T teamo1 Baseband Member Messages 43 Sep 1, 2009 #1 Will an AM2+ processor fit in an older board with the AM2 socket?
hemp Daemon Poster Messages 1,304 Sep 1, 2009 #2 Look up your motherboard and it should say wether it supports the cpu.
Atomic Rooster Omnipotent One Messages 11,161 Location USA Sep 1, 2009 #3 Yea, an AM2+ CPU will fit on a AM2 motherboard. The sockets are identical and they are fully compatible with AM2 boards. The only real differences are the AM2+ runs Hypertransport 3.0 and have a split power plane for improved power savings.
Yea, an AM2+ CPU will fit on a AM2 motherboard. The sockets are identical and they are fully compatible with AM2 boards. The only real differences are the AM2+ runs Hypertransport 3.0 and have a split power plane for improved power savings.