 1TB (OS), 2TB, 2 X 4TB.
- PSU
- Seasonic TX-1300 (1300 Watts)
- Case
- Cooler Master H500M
- Cooling
- Corsair Link Titan 280 RX RGB
- Keyboard
- Logitech Craft
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 3S
- Internet Speed
- 1TB Download. 512mb Upload
- Browser
- Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Antivirus
- Windows Security
- Other Info
- System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
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Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)Intel Core i9-9900K32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4...Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom built
- CPU
- Intel Core i9-9900K
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme
- Memory
- 32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3600Mhz (B-Die)
- Graphics card(s)
- Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 24-Inch NEC PA242W
- Screen Resolution
- 2880 x 1800
- Hard Drives
- 2 X NVME, 1 X SATA SSD
- PSU
- EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 Watt)
- Case
- Phantek Enthoo Luxe
- Cooling
- Corsair H115i Elite AIO Cooler
- Keyboard
- Logitech Keys
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 3
- Internet Speed
- 1TB Download. 512mb Upload
- Browser
- Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Antivirus
- Windows Security
- Other Info
- Backup System
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Do you know how to read? My post was directed
@cereberus who quoted my post.
Thank you.
the insult was not necessary. simply directing me to the post would have sufficed.
windows 11amd ryzen 5 7600xCORSAIR - VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2PK 16GB) 5600M...XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600 - OS
- windows 11
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- user built custom
- CPU
- amd ryzen 5 7600x
- Motherboard
- gigabyte aorus elite ax rev 1.0
- Memory
- CORSAIR - VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2PK 16GB) 5600MHz DDR5 C36
- Graphics Card(s)
- XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600
- Sound Card
- n/a
- Monitor(s) Displays
- AOC Gaming 24G2S 24” Frameless Gaming Monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 2x wd black sn770 1tb m.2 drives, one 2tb crucial bx500 ssd
- PSU
- corsair rmx850x
- Case
- corsair airflow 4000d
- Cooling
- 4 noctua 120mm case fans, one DeepCool AK400 ZERO DARK PLUS CPU Air Cooler
- Keyboard
- razor black widow v3
- Mouse
- razor basilisk v3
- Internet Speed
- 1gb
- Browser
- firefox
- Antivirus
- windows defender
- Other Info
- windows 11: 22h2 os build 22621.3007
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The real question is what do you need a discreet TPM for besides being to able run Windows 11? If the answer is none, then the fTPM is all you need.
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Windows 11 ProAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D32GB DDR5 CL30 Kingston FuryASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Motherboard
- MSI PRO B850-P Wifi
- Memory
- 32GB DDR5 CL30 Kingston Fury
- Graphics Card(s)
- ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB
- Monitor(s) Displays
- LG Ultrawide 34" 1440p+ MSI 27" 4K UHD
- Screen Resolution
- 3440x1440
- Hard Drives
- Main Boot Drive : 512GB Adata XPG RGB Gen3x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
- PSU
- EVGA 750 Watts 80+ Gold
- Case
- Deepcool Genome II
- Cooling
- Thermalright Burst Assassin 120
- Internet Speed
- FTTH 3Gbps
- Browser
- Chrome
- Antivirus
- "Moderna"
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Windows 11 Proi7-4790K16GB Corsair Vengeance ProMSI R9 290
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- CPU
- i7-4790K
- Motherboard
- ASRock Xtreme6 Z97
- Memory
- 16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro
- Graphics card(s)
- MSI R9 290
- Monitor(s) Displays
- LG Ultrawide 34"
- Screen Resolution
- 3440x1440
- Hard Drives
- 500GB Adata SSD (OS Only)
- PSU
- Thermaltake 475 Watts 80 Bronze
- Case
- Thermaltake Commander I Snow Edition
- Cooling
- Deep Cool Archer Air Cooler
- Keyboard
- Armageddon MKA-5R RGB-Hornet
- Mouse
- Logitech G402
- Internet Speed
- 1Gbps
- Browser
- Chrome
- Antivirus
- Moderna :)
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the insult was not necessary. simply directing me to the post would have sufficed.
Well I did take offense the way you came at me. And especially since the post in question clearly has a quoted post in it so....
Sorry.
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Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinu...Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magne...
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom built
- CPU
- Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Aorus Z890 Xtreme AI Top
- Memory
- 64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (6400Mhz)
- Graphics Card(s)
- Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magnetic Fans)
- Sound Card
- Onboard (DTS:X® Ultra Audio: ESS ES9280A DAC)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
- Screen Resolution
- 3840 x 2160
- Hard Drives
- 4 Samsung NVM 990 Pro drives: 1TB (OS), 2TB, 2 X 4TB.
- PSU
- Seasonic TX-1300 (1300 Watts)
- Case
- Cooler Master H500M
- Cooling
- Corsair Link Titan 280 RX RGB
- Keyboard
- Logitech Craft
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 3S
- Internet Speed
- 1TB Download. 512mb Upload
- Browser
- Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Antivirus
- Windows Security
- Other Info
- System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
-
Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)Intel Core i9-9900K32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4...Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom built
- CPU
- Intel Core i9-9900K
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme
- Memory
- 32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3600Mhz (B-Die)
- Graphics card(s)
- Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 24-Inch NEC PA242W
- Screen Resolution
- 2880 x 1800
- Hard Drives
- 2 X NVME, 1 X SATA SSD
- PSU
- EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 Watt)
- Case
- Phantek Enthoo Luxe
- Cooling
- Corsair H115i Elite AIO Cooler
- Keyboard
- Logitech Keys
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 3
- Internet Speed
- 1TB Download. 512mb Upload
- Browser
- Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Antivirus
- Windows Security
- Other Info
- Backup System
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it wasn't meant to offend, I can be a little..blunt at times. I apologize and accept your own apology as well.
windows 11amd ryzen 5 7600xCORSAIR - VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2PK 16GB) 5600M...XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600 - OS
- windows 11
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- user built custom
- CPU
- amd ryzen 5 7600x
- Motherboard
- gigabyte aorus elite ax rev 1.0
- Memory
- CORSAIR - VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2PK 16GB) 5600MHz DDR5 C36
- Graphics Card(s)
- XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600
- Sound Card
- n/a
- Monitor(s) Displays
- AOC Gaming 24G2S 24” Frameless Gaming Monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 2x wd black sn770 1tb m.2 drives, one 2tb crucial bx500 ssd
- PSU
- corsair rmx850x
- Case
- corsair airflow 4000d
- Cooling
- 4 noctua 120mm case fans, one DeepCool AK400 ZERO DARK PLUS CPU Air Cooler
- Keyboard
- razor black widow v3
- Mouse
- razor basilisk v3
- Internet Speed
- 1gb
- Browser
- firefox
- Antivirus
- windows defender
- Other Info
- windows 11: 22h2 os build 22621.3007