Compatibility of parts, but how would you know?

[Vexsilver]

How does one know what component is compatible with another as in, how would I know if a CPU is compatible with a motherboard or memory or storage or graphics card and any variation of these?

Hardware Knowledge: 1/10

 

[lithuan1an]

To check if CPU is compatible with mobo you have to check socket.

 

[Ermandfa]

You need to make sure the motherboard is the same socket type as the CPU. On any website in the specifications tab of a motherboard you will see socket:_____ The motherboard will also list the RAM it is compatible with type/speed