AM2+ CPU on AM2 Motherboard
- Thread starter DJ Monkey
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. Will that cpu work on my board?
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I'm asking because I saw this on wikipedia:
AMD confirmed that AM2 processors will work on AM2+ motherboards and AM2+ processors will work on AM2 motherboards. However, the operation of AM2+ processors on AM2 motherboards will be limited to the specifications of Socket AM2 (1 GHz HyperTransport 2.0, and one power plane for both cores and the IMC). AM2 processors do not benefit from the faster HyperTransport 3.0 and separate power planes on AM2+ motherboards.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM2%2B
maddogfargo
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The only way to be sure is to check the motherboard manufacturer's website. Even if it has the right socket, sometimes they don't adhere to the proper specs for power or chipset or BIOS settings.
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You have an OEM rig, I highly doubt you will be able to use that CPU with your board. What is your current CPU? The one you are looking at is Phenom I based, and was not a very good chip, overall. Generally sticking money into such an old system is a waste. Time for a new rig, to be honest.
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