(Noob) What's my socket type?

[TarantulaDude]

This is the computer (Desktop version). I'm not really sure, but I don't think it specifies the socket type under 'Processor'? Eventually I would like to upgrade from a dual core to a quad core if that is possible.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[getochkn]

download and run a program called cpu-z, it will tell you the socket type right on the first page.

 

[TarantulaDude]

download and run a program called cpu-z, it will tell you the socket type right on the first page.

The problem is I don't have the desktop yet.

 

[MauveCloud]

Actually, it says "Socket T" after each of the "Processor" possibilities, which is an alternate name for LGA 775.

 

[Shneiky]

That is Socket T. Which means LGA 775.

 

[USAFRet]

download and run a program called cpu-z, it will tell you the socket type right on the first page.

The problem is I don't have the desktop yet.

You don't have it yet? You are in the process of buying it?
Why? This is ancient tech. Hope you got it for cheap.

 

[TarantulaDude]

Thanks! I didn't know what Socket T meant.

 

[TarantulaDude]

download and run a program called cpu-z, it will tell you the socket type right on the first page.

The problem is I don't have the desktop yet.

You don't have it yet? You are in the process of buying it?
Why? This is ancient tech. Hope you got it for cheap.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883155685
Better than a laptop and it fits into my 17 year old, without a job budget!