For some, installing a CPU is one of the easiest parts of building a new PC. For others, it can be nerve-wracking, especially if they're doing it for the first time. While the basics of securing a ...

TL;DR: Intel is developing a new LGA 1954 socket for its 2026 Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs, featuring up to 16 P-Cores and 32 E-Cores. This marks Intel’s third major socket change in recent ...

Intel is reportedly planning to move to yet another new socket for its upcoming next-gen gaming CPUs, meaning you would need a whole new motherboard to upgrade again. According to information ...

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 ...

Use a high-quality cooler with even mounting pressure, double-check CPU socket alignment, and avoid excessive thermal paste that could interfere with socket contacts. Finally, if a system begins ...

This is where it gets tricky, though, because most CPUs only have a limited number of motherboards that they can fit into. This is referred to as socket compatibility, and this is also why you can ...

Kawasaki's Corleo robot horse is just a concept right now, but a thrilling hype video makes it look like a blast to ride. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a ...

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