AM3 Processor, AM2/AM2+ motherboard

[matt 92]

Hey guys
I'm sorry if you've heard this question a hundred times before, but, i currently have an AM2/AM2+ socket gigabyte motherboard and i wanted to make sure that if i get an AM3 processor it will work with my current motherboard. Also, if this is the case, which heat sink do i need to get for the processor? or are they all the same ?

Thanks in advance,
matt.

 

[moody89]

An AM3 processor should work fine in an AM2+ motherboard. You may just need a BIOS update though so that it recognises the new processor. Your new processor should come with a stock heatsink and fan unit that is adequate at the CPUs stock speeds. However if you are plannning to overclock you will need to look into an aftermarket solution.

 

[megamanx00]

Depends on the motherboard. Just about any AM2+ board from gigabyte should have a BIOS update available to support AM3 CPUs. The only way to find out is to go to Gigabyte's page and look up the CPU support for your particular board.

 

[number13]

I have 3 Gigabyte GA-MA-770-US3 that supports AM2, AM2+, AM3, check befor you plug the AM3 into that board because my GA-MA-770-DS3 won't( at least thats what Gigabyte says)