This article will introduce socket. Socket is an important component in the computer used to connect CPU to mainboard.
1. Function of socket on mainboard
The motherboard connected to CPU through a socket. The socket type must be compatible with the processor.
2. Types of sockets
Slot
CPU is attached to an electronic circuit. This circuit is attached to the mainboard through the slot. The slot for CPU is only available on older generation motherboards.
Socket
The socket form is located on the mainboard, which is responsible for the contact point and also the CPU rack.
There are different types of sockets:
- Socket 370 is compatible with CPU Intel Pentium III, Celeron
- Socket A (462 pin) is compatible with CPU AMD Duron
- Socket 423 is compatible with CPU Intel Pentium IV
- Socket 478 is compatible with CPU Intel Pentium IV và Celeron
- Socket 775 is compatible with CPU Intel Pentium IV và Core 2 Duo
- Socket 1156, 1366, 1150, 1151, 2011 is compatible with CPU Intel Core i3, i5, i7
- Socket AM2 (939 pin), FM2, FM2+ is compatible with CPU AMD Athlon 64
Note: The CPU must be compatible with the socket to connect to the socket.
A cooling fan located on the socket. It is responsible for cooling the CPU.
In addition, high-end computers used types of water coolers.
