Using a CGA socket rather than LGA or PGA designations
Using a CGA socket rather than LGA or PGA designations
I've been observing a Core 2 Duo 6400 for some time, and I started thinking about compatibility. Intel uses LGA sockets while AMD uses PGA sockets (except Threadripper and Epyc). Since LGA has pins on the motherboard, why not add contact pads on both sides to form a "CGA" or grid socket? This would make motherboards and CPUs more compatible with standard designs.
These late Itanium chips cause installation to become quite difficult.
It would only add unnecessary difficulty without real advantage. A flexible connection to another flexible one is more likely to lead one side to slip, which could trigger a fault. EDIT: It looks like the original question got a bit unclear.
It seems unclear why this would increase resilience. In fact, it could heighten vulnerability.
Removing the CPU from its socket... The tiny pins are damaged... You can't proceed without them.
At that stage you simply opt for a setup like Threadripper’s mounting solution. This means you’d need to be either a total beginner or extremely unlucky to mess up the board.
I believe you're referring to having connections on both sides of the CPU. The solution comes down to geometric limitations. It's extremely challenging to ensure over 1000 surfaces make solid contact simultaneously. The pins are designed to spring and adapt to the CPU's position. If you use only contact pads, any bending or movement could disrupt the connection. Assuming perfect manufacturing, achieving that level of precision is very difficult. Drop anything or flex the fiberglass base of the CPU, and accuracy is lost. In short, it's feasible in theory but practical constraints make it tough.