March 2006
Beginner to intermediate
448 pages
16h 7m
English
Here are the important characteristics of processors:
The primary defining characteristic of a processor is its make—AMD or Intel—and its model. Although competing models from the two companies have similar features and performance, you cannot install an AMD processor in an Intel-compatible motherboard or vice versa.
Another defining characteristic of a processor is the socket that it is designed to fit. If you are replacing the processor in a Socket 478 motherboard, for example, you must choose a replacement processor that is designed to fit that socket. Table 5-1 describes upgradability issues by processor socket.
Table 5-1. Upgradability by processor socket type
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