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What kind of processor package is used with a ZIF socket?

A) PGA

B) LGA

C) DIP

D) DIMM

E) SECC

F) Should the CPU socket have an orange glow?


The answer: A) PGA

The PGA (Pin Grid Array) CPU package includes pins that are installed into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket.

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The connection between the CPU and the motherboard has transformed many times through the years. In this video, you’ll learn about some popular CPU socket configurations on both CPU chips and motherboards.