What kind of processor interface has two rows of fragile pins that press tightly into sockets on the motherboard?
A) DIP
B) SEC
C) PGA
D) ZIF
E) Circle in a square hole
The answer: A) DIP
The dual in-line package was used on some of the first PC processors, and was notorious for bending or breaking during installation or removal.
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Want to know more? Watch “Processor Sockets.”Processors come in many different shapes and sizes. In this video, you’ll learn about DIP sockets, Slot sockets, and PGA sockets. |
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