Earlier this week, we told you about an AORUS motherboard that will most certainly be based on the future Z990 chipset. This chipset should be the top of the range, ready to host the next generation of Intel Nova Lake-S processors, most likely the Core Ultra 400S series. However, the socket was not visible. Today, a photo from LC Tech Leaks, whose provenance is unknown, shows us what the LGA-1954 socket should look like. We also don’t know the make and model of the motherboard.
The LGA-1954 socket will replace the LGA-1851, which is used for Arrow Lake-S processors and the 900 series of chipsets. The main difference concerning this new socket is the double-lever retention mechanism (2L-ILM). The aim is to avoid the processor bending problem (commonly known as bendgate) observed on previous generations. Intel has redesigned the retention system with two levers to ensure more uniform pressure on the chip and optimal contact with the cooling system used. According to our colleagues, this double-lever system will be used mainly on high-end models and motherboards dedicated to overclocking.
Intel’s intention is also to focus on improved hardware longevity. A little more patience, however, as the latest available information suggests that this new platform will be available in Q4.
