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Why is it important to match the motherboard socket type with the proccessor socket type?
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The match means the difference between a working computer and a computer that is completely destroyed.
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What is a socket motherboard?
Well, all motherboards are socket motherboards (When we're talking about the personal computer, of course!). The socket and socket type are what determine which processor you can use with your board! Take AM2 / AM3+ for example. Motherboards with the AM2 / AM3+ socket can house processors from the Phenom and FX-X family of AMD processors. It is very important that you make sure the socket type on your motherboard and processor match if you are considering doing an upgrade-- Different socket types aren't compatible!
Motherboard fatal1ty aa8xe you were wondering if you could put a duel core or quad core processor on it if the fsb match up and the socket set match....?
Yes you can, as long as the CPU runs at 533/800/1066MHz FSB. (Which most of the new Socket 775's do). You will be fine.. As a add on, this is one hell of a nice board.. Great choice :) Hope this helps be safe Cadishead Computers
What improvements would be by upgrading the motherboard?
Some motherboards are extremely large and will not fit in some cases.. that can be an issue, though it will be immediately obvious. A more important check is that your parts will be compatible with the board which will simply require some quick research. Beyond that, there's nothing to worry about
What is the difference between a motherboard's socket and chip set?
The socket is where you would put the processor. Every motherboard states what socket it uses. AM1, AM2, and AM3 are used for AMD CPUs while LGA sockets are for Intel CPUs. When buying a motherboard and/or processor, you need to make sure they match each other's socket type. The chipset is just the type of chipset the motherboard uses itself.All you need to know when building/upgrading a computer are the following:Power connector type (modern motherboards use a 24-pin connector but there are still some 20-pin power supplies available for older computers)CPU socket typeRAM type (DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, etc.)Hard drive type (SATA is the standard nowadays but older machines used IDE)Expansion slot types (PCI and PCIe are used in a modern motherboard but AGP, VLBus, EISA, ISA, and MicroChannel have been used in the past; if you find something old enough to use something other than PCI or PCIe, avoid it)
When you are building a computer do you need to buy parts with same sockets or different sockets?
The socket type of the motherboard and the CPU must match. So if you are going with a Socket 478 CPU, for example, you need to buy a Socket 478 motherboard. Some online stores allow you to buy the two as a bundle usually at a price savings too. The mobo and CPU will be matched up so you can't make a mistake (besides socket type there are other factors such as the front side bus speed and such). One place that has this feature is www.mwave.com under Catalog-->Motherboards-->Bundles. I'm sure other sites have this feature too.In addition, everything else must match too. You have to have the same memory and peripheral cards that the motherboard uses. You cannot use laptop memory on a desktop, nor use the wrong generation of memory, such as using DDR2 memory in a DDR3 socket. Nor can you use an AGP or a legacy PCI card in a PCI Express (PCI-E) socket. You can use shorter PCI-E cards in a longer socket, but generally not the other way around.Also, you must have a power supply that matches all the power cords that you will need inside the computer. It must have what each drive needs, as well as what your video card may need. It must have the correct ATX connectors to plug into the motherboard. The additional ATX cable is an exception since you can sometimes plug an 8-pin variation of it onto a 4-pin socket if the board has room. The other way around might work, but is not advised. Yes, the wires are often all redundant, but, having less of them may make them warmer or provide power to less of the motherboard.
Why is it necessary to match your AGP video card to your motherboard AGP slot?
it wont work with out the right one
What is important ipl match or election?
ipl match
Does the memory on a graphics card need to match the memory on the motherboard and if not what memory types are compatible compatible?
the memory between the video card and the mother board DO NOT need to match. the memory on the vid card CANNOT be upgraded.
What are three motherboard form factors that can prevent a computer system from overheating?
The three factors are : Using wires of specifications that match the power requirements of motherboard . Use the fan or heat sink properly. Do not use faulty devices with mother board.
3 factors to consider when choosing memory?
Standard (DDR, DDR2, DDR3 as it must be the same as your motherboard) Speed (800, 1066, 1333 again must match the motherboard for optimization, can't exceed it) Size/capacity (GBS, # of sticks)
Why the case and power supply must match the motherboard?
Case: Your motherboard must be able to fit in your case and must support your motherboard size (correctly placed standoffs). Power Supply: You can't have a shortage of power or else your power supply will get overloaded and "die", or even possibly explode for that matter.
Can you match 2 different manufacturers of memory in a motherboard?
Yes, you can but it is not recommended due to requirements of dual (triple, quad) channel memory controller.+1Answers.comAnswers.com.
