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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.

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go to the Mainboard manufacturer website search the Mobo and you will find a list with all compatible CPU's

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PiNoY Newbie

PiNoY

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Tried pcpartpicker yet? It solves compatibility concerns afaik

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After some more digging around it looks like it may not. I'll take a look at what you guys have suggested. thanks

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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.

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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. 

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