Intel CPUs do not have any pins only landing surfaces. The pins are located in the socket. If you have a CPU with pins then it is not an Intel CPU. This picture is of a typical Intel CPU.
As far as a CPU upgrade is concerned, this forum thread will help. In short an i7-4790 would be the best CPU that you can upgrade to.
EDIT: And @redxps630 types faster than this old tech.
JOcean
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Intel CPUs do not have any pins only landing surfaces. The pins are located in the socket. If you have a CPU with pins then it is not an Intel CPU. This picture is of a typical Intel CPU.
As far as a CPU upgrade is concerned, this forum thread will help. In short an i7-4790 would be the best CPU that you can upgrade to.
EDIT: And @redxps630 types faster than this old tech.
redxps630
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November 21st, 2022 05:00
No worries. It is normal. Intel core cpu has flat back side. No pins. The socket for cpu has pins (LGA)
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in the old days Pentium 4 cpu has pins and socket is flat with holes (PGA). Same for AMD cpu.