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Which socket by AMD uses a land grid array rather than a pin grid array?
Socket F
Which are ways to connect a CPU to a socket?
Land grid array and Pin grid array
What does PGA mean in computing?
PGA Pin Grid Array is the socket that holds the CPU, there is also the LGA/ land grid array
What AMD socket uses a land grid array?
AMD sockets that use a land grid array (LGA) configuration include the AM5 socket, which supports Ryzen 7000 series processors. In this design, the pins are located on the socket itself rather than on the CPU, helping to improve durability and ease of installation. This marks a departure from previous AMD sockets, which typically used a pin grid array (PGA) layout.
What is the difference between Land Grid Array and Pin Grid Array?
Land Grid Array (LGA) is a type of CPU socket where the pins are on the socket instead of the CPU. This design makes the CPU more durable and easier to install. Pin Grid Array (PGA) is a type of CPU socket where the pins are on the CPU itself. PGAs are typically less expensive to produce compared to LGAs.
What is the difference between PGA and LGA?
LGA : Land Grid Array <== pins are in the socket, no pins are attached on the CPU, only pads. PGA: Pin Grid Array <== pins are attached on to the socket, the socket has some sort of "holes" that hold the processor
What is the difference between plga775 and lga775?
LGA stands for Land Grid Array (which means that the pins are integrated into the motherboard within the socket and not into the CPU) and PLGA stands for Plastic Land Grid Array. Which means that the socket is made of plastic.
What is the latest socket used by intell desktop processors?
The latest Intel socket uses a land grid array (LGA) that uses lands rather than pins. The release of the i7 has shadowed the LGA775 with the all new, Socket B (LGA 1366).
What is an lga775 and how does it work?
The LGA 775, or Socket T, is an Intel CPU socket for the desktop. Its job is to provide mechanical and electrical connections between the microprocessor and the PCB. LGA stands for Land Grid Array.
Why is it important to insert a processor straight down into a socket rather than sliding the processor in from the side or allowing it to tilt into the socket?
Because the pins on the bottom of the processor can be easily bent (assuming that this is a processor for a PGA (Pin Grid Array) or SPGA (Staggerd PGA) socket. It is worth noting though that a processor for a LGA (Land Grid Array) socket is not as susceptible to this as the there are lands or pads on the bottom of the processor instead of pins; the pins are in the socket. The book that asks this question assumes PGA. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Very true BUT you can bend the lands in an LGA socket, rendering the socket hence the motherboard useless!
What slot on a motherboard does the CPU fit in?
The CPU fits into a specific slot on the motherboard known as a CPU socket. This socket type varies depending on the CPU architecture, with common types including LGA (Land Grid Array) and PGA (Pin Grid Array). The socket ensures proper alignment and electrical connections between the CPU and the motherboard. It's essential to match the CPU with the compatible socket type to ensure proper functionality.
What is the connector that interfaces between the motherboard and the processor?
The connector that interfaces between the motherboard and the processor is called the CPU socket. This socket serves as a physical and electrical interface, allowing the processor to communicate with the motherboard and other components. Different CPU sockets are designed for specific processor architectures, ensuring compatibility between the motherboard and the CPU. Examples of popular CPU socket types include LGA (Land Grid Array) and PGA (Pin Grid Array).
