If you are thinking about buying a new processor for your computer, then you definitely need to know which version of the socket your motherboard is equipped with. It depends on this what kind of "stone" you can install on the motherboard. If in a computer showroom you ask the seller to pick up a processor for you, then he will certainly ask the socket version, based on which he will give you recommendations on purchasing a new "stone".
Necessary
- - Computer;
- - CPUID CPU-Z program;
- - TuneUp Utilities program.
Instructions
Step 1
If you have technical documentation for your computer, then you can find out the socket version in a special manual (manual) for your motherboard. The socket version must be there.
Step 2
If you know the model name of your motherboard, you can check the socket version on the Internet. To do this, go to the motherboard manufacturer's website, select your model and view the full information. The socket version will be required in the board description.
Step 3
You can also use special programs. Download the CPUID CPU-Z program from the Internet. It is completely free. Install it on your computer. Run CPUID CPU-Z. Please wait a few seconds. After collecting information about your processor, you will be taken to the program menu on the CPU tab. Further in the application window, find the Package line. The value of this line will contain information about the socket of your motherboard.
Step 4
Another program that you can use to view the socket version is called TuneUp Utilities. Download it from the Internet and install it on your computer hard drive. Run the program. After the first launch, it will perform a full scan of your computer. Upon completion, you will be prompted to correct the errors found and fix the problems. If you want, you can agree, it won't take long.
Step 5
After correcting errors (or abandoning it), you will be taken to the main menu. In the main menu, select the "Fix problems" tab, then select the "Show system information" option. Go to the "System Devices" tab.
Step 6
A window will appear with two sections. The bottom line in the top section is named Socket. The value of this line is the socket version of your processor. If necessary, you can see additional information about the processor. To do this, simply click on the "Processor Details" option located at the bottom of the window.
