Intel‘s Socket 2011 is new solution for high-end desktop, workstation and server processors. We know that the new socket retained compatibility with Socket 1366 cooling solutions, but old CPU coolers ...

With the AMD Ryzen 7000 processors set to release around October this year, one of the biggest differences we’ll see when compared to prior generations is that this will be transitioning to a brand ...

According to a leaked technical document linked to AMD's future desktop CPU Socket AM5, the socket's cooler compatibility with the departing Socket AM4 may stay the same, preventing you from ...

Sorry, I'm not too familiar with Intel, so I didn't realize that would matter too much. It's a Dell R320 using a C600 "series" chipset (so not sure which specific one ...

EK confirms that all of its current CPU water blocks will fully support the latest Intel Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X Socket LGA-2066 series processors on X299. And considering the socket mounts compared ...

Hi...<P>Pardon the question if it sounds too simple, but is a 3.3V Socket 7 motherboard capable of running 2.2V processors? I'm not sure if I'm making sense, so I'd ...

Sunnyvale, Calif. - Sept. 21, 2006 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that its Torrenza Initiative is serving as a collaborative force toward achieving future processor socket compatibility in the ...

The big picture: For those looking to build an AM5 system with longevity in mind, the reports that Zen 6 "Medusa" retaining socket compatibility are an encouraging sign. While the launch is still ...

TL;DR: Intel's Nova Lake desktop CPUs, due in 2026, are rumored to require a new LGA1954 socket, replacing the current LGA1851 used by Arrow Lake. Despite that apparent need to change the motherboard, ...