Overclock AM3 CPU on a AM3+ Motherboard?

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MrFernze

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It's all in the title but I was just wondering if I could overclock a AM3 cpu on a AM3+ Motherboard. As I will be soon buying a AM3 CPU for a AM3+ Mobo.

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CPU- AMD Phenom ii 3.4ghz 965 Black Edition.
MOBO - Do Not Know Need Assistance.

I also need assistance for buying a motherboard that will overclock the cpu and the same socket obviously.

Thanks!
 
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MrFernze

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I can only find some of these motherboards...

Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 990X Socket AM3+ 8 Channel Audio ATX Motherboard

Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 990FX Socket AM3+ 8 Channel Audio ATX Motherboard

Wonder if you know if these have OC features and how can you tell? Thanks
 
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the dead giveaway is the power phase VRM of the motherboard.

generally speaking you need a 8+2 or power phase VRM for overclocking the FX series. you also need heatsinks on the mosfets.

the Gigabyte UD3/UD5/UD7 has long been a fav for overclockers of the new FX series. and has a 8+2 power phase VRM, and a very friendly bios for overclocking. Can't go wrong with the UD3, it's a great mb for the price.

the M5A99X is a solid overclocking mb... but it's only a 6+2 vrm which means it probably wouldn't be the best option for a 125W cpu... it should be fine for a 95w cpu like the 6300... overall if the price is the same i'd get the gigabyte. the UD3/UD5/UD7 series mbs are pretty much top of the heap for the 990fx chipset motherboards.
 
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