We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Depending on who you ask, CPUs might top a list of the most important components you can find in a computer. People spend a lot of focus on ...

Intel's first socketed microprocessors came in a dual in-line package (DIP) with 40 connectors. The i486 used a variety of sockets, but the most popular had 237 contacts. AMD's "Socket A" for the ...