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"Socket" 1155: a grandiose breakthrough in the field of processor technologies
"Socket" 1155 was presented at the very beginning of 2011. Its appearance marked cardinal changes in the sphere of processor solutions, which led to a significant increase in the speed of the computer.
The appearance of the processor platform and major innovations
In the first decade of 2011, the sales of the updated computing platform from Intel started on the basis of the Socket 1155 socket. The first significant innovation was the updating of the computing part of the processor devices, which made it possible to obtain a higher level of PC performance. The second important point is the implementation of the CPU and the integrated graphics processor on a single semiconductor chip with a tolerance of 32 nm.
The previous generation of chips, though carried out in one case, but consisted of 2 crystals. One of them is the computational units with the built-in "north bridge", manufactured using 32nm technology, and the second one - a graphic accelerator with 45nm process technology.
Another important difference from the predecessors is the support for the sets of system logic of such important and faster interfaces as USB 3.0 and SATA 3.0. In 2012, for LGA 1155 was released an updated line of CPUs of the third generation based on the same architecture. From their predecessors they were distinguished by an improved technological process (22 nm) and a modified thermal paste under the metal cover.
The last nuance significantly worsened the overclocking potential of this family of CPUs. In 2013, the Socket 1155 replaced the Socket 1150 even more efficient and faster . And after 3 more years, the light saw another Intel processor socket - LGA 1151. If the choice is Socket 1155 or 1150, it's better to choose From the position of speed of the second of them. And in comparison with Socket 1151 all its predecessors fade and significantly lose by technical parameters and speed.
Chipsets
Two generations of chipsets could be the basis of such a computer component for LGA 1155, as motherboard. "Socket" 1155 was oriented to the use of sets of system logic related to the 6th or 7th series. The first of them was released for the 2nd generation CPU. After the BIOS update, it was also possible to install the 3rd generation of chips. Well, the 7th series was initially universal and allowed to install both generations of CPUs at once. Conditionally, the chipsets in this case could be divided as follows:
The initial level was represented by only one product - H61. Only 16 GB of RAM and the lack of any overclocking of the computational part made this product ideal for office PCs. Also in such a PC it was possible to install a maximum of 4 data storage devices with a SATA interface.
The average level included B65, P67 and Q67 for the 6th series and B75, Q75, Q77 and H77 for the 7th. In this case, the amount of RAM was already doubled and was 32 GB. Also, the number of ports for drives was increased.
For the assembly of the most productive PCs were intended P67 (do not support the built-in graphics in the CPU) and Z68 in the 6th series of logic sets and Z75 and Z77 already in the seventh. Products based on the data of the sets of system logic had a much higher level of functionality and allowed almost any PC component (RAM, CPU or even graphics accelerator) to be dispersed.
The model range of the CPU
Socket 1155 was aimed at installing chips of the 2nd or 3rd generation based on the best semiconductor architecture for the CPU - Core. Accordingly, the most productive chips in this case were marked with 2XXX for the first one and 3XXX for the second one. This is i3, and i5, and i7.
It was also possible to install chips of Celeron or Pentium lines in LGA 1155. The Socket, processors and other components of the computer system were unified, and it was possible to install the most productive chip without any problems in the entry-level motherboard, or, conversely, The most modest fee.
The future of this platform
Of course, today there is no longer a dilemma - Socket 1155 or 1150. The current solution for 2016 is the LGA 1151 processor socket, which is aimed at installing chips based on the most advanced architecture for the Core 6th generation CPU. It is on him and you need to pay attention when building a new system unit. Processor same connectors LGA 1150 and more ancient LGA 1155 quietly come down from the historical arena. But their performance is quite enough to solve any problem to date, so it's too early to think about upgrading such a PC. Pay attention to components makes sense only if you need a repair of the system unit, which is based exactly on this computing platform.
Results
For 2011, the Socket 1155 was a breakthrough solution. He laid the foundation, on the basis of which more recent and productive central processors were developed. Including Core chips with the marking 6XXX (that is, the CPU based on this architecture is already the 6th generation). Otherwise, this platform goes quietly into oblivion. Its accessories can still be found on the shelves of stores. But there is no special reason to buy them when building a new PC. There are more topical products that are based on LGA 1151, and it is on them that you need to pay attention when assembling or bundling a new personal computer.
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