Motherboard compatability for AMD Phenom II x4 965

[bkrdc04]

Hello,

I am having trouble finding the right motherboard for an AMD PhenomII x4 965 cpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

the specifications says it is an AM3 socket cpu so I would assume that only AM3 socket MOBO's would fit. However, this asus motherboard has an AM3+ socket and it says it supports the PhenomII.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157262

So can an AM3 PhenomII cpu be compatible with an AM3+ motherboard or is it just specific ones?

 

[unksol]

AM3 CPUs work in AM3+ boards. that's why they are called AM3 "+"

 

[bkrdc04]

AM3 CPUs work in AM3+ boards. that's why they are called AM3 "+"

~facepalm~

thank you

 

[Unolocogringo]

Not all motherboards support all cpus in a socket series. It depends on bios support also. But most newer chipsets are backwards compatable.AM3+ boards support AM3 cpus.

 

[bkrdc04]

Best answer selected by bkrdc04.

 

[knightdog56]

Just check the CPU compatibility chart on Asrock website.

 

[nikorr]

This topic has been closed by Nikorr