Monoxide Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm looking to slowly up grade my computer as money allows and I have a few questions. Can i run my Athlon 64 x2 am2 socket in an am3 or am3+ mobo till I can get some money together for a new fx series processor? Also I would need to run my ddr2 till I upgrade to the newer processor correct? I've done a bit of internet searching and I can't find a definitive answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ aka GDR DJ Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 go to the Mainboard manufacturer website search the Mobo and you will find a list with all compatible CPU's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiNoY Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Tried pcpartpicker yet? It solves compatibility concerns afaik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monoxide Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 After some more digging around it looks like it may not. I'll take a look at what you guys have suggested. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xernicus Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 No you cannot put an AM2 processor in a AM3+ slot. AM2 and AM3 processors are often inter-compatible though if the TDP is within the limits.I'd suggest getting something like a Athlon II x4 620. It's cheap, quad-core, and overclocks well. It's aging now, but it holds it's position as a performance processor and you can probably get one for a mere 50 bucks now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monoxide Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Yea I figured that was the case. Maybe that's what I'll do is just get a new AM3 board and just get a decent Athlon like you suggest for now. I figure that way ill have room to upgrade later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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