"1066 by AM2+/AM3 CPU" - what does this mean?

Cokehead

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I'm switching from Intel to AMD, but I can't quite afford to make the jump to DDR3 yet.

I've got 4 sticks of DDR2 800 RAM. Finally decided on a motherboard, but it includes the above phrase.

Does "1066 by AM2+/AM3 CPU" mean that I can't use anything else with AM2+/AM3 processors?

It's been too long since I've had to mess with my frankenbuild this much.
 

mstc7stream

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Your still gonna be able to use ddr2 1066 i just think it might not run @ 1066 though nt 100% sure you would be best installing DDR3 Ram normally works better with the 945 but also supports socket AM2+ and DDR2. a change of mb would be good.
 

Cokehead

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The reason I went with a DDR2 motherboard is because:
a. Had 8GB of DDR2 already
b. Extremely limited budget

I went with that particular MB because Newegg happened to have a sale on it for $30 (open box of course). That fit the budget.

For future reference, you can use any type of RAM listed with any combination of CPU (assuming it's compatible with that mobo) - however, 1066 DDR2 RAM will ONLY work if you use an AM3 processor.