Using AM3+ CPU on AM2 socket

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I am not expert and i need help with this , right now i am using AMD Athlon 64 x2 4800+ that uses AM2 socket. I want to buy AMD FX-4170 that uses AM3+ socket. Do i have to buy new motherboard or can i use AMD FX-4170 in old socket?
 
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- new motherboard,
- new CPU, and
- new copy of WINDOWS.

and...

Is that DDR2 or DDR3 system memory (not sure because some boards had both). If not, will need:
- 8GB of DDR3 (recommended 2x4GB 1866MHz)

So you're basically replacing MOST of your system. At this point you should setup a BUDGET, state your PURPOSE (gaming?) and get some help on the optimal amount to spend on the parts.

An FX-4170 might not be the best choice for gaming. If that's all you had to buy that would be one thing but it's not so getting a better CPU will cost a lot more proportionately to just the FX-4170 but not nearly as much when compared to everything you'll need to buy.
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- new motherboard,
- new CPU, and
- new copy of WINDOWS.

and...

Is that DDR2 or DDR3 system memory (not sure because some boards had both). If not, will need:
- 8GB of DDR3 (recommended 2x4GB 1866MHz)

So you're basically replacing MOST of your system. At this point you should setup a BUDGET, state your PURPOSE (gaming?) and get some help on the optimal amount to spend on the parts.

An FX-4170 might not be the best choice for gaming. If that's all you had to buy that would be one thing but it's not so getting a better CPU will cost a lot more proportionately to just the FX-4170 but not nearly as much when compared to everything you'll need to buy.
 
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