Socket differences, can someone explain

[cdwmotorsports]

I see all of these and have no idea which ones to use or stay away from

Eden Platform
Socket 478
Socket 604
Socket 754
Socket 775
Socket 939 & 940
Socket A

[cdwmotorsports]

Does the socket stuff refer to the spot where the processor go?

[flanzig1]

478=Intel /old technology
604=Intel / for Xeon CPUs
774= Intel / for present day CPUs
939/940= AMD /present day CPUs
A = AMD / old technology
754= will need to look up

[doctorgonzo]

Yes, the sockets are what the processors physically plugs in to. Different processor generations use different sockets. The latest Pentiums use Socket 775. The latest Athlon 64s use Sockets 754 and 939.

[blue60007]

What will you use the computer for? Do you have a preference towards AMD or Intel?

If you go with Intel, go for the LGA775 (Socket 775 or Socket T), and if you go for AMD you want Socket 939 as they are the newest and will give you the most upgradability in the future.

[Kiwi]

Originally Posted by flanzig1 478=Intel /old technology {Edit note: "Relatively so", only. Socket 370 is the OLD Intel, along with Slot I & others older yet.} 604=Intel / for Xeon CPUs 774= Intel / for present day CPUs {Another Edit note: It's 775.} 939/940= AMD /present day CPUs A = AMD / old technology 754= will need to look up

Socket 754 is middle aged by now, and will be gone sooner than s939 when AMD changes to AM2, but at present, it's a less expensive A64 option, and a Sempron socket (also AMD).

At present, only certain Opteron cpu's are s940. The Opteron is the Multi-Processor option from AMD that predated the X2, on-die multi.