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Justme2

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Ok, per some of my other postings, I am looking for a new MB. But I like to understand some of the details rather than accept suggestions blindly.

Can someone point me to current references on the following:
- Compare the various Sockets/CPU options (LGA1150, FM2, etc.)
- Given I have a large desktop case, any benefit to choosing a form factor other than ATX?
- A comparison on the various CPUs in the i7 or better range
- A comparison of the various types of SATA currently
- Information on the various add-in slots (PCI, PCIe, etc.)

All my information on these topics is horribly out of date. I don't need to know the details of how they work, I just need to know enough to know if I will need/use them.

Rather than respond with the actual answers, I would prefer links to the answers so that the next time someone is interested, the answers still apply.

I am not interested in pages that explain technologies that are no longer used or reference a technology (now old/obsolete) as the next best thing.

Thanks!

 
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1- socket types vary from amd and intel theres no real comparison other than more pins more possible ways for instrustions/data to be carried out etc the two types are PGA (pin grid array) - LGA( line grid aray i believe). it doesnt matter about the socket as much as the indiviual cpu specs

2- large case, more room for, more fans, better air flow, fits multiple hdds, and graphics cards. size is just the main difference

3- the i7s there is a compare chart on their site but intels variations are mainly just, one may have more cores, one can be overclocked with the multiplier hence the k symbol,some have a on die gpu, some may have more cache

4- the common versions now are sata 2 and sata 3 sata 2 capable of speeds up to 300...
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1- socket types vary from amd and intel theres no real comparison other than more pins more possible ways for instrustions/data to be carried out etc the two types are PGA (pin grid array) - LGA( line grid aray i believe). it doesnt matter about the socket as much as the indiviual cpu specs

2- large case, more room for, more fans, better air flow, fits multiple hdds, and graphics cards. size is just the main difference

3- the i7s there is a compare chart on their site but intels variations are mainly just, one may have more cores, one can be overclocked with the multiplier hence the k symbol,some have a on die gpu, some may have more cache

4- the common versions now are sata 2 and sata 3 sata 2 capable of speeds up to 300 Mb/s sata 3 + 600Mb/s good for ssds
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8142/~/difference-between-sata-i,-sata-ii-and-sata-iii


5- slots mainly pci-e both 2.0 and 3.0 is used in 16x 8x 4x or 1 x slots depending on the motherboard. all have different throughputs with 16x 3.0 being the highest
 
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Wikipedia any of your terms like LGA, ATX, SATA, PCIe, USB, or anything and you will find a detailed explanation, with specifications, history and so fourth. It will bring you up to date on the new stuff available today.

Z87 PCH (motherboard), Haswell CPUs (LGA 1150), USB 3.0, PCIe 3.0, SATA 3 are the current set up..

 
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