Mar 21, 2018 · Can a AM3 cpu fit on a AM3+ socket. And can a AM3+ cpu fit on the AM4 socket. I hear somewhere that am2 plus can go on am3 idk if it was the same with am3...

Mar 16, 2013 · However, I was previously going to get an AM3+ processor, but the Phenom is AM3. My question is this: I am considering buying a AMD Phenom II X4 965, which is AM3 …

Nov 9, 2024 · The mounting pegs on the AM3/3+AM4/AM5 are the same though the screw distances though the screw hole distancing for AM4 and AM5 are identical. If your cooler …

Aug 20, 2017 · No, AM4 coolers in general are not compatible with AM3, otherwise why the hell do you think everyone on AM3 has to order new mounting hardware? I just don't know if that …

Jan 29, 2018 · My current motherboard socket only supports AM3 cpus with 938 pins but I am wondering if I can put a AM3+ cpu in there as an upgrade? Also, how can I check what is the …

Jun 1, 2014 · Apparently some AM3 motherboards had physical support for the AM3+ CPU. Black socket AM3 motherboards are mentioned as having the black socket which was later the …

Apr 9, 2012 · Can I use a (1-piece) AM3 retention bracket on an AM4 board? Will the mounting holes line up? Will the bracket's physical dimensions be identical?

Sep 21, 2018 · i bought a AMD am4 cpu cooler off ebay i asked the seller will this fit my AMD am3 cpu slots he said it should do and it dose not fit is there some sort off universal mounting kit …

Aug 5, 2014 · Only AM3 Motherboards can possibly handle AM3+ CPU's (not very many AM3 boards do). The primary reason it won't work is because Bulldozer and Piledriver do not have …

Mar 19, 2017 · Are AM3+ and AM4 cooler backwards compatible? I cannot find any coolers that support AM4 at all, yet I see plenty of people doing builds with the same coolers I've already …