Can my CPU fit in other sockets???? Pleassseeee Help!!!!!

[johnnsti08]

Can a Am3 Cpu such as the Athlon X2 255 fit in a AM2 or Am2+ etc socket? Or can it only fit in a Am3 socket????

 

[satyamdubey]

It will fit in AM2/AM2+ socket provided you mobo manufacturer released a BIOS update for AM3 cpus.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM3
If you have a branded pc like from Dell or HP,there are fewer chances of finding a BIOS update (OEM boards are designed with almost no consumer end tinkering in mind). If you've assembled the pc yourself then there is a good chance a BIOS update exists.