HP ENVY 700-215xt CTO Desktop PC question

[BruceBitt]

Can you add a TPM chip by yourself to HP 700 215 for Windows 11. Or do I need to buy new PC?

I see that the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) is a requirement for Windows 11. Can I add a chip to the motherboard or buy an add-on card to fulfill the TPM requirement or will I be required to buy a complete new HP PC to mee the TPM 2.0 requirement. The HP 700 215 I have works great with no issues. I updated the video, memory, and drive to SSD and seem a real waste to start over?

[TheOldMan]

First - the TPM part of Windows 11 requirement is for a PC that has an older version installed and it stands for Trusted Platform Module.

If the PC in question does not have a TPM module, then it is not a problem.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-explains-windows-11-requirement-tpm-20

Taken from that page "TPM is a chip that's integrated into a motherboard on a PC or added to a CPU. It helps protect sensitive data, user credentials, and encryption keys. It helps protect PCs from malware and ransomware attacks, which are becoming more common."

"All certified Windows 11 systems will come with a TPM 2.0 chip to help ensure customers benefit from security backed by a hardware root-of-trust," explains Weston.

The requirements for Windows 11 are explained here, and the TPM is also discussed

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-11-understanding-the-system-requirements-and-the-securi...

If the TPM module is not installed, there are certain security services that will not run.  It does mention that the TPM is required on new Windows 11 PC's but it can be installed on older PC's.

[BruceBitt]

Thank you for the reply. I think I understand the process and the necessity for the added security. I'm not clear on how to add the required TPM  chip or addon card to the HP ENVY 700-215xt. Since this is a new announcement from Microsoft and there is sometime before Windows 11will be release and they will support Windows 10 until 2025. There is no rush on a solution.  However, I always like to keep up with all the newest security offering to keep protected. 

Bruce

[TheOldMan]

There seems to be some questions concerning this requirement.  To my knowledge there is not an easy way to add the TPM module to an existing motherboard.  I did read some info about CPU's that my have it instead.  Hmmmmmmmmm,  I am sure as the time gets closer for people to install the new Windows 11 on equipment that is not new or is DIY desktop, there will be certain ways explored and solutions given.  It appears that Microsoft is pushing new equipment, instead of upgrading.

[BruceBitt]

Newegg has this which is a HP addon TPM 2.0 GEN10 KIT, but the details are very light. So I guess we will see?

https://www.newegg.com/hp-864279-b21/p/354-000C-001D1?Description=hp%20tpm%202.0&cm_re=hp_tpm%202.0-...

[TheOldMan]

That is indeed an add-on TPM.  Well that answers the question "Can I add a chip to the motherboard or buy an add-on card to fulfill the TPM requirement"

That particular kit is intended for the HPE Gen10 servers

https://h20195.www2.hpe.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c04939549.pdf

Since they have those for servers, it would stand to reason someone will make a version for the general public, too.

Good find @BruceBitt