AM2 vs. AM2+

[teamo1]

Will an AM2+ processor fit in an older board with the AM2 socket?

 

[hemp]

Look up your motherboard and it should say wether it supports the cpu.

 

[Atomic Rooster]

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.