Does the specific socket number have to match the motherboard to work?

[hansel81]

I have a Xeon E5630 cpu and it says it is a LGA 1366 socket type. Do I need to use a motherboard that says it is compatible with that exact socket type? So like can I use a LGA 1155 motherboard with the xeon? How specific is socket type? When buying a motherboard and cpu do I need to search for LGA 1155 cpu for the motherboard and nothing else? I am not a professional, so any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Dogsnake]

The socket type must match the one designated for the CPU. It refers to the size, number of contact points (pins), shape, and voltages specific to the cpu.

 

[geofelt]

You will need a lga1366 motherboard. Nothing else will do.
And, to be certain, look at the motherboard web site to verify that your Xeon E5630
is a supported cpu on that particular motherboard.

 

[Trenchcoat]

I have a Xeon E5630 cpu and it says it is a LGA 1366 socket type. Do I need to use a motherboard that says it is compatible with that exact socket type? So like can I use a LGA 1155 motherboard with the xeon? How specific is socket type? When buying a motherboard and cpu do I need to search for LGA 1155 cpu for the motherboard and nothing else? I am not a professional, so any help is greatly appreciated.

Yes, the socket type must match the motherboard. Exactly. So you need a LGA 1366 motherboard to use that processor.