Hey everyone! I have this old desktop I've been using for about 13 years. It's mainly for playing Europa Universalis 4, and surprisingly, it still runs great for that! But now that Microsoft is pushing us to switch to Windows 11, I started looking into my options. I found out that I could either buy a new PC, switch to Linux, or try some complicated workaround that Microsoft doesn't actually support, none of which sounded appealing. After digging a bit deeper, I discovered that my Asus Maximus VI Formula motherboard has a 20-pin TPM connector. I'm wondering if buying and installing a TPM 2.0 chip would make my motherboard compatible with Windows 11. I saw some chips on Amazon for around $40 each. Logically, it seems like it should work, but I was surprised to find that none of the articles I read mentioned this as a solution. Any insights would be super helpful. Thanks!
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Actually, your setup is quite old for Windows 11. The requirement includes having at least an 8th Gen Intel CPU. But, if you're set on trying, there's a simpler workaround. You can download the Windows 11 ISO and use Rufus to create a bootable USB. Rufus will let you bypass the TPM and CPU requirements during the install.
Yeah, you could try using Rufus to create a bootable USB with the Windows 11 ISO and ignore the TPM requirement during installation. It's not too complicated, and a lot of people have done it that way. Just make sure to back up your files before making any big changes!
Another option is to explore Linux Mint. It's a solid OS and could be a good fit if you want to avoid the hassle of upgrades and requirements for Windows 11. Just something to consider!
While adding a TPM 2.0 chip might seem like a good idea, it's important to note that your CPU also needs to be 8th Gen or newer for Windows 11 compatibility. Most systems with that CPU generation have the TPM built-in, so it's not commonly done. Better to check the CPU requirement first before spending on that chip.
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