CPU socket and Motherboard's CPU Socket

Jackson Chai · May 17, 2015

Hello,

Beginner/noob here on building a self-made computer.

I am wondering can an Intel Core i7 960 LGA 1366 can only fit in a motherboard that is only LGA1366?

I'm not sure about the compatibility of the CPU and motherboard.

NeatSquidYT · May 17, 2015

Yes.

Rappelin · May 17, 2015

Hello,

Beginner/noob here on building a self-made computer.

I am wondering can an Intel Core i7 960 LGA 1366 can only fit in a motherboard that is only LGA1366?

I'm not sure about the compatibility of the CPU and motherboard.

Yes they are all Unique The 960 however is pretty old, but it should still do fine. There are better options though

GrimNeo · May 17, 2015

Hello,

Beginner/noob here on building a self-made computer.

I am wondering can an Intel Core i7 960 LGA 1366 can only fit in a motherboard that is only LGA1366?

I'm not sure about the compatibility of the CPU and motherboard.

They are compatible. http://ark.intel.com/products/37151/Intel-Core-i7-960-Processor-8M-Cache-3_20-GHz-4_80-GTs-Intel-QPI for more info on it.

LogicalDrm · May 17, 2015

The number behind LGA refers to number of pins on socket and usually sockets are different in size too. There are some exceptions where you can cover pin to mod it for another CPU but I think those were older than iCores.