Answers: Some computer has TPM, is it in the motherboard?

Jim Thio

I want to buy high end computer with TPM.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module

Where is this TPM chip put? In CPU? In mother board?

Keltari

Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) are put on the motherboard of a computer by the manufacturer.

As far as I know, there are no add-in TPMs on PCI cards or other add-on boards.

EDIT: I do want to add that there are motherboards with slots for TPMs, but the TPM itself is sold separately.

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upgrade - Upgrading a computer with a BTX form-factor motherboard

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Keithius

It's about time for me to upgrade my desktop and finally move into the world of true multi-core computing (the Pentium 4 with Hyperthreading I have now just isn't cutting it anymore).

The motherboard I have won't support newer CPUs (although it uses the LGA 775 "Socket T," the BIOS doesn't support true multi-core CPUs), so I need a new motherboard along with a new CPU.

Problem is, I've got a Dell XPS 400 which uses the BTX form-factor. So the more common ATX form-factor motherboards won't fit at all.

I've been having a heck of a time finding ANY BTX form-factor motherboards that support "modern" CPUs (e.g., Core 2 Duo, or AMD's dual-core CPUs). And when I do find something that looks like it might work, it turns out to be either:

Incredibly expensive
Made for super-small, ultra-quiet PCs rather than just a normal desktop

Or, more commonly, both.

So my question then is: is the BTX form-factor basically a dead-end? Should I give up on trying to find a motherboard that will fit into my case, and just go with a barebones kit or something? I'm trying to recycle as many parts as I can for my upgrade (keep the cost down), and I'd rather not have to buy a whole new case/power supply/etc.

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Some computer has TPM, is it in the motherboard?