Yesterday, a report emerged claiming that Intel is planning to release its upcoming 14-nanometer Broadwell architecture processors as a ball grid array (BGA) rather than an land grid array (LGA) package.
This would have several widespread implications, including bringing to an end to processor (CPU) upgrades.
Traditionally, the processors in desktop systems are fitted into a socket on the motherboard that allows them to be removed and replaced, while systems such as notebooks and tablets have the CPU soldered onto the motherboard.
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Intel 'preparing' to put an end to user-replaceable CPUs | ZDNet
