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 ...

As an enthusiast, you have a great many concerns when moving to a new platform. One of those is what you'll need to do about cooling. Some hardcore types have hundreds of dollars invested in thermal ...

Noctua has announced that all its CPU coolers and mounting kits designed for the Intel LGA1700 socket are also compatible with the new LGA1851 socket, which supports Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra ...

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 ...

Intel is rumoured to be implementing a new socket layout with Intel Comet Lake processors, putting an end to its current bout of cross-compatibility enjoyed across 8th and 9th Gen Coffee Lake ...

TL;DR: Noctua confirms its CPU coolers compatible with Intel LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets will also support the upcoming LGA1954 socket for next-gen Core Ultra 400 "Nova Lake" CPUs without requiring ...

Computers have used socketed processors for most of the PC’s lifespan, with a few notable exceptions like Intel’s cartridge-based Pentium II and III aside. These sockets change every few processor ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...