According to sources cited in a report on The Inquirer, AMD’s future 45nm processors will work in current socket AM2 motherboards. Before socket AM3 hits though, socket AM2+ will be introduced later ...

In our initial Phenom II review I already stated this, AMD has an approach that I like to see very much. That is trying to stick as long as they can with a processor socket design. Therefore the good ...

AMD has today unveiled the much-speculated Phenom II X4 955 Black version CPU, an upgrade of current socket AM2+ performance Quad-core processors with similar 45nm fabrication, 8MB cache (2MB L2 + 6MB ...

Recent rumors have been spreading that both AMD and Intel are edging away from a full-fledged DDR3 push due to a lack of consumer demand. While this remains a rumor for the time being, it's a good ...

One downside of the upcoming Phenom II - Bulldozer transition is that the new processors won't be compatible with current AM3 motherboards. This news disappointed certain AMD enthusiasts, given that ...

Motherboard maker ASRock has published a guide to AM3+ motherboards that not only lets slip a few details about AMD's new AM3+ socket, but also the CPUs that will fit in it. One key concern, according ...

Okay, why are we here again? - Well, AMD has once again released a new CPU, but this is using the same name as previous yet still fairly new CPU. Confusing? - I know; it is to me as well. One month ...

I've had very good success and low hassle with the Gigabyte "Ultra Durable" series of boards. Generally $100 or less - so I'm inclined to stay with them. Mrs. Melaniephile is still on an AM2+ board, ...

Upgrading to the upcoming Zen processors won't require the purchase of a new cooler or adapter, according to a report from Computer Base (German language). The AMD Wraith Cooler (image credit: The ...

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When we flip the board we can see the new AM3 socket. Mind you that AM2+ motherboards can support AM3 processors as well. Yet Socket AM3 motherboards can not support Socket AM2+ processors. Keep that ...