Title: Learning Objectives
Course: Personal Computer Hardware > Section: Competencies

1.6 Differentiate among various CPU types and features and select the appropriate colling method.

Socket types

Intel: LGA, 775, 1155. 1156, 1366

AMD: 940, AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, F

Characteristics

Speeds

Cores

Cache size/type

Hyperthreading

Virtualization support

Architecture (32-bit vs. 64-bit)

Integrated GPU

Cooling

Heat sink

Fans

Thermal paste

Liquid-based