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IS There is no clear way to distinguish how a CPU will fit into a socket?
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∙ 14y ago
AMD and Intel processors tend to have a small arrow on one of the corners. Looking from the bottom you will see a missing pin. This corner fits into the part of the socket which often has a similar arrow and missing hole. That corner is usually at the place where the socket lever is.
The CPU will only fit one way so you will know when it is correct.
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What socket does the microprocessor attach to?
The microprocessor is installed into the CPU socket on the motherboard. A CPU socket can only fit a certain range of microprocessors.
What is a FC-PGA socket?
It is a type of array to fit into an intel Socket 370 or Socket 478 CPU socket.
What is a 462 chipset?
A 462Chipset indicates that the CPU will fit into socket 462. So if you have a motherboard with a 462 Chipset and you want to upgrade or change your CPU you have to ensure it will fit into socket 462.
Will dual CPU socket motherboard with quadcore CPUs on each socket give double performance?
Dual cpu socket motherboards are for workstations/servers and won't fit in you typical case. Yes it boosts the performance.
What are CPU socket types?
They are basically formats for which CPU format will fit into what board. For example, any core 2 duo processor from Intel is probably an LGA 775 and will fit into LGA 775 socket motherboard. Any Core i7 processor will fit into any LGA 1366 socket motherboard. The list goes on.
When buying a motherboardthe CPU needs to be compatibleexplain?
Each motherboard possesses certain socket type, for instance, from Intel LGA 771, LGA 775, Socket 478, 604, Socket M and P, for AMD Socket 754, 939, 940, AM2, AM2+, Socket F and socket S1. Thus, when you are going to buy a motherboard you have to have or buy a CPU with the same type of socket. A CPU with one type of socket will not fit another type of socket!
Will an AM3 plus CPU fit a 939 socket?
No, it will definitely not fit. If you have an AM3+ CPU like for example an FX-8150 or an FX-6100, a Phenom X4 or even an AMD Athlon II X2, you have to use an AM3+ socket, or in the case of the Athlon II X2, or X3, or X4, or the Phenom family of CPU's you can use AM3+'s predecessor: the AM3, as well as the AM3+. However, the 939 is a much older socket which is not compatible with most modern day AMD CPU's.
Can more then one size of CPU fit in one motherboard?
no, the CPU has to be of the same socket size as the socket on the motherboard. If by chance you mean quad core in a socket that had a dual core originally, then yes its possible because they are of the same physical size assuming they both have the same socket type. A program like cpuz or the owners manual on your manual should be of some help.
What is the function of a socket processor?
"Socket" is what you call the frame the processor is seated on. There's "socket A processors" for example, maybe that is what you mean. They perform the same task as any other processor, they just happen to fit on a normed socket called "socket A". A socket has no processor of its own, it just connects the CPU to the motherboard.
Will a processor chip from a PGA479M socket fit in a PGA478M socket?
Yes, dependent on CPU...I have just put a Core2Duo from a PGA478m into a PGA479m board, and the Celeron that was in the 479 into the 478. Both laptops run fine.
Will Intel core i7 3960x CPU fit in asus saber-toothed 990fx motherboard?
No, it will not. Asus Sabertooth 990FX uses AM3+ socket which accommodates AMD processors only.
Will Intel core i7-3960x CPU fit in Asus saber-toothed 990fx motherboard?
No, it will not. Asus Sabertooth 990FX uses AM3+ socket which accommodates AMD processors only.
