- Jul 14, 2010
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http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/cpu/display/20100826225852_Desktop_Bulldozer_Processors_Will_Require_New_Platforms_AMD.html
Unfortunately, it seems that a lot of AMD users out there hoping just to drop a new Bulldozer chip into their existing AM3 board (myself included) are going to be disappointed. The chip will require a new AM3+ socket, which is compatible with existing AM3 chips, but will not work in the current socket.
Damn.
On the other hand, if they were going to do this, then I reckon they should have gone all the way and made it AM4 with enhanced features.
Unfortunately, it seems that a lot of AMD users out there hoping just to drop a new Bulldozer chip into their existing AM3 board (myself included) are going to be disappointed. The chip will require a new AM3+ socket, which is compatible with existing AM3 chips, but will not work in the current socket.
Damn.
On the other hand, if they were going to do this, then I reckon they should have gone all the way and made it AM4 with enhanced features.
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