LGA 1155

Intel socket for 2nd and 3rd generation Core processors — Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge. Compatible chipsets: 7 series — Z77, Z75, H77, B75; 6 series — Z68, P67, H67, H61, B65. Uses DDR3 RAM. Today, it is mainly a secondary market platform — useful for repairing old computers or for building a minimal budget office.