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 ...

Vienna, November 30th 2010 - Noctua today announced that owners of older Noctua CPU coolers who wish to upgrade to the upcoming LGA1155 socket will be able to obtain the appropriate NM-I3 SecuFirm2™ ...

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 ...

Details have emerged about Intel's next-generation platform. Get ready for yet another socket change! The new platform, along with the "Sandy Bridge" CPUs, are scheduled to hit PCs in 2011.

I have an i5 3570k. it's a really nice cpu, but my motherboard sucks. only reason I can think to keep the cpu would be if I could find a dualsocket and get it a twin. However the reason the 3570k is ...

ASRock has pulled the wraps off its new line of LGA1155 mainboards. The new line of boards runs the gamut from value up to enthusiast class boards. Enthusiast boards are based on the P67 chipset from ...

Yes, that's right, LGA1155 - one fewer pins than current LGA1156 CPUs. The question is, is Intel doing this for performance or just to simply force customers (us) to also buy another Intel ...