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Intel Meteor Lake Leak Indicates Current Gen Coolers Will Be Compatible
By Mark Tyson published
The new socket LGA1851 could be the same length and width as LGA1700, but the 3D Foveros chip CPU package might be a tiny bit thicker, according to a leaked diagram.
Intel LGA 1700 Socket Pictured, Cooler Installation Detailed
By Aleksandar Kostovic last updated
Intel's upcoming LGA 1700 socket has been pictures and we have a few more details about it, including the maximum applied force that it can withstand.
AM5 Socket May Be AMD's Doorway To DDR5
By Zhiye Liu last updated
Hardware leaker shares the alleged specifications for AMD's next-generation AM5 socket for Zen 4 processors.
Mockup of AMD's Zen 4 Raphael CPU Appears With Potential Specs
By Zhiye Liu last updated
Hardware leaker ExecutableFix shares a mockup of AMD's Zen 4 processor as well as more potential specifications.
'Sticky' AMD Ryzen Processors Got You Down? ProArtist's New Bracket Has You Covered
By Paul Alcorn last updated
A new bracket prevents AM4 processors, like AMD's Ryzen 3000 series chips, from popping out of the socket during cooler removal.
AMD Unveils Threadripper 3960X and 3970X, Ryzen 9 3950X Details, and Athlon 3000G
By Paul Alcorn last updated
AMD has a fleet of new core-heavy battleships coming this month. And a small little APU, too.
Rumor: Intel Comet Lake 10th-Gen CPUs Feature Up To 10 Cores, New LGA1200 Socket and 400-Series Chipset
By Matthew Connatser last updated
A new leak says Intel will launch Comet Lake desktop CPUs with up to ten cores.
Report: AMD Kaveri APUs Will Work in Upcoming FM2+ Socket
By Niels Broekhuijsen published
AMD's upcoming Kaveri APUs will reportedly be compatible with the upcoming FM2+ socket.
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