Super Nooby Question: CPU sockets

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Exactly how important is it that I have an LGA775 vs. an 1150? If I were to buy a cpu with a socket type corresponding to the latter, would I be unable to install it on my motherboard with it's socket type corresponding to the former? Or are the LGA's sorta universal in their size and use?

I understand that this is probably one of the most basic questions a person I could ask on a forum such as this, but I kinda need an answer quickly.
 
Socket 775 is dead and you can't put a 775 cpu in a socket 1150 and vice versa. Get an 1150 cpu so you are running a current socket.
 
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Thank you for your response, I really appreciate it. The socket 775 that I have right now is the one that came with the motherboard. Do I need to switch out the socket on the motherboard, or do I need to buy an entirely new one with the correct socket?
 
Motherboards only have one socket type, and you can't change it. To get a new socket you need a new board. Also in MOST cases your CPU socket has to be identical to your motherboard socket. Some exceptions are AMD chips. An AM3 chip will work in an AM3+ board but an AM3+ chip WON'T work in an AM3 board. There are a few others as well.
 
An AM3 chip will also work in an AM2+ board. I use my Phenom II X2 555 (AM3) in an ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe (AM2+)
But for Intel it's absolutely true.
 
Hazzardkitsune said:
Exactly how important is it that I have an LGA775 vs. an 1150? If I were to buy a cpu with a socket type corresponding to the latter, would I be unable to install it on my motherboard with it's socket type corresponding to the former? Or are the LGA's sorta universal in their size and use?

I understand that this is probably one of the most basic questions a person I could ask on a forum such as this, but I kinda need an answer quickly.
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The guys above told you the answer. I can add that on Intel, Lga number means number of pins: LGA 1155 has 1155 pins, 775 has 775
 
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