What is Socket 4?

 What is Socket 4? Processor Sockets 273-Pins PGA 5.0v Layout
Socket: 4
Type: PGA (Pin Grid Array)
Insertion: LIF / ZIF (Low / Zero Insertion Force)
Pins: 273
Pin Layout: 21 x 21 (4 rows)
Processors: Pentium 60-66 + Overdrive
Voltage: 5.0v
273 Pin Processor Sockets

     Socket4 was the first socket designed for native support of the early Pentium processors, running at 60 or 66 MHz. It is the only 5 volt Pentium socket. These machines had no real upgrade path to the faster versions of the Pentium because starting with the 75 MHz version, Intel switched to 3.3 volt power. This socket does support a special Pentium OverDrive, running at 120 MHz (for the 60 MHz) or 133 MHz (for the 66).

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 What is Socket 4? Processor Sockets 273-Pins PGA 5.0v Layout