A RAM slot, also known as a RAM socket, is a long, slim slot on the motherboard of a PC. This allows a RAM module of varying speeds and capacities to be accommodated. Most motherboards have either two ...

More pins equals more performance, right? If so, get ready for AMD's next-gen AM6 CPU socket. According to a new AMD patent filing (via Bits and Chips), it'll have about 2,100 of the pointy little ...

The difference between 6-point (above left) and 12-point (above right) sockets is the six extra points found in the 12-point socket. The good news is that just about every major socket set brand ...

Impact sockets are tool attachments that are rugged and durable enough to resist the strong torsional and vibrational forces that come from impact wrenches. These are normally used together with power ...

Jason is a classic jack-of-all-trades writer who loves to cover most topics, though gaming has always been his strong suit. After spending the better part of the past decade freelancing for various ...

Path of Exile 2's Passive Skill Tree is notoriously huge but the more nodes you unlock, the more buffs your character will receive. To add to this, the skill tree also has nodes called Jewel Sockets.

After receiving his degree in Journalism & Media Communications from CSU in 2019, Erik began building his career in online media, and found his dream job when he joined Game Rant as a staff writer.

A light socket can serve as a screw-in ceiling fan, a projector, or a Bluetooth speaker. But light sockets can be incredibly useful. If your home lacks convenient plugs, they can provide alternative ...

Smoking may increase the risk of dry socket after a tooth extraction, as it can delay the healing process and may dislodge a blood clot from the extraction site. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a ...

It's got some way to beat the AM4 socket, which is still getting new chips, even now. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. At Computex ...