M mikee Fully Optimized Messages 4,179 Aug 5, 2008 #1 is it possible to use an AM2+ processor in a regular AM2 socket or does it have to be an AM2+ socket as well?
is it possible to use an AM2+ processor in a regular AM2 socket or does it have to be an AM2+ socket as well?
Peter.Cort TF's First Dry Ice User! Messages 5,018 Location Boston, MA Aug 5, 2008 #2 check on the manufacturer's page and see if the processor is supported.
Apokalipse Golden Master Messages 14,559 Location Melbourne, Australia Aug 10, 2008 #3 AM2+ CPU's are designed to work in socket AM2, though the board needs to have a compatible BIOS. Not all motherboards have updated BIOS's for AM2+ CPU's (which is a fault of the board manufacturers really)
AM2+ CPU's are designed to work in socket AM2, though the board needs to have a compatible BIOS. Not all motherboards have updated BIOS's for AM2+ CPU's (which is a fault of the board manufacturers really)