FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -CPU socket-Where the CPU or processor plugs in. CPU power connector-Power cable connection for the CPU. ATX power connector-Power cable connection for the system. DIMM/RAM Memory slots-Connectors for system memory or RAM. PCIe slots (x16, x2, x1)-Expansion card slots, including the graphics card.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is it? Also known as a CPU slot, the CPU socket is used to connect a microprocessor with a printed circuit board (PCB) without soldering, allowing for the CPU to be installed or replaced more easily on the motherboard.

Detailed explanation-3: -Slot or socket is the physical connection used to connect a device (CPU) to the system board. The type of slot or socket supplied by the system board for the processor must match that required by the processor.

Detailed explanation-4: -A CPU socket uses a series of pins to connect a CPU’s processor to the PC’s motherboard. If a CPU is connected via a CPU socket, it is not soldered and can therefore be replaced. CPU sockets are more common with desktop gaming PCs than they are on laptops.