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Summary and cpu socket AM3

AMD has just released the new CPU with a new architecture and a "new" socket, called AM3, which replaces the current AM2. This processor is designed to work at peak performance with the new DDR3 memory (fully compatible).
One of the strengths is that any CPU socket AM3 compatible with motherboards that are currently and are AM2 or AM2 +. So if you have a PB with this socket you can upgrade to a new CPU without changing BP. On the contrary, but does not, that is if you have a PB with socket AM3 can not put an old CPU (AM2) to not work.

In short outline plan;
PB AM3 AM3 + CPU = OK
PB AM2 + AM3 CPU = OK
PB AM3 AM2 + CPU = not working

This is as always very nice in theory but a fact to consider, and if we want to improve the power of your computer all the components must work with all its capabilities and performance. If you have an AM2 motherboard and processor We put a super powerful AM3 performance is not the same as we get an optimal configuration with PB and AM3 CPUs. But it becomes an advantage on the issue of repairs and maintenance of our computer, because if we do not need to change the entire PC (processor, motherboard, RAM) ... as long as not damaged the motherboard, where Tocharian change everything but get a PB with your CPU socket.