Here`s what you need to know about motherboard CPU sockets
(Windows Phone Central)

Both Intel and AMD utilize what are known as sockets to act as a physical connection between their processor chip and the motherboard. A number of generations in both camps have come to market, and it`s important for system builders (and consumers who are looking to upgrade their CPU) to ensure they`re matching up compatible processors and motherboards. If a situation should occur where the CPU and socket aren`t compatible, the best case scenario is that the component won`t physically be able to connect with the socket, while the worst case may be irreparable damage to either system part. Luckily, it`s really easy to figure out and check whether or not a CPU you`re looking at will work with a specific motherboard. The physical interface differs between platform. For Intel, the LGA socket consists of a number of pins that match up against the flat underbelly of an Intel processor, which is called Land Grid Array (LGA). For AMD, it`s the opposite with the pins being located on the p...