Am3/am2+

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Yami

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I just want to confirm, do AM3 processors work in AM2+ slots? And if so, do all AM2+ motherboards support AM3 processors or does the motherboard need to specifically state it supports AM3?

Specifically, I'm thinking of recommending this processor
https://secure.scan.co.uk/aspnet/Shop/AddToBasket.aspx?WebProductId=1002257
and this motherboard, or probably a similar ATX version
https://secure.scan.co.uk/aspnet/Shop/AddToBasket.aspx?WebProductId=1001097

Any thoughts? Is that a good processor for £100?
 
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It all comes down to the manufacturer and their support. A general rule of thumb to follow though, is all 790GX boards and higher will support AM3. Some 780Gs will support them, sometimes with a BIOS flash.

My favorite combo, personally, is the x3 720 BE with the TA790GX 128M. That's what I'm running right now, and it's a match made in heaven.
 
It looks quite good, but crossfire is unneeded really as she has a GTS250. Still, good-quality board with some good features, may go for it :)
 
AM3 will work in an AM2+ board, but a AM2+ CPU will not work in a AM3 board.
 
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