AM2 Processors?

Des_Zac

Des_Zac

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM2
"Socket AM3 processors are able to run on Socket AM2 and AM2+ motherboards with appropriate bios updates"

Does this mean that a Socket AM3 Processor can be placed in a Socket AM2 slot and run correctly?

As in I could buy a computer with a Socket AM2 slot, buy a Socket AM3 Processor, and it will run correctly?

Thanks,

-Zach
 
Yes, a socket AM3 processor will work in Socket AM2/AM2+
Would only support DDR2 RAM though, instead of DDR3, when doing this
and I don't think you would be able to take advantage of HyperTransport-3 (not sure about this one)
 
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Des_Zac said:
Will the speed be affected or would it run at the same speed as it would in an AM3 Socket?
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Speed shouldn't be affected, the main thing is RAM. Since Socket AM3 is the first to introduce DDR3, only DDR2 will be compatible with an AM3 chip in Socket AM2/AM2+
 
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TekMaster said:
Yes, a socket AM3 processor will work in Socket AM2/AM2+
Would only support DDR2 RAM though, instead of DDR3, when doing this
and I don't think you would be able to take advantage of HyperTransport-3 (not sure about this one)
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Wrong info given there. Not all am2 boards will support the am3 processor or maybe only a select few, all depends on BIOS update to support it.
 
aren't am2 95w too? idk why i think that, but if they are then not all am3 cpus would work even if supported.
 
johnb35 said:
Wrong info given there. Not all am2 boards will support the am3 processor or maybe only a select few, all depends on BIOS update to support it.
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in no way did i mean ALL would work, sorry for the misinformation
Depending on your motherboard, socket AM2 is able to support AM3 chip. (with BIOS support)
This is a technology AMD was quite proud to release, backward compatibility

Edit: OK wait a year or so and all will, that's better
 
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No, not all Socket AM2 were 95W. Alot of AM2 didnt support AM2+ or AM3 processors. Mostly to do with lacking power setup or had a smaller 4Mbit bios that could not handle the update.
 
it depends on the motherboard really, i ordered a Asus crosshair 2 formula. now this supports AM3 socket CPUs but only Phenom 2 made with 45NM technology. so it wont support FX or any other AM3 sock CPUs.

i only used this motherboard as an example, so support will vary on manufacturers :)
 
http://www.amd.com/us/products/embedded/processors/Pages/socket-am3.aspx
It solely depends on your motherboard/BIOS support. And sorry for asking StrangleHold, but does the BIOS capasity not depend on your CMOS chip? not the CPU, right? I mean I realize its on the BIOS chip but it's ROM right? Thanks for the input. Something I never had to encounter on my exams and need to learn. I absolutely despise wiki
To be completely honest this is far from the IBM PS/2 Model 30 I learned on. The true desktop, Thanks
 
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Des_Zac said:
Can someone tell me whether or not this computer can support AM3? I need to know which processor I should order.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360418018187?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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No it won't. Only supports certain am2 processors. With it being HP, I'm surprised it supports that many.

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF06a/12454-12454-64287-321860-3328896-3252512.html

The tower and desktop case supports the same processors.

If it was an actual branded motherboard, you may have had a chance.
 
Depends on the game really. If your hardware surpasses the minimum requirements then should do well.
 
johnb35 said:
Depends on the game really. If your hardware surpasses the minimum requirements then should do well.
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No, what I mean is what kind of games can I expect to play on a decent FPS?

As in could I play games like BF3 and Skyrim? (Just examples) And what could I play them on, like High or Ultra High or Low? I just wanted to know what to expect.

It's going to have 4 GB of RAM at first, 8 Soon though
A 550Ti or 6950
The CPU I said earlier.
 
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on like bf3 probably get lower to mid settings at 1080p if the processor can do it, idk there though. i know the graphics are up to it though.
 
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