A technician is planning to upgrade a desktop computer's processor. To ensure the new processor is compatible with the motherboard, which of the following should the technician check FIRST?
Number of processor cores
Amount of L3 cache
CPU socket type
Maximum supported clock speed
The CPU socket type is the physical interface that connects the processor to the motherboard. This is the most fundamental compatibility check, as a mismatch means the CPU will not physically fit into the motherboard. Other attributes like the maximum supported clock speed, number of cores, and cache size are secondary compatibility factors that depend on the motherboard's chipset and BIOS/UEFI support, but the physical socket compatibility must be confirmed first.
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