4 Things to Know About the Lenovo ThinkCentre M730q’s LGA 1200 Socket
Regarding the Lenovo ThinkCentre: 1. The M730q uses Intel’s LGA 1200 socket for 10th Gen Comet Lake processors. This supports Core i3, i5, and i7 models up to 65W.
The socket change means no cross-compatibility with older Mxxq models. If you’re upgrading from a previous generation, the M730q will not accept your old CPU.
Stick to 65W or lower processors. Higher-watt chips may not fit or could cause thermal issues in this compact chassis.
Always verify the generation before buying. Mixing up LGA 1200 with older sockets will result in a non-functional system.