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 ...

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 ...

However, when counting the pins, you will realize that the 2011, 2011-1 and 2011-3 actually have different pin counts. As far as I understand, all these sockets fit physically with the CPUs, i.e. you ...

Upgrading CPUs in office computers makes a great deal of sense given that while CPU technology has advanced greatly, other components live longer lives before they become obsolete. Upgrading poses a ...

Did you know, there was a CPU socket that accepted both Intel and AMD chips? Released in March 1994, Socket 5 was primarily designed for second-gen Intel P5 Pentium processors. However, it was also ...

Intel's next gen CPUs are coming to gaming PCs soon, and we've just been given our first glimpse of the socket that will be used by the chips and their supporting motherboards. The new lineup of Intel ...