Can I fit an AM3+ processor into an AM3 socket?

Locke Lamora · May 26, 2014

Hi!
I have a problem. As it so happens, I'm thinking about getting a new processor, specifically an AMD FX 4350. However, my current processor (an AMD Phenom ii x4 820) fits into an AM3 socket, while the monster I'm heartily pondering over fits into an AM3+ socket? Will it fit? Because I'd hate to spend $120 on something that doesn't fit...
All help is appreciated,
Locke Lamora

snowctrl · May 26, 2014

Sorry but it will not fit - AM3+ has one more pin than AM3. So you would be able to fit your current processor in a new motherboard, but not the new processor you're considering in your current motherboard (presuming your current motherboard is AM3 not AM3+).

junkeymonkey · May 26, 2014

what board is it ?? I got a asrock that board supports them booth and all you need to do is go to your boards cpu support list to see

Locke Lamora · May 26, 2014

i don't know what board it is and I don't know how to find out. I'd love to just be able to keep my board: do you know how to find out what board I have?

junkeymonkey · May 26, 2014

should be printed or on a sticker on the board and should be on the main bios page

I guess I lied about this board I got supporting that fx4350 , but if you look at this supported cpu list I'm surprised it don't you got to admit theres a lot of chips that will run in this board and for $45 I grabed it up to use as a household/test/use parts i got laying around here ...

http://www.asrock.com/mb/NVIDIA/N68C-GS%20FX/?cat=CPU

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