Re: Need Clarification Regarding Socket Types

Hi, Not sure if this helps but....You need 1st to pay attention to socket supported. The package size will be in line with the socket. The i3-330m only works in g1 (rPGA988A) sockets but as to your question WHY intel does not specify this I couldn't say. Sylvias links to CPU World are the most helpful I have found on compatibility between chip and socket. The actual package type of this chip is FC-PGA10 seen if you click on ORDERING/S SPECS/STEPPINGS link to the left...and as stated by CPU World is a compatible package for the G1 socket. Again...I don't know why intel does not say. The designation " r " stands for reduced pitch /1mmx1mm in this design...PPGA designates Plastic Pin Grid Array...FC-PGA Flip Chip Pin Grid Array....Finally the mysterious G/rPGA989...It's available at brokenbook.com.ua but I don't know any specs on this item...   socket G/rPGA989 
   ...hope link works....As I said...I don't know if this helps but I tried...dustt57  good luck to you