AMD heatsink question

Is the AM3 standard heatsink/fan same as the AM2+ model?

I need a replacement AM2+ and someone tells me they have AM3,
and it might be the same type.

Same, AM2/+/3 all have the same heatsink bracket.

StrangleHold said:

Same, AM2/+/3 all have the same heatsink bracket.

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Besides the FX series. They have a better heatsink

http://i4memory.com/reviewimages/cpus/fx60_stockhsf/html/photos/fx60_015.jpg

cool, i had the same question

ComputerGuru64x2 said:

Besides the FX series. They have a better heatsink

http://i4memory.com/reviewimages/cpus/fx60_stockhsf/html/photos/fx60_015.jpg

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I was talking about the motherboard bracket. But yes there is a few different stock/OEM heatsinks depending on what model CPU you get.

Recently bought a Phenom II X3 720 and the heatsink that comes with it is nothing like the AM2. You may get a better heatsink the higher you go up the line but if it's anything like I got, it's better just to get an aftermarket.

A week ago, my heatsink fan was making a lot of noise. So I had the bright idea of poking
it while it was still running. Well, I must have had a nervous twitch or something, because
as I was removing my hand from the case, my finger jumped back in and touched one of
the fan blades. The blade ripped off and went flying - right after it cut into my finger and
left its mark.

So I bought a used AM3 heatsink from someone today. They never used it because they
upgraded. It looks better than the AM2 - it has some copper plates and pipes combined
with the aluminum.

It was so freaking annoying to put on. I spent at least half an hour wrestling with it. I
might have squished my CPU in the process. I haven't tested it yet - missing a harddrive.