Will AM2+ be compatible with an AM3 proccessor?

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I saw on ebuyer that an AMD cpu with an AM3 socket was frequently bought with some motherboard, but the motherboard has an AM2+ socket. Does the '+' on the end mean that it is compatible with the AM3 cpu? Quick replies appreciated, thanks guys, again. :)
 
I would double check before you buy anything (protecting myself here, lol) but yes I believe AM3 processors can work on AM2+.
 
To answer your question: No. AM2 and AM3 sockets are differant. The + simply means an upgrade in power or such for the processor (someone please fix this, I think it's right but meh, I'm mainly here to say this:)

Wrong section. Post topics to do with computers and technology in the computers and technology section. This is the gaming section, no place for processors here.
 
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To answer your question: No. AM2 and AM3 sockets are differant. The + simply means an upgrade in power or such for the processor (someone please fix this, I think it's right but meh, I'm mainly here to say this:)

Wrong section. Post topics to do with computers and technology in the computers and technology section. This is the gaming section, no place for processors here.
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That's actually incorrect. An AM3 CPU can work in an AM2+ socket provided there's a suitable BIOS update, but not the other way around (AM2 CPU won't work in an AM3 socket).
 

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