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you will need to get pin count between your mobo and the processor you want to use
Ok thank you, both are 940 pin
AM2+ sockets are backwards compatible with both AM2 and AMD2+ processors. While AM2 sockets should be able to accept any AM2+ processor as well as AM2 CPUs, this usually is dependent on a BIOS upgrade of the system first, and many manufacturers have not provided such support.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoAM3 will fit in AM2, but may or may not work, depending on the BIOS.
AM2 processor will not even fit in AM3 socket.
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM3
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∙ 10y agoNo, amd apu is for an fm1 or fm2 socket depending on the type.
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What processors are used with Socket AM3 Connector?
The Socket AM3 Connector is compatible with the AM3 and AM3+ processors, but not AM2 or AM2+ processors, which have 940 pins instead of the 941 pins of the AM3/AM3+.
Will AM2 socket AM2 plus?
yes
Do Intel CPUs have a form factor known as Am2?
No. The AM2 socket was designed by AMD in 2006 as a follow up to the popular 939 socket. Intel Processors will not fit into a AM2 Socket.
What is a socket motherboard?
Well, all motherboards are socket motherboards (When we're talking about the personal computer, of course!). The socket and socket type are what determine which processor you can use with your board! Take AM2 / AM3+ for example. Motherboards with the AM2 / AM3+ socket can house processors from the Phenom and FX-X family of AMD processors. It is very important that you make sure the socket type on your motherboard and processor match if you are considering doing an upgrade-- Different socket types aren't compatible!
What is AM2 socket?
An AM2 Socket is a type of socket used by a Processor on a motherboard. These are AMD processors, as indicated by the "AM". When you buy a motherboard and processor you must make sure that they have the same socket and that your motherboard supports the processor you have chosen. For more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM2
How many does the AMD socket AM2 have?
The processors have 940 pins, but the AM2 slot on motherboards has 942 pin slots. For your question, 940 is the answer. A lot of tiny easy to bend pins..
Is a Athlon 64x2 Processor compatible with a A7S333 motherboard?
The Asus A7S333 Mainboard is a Socket A board. The Athlon 64 X2 Processor is a Socket AM2. Since they are of different socket types. They should not be compatible.
How many pins does the amd socket am2 have?
The processors have 940 pins, but the AM2 slot on motherboards has 942 pin slots. For your question, 940 is the answer. A lot of tiny easy to bend pins..
You want a motherboard which is compatible with this CPU amd athlon 64 5200 dual core am2 processor fcp-aad52?
I want a motherboard which is compatible with this CPU amd athlon 64 5200 dual core am2 Socket processor
What socket type is required for an AMD Phenom 11 that uses DDR3 RAM?
A. AM2 B. AM2+ C. AM3 D. Socket 940
What is a good heat sink for an am3 or am2 plus socket from 20-50 dollars?
Zalman, thermaltake.
How many pins on socket am3?
It depends on the type of AMD processor. The current AM3 generation has 938 pins.
