What is lga1156?

LGA 1156 is a CPU socket used by Intel processors from the Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 families. It was introduced in 2009 and was primarily used for desktop computer motherboards. LGA 1156 has a pin grid array with 1,156 pins, which connect the CPU to the motherboard. The socket supports dual-channel DDR3 memory and has a maximum memory capacity of 16GB. It also supports Intel Hyper-Threading technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, and Intel Virtualization Technology. However, LGA 1156 is now considered an outdated socket as it has been replaced by LGA 1155 and LGA 1150 sockets.